SURGICAL INTERVENTION IN CANINE HEARTWORM. LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract Background Tendinopathy accounts for more than half of reported musculoskeletal injuries worldwide. The subsequent healing process results in a disorganised tendon structure secondary to neovascularisation, forming a bulky tendon with overall reduced strength. Current treatment options remain controversial as re-rupture rates following surgical intervention are high. It has been proposed that the use of anti-vascular endothelial growth factors could improve tendon healing. Methods This literature review employed a systematic approach. The search strategy incorporated an adjusted PICO format and PRISMA flow diagram. Search findings were critically appraised using the CASP tool checklist. Identified studies investigated the effect of injectable anti-angiogenic drugs on tendon healing. Results Three final studies were identified. Tempfer et al. showed a reduction in cross sectional tendon area in the intervention group (5.6mm²+1.8), comparatively to the control group (9.1mm² +2.0), and increased tendon strength in the intervention group (47.7N+6.41) comparatively to the control group(32.41N+9.23). Dallaudiere (2014) et al. showed reduced cross-sectional area in the intervention group (0.95mm²+0.01) compared with the control group (0.75mm²+0.01). Dallaudiere (2013) et al. also showed reduced cross sectional areas in the intervention group (1.10mm²+0.01) compared with the control group (1.11mm²+0.03). Conclusion All studies supported the use of anti-angiogenic drugs to support tendon healing. The use of injectable anti-angiogenic drugs may potentially serve in conjunction with surgical intervention or as an alternative minimally invasive intervention to improve tendon rehabilitation. This review recommends that further randomised control studies will be needed to strengthen the current evidence.

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Microsurgical Treatment of Epidermoids. Case Report and Literature Review

Acta biomedica scientifica ◽

10.29413/abs.2019-4.2.16 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 114-121

Author(s):

V. A. Byvaltsev ◽

A. A. Kalinin ◽

E. G. Belykh ◽

S. L. Antipina ◽

D. I. Badaguev

Keyword(s):

Surgical Treatment ◽

Literature Review ◽

Aseptic Meningitis ◽

Epidermoid Cyst ◽

Surgical Intervention ◽

Perioperative Complications ◽

Medical Knowledge ◽

Clinical Results ◽

Russian Science ◽

Russian Science Citation Index

The aim of the research: study the features of surgical treatment of epidermoids.Materials and methods. We present a literature review and the clinical case of surgical treatment of a patient with epidermoid. We have searched medical databases: Medline, Russian Science Citation Index, EMedicine, United Medical Knowledge Base. We considered the features of the clinic, diagnosis, and surgical intervention. The article presents a clinical example of successful surgical treatment of a patient with an epidermoid cyst of the posterior cranial fossa. The result of the literature review was the writing of a clinical lecture; the current state of the issue of etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and management of patients with epidermoids was studied.Results. The authors found that total microsurgical removal is the method of choice, and the operative technique should be aimed at preventing postoperative aseptic meningitis. Although it was not possible to establish the cause of the development of aseptic meningitis, the authors assume that the mechanism of its formation lies in the self-breaking of the capsule of the epidermoid cyst, probability of which was confirmed by a number of studies. Further study of this pathology is a promising direction in neurosurgery.Conclusion. Difficulties in the diagnosis and choice of surgical tactics point at the need for detailed preoperative planning of surgical intervention, performing a precise total removal of a lesion with compliance with preventive measures for aseptic meningitis to improve clinical results and reduce the incidence of perioperative complications.

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Spontaneous resolution of a Chiari malformation with syringomyelia

BMJ Case Reports ◽

10.1136/bcr-2021-241789 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (6) ◽

pp. e241789

Author(s):

Hadleigh Cuthbert ◽

Joshua Pepper ◽

Rupert Price

Keyword(s):

Natural History ◽

Literature Review ◽

Chiari Malformation ◽

Surgical Intervention ◽

Chiari I Malformation ◽

Spontaneous Resolution ◽

Conservative Approach ◽

Resonance Imaging ◽

History Of ◽

Chiari I

The Chiari I malformation (CM-I) is characterised by overcrowding of the posterior fossa and descent of the cerebellar tonsils and is associated with syringomyelia. With the increasing availability of magnetic resonance imaging, CM-I is placing a growing burden on neurosurgical services. However, its natural history remains poorly understood, and the timing and nature of surgical intervention is controversial. We present a case of a significant, symptomatic CM-I with associated syrinx which underwent complete spontaneous resolution over a 4-year period. Spontaneous regression of Chiari malformation and syringomyelia is exceedingly rare; a literature review reveals 15 other cases and only one case which underwent complete resolution. The present case and literature review suggest a more benign natural history of CM-I and support a more conservative approach to its management. Further studies are required to determine whether any factors can predict resolution for certain patient cohorts.

