How endoscopic ultrasound (eus) was decisive to establish the correct diagnosis of patients – a case series

Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a very sensitive examination to detect pancreatic masses and can provide useful information in cases where conventional radiologic workup remains inconclusive. We present three cases in which EUS was decisive in establishing the correct diagnosis. Case 1: A 74-year-old female was hospitalized because of acute pancreatitis. Medical history, CT and MRI gave no clue to etiology, but EUS diagnosed a small pancreatic tumor. Case 2: A female patient was admitted because of abdominal pain and weight loss. While MRI suspected a pancreatic tumor, EUS showed typical features of autoimmune pancreatitis. Case 3: A 50-year-old patient was hospitalized with cachexia, ascites and pulmonary embolism. At first, a pancreatic tumor was suspected, but EUS showed a cystic lesion with a solid component (pancreatic pseudocyst).

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OFF-LABEL ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASOUND (EUS) APPLICATIONS OF ELECTROCAUTERY-ENHANCED LUMEN APPOSING METAL STENT (ECE-LAMS) IN GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY (GIE): A SINGLE CENTER CASE SERIES EXPERIENCE

10.1055/s-0040-1705011 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

M Amata ◽

I Tarantino ◽

D Ligresti ◽

L Barresi ◽

A Granata ◽

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Keyword(s):

Endoscopic Ultrasound ◽

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽

Case Series ◽

Single Center ◽

Metal Stent ◽

Off Label

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Aumento de coroa estética sem elevação de retalho – abordagem minimamente invasiva

Full Dentistry in Science ◽

10.24077/2020;1245-cj3439 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (45) ◽

pp. 34-39

Author(s):

Flavia Sukekava ◽

Julia Helena Luiz ◽

Paloma Palma ◽

Jaques Luiz

Keyword(s):

Minimally Invasive ◽

Correct Diagnosis ◽

Case Series ◽

Minimally Invasive Techniques ◽

Bone Removal ◽

Use Of Technology ◽

Treatment Plans ◽

Invasive Techniques ◽

Crown Lengthening ◽

Gummy Smile

Gummy smile is a characteristic in which the patient exposes more than 2 mm of keratinized gingiva in forced smile. With a multifactorial cause, its correct planning depends directly on the correct diagnosis. Usually, the procedures that involve manipulation and the enlargement of the aesthetical crown lengthening are surgical. The objective of this case series was to show the advantages of surgical crown augmentation surgery in aesthetic areas with minimally invasive techniques. Three cases of gummy smile were presented, with different treatment plans and techniques for execution. In the 3 cases, bone removal was performed with piezoelectric ultrasound, which made the postoperative more comfortable for patients. These cases illustrate the use of technology to reduce morbidity in patients who need to undergo bone removal to treat gingival smile.

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Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Angiotherapy for Gastric Varices—A Small Retrospective Study

Journal of Digestive Endoscopy ◽

10.1055/s-0040-1717823 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (03) ◽

pp. 201-204

Author(s):

Kapil Sharma ◽

Mamta Sharma ◽

Sanchit Singh

Keyword(s):

Endoscopic Ultrasound ◽

Case Series ◽

Gastric Varices ◽

Secondary Prophylaxis ◽

Limited Data ◽

Technical Success ◽

Ultrasound Guided ◽

Retrospective Case ◽

Technical Success Rate ◽

Complete Obliteration

Abstract Introduction Conventional n-butyl-cyanoacrylate (CYA) recommended for secondary prophylaxis of gastric varices (GV) is associated with significant rebleeding and glue embolism. Limited data are available on more successful and less risky endoscopic ultrasound-guided coils and CYA (EUS-Coils-CYA) injection in GV. Methods We present a retrospective case series of 12 patients with GV bleeding managed successfully with EUS-Coils-CYA injection leading to variceal eradication in 11 patients. Results From January 2018 to June 2019, 12 cases of GV, which were either bleeding or bled recently, were included. Complete obliteration was achieved in 91.6% of patients with 100% technical success. Mean number of deployed coils and volume of injected CYA glue were 1.16 and 1.58 mL, respectively. Conclusions EUS-guided angiotherapy is an effective and safe intervention for managing GV bleeding with high technical success rate.

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Thrombosed Urethral Prolapse: a case series and review of the literature

Journal of Clinical Urology ◽

10.1177/20514158211032853 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 205141582110328

Author(s):

Abisola Oliyide ◽

Ijeoma Chibuzo ◽

Magda Kujawa

Keyword(s):

Clinical Condition ◽

Correct Diagnosis ◽

Age Distribution ◽

Case Series ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Level Of Evidence ◽

Case Presentation ◽

Urethral Prolapse ◽

Evidence Level

Thrombosed urethral prolapse is a rare clinical condition. In this context, we describe our experience and compare our findings with the literature, following presentation of five consecutive cases over 2 years. This will hopefully improve awareness and appropriateness of specialty referrals as a correct diagnosis is rarely established prior to the patient being seen by a urologist. We also wish to highlight a case presentation of thrombosed urethral prolapse outside the bimodal age distribution which has been recorded in the literature. Level of Evidence: Level 4

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Endoscopic ultrasound rendezvous for bile duct access using a transduodenal approach: cumulative experience at a single center. A case series

Endoscopy ◽

10.1055/s-0029-1244082 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 42 (06) ◽

pp. 496-502 ◽

Cited By ~ 88

Author(s):

Y. Kim ◽

K. Gupta ◽

S. Mallery ◽

R. Li ◽

T. Kinney ◽

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Keyword(s):

Bile Duct ◽

Endoscopic Ultrasound ◽

Case Series ◽

Single Center ◽

Cumulative Experience

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Approach to dyspnoea in pregnancy in the COVID-19 era

Acute Medicine Journal ◽

10.52964/amja.0831 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 19 (4) ◽

pp. 230-234

Author(s):

Anita Banerjee ◽

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Lindsay A Arrandale ◽

Srividhya Sankaran ◽

Guy W Glover ◽

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Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Correct Diagnosis ◽

Case Series ◽

Differential Diagnoses ◽

Shared Decision ◽

First Case ◽

Compromise Design ◽

A Current ◽

In Pregnancy

Importance: Dyspnoea and hypoxia in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic may be due to causes other than SARS Co-V-2 infection which should not be ignored. Shared decision-making regarding early delivery is paramount. Objective: To highlight and discuss the differential diagnoses of dyspnoea and hypoxia in pregnant women and to discuss the risks versus benefit of delivery for maternal compromise. Design, setting and participants: Case series of two pregnant women who presented with dyspnoea and hypoxia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: Two pregnant women presented with dyspnoea and hypoxia. The first case had COVID-19 infection in the 3rd trimester. The second case had an exacerbation of asthma without concurrent COVID-19. Only the first case required intubation and delivery. Both recovered and were discharged home. Conclusion and relevance: Our two cases highlight the importance of making the correct diagnosis and timely decision-making to consider if delivery for maternal compromise is warranted. Whilst COVID-19 is a current healthcare concern other differential diagnoses must still be considered when pregnant women present with dyspnoea and hypoxia.

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