scholarly journals Presentation delay, misdiagnosis, inter-hospital transfer times and surgical outcomes in testicular torsion: analysis of statewide case series from central Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (6) ◽  
pp. 972-981 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aderivaldo Cabral Dias Filho ◽  
Marcus Vinicius Osorio Maroccolo ◽  
Homero de Paula Ribeiro ◽  
Cassio Luis Zanettini Riccetto
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Outcomes ◽  
Testicular Torsion ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Central Brazil ◽  
Hospital Transfer ◽  
Transfer Times

scholarly journals Atypical presentation of testicular torsion: a case series

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Uzodimma Ejike Onwuasoanya
Keyword(s):  
Physical Examination ◽  
Testicular Torsion ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Atypical Presentation ◽  
Testicular Pain ◽  
Future Fertility ◽  
Urological Emergency ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion ◽  
Symptoms And Signs

Abstract Background Testicular torsion is a urological emergency and needs urgent intervention to prevent testicular loss and impaired future fertility. It is commonly seen in the neonatal and adolescent age groups. Testicular torsion can also present outside these common age groups with uncommon symptoms and signs. We report case series of patients managed at Lily Hospitals Limited, Warri, Delta State, Nigeria with atypical presentation of testicular torsion. Case Presentation The first patient was a 35-year-old male that presented with recurrent right testicular pain of 1-year duration, described as dull aching with no constitutional symptoms, physical examination findings were not pathognomonic of testicular torsion, he had scrotal exploration with right orchidectomy and left orchidopexy. The second patient was a 39-year-old male who presented with recurrent right testicular pain of 4-days duration, described as dull aching with no constitutional symptoms. Physical examination findings were not classical for testicular torsion, he had scrotal exploration with bilateral orchidopexy. Conclusion Testicular torsion although common in neonatal and adolescent age groups can also present outside these age groups with uncommon symptoms and signs, a high index of suspicion is thus invaluable in any patient presenting with testicular pain despite the age and severity to avoid missing the diagnosis as this can lead to testicular loss.

scholarly journals Comparison of Efficacy between 120° and 180° Schlemm’s Canal Incision Microhook Ab Interno Trabeculotomy

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (14) ◽  
pp. 3181
Author(s):  
Naoki Okada ◽  
Kazuyuki Hirooka ◽  
Hiromitsu Onoe ◽  
Yumiko Murakami ◽  
Hideaki Okumichi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Outcomes ◽  
Open Angle Glaucoma ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Glaucoma Surgery ◽  
Success Rates ◽  
Schlemm’S Canal ◽  
Schlemm's Canal ◽  
Kaplan Meier ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Ab Interno

We compared surgical outcomes in patients with either primary open-angle glaucoma or exfoliation glaucoma after undergoing combined phacoemulsification with either a 120° or 180° incision during a Schlemm’s canal microhook ab interno trabeculotomy (μLOT-Phaco). This retrospective comparative case series examined 52 μLOT-Phaco eyes that underwent surgery between September 2017 and December 2020. Surgical qualified success was defined as an intraocular pressure (IOP) of ≤20 mmHg, ≥20% IOP reduction with IOP-lowering medications, and no additional glaucoma surgery. Success rates were evaluated by Kaplan-Meier survival analysis. The number of postoperative IOP-lowering medications and occurrence of complications were also assessed. Mean preoperative IOP in the 120° group was 16.9 ± 7.6 mmHg, which significantly decreased to 10.9 ± 2.7 mmHg (p < 0.01) and 11.1 ± 3.1 mmHg (p = 0.01) at 12 and 24 months, respectively. The mean number of preoperative IOP-lowering medications significantly decreased from 2.8 ± 1.4 to 1.4 ± 1.4 (p < 0.01) at 24 months. Mean preoperative IOP in the 180° group was 17.1 ± 7.0 mmHg, which significantly decreased to 12.1 ± 3.2 mmHg (p = 0.02) and 12.9 ± 1.4 mmHg (p = 0.01) at 12 and 24 months, respectively. The mean number of preoperative IOP-lowering medications significantly decreased from 2.9 ± 1.2 to 1.4 ± 1.5 (p < 0.01) at 24 months. The probability of qualified success at 24 months in the 120° and 180° groups was 50.4% and 54.6%, respectively (p = 0.58). There was no difference observed for hyphema formation or IOP spikes. Surgical outcomes were not significantly different between the 120° and 180° incisions in Schlemm’s canal.

Surgical Repair of Acquired Oronasal Fistulas Secondary to Periodontal Disease in Dogs Using a Flexible Bone Membrane: A Case Series

2022 ◽  
pp. 089875642110678
Author(s):  
Suzy Shannon
Keyword(s):  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Surgical Outcomes ◽  
Surgical Repair ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Auricular Cartilage

Oronasal fistulas are sequelae to periodontal disease in dogs. Previous case series have described the use of auricular cartilage as a type of membrane to help with surgical repair of oronasal fistulas. This case series explores the use of a commercially available flexible bone membrane in the surgical repair of ten acquired oronasal fistulas in dogs. The use of the flexible bone membrane did not necessarily improve the surgical outcomes in these cases; however, larger controlled trials are necessary to further evaluate its use.

