scholarly journals Septic pulmonary emboli causing recurrent bilateral pneumothoraces in a patient with right sided endocarditis: A case report and review of literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 2050313X1878482
Author(s):  
Sumit Kapoor ◽  
Jyotsana Thakkar ◽  
Muhammad Asim Siddique
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Pleural Space ◽  
Pulmonary Emboli ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Bilateral Pneumothorax ◽  
History Of ◽  
Thin Walled ◽  
Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis

Patients with a history of drug abuse and right sided endocarditis are prone to develop septic pulmonary emboli. Pneumothorax is a rare complication of septic pulmonary emboli reported in the literature, likely due to the rupture of thin-walled septic cavitary lesions resembling pneumatoceles into the pleural space. Only seven cases (including our case) of pneumothorax from septic pulmonary emboli due to right sided endocarditis have been described in the literature. Our patient is the first reported case of recurrent bilateral pneumothorax due to septic pulmonary emboli and tricuspid valve endocarditis.

Chyle leak: A rare complication post-hemithyroidectomy. Case report and review of literature

2014 ◽  
Vol 68 (4) ◽  
pp. 204-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Almoaidbellah Rammal ◽  
Faisal Zawawi ◽  
Rickul Varshney ◽  
Michael P. Hier ◽  
Richard J. Payne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Chyle Leak

scholarly journals Paraplegia after Gastrectomy in a Patient with Cervical Disc Herniation: A Case Report and Review of Literature

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Qingfu Zhang ◽  
Wei Jiang ◽  
Quanhong Zhou ◽  
Guangyan Wang ◽  
Linlin Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Postoperative Complication ◽  
Disc Herniation ◽  
Surgical Decompression ◽  
Cervical Disc Herniation ◽  
Cervical Disc ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
History Of ◽  
Acute Paraplegia

Paraplegia is a rare postoperative complication. We present a case of acute paraplegia after elective gastrectomy surgery because of cervical disc herniation. The 73-year-old man has the medical history of cervical spondylitis with only symptom of temporary pain in neck and shoulder. Although the patient’s neck was cautiously preserved by using the Discopo, an acute paraplegia emerged at about 10 hours after the operation. Severe compression of the spinal cord by herniation of the C4-C5 cervical disc was diagnosed and emergency surgical decompression was performed immediately. Unfortunately the patient showed limited improvement in neurologic deficits even after 11 months.

scholarly journals Subcutaneous Emphysema Secondary to Tonsillectomy

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-80
Author(s):  
Vivek Sasindran ◽  
Vijay Stephen ◽  
Lakshana Deve
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Subcutaneous Emphysema ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Tension Pneumothorax ◽  
Tonsillar Fossa ◽  
Superior Constrictor ◽  
History Of ◽  
Fatal Complications

ABSTRACT Background Tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures performed worldwide. However, it can potentially be associated with several complications. One of the very rare complications post-tonsillectomy in adults is subcutaneous emphysema, as in our case here. Although, most reported cases are resolved spontaneously, it may lead to fatal complications, like tension pneumothorax. Case report Tonsillectomy was performed on an adult patient with history of frequent tonsillitis. The patient developed facial subcutaneous emphysema 48 hours after the surgery (evident by clinical and radiological examination) that resolved within 2 days without further complications. Conclusion Tonsil should be removed along with tonsilar capsule. If tonsillectomy causes deeper than usual mucosal tear up to the level of the muscles, then air might pass into the subcutaneous tissue through the tonsillar fossa and superior constrictor muscle into fascial layers of neck. Emphysema can then spread to parapharyngeal, retropharyngeal spaces and mediastinum with its related morbidity. Though a rare complication, all otorhinolaryngologists must be aware of this complication and its management. How to cite this article Abraham SS, Stephen V, Deve L, Kurien M. Subcutaneous Emphysema Secondary to Tonsillectomy. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Clin 2015;7(2):78-80.

scholarly journals Inferior epigastric artery pseudoaneurysm following abdominal paracentesis in a patient with chronic kidney failure: a case report and review of literature

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Behnam Kian ◽  
Arash Teimouri
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Large Volume ◽  
Kidney Failure ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Chronic Kidney Failure ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Inferior Epigastric Artery ◽  
Artery Pseudoaneurysm ◽  
Epigastric Artery ◽  
Abdominal Paracentesis

Inferior epigastric artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare complication following abdominal wall procedures near the artery. This is a case of Inferior epigastric artery pseudoaneurysm after therapeutic paracentesis for large volume ascites caused by chronic kidney failure. The patient was operated on, and the artery was ligated.

