scholarly journals Study of hypocalcemia and its risk factors in post thyroidectomy in Al-Karama Teaching Hospital

2019 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 185-190
Author(s):  
Mohammed H. Surriah ◽  
Ahmed N. Hassan ◽  
Amine M. Bakkour
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Thyroid Surgery ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Inferior Thyroid Artery ◽  
Pathology Report ◽  
Surgical Department ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Extent Of Surgery ◽  
And Gender

Background: Hypocalcemia is a well-recognized complication of thyroid surgery. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of hypocalcemia after thyroid surgery and find out the risk factors involved regarding the patient’s age, gender, muscular build, clinical diagnosis, extent of surgery, ligation of the inferior thyroid artery, and pathology report. Patients and Methods: This case series study was carried out on 50 patients who have undergone thyroid surgery for various thyroid diseases at the surgical department of Al-Karama Teaching Hospital for the period between January 2016 and July 2017. Serial serum calcium measurements were recorded as well as details of the operation, patient’s age and gender, whether or not inferior thyroid artery was ligated, and the pathological report. Hypocalcemia was considered transient if it resolved within 6 months and permanent if it persisted after 6 months and the patient was maintained on supplementation therapy of calcium and vitamin D. Results: The study found that the incidence of post-thyroidectomy hypocalcemia was 30% and in the majority of the cases (24%) was transient, while it was permanent in only (6%) of the cases; and had occurred mainly after total thyroidectomy and in cases with ligation of the inferior thyroid artery. Conclusions: It was concluded that post thyroidectomy hypocalcemia is a relatively common complication but it is transient in the majority of the patients. Its incidence is related to the extent of the surgery and can be reduced by the good preparation of the patient preoperatively.

scholarly journals Study of hypocalcemia and its risk factors in post thyroidectomy among a sample of Iraqi patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Ahmed Nafi Hassan ◽  
Mohammed Hillu Surriah ◽  
Amine Mohammed Bakkour
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Thyroid Surgery ◽  
Inferior Thyroid Artery ◽  
Patient Age ◽  
Surgical Department ◽  
Patient Âgé ◽  
Extent Of Surgery ◽  
Serial Serum ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Pathological Report

Background: Hypocalcemia is a well-recognized complication of thyroid surgery. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of hypocalcemia after thyroid surgery and find out the risk factors involved regarding the patient age, gender, muscular build, clinical diagnosis, extent of surgery, ligation of the inferior thyroid artery, and pathology report.Methods: This prospective study was carried out on 50 patients who underwent thyroid surgery for various thyroid diseases at the surgical department of Karama teaching hospital for the period between January 2016 to July 2016. Serial serum calcium measurements were recorded as well as details of the operation, patient age and gender, ligation of the inferior thyroid artery or not, pathological report. Hypocalcemia was considered transient if it was resolved within 6months and permanent if it persist after 6months and the patient was maintained on supplementation therapy of calcium and vitamin D.Results: Author found that the incidence of post-thyroidectomy hypocalcemia was 30% and in the majority of the cases (24%) was transient, while it was permanent in only (6%) of cases and had occurred mainly after total thyroidectomy and in cases with ligation of the inferior thyroid artery.Conclusions: Author concluded that post thyroidectomy hypocalcemia is a relatively common complication but it is transient in the majority of the patients. Its incidence is related to the extent of the surgery and can be reduced by the good preparation of the patient preoperatively.

scholarly journals The incidence and risk factors of hypocalcaemia after thyroid surgery

2018 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-13
Author(s):  
Aws B. Abed ◽  
Mohannad K. Al Bermani ◽  
Waleed A. Salman
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Total Thyroidectomy ◽  
Thyroid Surgery ◽  
Inferior Thyroid Artery ◽  
Pathology Report ◽  
Patient Age ◽  
Transient Event ◽  
Surgical Department ◽  
Patient Âgé ◽  
And Gender

