scholarly journals Laparoscopic treatment of pyloric atresia in a newborn

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-56
Author(s):  
Yu. A. Kozlov ◽  
A. A. Rasputin ◽  
K. A. Koval'kov ◽  
S. S. Poloyan ◽  
P. Zh. Baradieva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Ultrasound Examination ◽  
Morphological Type ◽  
Type I ◽  
Laparoscopic Treatment ◽  
Pyloric Atresia ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Enteral Diet ◽  
High Intestinal Obstruction

Introduction. Pyloric atresia is one of the rarest surgical diseases in newborns. Laparotomy is the most common modality for correcting this abnormality. In modern scientific literature, there is only one report on the endosurgical treatment of pyloric atresia. The case of laparoscopic correction of gastric outlet atresia presented in this study is one more reference to the successful care of this condition.Material and methods. The presented clinical case is a newborn boy in whom a prenatal ultrasound examination at the 31st week of gestation revealed polyhydramnios and an enlarged stomach. The baby’s birth weight was 2660 grams. In the first hours of life, the child showed symptoms of high intestinal obstruction in the form of gastric content vomiting. Postnatal ultrasound and X-ray examination confirmed the diagnosis of pyloric atresia. During laparoscopy, performed on the 2nd day of life, the morphological type of anomaly was examined, and the type I atresia of membranous form was established. A laparoscopic membranectomy with Heineke–Mikulicz pyloroplasty was performed. In the final part of this research, early and late outcomes of the performed surgical treatment were analyzed.Results. The surgery lasted for 70 min. Postoperative period was uneventful. Enteral nutrition started on day 3 after the surgery. A complete enteral diet was possible on day 7. The newborn patient was discharged from the hospital on the 9th postoperative day. Histological examination confirmed the pyloric atresia of membranous type. During 12-month follow-up, no complications associated with the surgical procedure were seen.Conclusion. The described case of laparoscopic treatment of type I pyloric atresia in a newborn expands laparoscopy application in pediatric practice.

scholarly journals NEXT AND LONG-TERM RESULTS OF X-RAY ENDOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS IN TREATMENT OF CHRONIC CRITICAL ATHERODIABETIC ISCHEMIA OF LOWER EXTREMITIES

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 710-715
Author(s):  
N. N. Ioskevich ◽  
◽  
L. F. Vasilchuk ◽  
P. E. Vankovich ◽  
S. P. Antonenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lower Limb ◽  
Type I Diabetes ◽  
Lower Extremities ◽  
Limb Ischemia ◽  
Type I ◽  
Critical Ischemia ◽  
Lower Limb Ischemia ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Endovascular Interventions

Background. The treatment of chronic critical ischemia of the lower extremities with their combined atherodiabetic lesion is one of the far from the resolved problems of modern surgery. Aim of the study. Analysis of the results of X-ray endovascular interventions in patients with critical lower limb ischemia due to atherodiabetic lesions of the femoral-popliteal-tibial segment. Material and methods. We analyzed the results of REVS in 60 patients with diabetes mellitus with critical ischemia of the lower extremities due to infra-anginal atherosclerotic occlusions with a follow-up period of up to 5 years from the moment of the manipulation. Results. The total shelf life of the lower limb after REVV was 492.4 ± 10.1 days. Out of 26 amputations performed, balloon angioplasty was performed in 18 cases and stenting in 8 cases. In individuals with type I diabetes, the duration of painless period was 415.4 ± 5.1 days, and the total shelf life of the leg was 465.4 ± 4.3 days. In type II diabetes, these indicators were, respectively, 181.4 ± 4.4 days and 317.8 ± 6.7 days. In the group of patients with type I diabetes, the lower limb was saved in 55.6% of cases (in 20 out of 36 patients), and in type II diabetes - in 58.3% (in 14 out of 24 people). Conclusions. The presence of simultaneously obliterating atherosclerosis and diabetes mellitus in patients leads to a combined atherodiabetic lesion of the arterial bed, including infra-anginal arteries. X-ray endovascular interventions (balloon angioplasty and stenting) on the arterial femoral-popliteal-tibial segment are a rather effective method of eliminating chronic critical lower limb ischemia, which allows preserving the lower limb in 56.7% patients with a follow-up period of up to 5 years from the date of surgery. Improving the results of X-ray endovascular interventions in case of chronic critical atherodiabetic lower limb ischemia requires a comprehensive study of the possible causes of occlusions of reconstructed arterial segments (blood coagulation potential, non-optimal processes in the intervention zone).