Surgical Outcomes and Predictive Factors of Medial Toe Excision for Polysyndactyly of the Fifth Toe

2020 ◽  
pp. 107110072097128
Author(s):  
Kyung Rae Ko ◽  
Jong Sup Shim ◽  
Jiwon Kang ◽  
Jaesung Park
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Outcomes ◽  
Proximal Phalanx ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Valgus Deformity ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Functional Disturbance ◽  
Thickness Skin ◽  
Fifth Toe ◽  
The Mean

Background: We aimed to report surgical outcomes and analyze prognostic factors of medial toe excision for polysyndactyly of the fifth toe. Methods: We reviewed the details of 139 consecutive patients who underwent surgery for postaxial polydactyly of the foot from 2009 to 2018. Among these, 83 patients (90 feet) with polysyndactyly of the fifth toe, treated by medial toe excision (between the duplicated toes) and reconstruction of the fourth web space using a dorsal rectangular flap, were included. The toe alignment and stability were restored by chondroplasty and soft tissue balancing without an osteotomy. A full-thickness skin graft was performed in 52 feet. The mean age at surgery was 27.1 ± 17.5 months and the mean duration of follow-up was 42.8 ± 24.9 months. Results: At the last follow-up, a relatively small size of the reconstructed toe was observed in 19 feet (19/90, 21.1%). Proximal duplication level (metatarsal or proximal phalanx type) and preoperative hypoplasia of the remaining toe were related to the small postoperative size. Valgus deformity of the remaining toe was observed in 2 feet (2/90, 2.2%). We observed 17 cases with delayed healing or early postoperative wound infection. Among these, 7 cases (7/90, 7.8%) showed postoperative thickening or advancement of the web, which was not observed in cases without wound problems. No cases had functional disturbance or pain. Conclusion: The overall surgical outcomes were satisfactory without an osteotomy. Patients with a proximal duplication level or preoperative hypoplasia of the remaining toe should be informed of its possible small size postoperatively. Levels of Evidence: Level IV, retrospective case series.

scholarly journals Comparisons of Visual and Surgical Outcomes after Reuse or Replacement of Dislocated in-the-Bag Intraocular Lens

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takayuki Baba ◽  
Tomohiro Nizawa ◽  
Toshiyuki Oshitari ◽  
Shuichi Yamamoto
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Endothelial Cell ◽  
Intraocular Lens ◽  
Refractive Error ◽  
Surgical Outcomes ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Cell Loss ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Purpose. To compare the visual and surgical outcomes after a reuse or a replacement of a dislocated in-the-bag intraocular lens (IOL). Methods. This was a retrospective, nonrandomized case series at a single ophthalmological institution. Cases with an in-the-bag dislocation of an IOL were treated by pars plana vitrectomy and the reuse or the replacement of the IOL. The lens was held by intrascleral fixation of the haptics of the IOL under both conditions. The same dislocated IOL was reused in 6 eyes (group A) or it was replaced with another IOL in the other 9 eyes (group B). The pre- and postoperative parameters analyzed included the visual acuity, refractive error, corneal endothelial cell density, and intraocular pressure (IOP). Results. There was no significant difference between the two groups in the postoperative visual acuity (P=0.388), refractive error (P=0.955), IOP (P=0.529), and endothelial cell loss (P=0.940). A breakage or a tilting of the IOL was observed and required replacement in three eyes in the reuse group (P=0.044). Conclusions. Half of the cases with reused in-the-bag dislocated IOL had a breakage or a tilting of the IOL. The replacement of the in-the-bag dislocated IOL is better than the reuse of the IOL with intrascleral haptics fixation.

Clinical Characteristics and Surgical Outcomes of Sinonasal Lesions Associated With Tumor-Induced Osteomalacia

2020 ◽  
pp. 019459982097543
Author(s):  
Zhenzhen Zhu ◽  
Weibo Xia ◽  
Fang Qi ◽  
Weiqing Wang ◽  
Xiaowei Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skull Base ◽  
Surgical Outcomes ◽  
Recovery Rate ◽  
Open Surgery ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Ethmoid Sinus ◽  
Tertiary Center ◽  
Significant Difference

Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics and surgical outcomes of sinonasal tumors associated with tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO). Study Design Retrospective case series. Setting Single tertiary center. Methods We studied the clinical characteristics and surgical outcomes of 43 patients (22 male, 21 female) who had lesions in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinus associated with TIO and underwent surgery between August 2006 and November 2019. Results The mean ± SD duration between the onset of symptoms and surgery was 3.9 ± 2.6 years. The most common tumor site was the ethmoid sinus (76.7%), and the skull base was involved in 12 cases. Phosphaturic mesenchymal tumors were diagnosed in 41 patients, among whom there was 1 multifocal case. Another 2 cases involved odontogenic fibroma and hemangiofibroma, respectively. Serum phosphorus normalized in 39 cases within 4.4 ± 2.3 days, and serum fibroblastic growth factor 23 normalized within 1 day; clinical symptoms, however, gradually improved within several months after the first operation. There was no significant difference in the recovery rate between endoscopic and open surgery ( P = 0.639). Two patients with recurrent cases and 2 with nonremission cases recovered after a sinonasal reoperation. The patient with a multifocal case recovered after the resection of the tumors in the ethmoid sinus and mandible. The overall recovery rate was 97.7%. Conclusion Most sinonasal tumors associated with TIO are located in the ethmoid sinus, and the skull base is involved in some cases. Complete excision of the tumor leads to recovery, and endoscopic surgery could achieve recovery rates similar to those of open surgery.

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