Background: Hypocalcaemia is a well-recognized complication of thyroid surgery. It is the most often transient event that occurs after extensive thyroid resection that may require calcium and/or vitamin D supplements to alleviate or prevent the symptoms.Objective: of this study is to determine the incidence of hypocalcaemia after thyroid surgery and find out the risk factors involved regarding the patient age, gender, and muscular build, clinical diagnosis, the extent of surgery, ligation of the inferior thyroid artery, pathology report and the experience of the surgeon.Patients and methods: This prospective study was carried out on 100 patients who underwent thyroid surgery for various thyroid diseases at the surgical department of Baghdad teaching hospital in the period between November 2009 to November 2013.Serial serum calcium measurements were recorded as well as details of the operation, patient age and gender, ligation of the inferior thyroid artery or not, pathological report and experience of the operator. Hypocalcaemia was considered transient if it was resolved within 6 months and permanent if it persisted after 6 months and the patient was maintained on supplementation therapy of calcium and vitamin D.Results: We found that the incidence of post-thyroidectomy hypocalcaemia was 30 % and in the majority of the cases (24%) was transient, while it was permanent in only (6%) of cases and had occurred mainly after total thyroidectomy and in cases with ligation of the inferior thyroid artery.Conclusions: We concluded that post thyroidectomy hypocalcaemia is a relatively common complication, but it is transient in the majority of the patients. Its incidence is related to the extent of the surgery and can be reduced by the use of the correct surgical procedures.Keywords: hypocalcaemia, post thyroidectomy, total thyroidectomy, subtotal thyroidectomy قياس معدل انخفاض الكالسيوم في الدم بعد عمليات استئصال الغدة الدرقية وبحث العوامل المؤدية الى ذلك  اوس بشير عبد  العبد   مهند كامل البيرماني  وليد عبد الحسين سلمان    الخلاصة: الخلفية : تعتبر انخفاض نسبة الكالسيوم من المضاعفات الشائغة بعد عمليات استئصال الغدة الدرقية .وفي معظم الاجيان يكون ذلك الانخفاض مؤقتا وليس دائميا .وتعتمد نسبة حدوثه على الحجم المستئصل من الغدة الدرقية وطبيعة الحالة المرضية للغدة وفيما اذا تم عقد الشريان السفلي المغذي للغدة الدرقية ام لا . الغرض: ان الغاية من البحث هو تحديد نسبة انخفاض الكالسيوم في بعد اجراء عمليات استاصال الغدة الدرقية وبحث العوامل المؤدية الى ذلك كعمر وجنس المريض وبنيته العضلية ,اضافة الى التشخيص السريري والنسيجي للغدة الدرقية ونوع العملية وفيما اذا قد تم عقد الشريان السفلي المغذي لها ام لا وخبرة الجراح. المرضى والطريقة : دراسة مقارنة مستقبلية في مستشفى بغداد التعليمي ابتداءا من الاول من تشرين الثاني   2009   ولغاية الاول من تشرين الثاني 2013 ,هذة الدراسة شملت 100 مريض من الذين اجريت لهم عمليات استئصال الغدة الدرقية الكامل وشبه الكامل والجزئي. وقد تم تسجيل ودراسة المعلومات المتعلقة بعمر وجنس المريض وبنيته العضلية اضافة الى التشخيص السريري والنسيجي للغدة الدرقية ونوع العملية وفيما اذا قد تم عقد الشريان السفلي المغذي لها اولا وخبرة الجراح تم قياس مستوى الكالسيوم في الدم في اليوم الاول والثاني والثالث بعد اجراء العملية وتم اعتبار مستوى نسبة الكالسيوم (8 ملي غرام / ديسي لتر) كالحد الطبيعي الادنى المقبول. اعتبرت حالة انخفاض الكالسيوم مؤقتة اذا ما استمرت النسبة منخفضة او استمرت الاعراض لاقل من 6 اشهر, ودائمية في حالة استمرارها لاكثر من ذلك مع حاجة المريض لجرعات مستمرة من الكالسيوم وفيتامين د عن طريق الفم. النتائج: لقد وجد ان معدل نسبة حدوث انخفاض الكالسيوم في الدم بعد عمليات استئصال الغدة الدرقية هي 30%وقد كانت مؤقتة في معضم الحالات(24%), ودائمية فقط في 6% وخاصة في حالات الاستئصال الكامل للغدة الدرقية وفي حالات عقد الشريان السفلي المغذي لها. الاستنتاج : ان انخفاض نسبة الكالسيوم في الدم بعد عمليات استئصال الغدة الدرقية هي ظاهرة شائعة الحدوث وخصوصا بعد عمليات الاستئصال الكلي للغدة الدرقية , ولكنها مؤقتة في معظم الحالات .وان نسبة حدوثها مرتبطة بمقدار الحجم المستئصل من الغدة الدرقية وفيما لو تم عقد الشريان السفلي المغذي لها ام لا , وانه بالامكان التقليل من نسبة حدوثها وذلك باتباع الطرق الجراحية الصحيحة .  مفتاح الكلمات : انخفاض مستوى الكالسيوم في الدم,عملية استاصال الغدة الدرقية الكلي ,استاصال الغدة الدرقية الجزئي .