scholarly journals Characteristics and Predictors of Missed Opportunities in Lung Cancer Diagnosis: An Electronic Health Record–Based Study

2010 ◽  
Vol 28 (20) ◽  
pp. 3307-3315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hardeep Singh ◽  
Kamal Hirani ◽  
Himabindu Kadiyala ◽  
Olga Rudomiotov ◽  
Traber Davis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Type I ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
Missed Opportunities ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Lung Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Abnormal Chest ◽  
Chest X Ray

Purpose Understanding delays in cancer diagnosis requires detailed information about timely recognition and follow-up of signs and symptoms. This information has been difficult to ascertain from paper-based records. We used an integrated electronic health record (EHR) to identify characteristics and predictors of missed opportunities for earlier diagnosis of lung cancer. Methods Using a retrospective cohort design, we evaluated 587 patients of primary lung cancer at two tertiary care facilities. Two physicians independently reviewed each case, and disagreements were resolved by consensus. Type I missed opportunities were defined as failure to recognize predefined clinical clues (ie, no documented follow-up) within 7 days. Type II missed opportunities were defined as failure to complete a requested follow-up action within 30 days. Results Reviewers identified missed opportunities in 222 (37.8%) of 587 patients. Median time to diagnosis in cases with and without missed opportunities was 132 days and 19 days, respectively (P < .001). Abnormal chest x-ray was the clue most frequently associated with type I missed opportunities (62%). Follow-up on abnormal chest x-ray (odds ratio [OR], 2.07; 95% CI, 1.04 to 4.13) and completion of first needle biopsy (OR, 3.02; 95% CI, 1.76 to 5.18) were associated with type II missed opportunities. Patient adherence contributed to 44% of patients with missed opportunities. Conclusion Preventable delays in lung cancer diagnosis arose mostly from failure to recognize documented abnormal imaging results and failure to complete key diagnostic procedures in a timely manner. Potential solutions include EHR-based strategies to improve recognition of abnormal imaging and track patients with suspected cancers.

scholarly journals SIMULTANEOUS OPERATIONS FOR LIVER ECHINOCOCCOSIS

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-19
Author(s):  
M.Zh. Aliev ◽  
◽  
L.M. Zubekhina ◽  
K.I. Niiazbekov ◽  
N.V. Tushina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Ultrasound Examination ◽  
Nodular Goiter ◽  
Bile Leakage ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Abdominal Organs ◽  
Simultaneous Operations ◽  
Liver And Kidney ◽  
Chest X Ray

Objective. To evaluate the results and effectiveness of simultaneous operations for echinococcosis of the liver. Methods. Surgical diseases requiring surgical treatment (cholelithiasis: calculus cholecystitis, choledocholithiasis, nodular goiter, ventral postoperative hernia) were detected in 38 patients with echinococcosis of the liver. 23 patients underwent organ-preserving operations for echinococcosis, and 15 patients underwent radical operations, all operations were perfomed in combined with cholecystectomy, choledocholitotomy, thyroidectomy, and herniotomy (coating of a polypropylenemesh for hernia gate).Immediate and remote results were studied. Patients were reexamined 6 months after surgery within a 3-year period. The examination included the checkup, general blood test, liver and kidney tests, an ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs, and a chest x-ray once a year. Results. During theimmediate postoperative period 4 patients out of 38 (10.5%) had complications. After simultaneous operations using organ-preserving methods of echinococcectomy, 2 patients out of 23 (8.7%) had complications (pleuritis, wound suppuration), and 2 - out of 15 had radical operations (bile leakage, pleuritis). All complications had been cured by the time of discharge. The remote results were studied over a period of 6 months to 3 years. 34 patients were examined up to 1 year, 31 - from 1 to 2 years, 26 - from 2 to 3 years. Within the examination and follow-up periods no recurrence of echinoccosis was observed. Conclusion. During simultaneous operations and the echinococcectomy of the liver it is necessary to observe accurately the rules of aparasiticity and antiparasiticity.Simultaneous operations for the liver echinococcosis should be performed according to strict indications and by a highlyexperiencedandqualified surgeon. Patients who have undergone simultaneous operations was asked toundergoa medicalcontrol examination at least once a year. What this paper adds The possibility of performing simultaneous operations for echinococcosis of the liver has been defined. The sequence of operations for echinococcosis in combination with other pathologies requiring surgical treatment has been justified.

scholarly journals Interposisi Colon Retrosternal dan Esofagoplasty Pada Pasien Atresia Esophagus Tipe A Long Gap

