scholarly journals Intrauterine Adhesions Combined with Robert's Uterus : A Case Report and Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kexin Gao ◽  
Han Zhang ◽  
Jihong Zhu ◽  
Meiling Yu
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Preoperative Assessment ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Ovarian Teratoma ◽  
Invasive Treatment ◽  
Less Invasive ◽  
Hysteroscopic Surgery ◽  
Abdominal Disease

Abstract Background: Robert's uterus, a rare congenital abnormality of Mullerian duct development, has oblique septum and non-communicating asymmetric hemi-cavity. Key clinical characterization of the congenital disorder is presence of hematometra and severe dysmenorrhea, some patients experience acute abdominal pain in association with menstruation. Due to the difficulty of preoperative diagnosis and high rate of misdiagnosis, Preoperative assessment matters the choice of emergency surgery and avoid a second surgery. No systematic literature review in detail has been reported previously.Case presentation: We reported a rare case of Robert’s uterus with severe abdominal pain during menstruation, in which the patient initially underwent emergency laparoscopic right ovarian cystectomy, right salpingectomy, and pelvic adhesiolysis on suspicion of ovarian teratoma torsion. However, dysmenorrhea still existed or even aggravated after the operation, hysteroscopic surgery was performed three month later, which revealed two asymmetric uterine cavities, hematometra was located in the right-side blind cavity, and thus diagnosed as Robert’s uterus and severe uterine adhesion, which, to our knowledge, has not been reported previously. Hysteroscopic incision of the septum and intrauterine adhesion were performed. Subsequently, Two-year follow-up showed no obvious dysmenorrhea recurrence. Conclusion: Robert's uterus is uncommon but can mimic other common and acute abdominal disease. Advance imaging technologies, such as three-dimensional ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging combined with hysteroscopy and laparoscopy are less invasive for diagnosis and treatment of Robert’s uterus. Septal resection is main surgical procedure, combining laparoscopy and hysteroscopy is conducive and less invasive treatment.

scholarly journals The Role of 3-Dimensional Power Doppler Imaging in the Assessment of Ovarian Teratoma in Pregnancy: A Case Report

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Konstantinos Kalmantis ◽  
Christos Iavazzo ◽  
Vasiliki Anastasiadou ◽  
Aris Antsaklis
Keyword(s):  
Malignant Tumors ◽  
Power Doppler ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Preoperative Assessment ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Doppler Imaging ◽  
Ovarian Teratoma ◽  
Maternal Complications ◽  
Diagnostic Modality

Background. Conventional sonography is the primary imaging tool for these pregnant women who present with an ovarian teratoma. In some cases, however, sonography diagnosis is difficult. We report a case of ovarian teratoma during pregnancy diagnosed by three-dimensional Power Doppler. The cyst was removed via laparotomy without fetal or maternal complications. Three-dimensional ultrasound with multiplanar view can better discriminate a benign ovarian teratoma from complex ovarian lesions or malignant tumors. Its role is significant especially during pregnancy as it may assist in determining which patients are requiring surgery and which are not. The results of three-dimensional sonography and magnetic resonance (MR) were equal but the role of MR imaging is limited in early pregnancy.Conclusions. Three-dimensional technique is a reliable diagnostic modality for preoperative assessment of an ovarian teratoma as it can be performed during the first trimester of pregnancy.

scholarly journals Three-dimensional ultrasound and HDlive in tubal serous cystadenofibroma: a case report and literature review

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 444 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mihaela Grigore ◽  
Razvan Popovici ◽  
Cristina Furnica ◽  
Anda Pristavu ◽  
Alexandru Hamod ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Laparoscopic Surgery ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
3D Ultrasound ◽  
Chronic Abdominal Pain ◽  
Benign Tumors ◽  
Fallopian Tubes ◽  
Almost All

Cystadenofibromas of the fallopian tubes are very rare benign tumors and very few cases have been reported in the literature worldwide. Usually, the tumor is asymptomatic, and for almost all cases reported, the tumors were incidentally discovered during surgery for other genital pathology. We report the case of a 30-year-old woman with a serous cystadenofibroma of the fallopian tube, presenting with chronic abdominal pain and secondary infertility. The diagnosis of tubal tumor was formulated before surgery and confirmed during laparoscopic surgery. Both 3D ultrasound and HDlive were useful tools for the diagnosis. The ultrasound diagnosis was helpful in planning appropriate surgical management.

