Sphenoorbital meningioma: surgical series and design of an intraoperative management algorithm

The treatment of metastatic spinal cord compression is complex. The three treatment modalities that are currently applied (in a histologically non-specific manner) are surgery, radiotherapy and the administration of steroids. The development of new spinal instrumentations and surgical approaches considerably changed the extent of therapeutic options in this field. These new surgical techniques have made it possible to resect these tumours totally, with subsequent vertebral reconstruction and spinal stabilization. In this respect, it is important to clearly identify those patients who can benefit from such an extensive surgery. We present our management algorithm to help select patients for surgery and at the same time identifying those for whom primary non-surgical therapy would be indicated. The retrospective review of surgically treated patients in our department in the last four years reveals a meagre application of conventional guidelines for the selection of the appropriate operative approach in the surgical management of these patients. The reasons for this discrepancy are discussed.

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A case of valve prosthesis embolization to the aorta during the transapical implantation procedure: Intraoperative management

The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon ◽

10.1055/s-0030-1269375 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 59 (S 01) ◽

Author(s):

A Dashkevich ◽

S Sorg ◽

M Siepe ◽

F Beyersdorf ◽

C Schlensak

Keyword(s):

Valve Prosthesis ◽

Intraoperative Management ◽

Implantation Procedure

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Visual Deterioration during Pregnancy due to Tumors Involving the Optic Apparatus: Management Algorithm and Our Experience in Nine Patients

Journal of Neurological Surgery Part B Skull Base ◽

10.1055/s-0032-1314027 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 73 (S 02) ◽

Author(s):

N. Margalit ◽

E. Nosssek ◽

G. Barkai ◽

E. Rimon ◽

M. Ekstein

Keyword(s):

Visual Deterioration ◽

Management Algorithm

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Hyperuricemia as risk factor for cardiovascular disease – what’s new?

Medical alphabet ◽

10.33667/2078-5631-2020-13-5-11 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 5-11

Author(s):

Yu. V. Zhernakova

Keyword(s):

Cardiovascular Disease ◽

Chronic Kidney Disease ◽

Uric Acid ◽

Cardiovascular Risk ◽

Epidemiological Studies ◽

Point Of View ◽

Medical Society ◽

High Cardiovascular Risk ◽

Management Algorithm ◽

Russian Medical

A significant number of epidemiological studies have shown that hyperuricemia is highly associated with the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and diabetes. In this connection, increased attention is required to monitor serum uric acid levels in patients, not only from a rheumatological point of view, but also with regard to reducing cardiovascular and renal risks. This article is a review of studies on the association of hyperuricemia with cardiovascular risk and a new consensus for the management of patients with hyperuricemia and high cardiovascular risk, published in december 2019 by a group of experts of the Russian Medical Society for Arterial Hypertension, which, among other things, includes a management algorithm of this category of patients.

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POSTOPERATIVE PERICARDIAL EFFUSION SYNDROME

Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy ◽

10.34071/jmp.2012.6.8 ◽

2012 ◽

pp. 66-71

Author(s):

Quang Thuu Le

Keyword(s):

Pericardial Effusion ◽

Heart Surgery ◽

Open Heart Surgery ◽

Diagnostic Methods ◽

Open Heart ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Pericardial Drainage ◽

Results Of Treatment ◽

Intraoperative Management ◽

Minimal Problems

Objective: Today, despite many recent improvements in intraoperative management and postoperative care, late pericardial effusions remain an important cause of morbidity after cardiac surgery. Because of widespread use of chronic anticoagulation and increased complexity of operations, the incidence of effusion may be higher. Thus we need to update the information on the symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic methods and treatment of Postoperative pericardial effusion syndrome. Patients and methods: A cross-sectional and prospective study of all patients admitted to hospital because of pericardial effusion after open heart surgery from 1/2010 to 9/2012. Study the clinical characteristics, paraclinicals, evaluate the results of treatment of pericardial effusion after open heart surgery. Results: Symptoms of pericardial effusion are nonspecific. Some patients with pericardial effusion report minimal problems. In the present study, few patients have the classic presentation of tamponade. Echocardiography is the diagnostic accuracy pericardial effusion after open heart surgery. This treatment mainly is pericardial drainage with 100%. Conclusion: Pericardial effusion is a common complication after open-heart surgery, symptoms of pericardial effusion are nonspecific to diagnostic method is echocardiographic surveillance.patients can be treated with internal medicine if has no tamponade and less fliuds. Pericardial drainage is absolute only in patients with pericardial effusion with signs of cardiac tamponade or pericardial many of effusion.

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