Drug-Related Rashes Can Have Fatal Complications

2005 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 38 ◽  
Author(s):  
CARL SHERMAN
Keyword(s):  
Fatal Complications

scholarly journals Giant Fibrovascular Polyp as an Unusual Cause of Globus Pharyngeus

2021 ◽  
pp. 014556132110039
Author(s):  
Jelena Sotirović ◽  
Ljubomir Pavićević ◽  
Stanko Petrović ◽  
Saša Ristić ◽  
Aleksandar Perić
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Asymptomatic Patient ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Complete Resection ◽  
Airway Compromise ◽  
Endoscopic Removal ◽  
Globus Sensation ◽  
Fibrovascular Polyp ◽  
History Of ◽  
Fatal Complications

Differential diagnosis of globus sensation in an otherwise asymptomatic patient should include hypopharyngeal fibrovascular polyp to avoid potentially fatal complications like airway compromise following regurgitation. We present a case of a 74-year-old man with a 13-cm long hypopharyngeal fibrovascular polyp with 9 months history of globus sensation. A narrow stalk of the giant polyp allowed endoscopic removal and complete resection with the CO2 laser. Histopathological examination was conclusive for the fibrovascular polyp.

scholarly journals Bronchoesophageal fistula secondary to esophageal diverticulum in an adult: a case report and literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 030006052199223
Author(s):  
Xiaolin Zhang ◽  
Hongmei Jiao ◽  
Xinmin Liu
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Respiratory Infections ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Clinical Entity ◽  
Rare Clinical Entity ◽  
Esophageal Diverticulum ◽  
Bronchoesophageal Fistula ◽  
Fatal Complications

Esophageal diverticulum with secondary bronchoesophageal fistula is a rare clinical entity that manifests as respiratory infections, coughing during eating or drinking, hemoptysis, and sometimes fatal complications. In the present study, we describe a case of bronchoesophageal fistula emanating from esophageal diverticulum in a 45-year-old man who presented with bronchiectasis. We summarize the characteristics of this rare condition based on a review of the relevant literature.

Origin and Use of Hydrogen Peroxide in Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Bailey ◽  
Elias B Rizk
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Hemostatic Agent ◽  
Medical Field ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Actual Effectiveness ◽  
Fatal Complications

Abstract Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a chemical with a wide range of applications. This includes its use in the medical field, in which its use has been ubiquitous but is most useful as an antiseptic and in achieving hemostasis. Neurosurgeons have been using H2O2 for well over a century, primarily for its hemostatic and antiseptic effects. This is in spite of the fact that the actual effectiveness of H2O2 as an antiseptic is questionable, and its use, in general, may be more dangerous than it appears. We review the application of H2O2 in medicine generally and, more specifically, in neurosurgery. This review outlines the reasoning behind the use of H2O2 as an antiseptic and details why it may not be as effective as one might think. We also detail its use as a hemostatic agent in neurosurgery, reviewing a number of techniques in which it has been useful in this role. Finally, we review the documented cases of complications associated with the use of H2O2 in neurosurgery. Ultimately, we conclude that the use of H2O2 in neurosurgery be reconsidered because of its lack of effectiveness as an antiseptic and potentially fatal complications.

Three near fatal or fatal complications during implantation of tunnelled hemodialysis catheters

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne-Catherine Schuepfer ◽  
Guido Schuepfer ◽  
Jacqueline Mauch
Keyword(s):  
Fatal Complications

scholarly journals Pancreatic Pseudoaneurysm from a Gastroduodenal Artery

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 450-455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dhineshreddy Gurala ◽  
Abhishek Datta Polavarapu ◽  
Pretty Sara Idiculla ◽  
Magda Daoud ◽  
Vivek Gumaste
Keyword(s):  
Acute Pancreatitis ◽  
Gastric Bypass ◽  
Coil Embolization ◽  
Bypass Surgery ◽  
Gastric Bypass Surgery ◽  
Vascular Complication ◽  
Gastroduodenal Artery ◽  
Unique Case ◽  
Fatal Complications

Pancreatic pseudoaneurysm is a rare vascular complication of pancreatitis, resulting from erosion of the pancreatic or peripancreatic artery into a pseudocyst. However, it may happen after pancreatic or gastric bypass surgery or trauma. It may lead to fatal complications if left untreated. Herein, we report a unique case of pseudoaneurysm from a gastroduodenal artery in a patient with recurrent episodes of acute pancreatitis, which was managed successfully with coil embolization.

