Osseointegrated Dental Implants in Private Practice: A Long-Term Case Series Study

2005 ◽  
Vol 76 (2) ◽  
pp. 310-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith J. Lemmerman ◽  
Neal E. Lemmerman
Keyword(s):  
Dental Implants ◽  
Private Practice ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Series Study

scholarly journals Totally implantable catheter embolism: two related cases

2008 ◽  
Vol 126 (6) ◽  
pp. 347-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Chaves Ribeiro ◽  
Áurea Cristina Ferreira Monteiro ◽  
Quirino Cavalcante Menezes ◽  
Sérgio Tomaz Schettini ◽  
Sonia Maria Rossi Vianna
Keyword(s):  
Wilms Tumor ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Stage Iv ◽  
Venous Access ◽  
Endovascular Procedure ◽  
Asymptomatic Patients ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Series Study

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Long-term totally implantable catheters (e.g. Port-a-Cath®) are frequently used for long-term venous access in children with cancer. The use of this type of catheter is associated with complications such as infection, extrusion, extravasation and thrombosis. Embolism of catheter fragments is a rare complication, but has potential for morbidity. The aim here was to report on two cases in which embolism of fragments of a long-term totally implantable catheter occurred. DESIGN AND SETTING: Case series study at Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual, São Paulo. METHODS: Retrospective review of catheter embolism in oncological pediatric patients with long-term totally implantable catheters. RESULTS: The first patient was a 3-year-old girl diagnosed with stage IV Wilms' tumor. Treatment was started with the introduction of a totally implantable catheter through the subclavian vein. At the time of removal, it was realized that the catheter had fractured inside the heart. An endovascular procedure was necessary to remove the fragment. The second case was a boy diagnosed with stage II Wilms' tumor at the age of two years. At the time of removal, it was noticed that the catheter had disconnected from the reservoir and an endovascular procedure was also necessary to remove the embolized catheter. CONCLUSION: Embolism of fragments of totally implantable catheters is a rare complication that needs to be recognized even in asymptomatic patients.

scholarly journals Efficacy and long-term follow-up of IL-1R inhibitor anakinra in adults with Still's disease: a case-series study

2011 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. R91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katerina Laskari ◽  
Athanasios G Tzioufas ◽  
Haralampos M Moutsopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Case Series ◽  
Still’S Disease ◽  
Still's Disease ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Series Study

Functional and Radiographic Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Intramedullary Nail Device (MIIND) for Moderate to Severe Hallux Valgus

2020 ◽  
pp. 107110072096967
Author(s):  
Carlo Biz ◽  
Alberto Crimì ◽  
Ilaria Fantoni ◽  
Jacopo Tagliapietra ◽  
Pietro Ruggieri
Keyword(s):  
Hallux Valgus ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Radiographic Outcomes ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Significant Correction ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Series Study ◽  
Severe Hallux Valgus

Background: This study was aimed at assessing clinical and radiographic outcomes of the Minimally Invasive Intramedullary Nail Device (MIIND) to correct moderate to severe hallux valgus (HV) and the long-term persistence of its effects. Methods: This case series study involved 100 patients, 84 women and 16 men (mean age, 59 years), who underwent the MIIND procedure with a mean follow-up of 97 months. Assessment was performed preoperatively, postoperatively, at 6 and 12 months, and at last follow-up. Clinical outcomes were evaluated with American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores, visual analog scale (VAS), and patient satisfaction. Intermetatarsal angle (IMA), metatarsophalangeal hallux valgus angle (HVA), distal metatarsal articular angle (DMAA), and tibial sesamoid position were assessed. Statistical analysis was performed. Results: The mean AOFAS score improved from 57.9 to 90.5 points, VAS scale was 1.5 ± 2.0, and patients’ satisfaction was 8.7 ± 1.4. The mean correction of the HVA and IMA showed a significant correction; however, the effect of time was not statistically significant on DMAA. Sex ( P = .047), severity ( P = .050), associated procedures ( P = .000), and preoperative angle ( P = .000) showed significant association with HVA correction and its persistence over time. Age was not statistically significant. Complications were 9 cases of superficial wound infection and 6 recurrences. Conclusions: The MIIND technique proved a viable procedure to correct moderate to severe HV with a low rate of complications and recurrence, producing significant correction of most radiographic parameters assessed and their persistence, even at long term. Level of Evidence: Level IV, case series study.

Short Dental Implants in Posterior Partial Edentulism: A Multicenter Retrospective 6-Year Case Series Study

2006 ◽  
Vol 77 (8) ◽  
pp. 1340-1347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carl E. Misch ◽  
Jennifer Steigenga ◽  
Eliane Barboza ◽  
Francine Misch-Dietsh ◽  
Louis J. Cianciola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Implants ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Series Study

The Role Of Shunt In The Norwood Procedure

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nihat Çine ◽  
Fatih Yiğit ◽  
Ergin Arslanoğlu ◽  
Hakan Ceyran
Keyword(s):  
Right Ventricle ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Early Mortality ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Single Center ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Series Study

Objectives: In this study we observed that the effect of post-Norwood 3.5 mm modified BTS(mBTS and 5 mm right ventricle to pulmonary (Sano modification) shunt models on clinical outcomes. Patients and Methods: 54 patients who were operated in our hospital between 2011and 2020 years, were included in our study and this is a retrospective, observational, single-center case series study. Results: The effect of shunt type on mortality was statistically significant, and the rate of death was lower in patients who used SANO type shunts. (p <0.05) The effect of VISC score on early mortality was significant, and VISC score was higher in the group with exitus. (p <0.05). Conclusion: Although Sano shunt seems more preferred in Norwood, the experience of the surgeon and the center's experience may have led to variation in results at HLHS. Nevertheless, it will be clinically important for studies to evaluate the long-term results between the two shunt types.

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