scholarly journals Clinical study of fistula in ano with special reference to its surgical management

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 1162
Author(s):  
Sivaji Sankar Ghose ◽  
Mili Das Chowdhury ◽  
M. Y. Dharmamer

Background: The present study was undertaken to evaluate the results of “Lay open method” fistulectomy technique in treating fistula-in-ano in terms of relief of symptoms, healing of wound, recurrence rate and post-operative complications.Methods: Total 45 cases with definite history of fistula and clinically diagnosed cases of fistula in ano selected for the study. A final diagnosis was made after proctoscopic examination under anaesthesia during operation and by histopathological examination after completion of operation.  In all the patients, lay open method fistulectomy was done. Post-operative period was closely monitored and all the cases were meticulously followed for a variable period of time.Results: The common fistulas were low anal type (80%). External opening was mostly located in the posterior mid zone (44.44%). Internal opening was found in 30 cases (66.66%) during per rectal digital examination while proctoscopic examination revealed internal opening in 26 cases (57.77%). Pain (22.22%), retention of urine (8.88%) were the commonest immediate as well as incontinence (1; 2.22%) and recurrence (1; 2.22%) were the delayed post-operative complications. 90% of cases had a satisfactory healing of their wounds within 21 days. Excellent results were achieved in 77.77% cases and only one case of recurrence (2.22%).Conclusions: Encouragingly high success rates were achieved in our patients, but this series comprised a very small number of patients in a short period of time with limited amenities; also follow up of very short duration and irregular for which a definite conclusion is difficult to arrive at.

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 236
Author(s):  
Yuzaburo Shimizu ◽  
Naohide Fujita ◽  
Osamu Akiyama ◽  
Mario Suzuki ◽  
Akihide Kondo

Background: Intracranial neurenteric cysts are rare, benign, and slow-growing tumors. However, we encountered a pediatric case that the cyst expansion occurred in a short period of time resulting in rapid deterioration of the patient’s symptoms. Case Description: A previously healthy 7-year-old girl had a week history of dysarthric speech and diplopia along with headaches. Her magnetic resonance images (MRI) showed an abnormal cystic mass in her brainstem. Her symptoms were deteriorated for 1 month and her second MRI revealed an enlargement of the cystic lesion. The tumor biopsy and cyst drainage were carried out and histopathological examination of the cyst wall showed columnar epithelium containing ciliated cells. The final diagnosis of her tumor was neurenteric cyst. Conclusion: We report a pediatric case of a neurenteric cyst in the brainstem, which expanded in a short period, and review this rare entity.


2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (11) ◽  
pp. 3714
Author(s):  
Vigna Sai Potula

Background: To compare fistula in ano open method with lift method ligation of intersphincteric fistula track.Methods: This is a prospective study which consisted of 70 patients suffering from fistula-in-ano who were admitted to surgery department. All patients above 18 years of age, cases of transsphincteric low anal fistula, maturation of tract were included in the study.Results: In this study, 60 patients were included totally, of which, 10 patients were excluded as 5 patients had tuberculosis, 2 had Crohn’s disease and 3 were excluded as they lost follow up. Hence, 50 patients were included in the study. 40 were males and 10 were females with a male to female ratio of 4:1 in this study. The average age of fistula in ano was 45.34±10.39 years. The incidence of fistula in ano was maximum in the age group of 46-55 years. The minimum incidence was in the age < 30 years. The most common primary fistula is intersphincteric track (46%), followed by transsphincteric track (42%). The most common type of fistula in ano patients was discharge from the tract which was in all patients, in others, perianal pain and bleeding was observed. Fistula in ano can be divided into low and high level of fistula. High level of fistula-in-ano was found in 64 % of patients and low level of fistula-in-ano was found in 36% of patients. Recurrence was seen in 6 patients with high suprasphincteric track who were ligated below the internal opening and 10 patients had a recurrence with transsphincteric track of which 6 were obese which made identifying the fistula track difficult.Conclusions: The LIFT procedure is advantageous as no chance of incontinence prevails as the infective focus is removed without dividing any part of sphincter complex, other advantages are that it is easy to learn, perform, safe, high healing rate, low morbidity and easily treat fistula in ano at primary health care level.


