scholarly journals Long-term use of home narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy demonstrates high patient satisfaction, compliance, and low rates of adverse effects: A survey study

2020 ◽  
Vol 83 (1) ◽  
pp. 267-269
Author(s):  
Michael O. Nguyen ◽  
Alice J. Watson ◽  
Cara Joyce ◽  
Elizabeth A. Buzney
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Ultraviolet B ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
High Patient Satisfaction

SP5.1.8 Long term outcomes of laparoscopic magnetic sphincter augmentation for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: High patient satisfaction with low dysphagia rates

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasmin Tabbakh ◽  
Caoimhe Walsh ◽  
Tai Joum Tan ◽  
Dhiren Nehra
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Reflux Disease ◽  
Oesophageal Reflux ◽  
Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation ◽  
Long Term Outcomes ◽  
High Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Oesophageal Reflux Disease ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Device Size

Abstract Aims Laparoscopic magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) or LINX® procedure is gaining popularity as a treatment for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. We looked at the long-term outcomes of this procedure with regards to its efficacy, in particular studying the dysphagia rate in relation to the LINX® device size. Methods Postal questionnaires were sent to all patients who underwent MSA procedure between 2012-2019 at a single institution. Patients were asked to quantify, as a percentage, their symptom resolution, proton pump inhibitor (PPI) intake and side effects. Results 124 patients (male:female ratio was 45:55) underwent MSA procedure, with 82 responding to the questionnaire. Patients' age range was 18-71 years (median 49). Over 90% of patients reported improvements in reflux symptoms with 75% reporting complete resolution. 67% of patients no longer required PPI medication, whilst 21% of patients had >50% reduction in their medication. Post-operative dysphagia occurred in 59% of patients at 3 months, which decreased to 16% at 1 year. There was no significant difference in size of LINX® device used between patients with dysphagia at ≥ 1 year versus those without dysphagia at ≥ 1 year (p = 0.554). In total 3 patients (2%) required explantation of the LINX® device. Overall 86% of patients rated their outcomes as satisfactory or very satisfactory. Conclusions Our 7 years of experience with laparoscopic MSA has demonstrated that this procedure is safe with high patient satisfaction rates. Dysphagia, although common in the early post-operative period, usually resolves within 3-6 months and is unrelated to LINX® device size.

Dermabrasion and Staged Excision of Facial Lesions in a Neurofibromatosis Case for Improvement of Facial Appearance

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 362-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Furkan Erol Karabekmez ◽  
Ahmet Duymaz ◽  
Zeynep Karacor
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Good Alternative ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Facial Appearance ◽  
High Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Social Lives ◽  
The Face ◽  
Deep Lesion

Background: Neurofibromatosis may present with different skin lesions. Disfiguring lesions on the face might be challenging for the surgeon or clinician to correct and may have adverse effects on patients' social lives, especially in young women. Objective: To present the dermabrasion technique combined with serial excisions of a deeper accompanying lesion to treat superficial facial lesions in a young neurofibromatosis patient. Methods: Dermabrasion was applied to superficial lesions on the face, and staged excision was applied to the deeper lesion located on the forehead. Results: We obtained high patient satisfaction with the result. The deep lesion was excised totally, and superficial lesions were decreased with dermabrasion. Conclusion: Dermabrasion may become a good alternative in cases of neurofibromatosis with superficial facial lesions.

Treatment of chronic otitis externa by KTP/532 laser

1997 ◽  
Vol 111 (12) ◽  
pp. 1126-1129 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. N. Kumar ◽  
R. M. Walsh ◽  
R. G. Courteney-Harris ◽  
P. S. Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Otitis Externa ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Ktp Laser ◽  
Short Term ◽  
High Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Ear Surgery ◽  
Hearing Thresholds

AbstractThe traditional meatoplasty operations performed for chronic otitis externa, which has entered the ‘fibrotic’ phase, are often unsatisfactory because the results in terms of canal patency, hearing gain and patient satisfaction are variable. Although the use of laser in chronic ear surgery is well recognized, it has not been previously reported as a meatoplasty technique. Ten KTP laser meatoplasty operations were performed on eight patients with chronic otitis externa. This pilot study shows the technique to be effective, fast and with a high patient satisfaction rate in the short-term (mean follow-up period 9.3 months). The average increase in hearing thresholds was 24 dB HL. Significant patient benefit was obtained in at least six out of eight patients using the Belfast rule of thumb. The technique has many advantages over the traditional meatoplasty operations but the long-term results require evaluation.

scholarly journals High patient satisfaction with a simplified BRCA1/2 testing procedure: long-term results of a prospective study

2018 ◽  
Vol 173 (2) ◽  
pp. 313-318 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin P. Nilsson ◽  
Erik D. Nilsson ◽  
Åke Borg ◽  
Yvonne Brandberg ◽  
Barbro Silfverberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Testing Procedure ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
High Patient Satisfaction ◽  
A Prospective Study

Tricorrectional osteotomy for the correction of late-stage hallux limitus/rigidus

1997 ◽  
Vol 87 (9) ◽  
pp. 414-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
AJ Selner ◽  
R Bogdan ◽  
MD Selner ◽  
EK Bunch ◽  
RL Mathews ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
X Rays ◽  
High Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Hallux Limitus ◽  
Early Return ◽  
Patient Questionnaires ◽  
Motion Assessment

The authors propose the use of the tricorrectional osteotomy for treatment of severe hallux limitus/rigidus as an alternative to joint-destructive procedures. A study of 19 patients with follow-up treatment ranges of 10 months to 6 years postoperatively was performed. Data were collected on preoperative and long-term postoperative x-rays, range of motion assessment, F-scan studies, and subjective patient questionnaires. High patient satisfaction along with increased range of motion, minimal complications, and an early return to activities make this an ideal procedure for grades II, III, and IV hallux limitus/rigidus.

Long-Term Results After Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy: High Patient Satisfaction Despite Frequent Postoperative Symptoms

2007 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 204-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Fueglistaler ◽  
M. O. Guenin ◽  
I. Montali ◽  
B. Kern ◽  
R. Peterli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
High Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Postoperative Symptoms
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