scholarly journals Abruptio Placentae Caused by Hypertriglyceridemia-Induced Acute Pancreatitis during Pregnancy: Case Report and Literature Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Pınar Yalcin Bahat ◽  
Gokce Turan ◽  
Berna Aslan Cetin
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Acute Pancreatitis ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Epigastric Pain ◽  
Serum Insulin ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Abruptio Placentae ◽  
Uterine Contractions

Background. Hormonal effects during pregnancy can compromise otherwise controlled lipid levels in women with hypertriglyceridemia and predispose to pancreatitis leading to increased morbidity for mother and fetus. Elevation of triglyceride levels is a risk factor for development of pancreatitis if it exceeds 1000 mg/dL. Pancreatitis should be considered in emergency cases of abdominal pain and uterine contractions in Emergency Department at any stage of pregnancy. We report a case of abruptio placentae caused by hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis. Also, literature review of cases of acute pancreatitis induced by hypertriglycaemia in pregnancy has been made. Case. A 22-year-old woman presented to our Emergency Department, at 35 weeks of gestation, for acute onset of abdominal pain and uterine contractions. Blood tests showed a high rate of triglyceride. The patient was diagnosed with abruptio placentae caused by hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis. Immediate cesarean section was performed and it was observed that blood sample revealed a milky turbid serum. Insulin, heparin, and supportive treatment were started. She was discharged on the 10th day. Conclusion. Consequently, patients with known hypertriglyceridemia or family history should be followed up more closely because any delay can cause disastrous conclusions for mother and fetus. Acute pancreatitis should be considered in pregnant women who have sudden onset, severe, persistent epigastric pain and who have a risk factor for acute pancreatitis.

scholarly journals An Exit Strategy for the Definitional Elusiveness: A Three-Dimensional Framework for Social Entrepreneurship

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 563
Author(s):  
Bing Ran ◽  
Scott Weller
Keyword(s):  
Social Change ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Common Ground ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Exit Strategy ◽  
Conceptual Paper

Despite the growing utility and prevalence of social entrepreneurship, an accepted definition remains elusive and infeasible. Yet, it is imperative that the principles guiding social entrepreneurship are identified so that common ground is established to facilitate future research. On the basis of a systematic literature review, this conceptual paper proposes a theoretical framework outlining social entrepreneurship as a three-dimensional framework as a function of continua of “social” and “business” logics, “beneficial” and “detrimental” social change logics, and “innovation” and “mundane” logics. The framework accommodates the fuzziness and ambiguity associated with social entrepreneurship whilst remaining a workable, identifiable construct. By accounting for the shifting logics practiced by social entrepreneurship that both influence and are influenced by the organizational environment, this framework provides an exit strategy for the definitional elusiveness of social entrepreneurship. The resultant structures and functions of social entrepreneurship are shaped by these constraints as reflected by the fluidity and flexibility endorsed by the framework. Four avenues for future research regarding social entrepreneurship are recommended on the basis of the framework proposed in this article.

scholarly journals Idiopathic ovarian vein thrombosis causing pulmonary embolism: case report and literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (6) ◽  
pp. 030006052110106
Author(s):  
Wenrui Li ◽  
Saisai Cao ◽  
Renming Zhu ◽  
Xueming Chen
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Ovarian Vein ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Vein Thrombosis ◽  
Medical Disorder ◽  
Ovarian Vein Thrombosis

Ovarian vein thrombosis (OVT) is a rare medical disorder, which is most often found in the immediate postpartum period. OVT is rarely considered idiopathic. We report a case of idiopathic OVT with pulmonary embolism in a 33-year-old woman who presented with abdominal pain. Computed tomography and postoperative pathology confirmed the diagnosis of idiopathic OVT. To date, only 12 cases of idiopathic OVT have been reported. In this case report, we present a summary of these cases and a review of literature regarding management of idiopathic OVT.

scholarly journals Rapamycin: Drug Repurposing in SARS-CoV-2 Infection

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 217
Author(s):  
Jiri Patocka ◽  
Kamil Kuca ◽  
Patrik Oleksak ◽  
Eugenie Nepovimova ◽  
Martin Valis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Human Health ◽  
World Economy ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Drug Repurposing ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Suitable Candidate ◽  
Promising Strategy ◽  
The World