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 4011
Author(s):  
Mukesh Pancholi ◽  
Shwetal Ravindrabhai Sonvane

Background: Anal fistulas are abnormal communication between the anal canal and perianal skin or result of anal gland obstruction, with secondary abscess formation and external rupture of the abscess perineum. Fistula in ano rarely heals spontaneously and requires surgical therapy to achieve a cure. Surgical techniques like fistulotomy, fistulectomy, primary closure after excision of tract and staged operations have rendered the postoperative period uneventful, short and steep fall in recurrence rate.Methods: In this retrospective study, 30 patients were selected with diagnoses of fistula in ano admitted in New Civil hospital, Surat, Gujarat during April 2016 to April 2017. Patient underwent definitive treatment. Data related to the objectives of the study were collected from case sheets retrieved from hospital records with permission of competent hospital authority and after approval from ethical committee of institute. Appropriate surgical management were performed. Postoperative findings were noted.Results: Maximum number of patients were in the age group of 30 to 60 years. There were 27 (90%) male patients, 3 (10%) female patients indicating that the disease is more common in male with a ratio of male to female is 9:1. In the study the commonest symptom is discharge in all patients with pruritus in 2 (6.66%) patients and Pain or perineal discomfort in 20 (66.6%) of patients. The commonest sign is presence of external opening in all cases and internal opening in 21 (70%) of patients. Regarding the procedures performed, the majority of the patients 20 patients (66.66%) underwent fistulectomy, while 06 patients (20%) underwent fistulotomy. Seton was tried in 04 patients (13.33%) out of which in 02 patients associated fistulectomy was done.Conclusions: We  concluded  that  the  previously burst  opened  or  surgically  drained  perianal  abscess  is the main aetiological  factor for  fistula-in-ano. Operative morbidity is usually low. There is a male preference for the disease and the fistulectomy remains the commonest procedure in our study series.


1986 ◽  
Vol 25 (01) ◽  
pp. 15-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Luostarinen ◽  
M Vorne ◽  
T. Lantto

Summary 99mTc tin colloid accumulated in the lungs in 102 patients during liver imaging both in malignant and benign diseases. The percentage of neoplastic diseases increased when the lung uptake became greater and only patients with malignant final diagnosis had marked lung uptake. Abnormal liver image was seen only in 23%, which disagrees highly with some earlier findings on a rather small number of patients. The cause of increased lung uptake was suggested to be the activation of the reticuloendothelial system (RES) by disease. The activation of the RES was stronger in malignant than in benign diseases. Some type of regional stimulation of the RES was suggested as being due to the location of the disease and both malignant and benign diseases of the chest region stimulated the pulmonary part of the RES more than other parts of the RES.


Author(s):  
Bhawana Pant ◽  
Sanjay Gaur ◽  
Prabhat Pant

F.NA.C has been used for ages as a safe and economical tool for fast preoperative diagnosis of parotid tumors. It has certain pitfall which sometimes leads to misdiagnosis and consequently it may have affect on treatment of the tumors. Keeping in view of the diverse classification of parotid tumors’ information from cytology should be combined with radiology as well as clinical diagnosis. Aim: To discuss some cases where there was discrepancy between cytological diagnosis and histopathological result and also suggest measures to improve the efficacy of F.N.A.C. Material and methods: The study includes 50 cases of parotid tumours who presented to the  department of ENT at Government medical college Haldwani which is a tertiary referral centre during 2009 to 2016. Only adult patients were included and inflammatory swelling were excluded from the study. All patients evaluated  Contrast enhanced computerized tomography(CECT) and  Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) followed by Fine needle aspiration cytology .Preoperative diagnosis was made upon the findings of the above investigations and different types of  parotid surgeries  were done. . Final diagnosis was made on  histopathological  examination. Result :The most common tumour  came out to be pleomorphic adenoma (23 cases-46%) followed by mucoepidermoid carcinoma(12cases-24%). In ten  cases there was no clear cut  association between cytological diagnosis and final histopathological diagnosis. Conclusion: FNAC is highly sensitive and specific technique for diagnosis of many salivary gland swellings. FNAC can be used preoperatively to avoid unnecessary surgery and biopsy. Details of clinical information and radiologic features may help the pathologist to arrive at the appropriate diagnosis and reduce false interpretation. Pitfalls may also occur with improper technique of FNAC which can be overcome by proper caution.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 3365
Author(s):  
Benjie Law ◽  
Hui Yuh Soh ◽  
Syed Nabil ◽  
Rama Krsna Rajandram ◽  
Abd Jabar Nazimi ◽  
...  

Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of the jaws and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) are uncommon but serious diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial region with clinically similar appearance but distinct pathophysiology. Management of ORN and MRONJ is inherently challenging and the treatment outcomes are unpredictable. The use of autologous platelet concentrates (APCs) to promote hard and soft tissue healing is well described in the literature, and the efficacy of leucocyte and platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF) has been well documented in a number of clinical studies. The aim of this study was to present our treatment strategy and the outcomes of incorporating L-PRF as a surgical adjunct in management of ORN and MRONJ in our centre. Methods: eight cases of ORN and MRONJ were treated with a combination of sequestrectomy and L-PRF as a surgical adjunct. Results: the overall success was 87.5%. Using L-PRF as an adjunct, we were able to predictably manage ORN and MRONJ without causing significant morbidity. Conclusion: our experience shows that L-PRF may be used as a valuable and cost-effective adjunct to surgical management of ORN and MRONJ. However, due to a limited number of patients, and a short period of review, the true effectiveness of the method is yet to be demonstrated in a longer follow-up study including a greater number of patients, besides the inclusion of a control group.


2009 ◽  
Vol 62 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 461-467
Author(s):  
Ljiljana Nesic ◽  
Predrag Canovic ◽  
Zeljko Mijailovic ◽  
Jelena Djokovic

Introduction. Although well protected, brain is not resistant to infection agents. Acute infections of our nervous system appear more often in children and in persons who have medical history data about previous disorders, especially disorders of the nervous system. It is difficult to list possible risk factors which can be responsible for the appearance of infections of CNS and the resulting conditions. It is often difficult or impossible to determine what previous neural damage was (trauma, anoxic damages etc.) from those appearing during infections of CNS. All-inclusive anamnestic research reduces the possibility of approximate judgments. Material and methods. The research was based on the retrospective analysis of medical documentation of 275 patients. All patients were divided into three groups according to the final diagnosis. The first group consisted of 125 patients who were treated for acute virus encephalitis, the second group consisted of 125 patients who were treated for acute bacterial meningoencephalitis and the third group consisted of 25 patients who were treated for cerebritis. Discussion. In our studies sample, the youngest patient was 3 years old and the oldest was 87 years old. The highest number of patients with virus infection of the CNS was in the group under 25 years of age (45.6%). The highest number of patients with bacterial infections of the CNS and cerebritis was in the group of patients over 45 years of age (64%, 37%). Conclusion. Risk factors were more present in bacterial infections of the nervous system and cerebrit thanin virus infection of CNS. In virus infections of the CNS, 28% of patients had some risk factor, most often-chronic ethylism, diabetes mellitus and acquired heart diseases. In bacterial infections of the CNS, 64% of patients had some predisposed factor. The most frequent factor of risk in these patients were chronic otitis (21.6%) and craniotrauma (14.4%). In cerebritis, risk factors were present in 76% of patients and they were: sepsis (20%), chronic otitis (12%) and systemic lupus erythematosus (8%).


2012 ◽  
Vol 38 (S1) ◽  
pp. 461-466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugenia Candel ◽  
David Peñarrocha ◽  
Maria Peñarrocha

The purpose of this article is to review the literature published and to assess the success of treatment of patients with atrophic posterior maxilla with pterygoid implants. Studies from 1992 to 2009 on patients with atrophic posterior maxilla rehabilitated with pterygoid implants were reviewed. Those reporting clinical series of at least 5 patients with atrophic posterior maxilla (Class IV and V of Cawood and Howell), rehabilitated with pterygoid implants and fixed prosthesis, and with 12 months minimum follow-up were included. In each study the following were assessed: number of patients, number of implants, surgical technique, prosthetic rehabilitation, success rate, bone loss, complications and patient satisfaction. Thirteen articles were included, reporting a total of 1053 pterygoid implants in 676 patients. The weighted average success of pterygoid implants was 90.7%; bone loss evaluated radiographically ranged between 0 and 4.5 mm. No additional complications compared with conventional implants were found, and patient satisfaction level with the prosthesis was high. Pterygoid implants have high success rates, similar bone loss levels to those of conventional implants, minimal complications and good acceptance by patients, being therefore an alternative to treat patients with atrophic posterior maxilla. Two anatomical locations in which implants are placed in the retromolar area can be distinguished: the pterygoid process and the pterygomaxillary region. Implant lengths and angulations vary between these two techniques.