scholarly journals Effects of the COVID-19 Epidemic on Hospital Admissions for Non-Communicable Diseases in a Large Italian University-Hospital: A Descriptive Case-Series Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 880
Author(s):  
Caterina Caminiti ◽  
Giuseppe Maglietta ◽  
Tiziana Meschi ◽  
Andrea Ticinesi ◽  
Mario Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Long Term Impact ◽  
Series Study

Background: Concern is growing about the negative consequences that response measures to the COVID-19 epidemic may have on the management of other medical conditions. Methods: A retrospective descriptive case-series study conducted at a large University-hospital in northern Italy, an area severely hit by the epidemic. Results: Between 23 February and 14 May 2020, 4160 (52%) COVID-19 and 3778 (48%) non-COVID-19 patients were hospitalized. COVID-19 admissions peaked in the second half of March, a period characterized by an extremely high mortality rate (27.4%). The number of admissions in 2020 was similar to 2019, but COVID-19 patients gradually occupied all available beds. Comparison between COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 admissions in 2020 revealed significant differences concerning all age classes and gender. Specifically, COVID-19 patients were older, predominantly male, and exhibited more comorbidities. Overall, admissions for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in 2020 vs. 2019 dropped by approximately one third. Statistically significant reductions were observed for acute myocardial infarction (−78, −33.9%), cerebrovascular disease (−235, −41.5%), and cancer (−368, −31.9%). While the first two appeared equally distributed between COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients, chronic NCDs were statistically significantly more frequent in the former, except cancer, which was less frequent in COVID-19 patients. Conclusions: Prevention of collateral damage to patients with other diseases should be an integral part of epidemic response plans. Prospective cohort studies are needed to understand the long-term impact.

First-Ray Radiographic Changes After Flexible Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity Correction

2021 ◽  
pp. 107110072110345
Author(s):  
Chien-Shun Wang ◽  
Yun-Hsuan Tzeng ◽  
Tzu-Cheng Yang ◽  
Chun-Cheng Lin ◽  
Ming-Chau Chang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hallux Valgus ◽  
Reconstructive Surgery ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Deformity Correction ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Radiographic Parameters ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity

Background: Adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) and hallux valgus (HV) are common foot and ankle deformities. Few studies have reported the changes in radiographic parameters of HV after reconstructive surgery for AAFD. This study aimed to evaluate the changes in radiographic parameters of HV and analyze the risk factors for increased HV after correction of AAFD. Methods: Adult patients with flexible AAFD who underwent similar bony procedures including medializing calcaneal osteotomy and Cotton osteotomy were included. Radiographic parameters were measured on weightbearing radiographs preoperatively, postoperatively, and at the final follow-up. Patients were divided into hallux valgus angle (HVA) increased and HVA nonincreased groups; logistic regression analysis was performed to identify risk factors affecting increased HV. Results: Forty-six feet of 43 patients were included. After AAFD reconstructive surgery, the tibial sesamoid position improved by 1 grade, but the HVA increased 4 degrees in average. Further, 21 of 46 feet (46%) showed an HVA increase ≥5 degrees immediately after AAFD correction surgery. Preoperative talonavicular coverage angle <21.6 degrees was a risk factor associated with HV increase immediately after the surgery. Conclusion: In this case series, using plain radiographs to measure standard parameters of foot alignment, we found the association between AAFD correction and HV deformity measures somewhat paradoxical. Correction of overpronation of the hindfoot and midfoot appears to improve the first metatarsal rotational deformity but may also increase HVA. A lower preoperative talonavicular coverage angle was associated with an increase of the HVA after surgery. Level of Evidence: Level IV, case series study.