Since December 2019, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) has been a worldwide pandemic with enormous consequences for human health and the world economy. Remdesivir is the only drug in the world that has been approved for the treating of COVID-19. This drug, as well as vaccination, still has uncertain effectiveness. Drug repurposing could be a promising strategy how to find an appropriate molecule: rapamycin could be one of them. The authors performed a systematic literature review of available studies on the research describing rapamycin in association with COVID-19 infection. Only peer-reviewed English-written articles from the world’s acknowledged databases Web of Science, PubMed, Springer and Scopus were involved. Five articles were eventually included in the final analysis. The findings indicate that rapamycin seems to be a suitable candidate for drug repurposing. In addition, it may represent a better candidate for COVID-19 therapy than commonly tested antivirals. It is also likely that its efficiency will not be reduced by the high rate of viral RNA mutation.

scholarly journals The concept of “Four Walls, Two Poles” in the lesions of the thalamus and ganglion regions: case report and literature review

BMC Surgery ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Haiyang Yang ◽  
Gang Bai ◽  
Yongli Zhang ◽  
Guolong Chen ◽  
Lei Duan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Basal Ganglia ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Surgical Resection ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Surgical Approaches ◽  
Surgical Results ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Operation Process ◽  
Thalamic Glioma

Abstract Background There are few articles about the surgical techniques of thalamic glioma and the lesions in the basal ganglia area. According to three existing cases and the literature review (Twelve articles were summarized which mainly described the surgical techniques), we discuss the surgical characteristics of lesions of the thalamus and basal ganglia area and summarize the relevant surgical skills. Case presentation Of the three cases, two were thalamic gliomas and one was brain abscess in basal ganglia. According to the three-dimensional concept of the “Four Walls, Two Poles”, lesions of the thalamus and basal ganglia were surgically removed, and the operative effect was analysed by relevant surgical techniques. Surgical resection of the lesions of the thalamus and basal ganglia area according to the three-dimensional concept of the “Four Walls, Two Poles” has achieved good surgical results. Relevant surgical techniques, such as the use of retractors, the use of aspirators, the choice of surgical approaches, and the haemostasis strategy, also played an important role in the operation process. Conclusions In the presented three cases the three-dimensional concept of the “Four Walls, Two Poles” allowed for safe surgical resection of lesions of the thalamus and basal ganglia.

scholarly journals Development of Injectable Polydactyly-Derived Chondrocyte Sheets

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 3198
Author(s):  
Shiho Wasai ◽  
Eriko Toyoda ◽  
Takumi Takahashi ◽  
Miki Maehara ◽  
Eri Okada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Viability ◽  
Cartilage Damage ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Invasive Treatment ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Humoral Factors ◽  
Less Invasive ◽  
Cell Counts ◽  
Invasive Method ◽  
Injection Control

We are conducting a clinical study of the use of allogeneic polydactyly-derived chondrocyte sheets (PD sheets) for the repair of articular cartilage damage caused by osteoarthritis. However, the transplantation of PD sheets requires highly invasive surgery. To establish a less invasive treatment, we are currently developing injectable fragments of PD sheets (PD sheets-mini). Polydactyly-derived chondrocytes were seeded in RepCell™ or conventional temperature-responsive inserts and cultured. Cell counts and viability, histology, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), and flow cytometry were used to characterize PD sheets-mini and PD sheets collected from each culture. To examine the effects of injection on cell viability, PD sheets-mini were tested in four experimental conditions: non-injection control, 18 gauge (G) needle, 23G needle, and syringe only. PD sheets-mini produced similar amounts of humoral factors as PD sheets. No histological differences were observed between PD sheets and PD sheets-mini. Except for COL2A1, expression of cartilage-related genes did not differ between the two types of PD sheet. No significant differences were observed between injection conditions. PD sheets-mini have characteristics that resemble PD sheets. The cell viability of PD sheets-mini was not significantly affected by needle gauge size. Intra-articular injection may be a feasible, less invasive method to transplant PD sheets-mini.

scholarly journals 3D IMAGING OF INDIVIDUAL PARTICLES: A REVIEW

2012 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Pirard
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Digital Imaging ◽  
Systems Analysis ◽  
3D Imaging ◽  
Materials Science ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Shape Estimation ◽  
Individual Particles ◽  
Made In

In recent years, impressive progress has been made in digital imaging and in particular in three dimensional visualisation and analysis of objects. This paper reviews the most recent literature on three dimensional imaging with a special attention to particulate systems analysis. After an introduction recalling some important concepts in spatial sampling and digital imaging, the paper reviews a series of techniques with a clear distinction between the surfometric and volumetric principles. The literature review is as broad as possible covering materials science as well as biology while keeping an eye on emerging technologies in optics and physics. The paper should be of interest to any scientist trying to picture particles in 3D with the best possible resolution for accurate size and shape estimation. Though techniques are adequate for nanoscopic and microscopic particles, no special size limit has been considered while compiling the review.

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