Ophthalmological screening of a paediatric cochlear implant population: a retrospective analysis and 12-year follow-up

Purpose This study was designed to examine the association of dosage and effects of Sound Production Treatment (SPT) for acquired apraxia of speech. Method Treatment logs and probe data from 20 speakers with apraxia of speech and aphasia were submitted to a retrospective analysis. The number of treatment sessions and teaching episodes was examined relative to (a) change in articulation accuracy above baseline performance, (b) mastery of production, and (c) maintenance. The impact of practice schedule (SPT-Blocked vs. SPT-Random) was also examined. Results The average number of treatment sessions conducted prior to change was 5.4 for SPT-Blocked and 3.9 for SPT-Random. The mean number of teaching episodes preceding change was 334 for SPT-Blocked and 179 for SPT-Random. Mastery occurred within an average of 13.7 sessions (1,252 teaching episodes) and 12.4 sessions (1,082 teaching episodes) for SPT-Blocked and SPT-Random, respectively. Comparisons of dosage metric values across practice schedules did not reveal substantial differences. Significant negative correlations were found between follow-up probe performance and the dosage metrics. Conclusions Only a few treatment sessions were needed to achieve initial positive changes in articulation, with mastery occurring within 12–14 sessions for the majority of participants. Earlier occurrence of change or mastery was associated with better follow-up performance. Supplemental Material https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.12592190

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Faculty Opinions recommendation of Natural history of imatinib-naive GISTs: a retrospective analysis of 929 cases with long-term follow-up and development of a survival nomogram based on mitotic index and size as continuous variables.

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

10.3410/f.13356067.14726207 ◽

2011 ◽

Author(s):

Richard Riedel

Keyword(s):

Natural History ◽

Retrospective Analysis ◽

Mitotic Index ◽

Continuous Variables ◽

Long Term Follow Up ◽

History Of

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Long-Term Follow-Up of Early Cochlear Implant Device Activation

Audiology and Neurotology ◽

10.1159/000512760 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Stefanie Bruschke ◽

Uwe Baumann ◽

Timo Stöver

Keyword(s):

Speech Recognition ◽

Side Effects ◽

Cochlear Implant ◽

Surgical Techniques ◽

Control Group ◽

First Year ◽

Safe Procedure ◽

Sound Processor

Background: The cochlear implant (CI) is a standard procedure for the treatment of patients with severe to profound hearing loss. In the past, a standard healing period of 3–6 weeks occurred after CI surgery before the sound processor was initially activated. Advancements of surgical techniques and instruments allow an earlier initial activation of the processor within 14 days after surgery. Objective: Evaluation of the early CI device activation after CI surgery within 14 days, comparison to the first activation after 4–6 weeks, and assessment of the feasibility and safety of the early fitting over a 12 month observation period were the objectives of this study. Method: In a prospective study, 127 patients scheduled for CI surgery were divided into early fitting group (EF, n = 67) and control group (CG, n = 60). Individual questionnaires were used to evaluate medical and technical outcomes of the EF. Medical side effects, speech recognition, and follow-up effort were compared with the CG within the first year after CI surgery. Results: The early fitting was feasible in 97% of the EF patients. In the EF, the processor was activated 25 days earlier than in the CG. No major complications were observed in either group. At the follow-up appointments, side effects such as pain and balance problems occurred with comparable frequency in both groups. At initial fitting, the EF showed a significantly higher incidence of medical minor complications (p < 0.05). When developing speech recognition within the first year of CI use, no difference was observed. Furthermore, the follow-up effort within the first year after CI surgery was comparable in both groups. Conclusions: Early fitting of the sound processor is a feasible and safe procedure with comparable follow-up effort. Although more early minor complications were observed in the EF, there were no long-term wound healing problems caused by the early fitting. Regular inspection of the magnet strength is recommended as part of the CI follow-up since postoperative wound swelling must be expected. The early fitting procedure enabled a clear reduction in the waiting time between CI surgery and initial sound processor activation.

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Urethroplasty for failed hypospadias repair related strictures in adults: A retrospective analysis with long-term follow-up

European Urology Open Science ◽

10.1016/s2666-1683(20)32805-6 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 19 ◽

pp. e371

Author(s):

W. Verla ◽

F. Van Nieuwenhuyse ◽

A. Spinoit ◽

M. Waterloos ◽

M. Waterschoot ◽

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Keyword(s):

Retrospective Analysis ◽

Hypospadias Repair ◽

Long Term Follow Up

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Retrospective analysis of the clinical presentation and imaging of eight primary benign mediastinal schwannomas

BMC Research Notes ◽

10.1186/s13104-021-05694-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Ramiro Sandoval-Macias ◽

Irving Daniel Ortiz-Sanchez ◽

Ana Lilia Remirez-Castellanos ◽

Luis Mora-Hernandez ◽

Candelaria Cordova-Uscanga ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Retrospective Analysis ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Cystic Degeneration ◽

Imaging Features ◽

Posterolateral Thoracotomy ◽

Accurate Analysis ◽

Cystic Changes ◽

History Of ◽

Histology And Immunohistochemistry

Abstract Objective Mediastinal schwannomas are sometimes confused with other neoplasms during initial radiological studies, especially when there is a history of cancer in another area. In these cases, a more accurate analysis using computed tomography (CT) or even magnetic resonance (MRI) is required. Our study aimed to perform a retrospective analysis of the clinical and imaging features for a series of patients with mediastinal schwannomas that were confirmed by histology and immunohistochemistry. Results We found eight patients, five men and three women, with an average age of 51 years for this study. The main signs and symptoms at diagnosis were chest pain, dyspnea, cough, and dysphagia. CT showed that the tumor was located in the posterior compartment of the chest in 7/8 cases. Tumors > 10 cm were more heterogeneous and showed cystic changes. All patients underwent posterolateral thoracotomy, and radiological follow-up showed no evidence of recurrence. Histological analysis was considered the gold standard to confirm diagnosis, along with at least one neurogenic IHC marker. In conclusion, mediastinal schwannomas are benign encapsulated tumors. According to CT, schwannomas > 10 cm show cystic degeneration more frequently. Posterolateral thoracotomy allows complete resection and is considered the surgical approach of choice.