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Emphysematous pyelonephritis: outcomes of conservative management and literature review

BMJ Case Reports ◽

10.1136/bcr-2018-225931 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. bcr-2018-225931 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Stuart Deoraj ◽

Fady Zakharious ◽

Ashraf Nasim ◽

Constantinos Missouris

Keyword(s):

Escherichia Coli ◽

Literature Review ◽

Conservative Management ◽

Poor Prognosis ◽

Surgical Intervention ◽

Supportive Therapy ◽

Current Treatment ◽

Renal Parenchyma ◽

Emphysematous Pyelonephritis

Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a rare, necrotising infection of the renal parenchyma, predominantly associated with Escherichia coli infection and unless promptly recognised and dealt with, it carries a poor prognosis. The current treatment is one of antimicrobial therapies together with nephrectomy in a majority of patients. We report an elderly man with multiple comorbidities with a diagnosis of EPN whose condition improved with antimicrobial and supportive therapy, and no surgical intervention was required.

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Pneumosinus dilatans, pneumocoele or air cyst? A case report and literature review

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology ◽

10.1017/s0022215111002283 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 126 (1) ◽

pp. 88-93 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

B M Teh ◽

C Hall ◽

S W Chan

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Maxillary Sinus ◽

Key Words ◽

Paranasal Sinus ◽

Facial Pain ◽

Surgical Intervention ◽

Pneumosinus Dilatans

AbstractBackground:Pathological paranasal sinus expansion secondary to air is uncommon. However, this condition may be symptomatic or cosmetically apparent, requiring surgical intervention. Various terms have been used to describe this condition, and nomenclature is controversial.Method:An 18-year-old man presented with right facial pain, and was subsequently found to have pneumosinus dilatans of the maxillary sinus. A search was conducted of the PubMed, Medline and Embase databases, using the key words ‘pneumosinus dilatans’, ‘pneumoc(o)ele’, ‘pneumatoc(o)ele’ and ‘maxillary sinus’. Articles were also hand-searched. Relevant articles published in English were reviewed.Results:The literature review identified 36 cases involving the maxillary sinus (including the present case), with 19 cases reported as pneumosinus dilatans, 12 as pneumocoeles, two as pneumatocoeles, two as pneumosinus dilatans multiplex and one as an air cyst. However, based on the strict classification described by Urken et al., the majority of these cases should be reclassified as pneumocoeles.Conclusion:Whilst the nomenclature of this pathology is confusing, distinctions of terminology do not alter the management. Hence, we support the use of the term ‘air cyst’, to incorporate all these lesions.

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Immediate Surgical Intervention for Penile Fracture: a Case Report and Literature Review

Chinese Medical Sciences Journal ◽

10.1016/s1001-9294(11)60034-5 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 26 (2) ◽

pp. 132-134

Author(s):

Jin Wen ◽

Han-zhong Li ◽

Zhi-gang Ji ◽

Hong-jun Li

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Surgical Intervention ◽

Penile Fracture

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Prognostic factors of patients with spinal malignant melanoma after surgical intervention: a case series of 21 patients and literature review

Journal of Neuro-Oncology ◽

10.1007/s11060-018-03071-1 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 142 (1) ◽

pp. 119-127

Author(s):

Zhichao Zhang ◽

Haiyi Gong ◽

Chenglong Zhao ◽

Dongsheng Wang ◽

Ming Qian ◽

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Keyword(s):

Prognostic Factors ◽

Malignant Melanoma ◽

Literature Review ◽

Surgical Intervention ◽

Case Series

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Prenatal ultrasound diagnosis of fetal pelvic tumors. II. Fetal ovarian cysts – what does really matter? Literature review

10.21516/2413-1458-2019-18-4-304-312 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

I.V. Tsikhanenka , A.N. Chukanov

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Ovarian Cyst ◽

Surgical Intervention ◽

Prenatal Ultrasound ◽

Ultrasound Diagnosis ◽

Ovarian Cysts ◽

Pelvic Tumors ◽

Related Risk ◽

Mri Diagnosis ◽

Ultrasound Features

Literature review of prenatal ultrasound and MRI-diagnosis of fetal ovarian cyst is presented. Cysts evolution, ultrasound features and related risk of complications and postnatal surgical intervention are reviewed. Authors analyzed data of publications in aspects of time of diagnosis, complications and outcomes of antenatal diagnosed ovarian cysts. Antenatal and postnatal management are discussed.

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Mycotic Pseudotumor of the Breast Secondary to Cryptococcal Infection: Report of Three Rare Cases and Literature Review

International Journal of Surgical Pathology ◽

10.1177/10668969211060483 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 106689692110604

Author(s):

Velaphi Glenda Makhubela ◽

Moshawa Calvin Khaba

Keyword(s):

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Clinical Practice ◽

Literature Review ◽

Surgical Intervention ◽

Fungal Infections ◽

Correct Diagnosis ◽

Breast Mass ◽

Breast Masses ◽

Cryptococcal Infection ◽

Breast Malignancies

Breast masses in clinical practice are often investigated primarily for neoplastic conditions. Breast fungal infections are unusual, and few cases have been reported in the literature. The differential diagnosis for a breast mass should not be limited to neoplastic conditions as there are treatment implications. The correct diagnosis is associated with reduced and unwanted cases of surgical intervention. We describe 3 cases of cryptococcal infection of the breast that clinically masqueraded as breast malignancies.

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