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1S) ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Muhammad Rifki ◽  
Rahmens Syamun ◽  
Jon Efendi
Keyword(s):  
X Ray ◽  
Long Gap ◽  
Enteral Diet

Atresia esophagus merupakan kelainan kongenital dimana tidak menyambungnya esofagus bagian proksimal dengan esofagus bagian distal. Atresia esofagus dapat terjadi bersama fistula trakeoesofagus, Pada 86% kasus terdapat fistula trakhea oesophageal di distal, pada 7% kasus tanpa fistula Sementara pada 4% kasus terdapat fistula tracheooesophageal tanpa atresia. Transposisi colon telah lama dilakukan. Colon dapat diletakkan substerrnal atau dibelakang hilum dari paru, bisa juga diletakkan retrosternal. Angka keberhasilan tindakan ini masih rendah. Laporan kasus, seorang perempuan yang didiagnosa dengan atresia esophagus tipe A saat berumur 1 hari, pemeriksaan ditegakkan melalui pemeriksaan x ray dimana dilakukan pemasangan OGT dengan contras, pada pasien dilakukan tindakan esofagotomi dan gastrostomi. Kondisi membaik, tidak ditemui kelainan kongenital lain. Pasien bertahan sampai umur 1 tahun 6 bulan, kemudian dilakukan tindakan transposisi colon retrosternal dan esofagoplasty. Pasien diberikan TPN (Total Per Enteral), diet enteral dimulai hari ke-6 dan dinaikkan secara bertahap. Pasien dipulangkan hari ke 14 dengan kondisi luka baik dan pasien sudah diberikan makanan lunak. Follow up pasca operasi Transposisi colon retrosternal dan esofagoplasty pada pasien dengan atresia esophagus tipe A post esofagotomi dan gastrostomi tidak ditemukan adanya komplikasi kebocoran anastomose. Transposisi colon retrosternal dan esofagoplasty pada pasien dengan atresia esophagus tipe A post esofagostomi dan gastrostomi dengan penangan post operatif yang baik dapat memberikan hasil yang baik.

Electron Microscopy of Human Gallstones

1971 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. 296-297
Author(s):  
C. Wolpers ◽  
R. Blaschke
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Bile Pigment ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Triclinic Crystal System ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Infra Red ◽  
Main Components

Scanning microscopy was used to study the surface of human gallstones and the surface of fractures. The specimens were obtained by operation, washed with water, dried at room temperature and shadowcasted with carbon and aluminum. Most of the specimens belong to patients from a series of X-ray follow-up study, examined during the last twenty years. So it was possible to evaluate approximately the age of these gallstones and to get information on the intensity of growing and solving.Cholesterol, a group of bile pigment substances and different salts of calcium, are the main components of human gallstones. By X-ray diffraction technique, infra-red spectroscopy and by chemical analysis it was demonstrated that all three components can be found in any gallstone. In the presence of water cholesterol crystallizes in pane-like plates of the triclinic crystal system.

Modulation of carotid strain by statin therapy in atherosclerosis patients

VASA ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Alexander Schaefer ◽  
Anna Katharina Blatzheim ◽  
Sebastian Gorgonius Passon ◽  
Kristin Solveig Pausewang ◽  
Nadjib Schahab ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Statin Therapy ◽  
Pulse Wave ◽  
Ultrasound Examination ◽  
Ankle Brachial Index ◽  
Radial Strain ◽  
Strain Analysis ◽  
Duplex Ultrasound ◽  
Strain Imaging ◽  
The Common

Abstract. Background: The beneficial effect of statin therapy on the progress of atherosclerotic disease has been demonstrated by numerous studies. Vascular strain imaging is an arising method to evaluate arterial stiffness. Our study examined whether an influence of statin therapy on the vessel wall could be detected by vascular strain imaging. Patients and methods: 88 patients with recently detected atherosclerosis underwent an angiological examination including ankle-brachial index (ABI), pulse wave index (PWI), central puls ewave velocity and duplex ultrasound. Captures for vascular strain analysis were taken in B-mode during ultrasound examination of the common carotid artery and evaluated using a workstation equipped with a speckle tracking based software. A statin therapy was recommended and after six months a follow-up examination took place. Meanwhile, the non-adherence of a group of patients (N = 18) lead to a possibility to observe statin effects on the vascular strain. Results: In the statin non-adherent group the ABI decreased significantly to a still non-pathological level (1.2 ± 0.2 vs. 1.0 ± 0.2; p = 0.016) whereas it stagnated in the adherent group (1.0 ± 0.2 vs. 1.0 ± 0.2; p = 0.383). The PWI did not differ in the non-adherent group (180.5 ± 71.9 vs. 164.4 ± 75.8; p = 0.436) but under statin therapy it decreased significantly (261.8 ± 238.6 vs. 196.4 ± 137.4; p = 0.016). In comparison to the adherent group (4.2 ± 2.0 vs. 4.0 ± 1.8; p = 0.548) under statin therapy the radial strain decreased significantly in the non-adherent group (4.7 ± 2.0 vs. 3.3 ± 1.1; p = 0.014). Conclusions: Our findings reveal a beneficial influence of statin therapy on the arterial wall detected by vascular strain analysis.