Spontaneous pyohaemothorax in a teenager with von Willebrand disease: a case report and review of literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. e241613
Author(s):  
Vaishnavi Divya Nagarajan ◽  
Asha Shenoi ◽  
Lucy Burgess ◽  
Vlad C Radulescu
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Von Willebrand Factor ◽  
Von Willebrand Disease ◽  
Surgical Drainage ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
History Of ◽  
Factor Concentrate ◽  
Type 3 ◽  
Von Willebrand ◽  
Willebrand Factor

An 18-year-old man with a history of type 3 von Willebrand disease (VWD) presented with a spontaneous pyohaemothorax. Type 3 VWD may present with both mucocutaneous and deep-seated bleeds, such as visceral haemorrhages, intracranial bleeds and haemarthrosis. There have been very few cases described in children of spontaneous pyohaemothorax. Management of this patient was challenging due to risks of bleeding following surgical drainage, requiring constant replacement with von Willebrand factor concentrate, while monitoring factor VIII levels to balance the risks of thrombosis.

Delayed presentation of doxorubicin extravasation into pleural space: Case report and review of literature

2020 ◽  
pp. 107815522097584 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vera Kazakova ◽  
Yenny A Moreno Vanegas ◽  
Tyion A Torres ◽  
Olga Kozyreva
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Chest Pain ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Delayed Presentation ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Chemotherapy Administration ◽  
Chemotherapy Infusion ◽  
Space Case ◽  
Anthracycline Extravasation

Introduction Intrathoracic extravasation of anthracyclines is a dangerous and very rare complication of chemotherapy administration. While management of extravasation into soft tissues has been established, the data on treatment of mediastinal and intrapleural anthracycline extravasation is limited. Case Report We present a case of a 52-year-old woman with intrapleural doxorubicin extravasation who presented to the hospital 24-hrs after chemotherapy infusion with chest pain and shortness of breath. Management & Outcome The patient underwent urgent surgical intervention and received IV dexrazoxane 36-hrs after the event. Her pain improved, but she continued to have chest soreness and pleural effusion at the site of extravasation even 3 months later. Discussion We conducted review of literature using Medline/PubMed and Google Scholar databases and identified 7 cases of intrapleural and mediastinal anthracycline extravasation. No data is currently available regarding the outcome of delayed management of intrapleural anthracycline extravasation with dexrazoxane. Prevention and confirmation of adequate port catheter placement is the most important step to avoid such cases. Catheter misplacement should be suspected in any patient presenting with post procedural chest pain and should trigger a thorough evaluation prior to any chemotherapy administration.

scholarly journals Aortic rupture during aortoplasty in Takayasu arteritis – A rare complication: Case report and review of literature

2014 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 350-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vimal Mehta ◽  
Bhagya Narayan Pandit ◽  
Jamal Yusuf ◽  
Saibal Mukhopadhyay ◽  
Jagdeep Yadav ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Takayasu Arteritis ◽  
Aortic Rupture ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Review Of Literature

scholarly journals Anesthetic Approach to Postpneumonectomy Syndrome

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 205-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivian Doan ◽  
Brandon Hammond ◽  
Benjamin Haithcock ◽  
Lavinia Kolarczyk
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Airway Management ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Pleural Space ◽  
Tissue Expanders ◽  
Hemodynamic Compromise ◽  
Progressive Dyspnea ◽  
Over Time

Postpneumonectomy syndrome is a rare complication in patients who have previously had a pneumonectomy. Over time, the mediastinum may rotate toward the vacant pleural space, which can cause extrinsic airway and esophageal compression. As such, these patients typically present with progressive dyspnea and dysphagia. There is a paucity of reports in the anesthesiology literature regarding the intraoperative anesthetic approach to such rare patients. We present a case of an 18-year-old female found to have postpneumonectomy syndrome requiring thoracotomy with insertion of tissue expanders. Our case report illustrates the complexities involved in the care of these patients with regards to airway management, ventilation concerns, and potential for hemodynamic compromise. This case report underscores the importance of extensive multidisciplinary planning.

scholarly journals Facial Gel Complication after Dental Injection: A Case Report

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 267-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fereydoun Pourdanesh ◽  
Shahin Shams ◽  
Hasan Mir Mohammad Sadeghi
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Local Anesthetic ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
The United States ◽  
Polyacrylamide Gel ◽  
Filler Materials ◽  
Permanent Filler ◽  
History Of ◽  
Materials Used

Injectable gel is becoming increasingly popular for cosmetic reasons. The polyacrylamide gel (PAAG) is a permanent filler material used worldwide. In spite of the fact that the filler materials used today are considered quite safe, various complications have been reported in the literature. Hence PAAG use in the United States is not popular. As the area is very close to the dental field, a large complication potential is relatively considered following buccal dental injections. The aim of this article is to highlight a rare complication observed following a local anesthetic administration of a simple molar restoration in a healthy 33-year-old woman who had history of a filler augmentation in her cheek approximately 6 years ago.

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