scholarly journals Long-Term Follow-up in Patients with Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage Treated With or Without Surgical Intervention: a Large-Scale Retrospective Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 891-900
Author(s):  
XianXiu Chen ◽  
Yuan-Chih Su ◽  
Chun-Chung Chen ◽  
Jeng-Hung Guo ◽  
Chih-ying Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Intracerebral Hemorrhage ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

scholarly journals 10-Year Follow-Up of a Patient with Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (Suppl. 1) ◽  
pp. 202-206
Author(s):  
Min Kyoung Kang ◽  
Byung-Woo Yoon
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Amyloid Angiopathy ◽  
Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage ◽  
Radiological Features ◽  
Magnetic Imaging ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Cerebral Amyloid

We report the case of long-term follow-up of brain magnetic imaging of cerebral amyloid angiopathy. Cerebral amyloid angiopathy is often considered a major cause of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage in the elderly. This case illustrates the markedly progressive clinical and radiological features of the vasculopathic process in 10 years.

scholarly journals The Long-Term Follow-Up of Patients with Cystine Stones: A Single-Center Experience for 13 Years

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 1336
Author(s):  
Toshifumi Takahashi ◽  
Shinya Somiya ◽  
Katsuhiro Ito ◽  
Toru Kanno ◽  
Yoshihito Higashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Median Number ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Age At Diagnosis ◽  
Surgical Interventions ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Cystine Stones

Introduction: Cystine stone development is relatively uncommon among patients with urolithiasis, and most studies have reported only on small sample sizes and short follow-up periods. We evaluated clinical courses and treatment outcomes of patients with cystine stones with long-term follow-up at our center. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 22 patients diagnosed with cystine stones between January 1989 and May 2019. Results: The median follow-up was 160 (range 6–340) months, and the median patient age at diagnosis was 46 (range 12–82) years. All patients underwent surgical interventions at the first visit (4 extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, 5 ureteroscopy, and 13 percutaneous nephrolithotripsy). The median number of stone events and surgical interventions per year was 0.45 (range 0–2.6) and 0.19 (range 0–1.3) after initial surgical intervention. The median time to stone events and surgical intervention was 2 years and 3.25 years, respectively. There was a significant difference in time to stone events and second surgical intervention when patients were divided at 50 years of age at diagnosis (p = 0.02, 0.04, respectively). Conclusions: Only age at a diagnosis under 50 was significantly associated with recurrent stone events and intervention. Adequate follow-up and treatment are needed to manage patients with cystine stones safely.

Chronic Plantar Heel Pain: Treatment with a Short Leg Walking Cast

1996 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher L. Tisdel ◽  
Marion C. Harper
Keyword(s):  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Pain Treatment ◽  
Heel Pain ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Plantar Heel Pain ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

The efficacy of a short leg walking cast in the treatment of chronic plantar heel pain was assessed for 32 patients with 37 involved extremities treated over a 2-year period. All patients had failed numerous other treatment modalities and had been symptomatic for an average of 1 year. Long-term follow-up for 24 patients with 28 involved extremities revealed complete resolution of pain for 7 extremities (25%), improvement for 17 (61%), and no improvement for 4 (14%). Ten (42%) patients were completely satisfied with cast treatment, 3 (12%) were satisfied with reservations, and 11 (46%) were dissatisfied. Casting appears to be a reasonable option for patients with recalcitrant heel pain and should be offered before surgical intervention.

scholarly journals Treatment Of Ruptured Tiny Intracranial Aneurysms By Electrocoagulation With Guidewire Manipulation:12 Cases Report

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lixia Xia ◽  
Zhongfei Hao ◽  
Hongjun Wang ◽  
Yan Feng ◽  
Yongxuan Zhan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intracranial Aneurysm ◽  
Intracranial Aneurysms ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Posterior Circulation ◽  
Suitable Method ◽  
Anterior Circulation ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

Abstract Background: Ruptured tiny intracranial aneurysm (RTIA) is particularly rare seen. Treatment of RTIA is more difficult and not under control.Methods: We hereby present twelve rare cases of RTIA that were diagnosed based on DSA. These patients were found due to spontaneous or traumatic SAH, 11 of whom were treated only by electrocoagulation, and one of whom was treated by stent-assisted coiling and electrocoagulation.Results: There were eight patients with aneurysms located in posterior circulation and four patients with aneurysms located in anterior circulation. 11 patients were cured only by electrocoagulation merely: ten patient’ RTIA disappeared completely and immediately and another patient’s RTIA was thrombosed two months later. The twelfth patient was carried out stent-assisted coiling and electrocoagulation. The twelve patients’ average follow-up time was 12.5 months and the outcomes were all surprisingly excellent. No revascularization of aneurysm was found. Conclusions: Electrocoagulation with guidewire manipulation is a suitable method to treat RTIA. While large-scale studies with long-term follow-up are required to validate these promising results.

scholarly journals The Prognosis and Oncological Predictor of Urachal Carcinoma of the Bladder: A Large Scale Multicenter Cohort Study Analyzed 203 Patients With Long Term Follow-Up

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young Dong Yu ◽  
Young Hwii Ko ◽  
Jong Wook Kim ◽  
Seung Il Jung ◽  
Seok Ho Kang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Stage Iii ◽  
Pathological Stage ◽  
Urachal Carcinoma ◽  
Multicenter Cohort ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
The Mean

AimThis study evaluated the prognosis and survival predictors for bladder urachal carcinoma (UC), based on large scale multicenter cohort with long term follow-up database.MethodsA total 203 patients with bladder UC treated at 19 hospitals were enrolled. Clinical parameters on carcinoma presentation, diagnosis, and therapeutic methods were reviewed for the primary cancer and for all subsequent recurrences. The stage of UC was stratified by Mayo and Sheldon pathological staging system. Oncological outcomes and the possible clinicopathological parameters associated with survival outcomes were investigated.ResultsThe mean age of the patients was 54.2 years. Among the total of 203 patients, stages I, II, III, and IV (Mayo stage) were 48 (23.8%), 108 (53.5%), 23 (11.4%), and 23 (11.4%), respectively. Gross hematuria and bladder irritation symptoms were the two most common initial symptoms. The mean follow-up period was 65 months, and 5-year overall survival rates (OS), cancer-specific survival rates (CSS), and recurrence-free survival rates (RFS) were 88.3, 83.1, and 63.9%, respectively. For the patients with Mayo stage ≥III, OS, CSS, and RFS were significantly decreased to 38.0, 35.2, and 28.4%, respectively. The higher pathological stage (Mayo stage ≥III, Sheldon stage ≥IIIc), positive surgical margin (PSM), and positive lymphovascular invasion (PLM) were independent predictors of shorter OS, CSS, and RFS.ConclusionThe pathological stage, PSM, and PLM were significantly associated with the survival of UC patients, emphasizing an importance of the complete surgical resection of tumor lesion.

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