Ureteroarterial fistula: A review of the literature

Vascular ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akhil Das ◽  
Patricia Lewandoski ◽  
Dean Laganosky ◽  
John Walton ◽  
Patrick Shenot
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Blood Vessels ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Endovascular Stenting ◽  
Surgical Closure ◽  
Recent Treatment ◽  
Significant Mortality

Ureteroarterial fistulas are rare, erosive defects that occur between the distal segments of the ureter and the adjacent blood vessels in individuals with urologic and vascular comorbidities. Characterized by diffuse, pulsatile bleeding into the urinary tract, this condition carries a significant mortality rate in the absence of early recognition. Recent treatment efforts have focused on use of endovascular stenting techniques as an alternative to open surgical closure of the underlying defects in hemodynamically stable patients. We provide a literature review detailing the characteristics, mechanism, and management of ureteroarterial fistulas.

scholarly journals A Congenital Anterior Urethrocutaneous Fistula in a Boy Whose Mother Was Exposed to Ionizing Radiations: Case Report and Literature Review

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Spinelli ◽  
V. Pucci ◽  
C. Menchini ◽  
I. Buti ◽  
L. Fregoli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Anorectal Malformations ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Urethrocutaneous Fistula ◽  
Nuclear Fallout ◽  
Rare Malformation ◽  
Ionizing Radiations

Anterior congenital urethrocutaneous fistula is a rare anomaly that may present in an isolated fashion or in association with other anomalies of the genital urinary tract or anorectal malformations. A case of congenital anterior urethrocutaneous fistula nonassociated with other congenital anomalies in a 3-year-old male whose mother has been exposed to Chernobyl's nuclear fallout is described. The patient was successfully operated with no recurrence. We report a review of the literature about etiology and surgical strategy including the role of ionizing radiations. The congenital anterior urethrocutaneous fistula represents a rare malformation. The etiopathogenesis is unknown.

Spontaneous Hemothorax and Neurofibromatosis: A Review of a Lethal Combination

2007 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 342-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynn M Fedoruk ◽  
John English ◽  
Guy J Fradet
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Surgical Mortality ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Spontaneous Hemothorax ◽  
Significant Mortality

We present a case report of spontaneous hemothorax associated with neurofibromatosis. On review of the literature, a significant mortality rate of 36% is revealed in addition to a surgical mortality of 33%. Treatment options are reviewed and potential management strategies are discussed.

scholarly journals Bacteremia Due to Clostridium Difficile: Case Report and Review of the Literature

2009 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. CCRep.S2204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cherag Daruwala ◽  
Giancarlo Mercogliano ◽  
Gary Newman ◽  
Mark J. Ingerman
Keyword(s):  
Crohn’S Disease ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Crohn's Disease ◽  
Disease Patient ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
First Case ◽  
Polymicrobial Bacteremia ◽  
Overall Mortality ◽  
Significant Mortality

Objective The purpose of this study is to report a case of C. difficile bacteremia in a Crohn's disease patient and to review the literature on previously reported cases. Methods Searches of MEDLINE and PubMed databases were made. Results We report the first case of C. difficile bacteremia in a Crohn's disease patient. There are 15 other reported cases of C. difficile bacteremia reported in the literature. We found that the majority of patients (10 of 15 patients) had polymicrobial bacteremia and that the overall mortality rate is significant, with 6 of 15 reported patients dying. Conclusion In conclusion, we find that C. difficile bacteremia is associated with a significant mortality rate and it would seem prudent to consider aggressive antibiotic therapy.

Pneumomediastinum: A Rare Presentation of Inflicted Injuries in Infants

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Lee ◽  
Adam Bajinting ◽  
Abby Lunneen ◽  
Colleen M. Fitzpatrick ◽  
Gustavo A. Villalona
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Retrospective Review ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum ◽  
Nonaccidental Trauma ◽  
Comprehensive Literature Review ◽  
Healthy Infants ◽  
History Of

AbstractReports of incidental pneumomediastinum in infants secondary to inflicted trauma are limited. A retrospective review of infants with pneumomediastinum and history of inflicted trauma was performed. A comprehensive literature review was performed. Three infants presented with pneumomediastinum associated with inflicted trauma. Mean age was 4.6 weeks. All patients underwent diagnostic studies, as well as a standardized evaluation for nonaccidental trauma. All patients with pneumomediastinum were resolved at follow-up. Review of the literature identified other cases with similar presentations with related oropharyngeal injuries. Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in previously healthy infants may be associated with inflicted injuries. Clinicians should be aware of the possibility of an oropharyngeal perforation related to this presentation.