The Epidemiology of Household Rodenticides Poisoning in Hong Kong and its Risk Factors for Developing Coagulopathy

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 339-345 ◽  
Author(s):  
N Othman ◽  
Ck Chan ◽  
Fl Lau
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Emergency Departments ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Intentional Ingestion ◽  
Accident And Emergency ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Clinically Significant

Objective To (1) describe the epidemiology of household rodenticides poisoning in Hong Kong, (2) evaluate the proportion of patients who have develop coagulopathy after rodenticide poisoning, (3) identify the risk factors for developing coagulopathy in rodenticide poisoning. Design Case series study. Setting Sixteen accident and emergency departments in Hong Kong. Patients Patients with household rodenticide ingestion who presented to accident and emergency departments during the period from July 2008 to February 2012. Results 110 patients were reported to have rodenticide exposure during the study period. Eighty-seven patients were included in the final analysis. The mean age was 40.1 and the male-to-female ratio was 1.29:1 (49:38). Most patients (91%) took the rodenticide intentionally. Sixty-nine patients (79%) exposed to anticoagulants type of rodenticide based on history or laboratory findings. The ingredient of the rodenticide ingested in 18 patients (21%) was untraceable. The only clinically significant presentation reported after rodenticide exposure was coagulopathy. Thirty-one patients (36%) developed coagulopathy with an international normalised ratio greater or equal to 1.3. Clinical significant bleeding was only observed in one patient. Presence of coagulopathy in rodenticide poisoning was significantly associated with older patient, intentional ingestion, ingestion of warfarin, ingestion of more than one pack and presence of co-ingestion. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that only two factors were independent predictor of coagulopathy: Ingestion of warfarin rodenticide (p=0.001, odds ratio [OR] = 18.20, 95% confidence interval [CI]=3.44-96.42), and ingestion of more than one pack of rodenticide (p=0.02, OR=10.01, 95% CI=1.43-69.87). Conclusions Clinically significant household rodenticide poisoning in Hong Kong is solely related to ingestion of anticoagulant type of rodenticide. Patients who have ingested warfarin rodenticide and higher ingestion dose are more likely in developing coagulopathy. (Hong Kong j.emerg.med. 2014;21:339-345)

scholarly journals Aphakia Correction by Injection of Foldable Intra Ocular Lens in the Anterior Chamber

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. OED.S12672
Author(s):  
Kagmeni Giles ◽  
Moukouri Ernest ◽  
Domngang Christelle ◽  
Nguefack-Tsague Georges ◽  
Cheuteu Raoul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Intraocular Pressure ◽  
Anterior Chamber ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Case Series ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The University

We assessed the outcomes of the use of anterior chamber foldable lens for unilateral aphakia correction at the University Teaching Hospital of Yaounde. In this retrospective, non-comparative, consecutive case series study, we reviewed the records of patients who underwent an operation for aphakia correction by the means of injection of an angular supported foldable lens between January 2009 and December 2011 in the University Teaching Hospital Yaounde. Student's paired t-test was carried out to compare preoperative and postoperative visual acuity (VA) and intraocular pressure (TOP). P-values less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Twenty-one patients were included in the study; twelve were male (57.1%) and nine were female (42.9%). The mean age was 55.38 ± 17.67 years (range 9–75 years). The mean follow-up duration was 5.95 ± 3.14 months (range 2–12 months). The mean logMAR visual acuity was 1.26 ± 0.46 pre-operatively and 0.78 ± 0.57 post-operatively ( P = 0.003). The change in intraocular pressure was not statistically significant. Complications included intraocular hypertension (over 21 mmHg) in 3 patients (14.3%) and macular edema, pupillar ovalization, and retinal detachment in one patient each. The results indicate that injection of an angular support foldable lens in the anterior chamber is a useful technique for the correction of aphakia in eyes without capsular support. More extended follow-up, however, and a larger series of patients are needed to ascertain the effectiveness and safety of this procedure.

scholarly journals CARCINOMA OF URINARY BLADDER;

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (11) ◽  
pp. 1691-1696
Author(s):  
Khalid Hussain ◽  
Manzoor Ahmad Khan ◽  
Attiq ur Rahman Khan ◽  
Imran Amin ◽  
Muhammad Khalid Butt
Keyword(s):  
Bladder Tumor ◽  
Tnm Classification ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Voiding Symptoms ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Muscle Invasive ◽  
Male To Female ◽  
Gross Haematuria

