scholarly journals Massive inguinoscrotal herniation of the bladder: challenges in non-operative management

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelvin Adasonla ◽  
Joseph Gabriel ◽  
Mohammed Kamil Quraishi ◽  
Graham Watson

Abstract Massive inguinoscrotal hernias containing the bladder are rare but can present with significant complications such as obstructive uropathy and urinary sepsis. A comorbid 71-year-old gentleman presented with an enlarging inguinoscrotal mass and an acute kidney injury (AKI). Imaging revealed a large inguinoscrotal hernia containing the bladder, and bilateral hydronephrosis. Renal function improved on urethral catheterization. Admitted under general surgery originally, the patient declined any surgical intervention and had his catheter removed as an outpatient, without urological follow up. He represented 6 months later with urinary sepsis and a new AKI. Repeat imaging revealed a progression of the bilateral hydronephrosis. Subsequently admitted under urology, bilateral nephrostomies as well as a catheter were inserted. Once stable, he was discharged with both as part of his long-term management. Non-operative management of this condition may occasionally be necessary, and so requires effective multidisciplinary decision making. Real-world organizational and geographical factors contributed to the challenges in this case.

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 1358-1363 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Moreno ◽  
Matthias Von Allmen ◽  
Tobias Haltmeier ◽  
Daniel Candinas ◽  
Beat Schnüriger

2021 ◽  
pp. 175857322199036
Author(s):  
Ben Fox ◽  
Nicholas David Clement ◽  
Deborah J MacDonald ◽  
Michael Robinson ◽  
Jamie A Nicholson

Background The primary aim of this study was to compare the long-term functional outcome of midshaft clavicle fracture fixation for delayed (≥3 month) and non-union (≥6 month) compared to a matched cohort of patients that achieved union with non-operative management. The secondary aim was to assess cost-effectiveness of fixation. Methods A consecutive series of patients over 10-years were retrospectively reviewed using the QuickDASH, Oxford Shoulder Score and EuroQol five-dimension summary index (EQ-5D). These patients were compared to a matched cohort that achieved union after non-operative management using propensity score matching. Results Sixty patients (follow-up 79%, n = 60/76) at 4.1 years post-operative (1.1–10.0 years) had a QuickDASH of 16.5 (95% CI 11.6–21.5), Oxford Shoulder Score 41.5 (39.0–44.1) and EQ-5D 0.7621 (0.6822–0.8421). One in five patients were dissatisfied with their final outcome ( n = 13/60). Functional outcome was inferior following fixation when compared to patients that united with non-operative management (QuickDASH 16.5 vs. 5.5, p < 0.001 and EQ-5D 0.7621 vs. 0.9073, p = 0.001). However, significant improvements were found when compared to pre-operative scores (QuickDASH p < 0.001 and EQ-5D p < 0.001). The cost per QALY for fixation was £5624.62 for the study cohort. Conclusions Clavicle fixation for delayed and non-union is a cost-effective intervention but outcomes are worse compared to patients that unite with non-operative management.


2014 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 179-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nobuichiro Tamura ◽  
Satoshi Ishihara ◽  
Akira Kuriyama ◽  
Shigeru Watanabe ◽  
Koichiro Suzuki

Medicina ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (8) ◽  
pp. 734
Author(s):  
Ivona Djordjevic ◽  
Dragoljub Zivanovic ◽  
Ivana Budic ◽  
Ana Kostic ◽  
Danijela Djeric

Background and objectives: For the last three decades, non-operative management (NOM) has been the standard in the treatment of clinically stable patients with blunt spleen injury, with a success rate of up to 95%. However, there are no prospective issues in the literature dealing with the incidence and type of splenic complications after NOM. Materials and methods: This study analyzed 76 pediatric patients, up to the age of 18, with blunt splenic injury who were treated non-operatively. All patients were included in a posttraumatic follow-up protocol with ultrasound examinations 4 and 12 weeks after injury. Results: The mean age of the children was 9.58 ± 3.97 years (range 1.98 to 17.75 years), with no statistically significant difference between the genders. The severity of the injury was determined according to the American Association for Surgery of Trauma (AAST) classification: 7 patients had grade I injuries (89.21%), 21 patients had grade II injuries (27.63%), 33 patients had grade III injuries (43.42%), and 15 patients had grade IV injuries (19.73%). The majority of the injuries were so-called high-energy ones, which were recorded in 45 patients (59.21%). According to a previously created posttraumatic follow-up protocol, complications were detected in 16 patients (21.05%). Hematomas had the highest incidence and were detected in 11 patients (14.47%), while pseudocysts were detected in 3 (3.94%), and a splenic abscess and pseudoaneurysm were detected in 1 patient (1.31%), respectively. The complications were in a direct correlation with injury grade: seven occurred in patients with grade IV injuries (9.21%), five occurred in children with grade III injuries (6.57%), three occurred in patients with grade II injuries (3.94%), and one occurred in a patient with a grade I injury (1.31%). Conclusion: Based on the severity of the spleen injury, it is difficult to predict the further course of developing complications, but complications are more common in high-grade injuries. The implementation of a follow-up ultrasound protocol is mandatory in all patients with NOM of spleen injuries for the early detection of potentially dangerous and fatal complications.


Trauma ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 194-202
Author(s):  
El Yamani Fouda ◽  
Alaa Magdy ◽  
Sameh Hany Emile

Background and aim Selective non-operative management of patients with penetrating abdominal stabs is the preferred treatment strategy. The present study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of non-operative management with emphasis on the value of follow-up abdominal CT scanning in management of patients with penetrating anterior abdominal stab. Patients and methods This is a retrospective chart review of stable patients with anterior abdominal stab wounds. Patients were divided in terms of initial decisions into two groups: laparotomy group and non-operative management group. Abdominal CT scan was performed for patients in the non-operative management group on admission and follow-up CT scanning was performed in cases of clinical and/or biochemical deterioration. Results The laparotomy group included 82 patients and 68.2% of them had unnecessary laparotomies. The non-operative management group comprised 97 patients and 90.7% of them did not require subsequent laparotomy. Abdominal CT scan had a sensitivity of 88.9% and specificity of 100% in detection of intra-abdominal injuries. Follow-up CT scanning detected bowel injuries missed by initial CT scan in three patients. The non-operative management group had significantly lower post-operative complication rate than the laparotomy group (4.1% vs. 18.3%), with a significantly shorter length of stay. Conclusions Non-operative management is the optimal management strategy for stable patients with penetrating anterior abdominal stab to decrease unnecessary laparotomy rates, hospital stay and costs. Follow-up abdominal CT scanning facilitated the decision making for patients selected for non-operative management and is highly sensitive in the diagnosis of patients who require subsequent exploration.


2008 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 937-945 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Miklovicova ◽  
Olga Cervenova ◽  
Andrea Cernianska ◽  
Zuzana Jancovicova ◽  
Ladislav Dedik ◽  
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