Early results and long-term follow-up after corrective surgery for total anomalous pulmonary venous return

Introduction: The interpretation of clinical results of dental implant supported prosthesis treatment is very crucial to be able to make a comparison between different implant systems and treatment options and furthermore to benefit the experiences of the other clinicians. However, the clinical outcomes of these studies should be reported in an objective way and be independent from the system used and also be prepared in accordance with certain criteria and standards that have been accepted scientifically world-wide for being reliable and describing long-term results. Aim: Three-hundred and eighty-two consecutive NTA implants were performed on ninety-nine patients. The implants used in 2016 and the constructed restorations were retrospectively analyzed. In addition, the effect of the experience of clinician was evaluated related with the success of the implant therapy. Materials and Method: This retrospective study was conducted in the Department of Prosthodontics Süleyman Demirel University. Three-hundred and eighty-two consecutive NTA implants were performed on ninety-nine patients. The implants used in 2016 and the constructed restorations were retrospectively analyzed. Results: The implants were followed for at least 2 years. In total, 239 implants were inserted. It was found in 143 mandibles. Prosthetic restorations were determined to be partial prosthetics (219), single crown (81) and overdenture prosthetics (64). During the evaluation period, 6 implants failed before prosthetic treatment, ten decementations, six retentive screw loosening and five porcelain chipping were detected. Discussion and Conclusions: The early results of our study are consistent with the results of other studies. However, long-term follow-up is required for more accurate assessments.

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Neoglottis Reconstruction Following Total Laryngectomy: The Emory Experience

Otolaryngology ◽

10.1177/019459988209000509 ◽

1982 ◽

Vol 90 (5) ◽

pp. 569-575 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Fred M.S. McConnel ◽

John Teichgraeber

Keyword(s):

Medical School ◽

Revision Surgery ◽

Total Laryngectomy ◽

Perioperative Complications ◽

Vocal Rehabilitation ◽

Early Results ◽

Emory University ◽

Long Term Follow Up

A number of studies over the last decade have reported on a viability of the primary neoglottis reconstruction after total laryngectomy. Early results have been encouraging, although operative and perioperative complications are higher than with a classic laryngectomy. This article reports on a series of 13 neoglottis reconstructions performed at Emory University Medical School using the techniques developed by Mario Staffiert, MD. During the course of the study, the overall success rate has fallen from 80% at three years to 54% at five years. With each succeeding year there has been an increasing need for revision surgery. The series emphasizes the need for long-term follow-up in any vocal rehabilitation procedure.

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Breast sensation following reduction mammaplasty

Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery ◽

10.1177/229255039400200102 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 28-31

Author(s):

Joel S Fish ◽

James R Bain ◽

Ronald Levine

Keyword(s):

Surgical Technique ◽

Reduction Mammaplasty ◽

Threshold Values ◽

Early Results ◽

Long Term Follow Up ◽

Breast Sensation

This study has quantitatively measured breast sensation following reduction mammaplasty using a vertical bipedicle technique. Breast sensation was quantitatively assessed by determining pressure and vibratory threshold values preoperatively in 20 subjects, and postoperatively in 15 patients. The nipple, areola and breast body were all independently assessed. Early results, less than one month postoperatively, revealed significant reductions in vibratory and pressure thresholds in the nipple and areola. Long term follow-up revealed that breast sensation returned to normal using this surgical technique.

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Long-term follow-up results of selective VIM-thalamotomy

Journal of Neurosurgery ◽

10.3171/jns.1986.65.3.0296 ◽

1986 ◽

Vol 65 (3) ◽

pp. 296-302 ◽

Cited By ~ 126

Author(s):

Yoshishige Nagaseki ◽

Tohru Shibazaki ◽

Tatsuo Hirai ◽

Yasuhiro Kawashima ◽

Masafumi Hirato ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Parkinson’S Disease ◽

Parkinson's Disease ◽

Essential Tremor ◽

The Other ◽

Content Type ◽

Early Results ◽

Initial Surgery ◽

Long Term Follow Up

✓ The authors report the results of a long-term follow-up study of the effects of the physiologically defined selective VIM (nucleus ventralis intermedius)-thalamotomy on tremor of Parkinson's disease in 27 patients and essential tremor in 16 patients. The follow-up period ranged from 3.25 to 10 years (mean 6.58 years). In 43 patients a total of 50 operations (including four bilateral operations and three reoperations) were carried out. The early (2 to 4 weeks after surgery) and late effects on the tremors were determined clinically and electromyographically. Fourteen parkinsonian cases were treated with minimal lesions (about 40 cu mm). Their late results were very similar to the early results: in 10, the tremors were completely abolished, three had a slight residual tremor, and one underwent reoperation 3 months after the first surgery. Eleven essential tremor cases were treated with minimal lesions. Six of these tremors were completely abolished, four patients had slight residual tremors, and one patient with a recurrence underwent reoperation 2 years after the initial surgery. In these 23 successful operations with minimal lesions (excluding two cases with reoperation), the tremor was abolished without discernible long-lasting side effects. The other 23 operations on 16 patients with Parkinson's disease (including one reoperation) and on seven with essential tremor (one of whom also had a minimal lesion on the other side) involved relatively large lesions. In this group, the surgery was successful in almost every case. It was concluded that radiographically and physiologically monitored selective VIM-thalamotomy for parkinsonian and essential tremor is effective even when lesioning is minimal. Moreover, the beneficial effect is maintained over a long period of time.

