scholarly journals Transmetatarsal Amputation: A Case Series and Review of the Literature

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan McCallum ◽  
Mark Tagoe
Keyword(s):  
Limb Salvage ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Effective Procedure ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Salvage Procedure ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Foot Ulceration ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Podiatric Surgery ◽  
Transmetatarsal Amputation

Foot ulceration is a major cause of morbidity amongst patients with diabetes. In severe cases of ulceration, osteomyelitis and amputation can ensue. A distinct lack of agreement exists on the most appropriate level of amputation in cases of severe foot ulceration/infection to provide predictable healing rates. This paper provides an overview of the transmetatarsal amputation (TMA) as a limb salvage procedure and is written with the perspective and experiences of the Department of Podiatric Surgery at West Middlesex University Hospital (WMUH). We have reflected on the cases of 11 patients (12 feet) and have found the TMA to be an effective procedure in the management of cases of severe forefoot ulceration and infection.

A biomechanical model for the transmetatarsal amputation

1993 ◽  
Vol 83 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
JS Chrzan ◽  
JM Giurini ◽  
JM Hurchik
Keyword(s):  
Limb Salvage ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Biomechanical Model ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Salvage Procedure ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Limb Salvage Procedure ◽  
Transmetatarsal Amputation ◽  
Over 40 Years

The transmetatarsal amputation has been performed for over 40 years as a limb salvage procedure, in diabetic patients with nonhealing ulcerations or nonreconstructible ischemia. It is generally believed that the transmetatarsal amputation provides a better walking extremity than a more proximal amputation and is more energy efficient. A review of the literature reveals little regarding the biomechanics of the "short foot." The authors will review the functions of the myofascial structures in both the normal foot and the transmetatarsal amputation and discuss the influence of mechanics on transmetatarsal amputation lesions.

Lyme-associated uveitis: Clinical spectrum and review of literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 874-885 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexia Bernard ◽  
Pascal Seve ◽  
Amro Abukhashabh ◽  
Chantal Roure-Sobas ◽  
Andre Boibieux ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Retinal Vasculitis ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Posterior Uveitis ◽  
Posterior Segment ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Autoimmune Reaction ◽  
Risk Of Exposure

Background: Clinical presentation of Lyme-associated uveitis is poorly described. We reported here a case series of seven patients with uveitis related to Lyme disease and a review of the literature. Methods: A retrospective study in our university hospital between 1 May 2003 and 31 July 2016 on 1006 uveitis patients and review of Pubmed library. Results: Seven patients (71.4% male, mean age = 53 (38–70)) were diagnosed with a Lyme-associated uveitis. All anatomical types of uveitis were found (four intermediate, three anterior, and three posterior uveitis); most were unilateral (n = 6; 85.7%), one granulomatous and two with synechiae. Peripheral retinal vasculitis was present in four patients. They all had a risk of exposure or extra-ophthalmological symptoms. Antibiotic and steroid treatment was rapidly effective in all patients. Four patients presented recurrences of uveitis, of whom two received a second antibiotic treatment, which is quite common in literature. Persistent or recurrence of symptoms can be explained by three hypotheses: (1) reinfection, (2) relapse of original infection, and (3) autoimmune reaction. Conclusion: Lyme-associated uveitis appears varied. Hyalitis and involvement of the posterior segment and retinal vasculitis seem to be rather frequent. Its prognosis is mainly good, even if inflammation can be resistant or recurring.

Immunosuppression as efficient therapy for Eosinophilic cholangitis: A case series and review of the literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 (01) ◽  
pp. E2-E89
Author(s):  
D Reher ◽  
C Schramm ◽  
F Brinkert ◽  
A Lohse ◽  
C Weiler-Normann
Keyword(s):  
Case Series ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Eosinophilic Cholangitis

Two Cases of Juvenile Dermatomyositis: Case Series and Review of the Literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 81 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-17
Author(s):  
Yuka KUNIMI ◽  
Yasunori OHGA ◽  
Kotaro ITO ◽  
Shinichi HIROSE ◽  
Shinichi IMAFUKU
Keyword(s):  
Juvenile Dermatomyositis ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Review Of The Literature

Rathke’s cleft cyst infections and pituitary abscesses: case series and review of the literature

Pituitary ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Aranda ◽  
R. García ◽  
F. J. Guarda ◽  
F. Nilo ◽  
J. P. Cruz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Series ◽  
Rathke’S Cleft Cyst ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Rathke's Cleft Cyst ◽  
Rathke's Cleft

scholarly journals Masses of the Sternoclavicular Area: Case Series and Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 117955652110216
Author(s):  
Parisa Oviedo ◽  
Morgan Bliss
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Incision And Drainage ◽  
Surgical Interventions ◽  
Ganglion Cysts ◽  
Icd 10 ◽  
Bronchogenic Cysts

Objective: Masses of the sternoclavicular area are rare, and are not well described in the literature. We aim to present a series of patients with masses in this location and to review all reported English language cases of sternoclavicular masses in pediatric patients. Methods: This is a case series of pediatric patients with masses of the sternoclavicular area presenting to a tertiary care pediatric hospital from 2010 through 2017. Data was collected by using ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes to query the electronic medical record. Chart review included age at presentation, mass characteristics, medical and surgical interventions, and pathology results. A review of the literature was then performed. Results: Ten patients with masses overlying the sternoclavicular area were identified. Four patients presented with abscess and were treated with incision and drainage. Three of these patients were then treated with staged excision once infection cleared. Two additional patients were treated with primary excision. Four patients were treated with observation. The most common histopathologic finding was epidermoid. One patient was found to have a dermoid cyst, and 1 had a congenital cartilaginous rest. Conclusion: Epidermoids and dermoids are the most common masses overlying the sternoclavicular area. Controversy remains regarding the embryologic origin of sternoclavicular masses. The differential for masses in this area also includes branchial remnants, bronchogenic cysts, ganglion cysts, or septic arthritis.

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