2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewa Krasuska-Sławińska ◽  
Izabela Królik-Elgas ◽  
Marzena Stypińska ◽  
Anna Matosek-Rutkowska

B-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma which is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma is rather uncommon in children. Focal changes in bones in the course of non-Hodgkin lymphoma are mostly secondary changes and their primal location in a bone is rare. PBL (primary bone lymphoma) mainly concerns a thighbone and a tibial bone; the primary location in jaw bones is quite sporadic. In diagnostics, there is mainly magnetic resonance, medical scan (tomography), and above all – histopathological test. There is also chemotherapy by choice, and primary location in a jaw or a mandible significantly advances the prognosis. The aim of the work is to introduce a patient who was definitively diagnosed B-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma from the early B-cells. The girl reported to Laryngological Clinic, Dental Surgery Clinic for Children, Oncological Clinic of Children’s Memorial Health Institute. The cause of the visit was an elevation on the right side of a nose base, present for two months and misdiagnosed by doctors as a post-traumatic swelling in this region. After introducing laboratory and scan diagnostics and taking biopsy from the lesion, a final conclusion was made. Also, a proper treatment according to the protocol for B-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma was introduced. Non-specific B-cell lymphoma picture, as mentioned in the described case, specifically due to location in a jaw bone and a slow pace of growing, may both constitute huge diagnostic problems and deteriorate prognosis. Therefore, it is important to take into account also lymphoma – in such location of a lesion. Moreover, it is worth remembering that the final diagnosis may only be passed on the basis of histopathological examination.


2014 ◽  
Vol 86 (2) ◽  
pp. 118
Author(s):  
Roberto Giulianelli ◽  
Barbara Cristina Gentile ◽  
Giorgio Vincenti ◽  
Luca Mavilla ◽  
Luca Albanesi ◽  
...  

Aim of the study: To demonstrate how, in a center with a large number of patients, as our center is, it is possible to perform ureterolithotripsy using a limited set of instruments. Methods: We evaluated medical charts of our center related to semirigid ureteral ureteroscopy (URS) with ureterolithotripsy using Holmium laser performed from July 2004 to July 2011. Overall, 658 URS for ureteral stones were performed in 601 patients, of which 204 in proximal ureter (31%), 86 in the mid (13.06%) and 368 (57.76%) in the distal ureter. In 504 patients (76.5%) ureterohydronephrosis (Grade II-III) was observed. In 57 patients (8.6%), we performed a bilateral approach at the same time, but most patients had a solitary distal ureteral stone. 106 patients (16.1%) had more than one stone in their distal ureter and 96 (14.8%) had a proximal ureteral stone treated in the same surgery as well. Results: The overall stone-free rate for ureteral stones was 86.1% (567/658). Success rates for proximal, medial and distal ureteral stones were 68.13% (139/204 patients), 84.8% (73/86 patients) and 96.4% (355/368 patients), respectively. One hundred and twenty patients (18.3%) required additional surgical treatment for their stones beyond the initial URS, including a second URS in 97 patients (14.74%) and URS plus Retrograde Intra-Renal Surgery (RIRS) in 23 patients (3.54%). The overall stonefree rate after the second treatment was 99.3%. Intra-operative complications accounted for 5.92% and consisted of ureteral perforations in 16 pts (2.4%), erosions of urothelium leading to significant bleeding in 15 pts (2.27%), severe pain in 4 pts (0.6%), fever in 3 pts (0.45%) and one case of ureteral avulsion (0.15%). Conclusions: This study demonstrates that the use of Holmium laser lithotripsy is a safe and effective means of treating ureteral stones regardless of sex, age, stone location, or stone size. The instrumentation we used was extremely limited, in order to reduce costs related to the procedure to an absolute minimum whilst maintaining the two quality indicators for the procedure, namely success rate and length of hospitalisation (86.1% and 34 hours).


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