Stages of the formation of temporary and permanent occlusion and the impact of early tooth extraction on the dentition state. Literature review

2019 ◽  
pp. 22-24
Author(s):  
G.A. Murachueva ◽  
I.M. Rasulov ◽  
S.G. Gusenov
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Tooth Extraction ◽  
Physiological State ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Full Development ◽  
Permanent Occlusion ◽  
The Impact

A review of the literature on the stages of the formation of temporary and permanent occlusion has been performed. This stages play an important role not only for the full development of the maxillofacial apparatus, temporomandibular joint, but also the whole organism. The role of early tooth extraction in the formation of the physiological state of the dentoalveolar system is considered. The conclusion is drawn about the need for a deeper study of this problem in the structure of general dental morbidity.

scholarly journals Bilateral Psoas Muscle Abscess Associated with Emphysematous Cystitis

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jae-Ki Choi ◽  
Jae-Cheol Kwon
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Interventional Procedure ◽  
Psoas Muscle ◽  
Good Prognosis ◽  
Emphysematous Pyelonephritis ◽  
Perinephric Abscess ◽  
Emphysematous Cystitis ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Prolonged Antibiotic Therapy

Psoas muscle abscess associated with emphysematous urinary tract infection is very rare. There were very few reports about urinary tract infections such as renal abscess, perinephric abscess, and emphysematous pyelonephritis complicated with psoas muscle abscess; however, psoas muscle abscess associated with emphysematous cystitis has not yet been reported. Here, we report a case of bilateral posas muscle abscess following emphysematous cystitis in an 81-year-old nondiabetic man, who was treated successfully with prolonged antibiotic therapy and supportive care. Early recognition of psoas muscle abscess can prevent aggressive interventional procedure and warrant good prognosis.

scholarly journals Prevention and management of major complications in percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. e000628
Author(s):  
Kurt Boeykens ◽  
Ivo Duysburgh
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Abdominal Wall ◽  
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Endoscopic Technique ◽  
Abdominal Wound ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Endoscopic Gastrostomy ◽  
Major Complications ◽  
Life Threatening

BackgroundPercutaneousendoscopic gastrostomy is a commonly used endoscopic technique where a tube isplaced through the abdominal wall mainly to administer fluids, drugs and/orenteral nutrition. Several placement techniques are described in the literaturewith the ‘pull’ technique (Ponsky-Gardener) as the most popular one.Independent of the method used, placement includes a ‘blind’ perforation of thestomach through a small acute surgical abdominal wound. It is a generally safetechnique with only few major complications. Nevertheless these complicationscan be sometimes life-threatening or generate serious morbidity.MethodAnarrative review of the literature of major complications in percutaneousendoscopic gastrostomy.ResultsThis review was written from a clinical viewpoint focussing on prevention andmanagement of major complications and documentedscientific evidence with real cases from more than 20 years of clinical practice.ConclusionsMajorcomplications are rare but prevention, early recognition and popper management areimportant.

scholarly journals Early Detection Methods for Silicosis in Australia and Internationally: A Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 8123
Author(s):  
Emma K. Austin ◽  
Carole James ◽  
John Tessier
Keyword(s):  
Early Detection ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Detection Method ◽  
Detection Methods ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Occupational Lung Disease ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Growing Body ◽  
Future Work

Pneumoconiosis, or occupational lung disease, is one of the world’s most prevalent work-related diseases. Silicosis, a type of pneumoconiosis, is caused by inhaling respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust. Although silicosis can be fatal, it is completely preventable. Hundreds of thousands of workers globally are at risk of being exposed to RCS at the workplace from various activities in many industries. Currently, in Australia and internationally, there are a range of methods used for the respiratory surveillance of workers exposed to RCS. These methods include health and exposure questionnaires, spirometry, chest X-rays, and HRCT. However, these methods predominantly do not detect the disease until it has significantly progressed. For this reason, there is a growing body of research investigating early detection methods for silicosis, particularly biomarkers. This literature review summarises the research to date on early detection methods for silicosis and makes recommendations for future work in this area. Findings from this review conclude that there is a critical need for an early detection method for silicosis, however, further laboratory- and field-based research is required.

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