MARFAN'S SYNDROME (ARACHNODACTYLY)

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1960 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 872-877
Author(s):  
Jerome L. Kohn ◽  
Lotte Strauss
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Marfan’S Syndrome ◽  
Genetic Investigation ◽  
Marfan's Syndrome ◽  
Familial History ◽  
Structural Alterations ◽  
Skeletal Changes ◽  
Close Observation ◽  
Fatal Complications

Close observation of a patient with Marfan's syndrome throughout the duration of his life (18 years) provided an unusual opportunity to study the clinical evolution of the syndrome from birth. The diagnosis was confirmed by necropsy which showed advanced structural alterations of the cardiovascular system unsuspected during life, as well as nonspecific skeletal changes. Even in the absence of a familial history the syndrome should be suspected when arachnodactyly and excessive length are noted at birth or in the presence of accelerated longitudinal growth early in life. Notwithstanding early recognition and restriction of physical activity, the evolution of the disease could not be modified, or fatal complications prevented. While it is understood that the prognosis varies in subjects with this affliction, experience with this patient emphasizes that even in a subject with minimal or no cardiovascular symptoms the prognosis must be guarded. The Marfan syndrome may be a more common hereditary disorder than is usually realized. Present trends in research in this disease give hope that the underlying metabolic disorder may eventually be clarified. It is conceivable that a test may be developed which would not only offer a much needed diagnostic tool, but a valuable aid in genetic investigation of this disorder.

In Reply: Status Epilepticus—Risks and Treatment

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1989 ◽  
Vol 84 (6) ◽  
pp. 1121-1122
Author(s):  
JOHN M. FREEMAN
Keyword(s):  
Status Epilepticus ◽  
Central Point ◽  
Mount Everest ◽  
Fatal Complications

Dr Haruda's letter deserves a strong reply. His central point is embodied in the last lines.". . .this 25% risk of another seizure, which may have fatal complications, is far too great for me to expect the parents of my patients to accept, and neither would I if I were such a parent. It is my practice to treat seizures." This response embodies what I term "the Mount Everest" approach to seizures: seizures are treated because they are there.

scholarly journals Subcutaneous Emphysema Secondary to Tonsillectomy

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-80
Author(s):  
Vivek Sasindran ◽  
Vijay Stephen ◽  
Lakshana Deve
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Subcutaneous Emphysema ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Tension Pneumothorax ◽  
Tonsillar Fossa ◽  
Superior Constrictor ◽  
History Of ◽  
Fatal Complications

ABSTRACT Background Tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures performed worldwide. However, it can potentially be associated with several complications. One of the very rare complications post-tonsillectomy in adults is subcutaneous emphysema, as in our case here. Although, most reported cases are resolved spontaneously, it may lead to fatal complications, like tension pneumothorax. Case report Tonsillectomy was performed on an adult patient with history of frequent tonsillitis. The patient developed facial subcutaneous emphysema 48 hours after the surgery (evident by clinical and radiological examination) that resolved within 2 days without further complications. Conclusion Tonsil should be removed along with tonsilar capsule. If tonsillectomy causes deeper than usual mucosal tear up to the level of the muscles, then air might pass into the subcutaneous tissue through the tonsillar fossa and superior constrictor muscle into fascial layers of neck. Emphysema can then spread to parapharyngeal, retropharyngeal spaces and mediastinum with its related morbidity. Though a rare complication, all otorhinolaryngologists must be aware of this complication and its management. How to cite this article Abraham SS, Stephen V, Deve L, Kurien M. Subcutaneous Emphysema Secondary to Tonsillectomy. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Clin 2015;7(2):78-80.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document