The role of ultrasound examination in early detection and follow-up of arterio-portal shunts

2008 ◽  
Vol 29 (S 1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Ioanitescu ◽  
L Micu ◽  
A Rampoldi ◽  
N Masala ◽  
V Marcu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Detection ◽  
Ultrasound Examination

Congenital Syphilis Simulating Bone Neoplasm in 2-Month Old Infant – Case Report

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Congenital Syphilis ◽  
Eosinophilic Granuloma ◽  
Osteolytic Lesion ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Elective Cesarean Section ◽  
Distal Fibula ◽  
X Ray

Introduction: Congenital Syphilis (CS) occurs through the transplacental transmission of Treponema pallidum in inadequately treated or non-treated pregnant women, and is capable of severe consequences such as miscarriage, preterm birth, congenital disease and/or neonatal death. CS has been showing an increasing incidence worldwide, with an increase of 208% from 2009 to 2015 in Brazil. Case report: 2-month old infant receives care in emergency service due to edema of right lower limb with pain in mobilization. X-ray with osteolytic lesion in distal fibula. Infant was sent to the Pediatrics Oncology clinic. Perinatal data: 7 prenatal appointments, negative serology at 10 and 30 weeks of gestation. End of pregnancy tests were not examined and tests for mother’s hospital admission were not requested. Mother undergone elective cesarean section at 38 weeks without complications. During the pediatric oncologist appointment, patient showed erythematous-squamous lesions in neck and other scar-like lesions in upper body. A new X-ray of lower limbs showed lesions in right fibula with periosteal reaction associated with aggressive osteolytic lesion compromising distal diaphysis, with cortical bone rupture and signs of pathological fracture, suggestive of eosinophilic granuloma. She was hospitalized for a lesion biopsy. Laboratory tests: hematocrit: 23.1 / hemoglobin 7.7 / leukocytes 10,130 (without left deviation) / platelets 638,000 / Negative Cytomegalovirus IgG and IgM and Toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM / VDRL 1:128. Congenital syphilis diagnosis with skin lesions, bone alterations and anemia. Lumbar puncture: glucose 55 / total proteins 26 / VDRL non reagent / 13 leukocytes (8% neutrophils; 84% monomorphonuclear; 8% macrophages) and 160 erythrocytes / negative VDRL and culture. X-ray of other long bones, ophthalmological evaluation and abdominal ultrasound without alterations. Patient was hospitalized for 14 days for treatment with Ceftriaxone 100mg/kg/day, due to the lack of Crystalline Penicillin in the hospital. She is now under outpatient follow-up. Discussion: CS is responsible for high rates of morbidity and mortality. The ongoing increase of cases of this pathology reflects a severe health issue and indicates failures in policies for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, with inadequate follow-up of prenatal and maternity protocols.

Lingual Dystonia Treated with Botulinum Toxin - A Case Report

1970 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-78
Author(s):  
MA Hayee ◽  
QD Mohammad ◽  
H Rahman ◽  
M Hakim ◽  
SM Kibria
Keyword(s):  
Botulinum Toxin ◽  
Botulinum Toxin A ◽  
Botulinum Toxin Type A ◽  
Botulinum Toxin Type ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Lingual Dystonia ◽  
History Of ◽  
Chest X Ray

A 42-year-old female presented in Neurology Department of Sir Salimullah Medical College with gradually worsening difficulty in talking and eating for the last four months. Examination revealed dystonic tongue, macerated lips due to continuous drooling of saliva and aspirated lungs. She had no history of taking antiparkinsonian, neuroleptics or any other drugs causing dystonia. Chest X-ray revealed aspiration pneumonia corrected later by antibiotics. She was treated with botulinum toxin type-A. Twenty units of toxin was injected in six sites of the tongue. The dystonic tongue became normal by 24 hours. Subsequent 16 weeks follow up showed very good result and the patient now can talk and eat normally. (J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2006; 24: 75-78)

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