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Early Results of a Modified Brunelli Procedure for Scapholunate Instability

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) ◽

10.1016/s0266-7681(98)80191-5 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 23 (2) ◽

pp. 258-261 ◽

Cited By ~ 119

Author(s):

K. L. S. VAN DEN ABBEELE ◽

Y. C. LOH ◽

J. K. STANLEY ◽

I. A. TRAIL

Keyword(s):

Subjective Improvement ◽

Short Term ◽

Ulnar Deviation ◽

Radiological Appearance ◽

Scapholunate Instability ◽

Follow Up Study ◽

Early Results ◽

Long Term Follow Up

Twenty-two patients with a diagnosis of scapholunate instability underwent a modified Brunelli procedure. The overall results of this short follow-up study showed that a majority of patients (17 out of 22) had relief of pain. Grip strength recovered well. Postoperative range of motion was reduced in extension and flexion, remained unchanged for radial deviation and improved for ulnar deviation. The radiological appearance of dynamic or static scapholunate instability did not change after the procedure. Most patients (17 out of 22) felt subjective improvement and would have the operation again. A significantly poorer result was seen in those patients with an unresolved medicolegal claim. Although short-term results are encouraging for some patients, the authors feel that more long-term follow-up is needed before recommending the procedure.

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Faculty Opinions recommendation of Management of prosthetic heart valve obstruction: fibrinolysis versus surgery. Early results and long-term follow-up in a single-centre study of 263 cases.

Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature ◽

10.3410/f.1162185.622657 ◽

2009 ◽

Author(s):

Bernard Iung

Keyword(s):

Heart Valve ◽

Prosthetic Heart Valve ◽

Single Centre ◽

Centre Study ◽

Early Results ◽

Single Centre Study ◽

Long Term Follow Up

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Synchronous operation for ischemic cardiac and cerebrovascular disease: Early results and long-term follow-up

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery ◽

10.1016/0003-4975(92)90255-3 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 53 (3) ◽

pp. 381-390 ◽

Cited By ~ 48

Author(s):

Freddy E.E. Vermeulen ◽

Ruben P.H.M. Hamerlijnck ◽

Jo J.A.M. Defauw ◽

Sjef M.P.G. Ernst

Keyword(s):

Cerebrovascular Disease ◽

Early Results ◽

Long Term Follow Up ◽

Synchronous Operation

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Closed mitral valvotomy: early results and long-term follow-up of 3724 consecutive patients.

Circulation ◽

10.1161/01.cir.68.5.891 ◽

1983 ◽

Vol 68 (5) ◽

pp. 891-896 ◽

Cited By ~ 137

Author(s):

S John ◽

V V Bashi ◽

P S Jairaj ◽

S Muralidharan ◽

E Ravikumar ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Early Results ◽

Long Term Follow Up ◽

Mitral Valvotomy

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Immediate Gore-Tex Sling Suspension for Management of Facial Paralysis in Head and Neck Extirpative Surgery

Otolaryngology ◽

10.1016/j.otohns.2007.03.013 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 137 (2) ◽

pp. 228-232 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Mia E. Skourtis ◽

Stephen M. Weber ◽

J. David Kriet ◽

Douglas A. Girod ◽

Terance T. Tsue ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Head And Neck ◽

Late Complications ◽

Facial Reconstruction ◽

High Rate ◽

Wound Complications ◽

Early Results ◽

Aesthetic Results ◽

Long Term Follow Up

OBJECTIVE: We sought to evaluate the functional and aesthetic outcomes of immediate facial reconstruction with a Gore-Tex (expanded polytetrofluoroethylene) sling in irradiated patients undergoing large head and neck tumor extirpation with facial nerve resection. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: We conducted a retrospective study of 17 patients at two academic institutions who underwent extirpative surgery with immediate Gore-Tex sling reconstruction and completed radiotherapy. Functional and aesthetic results were evaluated at three intervals. RESULTS: All patients had excellent immediate results and good or excellent intermediate-term results. At long-term follow-up, results were good to excellent in 47% and unacceptable in 35% of patients. CONCLUSION: In irradiated patients undergoing total parotidectomy with immediate facial reconstruction using Gore-Tex slings, early results are excellent, but there is a high incidence of major wound complications and unacceptable results in long-term follow-up. SIGNIFICANCE: There is a high rate of late complications associated with immediate facial reconstruction with Gore-Tex slings in irradiated patients.

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