Introduction: The most common presentation of carcinoma of urinarybladder is haematuria. Almost 80-90% of patients with carcinoma of bladder present eitherwith microscopic or gross haematuria and it is mostly intermittent rather than constant. Somepatients also complain of irritative voiding symptoms such as frequency, urgency and dysuria.Study Design: Descriptive, case series study. Setting: Department of Urology, DHQ Hospital,Gujranwala, Pakistan. Period: July 2015 to June 2016. Materials & Methods: Total 30 patientsirrespective of age and gender with diagnosis of bladder tumor based on clinical symptomsand supported by laboratory tools like Urine cytology, Ultrasound and IVU were included. Thealready diagnosed patients of bladder tumor that have been treated with different modalitieswere excluded. All the tumors were staged according to TNM classification after TURBT andgraded on the basis of histopathology. Results: Mean age was 53.17+16.07SD years. Maleswere 25(83.3%) and females were 5(16.7%). Male to female ratio is 5:1. Twenty eight (93.3%)patients out of 30 presented with painless haematuria. 23(73.33%) patients out of 30 patientswere smokers. 09 (30%) patients had Ta, in which G1 was found in 2 patients and G2 in 7patients. T1 was found in 10 (33.3%) patients, in which G2 was 5(17.3%) and G3 was 5(17.3%)cases. Muscle invasive T2a was diagnosed in 04 patients amongst them G2 and G3 wasdetected in 2(6.6%) patients each respectively. T2b was present in 3 patients, which had G1 in1(3.3%) and G3 in 2(10%) patients. T3b G2 was found 01 patient and T3b G3 was detected in1(3.3%) patient, T4M1 G3 was present in 2(6.6%) patients. Conclusion: This study concludedthat the bladder tumor is quite common with muscle invasive TCC is more common. Painlesshematuria is the commonest presentation and also smoking has a definite association with CAbladder.

scholarly journals Effect of Placenta Previa on fetal & maternal morbidity / mortality

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bushra Sehr Zaman ◽  
Asma Zubair ◽  
Sher Zaman Bhatti ◽  
Muhammad Zubair Saeed Malik
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Maternal Morbidity ◽  
Placenta Previa ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Severe Hemorrhage ◽  
Year 2000 ◽  
Series Study

Objective: To see the effect of placenta previa on fetal and maternal mortality/ morbidity. This was a case series study. Study was conducted in Gynecology unit BV Hospital Bahawalpur during year 2000 to 2003. All the patients presenting with or with out painless bleeding in antenatal clinic & proved to be due placenta previa were included in the study. Patients presenting with pain less bleeding in the antenatal clinic due to other reasons were excluded from the study. In all the patients` history along with the risk factors clinical and sonography finding, any intervention needed and final out come was recorded. SPSS was used for data collection & analysis. Results: Total 50 patients were studied Out of these 84% of patients were symptomatic a t admission the symptoms found were Bleeding, shock & Pain. Strong associations o f risk factors like Age, Parity, ERCP, Smoking and previous C. Section was found in our study. Severe hemorrhage, prematurity, stillbirths and ENND was associated with Placenta Previa. Conclusion: Placenta previa is not an uncommon but underestimated, under reported & preventable condition. Prevention is possible in case of Known risk factors. Early diagnosis is necessary as the delay in some cases may end up in disaster

scholarly journals Pertussis Vaccination Failure in the New Zealand Pediatric Population: Study Protocol

Vaccines ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
Chisholm ◽  
Howe ◽  
Best ◽  
Petousis-Harris
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Paediatric Population ◽  
Investigate Risk Factor ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Series Study

Pertussis vaccines have been effective at reducing pertussis-associated morbidity and mortality. However, they have a complex array of limitations, particularly associated with the duration of protection against clinical disease and imperfect immunity (carriage and transmission). Little is known about risk factors for pertussis vaccination failure. Understanding pertussis vaccination failure risk is most important in the paediatric population. This study aims to investigate risk factors for pertussis vaccination failure in (1) infants between birth and six weeks of age born to mothers who received pertussis booster vaccinations during pregnancy and (2) infants after the completion of the primary series (approximately five months old) to four years old. This will be achieved in a two-step process for each study group. Pertussis vaccination failure cases will first be described using a case series study design, relevant case characteristics will be sourced from six national administrative datasets. The case series study results will help select candidate risk factors (hypothesis generating step) to be tested in the retrospective cohort study (hypothesis testing step. Pattern analysis will be used to investigate risk factor patterns in the cohort study. The identification of higher risk groups enables targeting strategies, such as additional doses, to better prevent pertussis disease.

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