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Splenectomy as a curative treatment for immune thrombocytopenia: a retrospective analysis of 233 patients with a minimum follow up of 10 years

Haematologica ◽

10.3324/haematol.2012.075648 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 98 (6) ◽

pp. 875-880 ◽

Cited By ~ 59

Author(s):

N. Vianelli ◽

F. Palandri ◽

N. Polverelli ◽

R. Stasi ◽

J. Joelsson ◽

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Keyword(s):

Retrospective Analysis ◽

Immune Thrombocytopenia ◽

Curative Treatment

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Surveillance for small renal masses: retrospective analysis of a cohort of 42 patients with long-term follow-up

International Urology and Nephrology ◽

10.1007/s11255-013-0389-z ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 45 (2) ◽

pp. 307-312 ◽

Cited By ~ 25

Author(s):

Eugenio Brunocilla ◽

Marco Borghesi ◽

Carlo Monti ◽

Riccardo Schiavina ◽

Giuseppe Martorana

Keyword(s):

Retrospective Analysis ◽

Small Renal Masses ◽

Renal Masses ◽

Long Term Follow Up

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Long-Term Follow-Up of Inpatients with Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Who Received Integrative Korean Medicine Treatment: A Retrospective Analysis and Questionnaire Survey Study

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm10081703 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (8) ◽

pp. 1703

Author(s):

Ju-Hun Park ◽

Kang-Eah Choi ◽

Sang-Gyun Kim ◽

Hui-Yeong Chu ◽

Sang-Woon Lee ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Retrospective Analysis ◽

Questionnaire Survey ◽

Failed Back Surgery Syndrome ◽

Post Treatment ◽

Leg Pain ◽

Korean Medicine ◽

Failed Back Surgery ◽

Back Surgery

Introduction: this study aimed to investigate the long-term clinical efficacy and satisfaction degree of integrative Korean medicine (KM) treatment for patients with failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS). Methods: we performed a follow-up questionnaire survey and retrospective analysis of medical records for patients with FBSS who underwent inpatient treatment for ≥ 1 week. The primary evaluation indices were numeric rating scale (NRS) scores for low back pain (LBP) and leg pain at admission and discharge. Sub-evaluation indices included the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and EuroQol 5-dimension (EQ-5D) score. The follow-up questionnaire survey obtained information regarding previous surgeries; reasons for satisfaction/dissatisfaction with surgical and KM treatment; and current status. Results: compared with at admission, there was a significant post-treatment decrease in the NRS scores for LBP and leg pain, as well as the ODI score. Further, there was a significant post-treatment increase in the EQ-5D score. Regarding the patients’ global impression of change for KM treatment administered during admission and at the follow-up questionnaire survey, 101 (95.3%) patients selected “minimally improved” or better. Conclusion: integrative KM treatment could effectively reduce pain, as well as improve function and health-related quality of life, in patients with FBSS.

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CTNI-63. PROGNOSTIC FACTORS IN PATIENTS WITH BASAL GANGLIA GERM-CELL TUMORS: A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF THE SINGLE CHINESE INSTITUTE EXPERIENCE FROM 2009 TO 2019

Neuro-Oncology ◽

10.1093/neuonc/noaa215.229 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 (Supplement_2) ◽

pp. ii57-ii57

Author(s):

Qingjun Hu ◽

Juan Li ◽

Mingyao Lai ◽

Cheng Zhou ◽

Zhaoming Zhou ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Survival Rate ◽

Basal Ganglia ◽

Germ Cell ◽

Retrospective Analysis ◽

Surgical Resection ◽

Germ Cell Tumors ◽

Progression Free Survival ◽

Course Of Disease ◽

Free Survival

Abstract OBJECTIVE To evaluate the clinical factors related to the prognosis of basal ganglia germ cell tumors. METHODS A retrospective analysis of 52 cases of the basal ganglia germ cell tumors treated from January 2009 to January 2019 in the department of oncology of Guangdong Sanjiu Brain Hospital. The median age: 12 years (range: 5–32), The median course of disease: 11.7 months (range: 1–54). Thirteen cases were diagnosed by biopsy and 39 cases were diagnosed by elevated tumor markers. There were 31 patients (59.6%) diagnosed with germinomas and 21 patients (40.4%) with non-germ germ cell tumors. Univariate and multivariate survival analysis was performed. RESULTS To October 15, 2019, the median follow-up time was 30.4 months (range 2–124 months). The 5-year survival rate was 85%, and the 5-year progression-free survival rate was 84%. Multivariate analysis found whether serum AFP was greater than 100mIU / ml, (with HR: 11.441,95% CI: 2.09–47.66, P = 0.005),the degree of surgical resection(with HR 5.323 (1.19–23.812), P = 0.029), PD as the effect of radiotherapy (HR: 16.53, (1.19–23.81), P = 0.001) were independent prognostic factor affecting survival. CONCLUSION The pathological type, degree of surgical resection, and response to initial treatment can all affect survival.

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