scholarly journals Microvascular Decompression of the VII/VIII Cranial Nerve Complex for the Treatment of Intermediate Nerve Neuralgia: A Retrospective Case Series

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 600-600
Keyword(s):  
Microvascular Decompression ◽  
Cranial Nerve ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Retrospective Case Series

Microvascular Decompression of the VII/VIII Cranial Nerve Complex for the Treatment of Intermediate Nerve Neuralgia: A Retrospective Case Series

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 378-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Goulin Lippi Fernandes ◽  
Tristan van Doormaal ◽  
Sander de Ru ◽  
Kai Miller ◽  
Kuo Sen Han
Keyword(s):  
Microvascular Decompression ◽  
Cranial Nerve ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Csf Leak ◽  
Complete Relief ◽  
Pathophysiological Mechanism ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Root Entry Zone

Abstract BACKGROUND Intermediate nerve neuralgia (INN) is a rare and often overlooked form of primary otalgia. The pathophysiological mechanism is unknown, although one of the possible contributing factors is a neurovascular conflict at the root entry zone of the intermediate nerve. The pain can be severely debilitating, and the palette of treatment options is small. OBJECTIVE To assess the outcome of microvascular decompression (MVD) of the VII/VIII cranial nerve complex for treating INN. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the records of a group of 8 consecutive patients with INN who underwent MVD of the VII/VIII cranial nerve complex in the period 1994 to 2015. RESULTS In total, 7 of the 8 patients experienced almost immediate and complete relief of pain, which remained at long-term follow-up (mean 35 mo ± 24 mo, range 8-84 mo). Postoperatively, 1 patient had a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, 3 patients experienced permanent ipsilateral hearing loss, and 3 patients had temporary complaints associated with excessive drainage of CSF. CONCLUSION This study suggests MVD as a valid treatment for medically refractory INN. MVD carries surgical risk, but given the severity of complaints of these patients, we believe the treatment benefits outweigh the associated complications.

Management of isoniazid-monoresistant tuberculosis (Hr-TB) in Queensland, Australia: a retrospective case series

2020 ◽  
Vol 173 ◽  
pp. 106163
Author(s):  
Malcolm Wilson ◽  
Bridget O'Connor ◽  
Nicholas Matigian ◽  
Geoffrey Eather
Keyword(s):  
Case Series ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Retrospective Case Series

Non-vascularized fibular autograft for resistant humeral diaphyseal nonunion: Retrospective case series

2021 ◽  
pp. 102843
Author(s):  
Ahmed Fathy Sadek ◽  
Ezzat Hassan Fouly ◽  
Ahmad Fouad Abdelbaki Allam ◽  
Alaa Zenhom Mahmoud
Keyword(s):  
Case Series ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Retrospective Case Series ◽  
Fibular Autograft

scholarly journals Paediatric admissions to a district general hospital adult intensive care unit over a six year period: A single centre retrospective case series, with review of practitioner confidence and competence in paediatric critical care

2021 ◽  
pp. 175114372110121
Author(s):  
Stephen A Spencer ◽  
Joanna S Gumley ◽  
Marcin Pachucki
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Critically Ill Children ◽  
Single Centre ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Retrospective Case Series ◽  
Paediatric Critical Care ◽  
Doctors And Nurses

Background Critically ill children presenting to district general hospitals (DGH) are admitted to adult intensive care units (AICUs) for stabilisation prior to transfer to paediatric intensive care units (PICUs). Current training in PICU for adult intensive care physicians is only three months. This single centre retrospective case series examines the case mix of children presenting to a DGH AICU and a multidisciplinary survey assesses confidence and previous experience, highlighting continued training needs for DGH AICU staff. Methods all paediatric admissions to AICU and paediatric retrievals were reviewed over a 6-year period (2014-2019). Cases were identified from the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) and from data provided by the regional paediatric retrieval service. A questionnaire survey was sent to AICU doctors and nurses to assess confidence and competence in paediatric critical care. Results Between 2014-2019, 284 children were managed by AICU. In total 35% of cases were <1 y, 48% of cases were <2 y and 64% of cases were <5 y, and 166/284 (58%) children were retrieved. Retrieval reduced with increasing age (OR 0.49 [0.40-0.60], p < 0.0001). The survey had an 82% response rate, and highlighted that only 13% of AICU nurses and 50% of doctors had received prior PICU training. Conclusion At least one critically unwell child presents to the AICU each week. Assessment, stabilisation and management of critically unwell children are vital skills for DGH AICU staff, but confidence and competence are lacking. Formalised strategies are required to develop and maintain paediatric competencies for AICU doctors and nurses.

scholarly journals Neoplasia within the equine foot: A retrospective case series of four horses

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Osborne ◽  
Y. A. Elce ◽  
L. Meehan ◽  
A. J. Davern ◽  
T. B. Lescun
Keyword(s):  
Case Series ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Retrospective Case Series

Outcomes of combined gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy and goniosynechialysis in primary angle closure: a retrospective case series

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanate Chira-adisai ◽  
Kazuhiko Mori ◽  
Akane Kobayashi ◽  
Morio Ueno ◽  
Yoko Ikeda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Series ◽  
Angle Closure ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Primary Angle Closure ◽  
Retrospective Case Series
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