scholarly journals Transient Increase and Delay of Multifocal Electroretinograms Following Laser Photocoagulations for Diabetic Macular Edema

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 357
Author(s):  
Yoshiaki Shimada ◽  
Masayuki Shibuya ◽  
Kei Shinoda
Keyword(s):  
Macular Edema ◽  
Diabetic Macular Edema ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Transient Increase ◽  
Implicit Time ◽  
Physiological Changes ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Multifocal Electroretinograms ◽  
Series Study ◽  
Retinal Photocoagulation

Background: The acute physiological changes induced by focal retinal photocoagulation (PC) have been largely unexplored. Methods: This was a case-series study. We recorded multifocal electroretinograms (mfERGs) just before PC, and mfERGs were also recorded 5′, 15′, one hour, 24 h, and one week after the PCs. Transient changes of mfERGs were analyzed in eyes which underwent PCs to treat diabetic macular edema. The mfERGs recorded from the predominantly irradiated area and that from non-irradiated areas were analyzed separately. Results: Fifteen eyes of 15 patients were included in this study. The mfERGs elicited from non-irradiated areas did not change after PC, but the mfERGs elicited from the irradiated area changed with time; the amplitude was larger at 60′ than that before (p < 0.05) and at 5′ after PC (p < 0.01) and significantly smaller at 24 h and 1 week than that before and at 60′ after the PC (p < 0.01). The implicit time was significantly prolonged after PC. mfERG on irradiated area with the severe diabetic change was less altered after PCs. Conclusions: The transient increase in the amplitude at 60′ likely resulted from a biological amplification of partially damaged cells adjacent to the PC spots. The mfERGs manifested the dynamic alterations of the retinal function following PCs.

scholarly journals The Effect of Chromium in the Management of Diabetic Macular Edema: An Interventional Comparative Case Series

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Suresh K Karri ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Macular Edema ◽  
Diabetic Macular Edema ◽  
Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Macular Thickness ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Series Study

Objective of the present study was to investigate the effect of chromium polynicotinate supplementation on the visual acuity and macular thickness of the diabetic macular edema in patients with non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy through a prospective, interventional comparative case series study, was performed in 120 patients.

scholarly journals Subconjunctival injections of triamcinolone acetonide to treat uveitic macular edema

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Qu ◽  
Xinshu Liu ◽  
Anyi Liang ◽  
Chan Zhao ◽  
Fei Gao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Macular Edema ◽  
Triamcinolone Acetonide ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Subconjunctival Injection ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Uveitic Macular Edema ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Series Study

Abstract Background: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of subconjunctival triamcinolone acetonide (TA) injections for treating uveitic macular edema (UME). Methods: This retrospective case series study included patients with UME who received subconjunctival TA injections with a minimum follow-up period of 6 months. The main outcome was central macular thickness. The secondary outcomes included the best corrected visual acuity, recurrence rate and intraocular pressure. Results: In total, 68 patients (83 eyes) were enrolled in this study. The mean CMT decreased from 456.9 ± 171.1 μm at baseline to 324 ± 175.9 μm, 305.6 μm ± 147.7 μm, 331.8 ± 154.3 μm and 281.1 ± 147.6 μm at 1, 2, 3 and 6 months postinjection, respectively (all P < 0.01). A total of 21/83 eyes exhibited elevated IOPs, which was controlled with topical IOP-lowering agents in 14 eyes, whereas 7 eyes got subconjunctival TA deposit surgically removed. Conclusion: subconjunctival TA injections appear to be safe and effective for UME.Key Words: Triamcinolone acetonide; subconjunctival injection; uveitis; macular edema

scholarly journals Subconjunctival injections of triamcinolone acetonide to treat uveitic macular edema

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Qu ◽  
Xinshu Liu ◽  
Anyi Liang ◽  
Chan Zhao ◽  
Fei Gao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Macular Edema ◽  
Triamcinolone Acetonide ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Uveitic Macular Edema ◽  
Series Study

Abstract Background: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of subconjunctival triamcinolone acetonide (TA) injections for treating uveitic macular edema (UME). Methods: This retrospective case series study included patients with UME who received subconjunctival TA injections with a minimum follow-up period of 6 months. The main outcome measure was central macular thickness. The secondary outcome measures included best corrected visual acuity, recurrence rate and intraocular pressure. Results: In total, 68 patients (83 eyes) were enrolled in this study. The mean CMT decreased from 456.9 ± 171.1 μm at baseline to 324 ± 175.9 μm, 305.6 μm ± 147.7 μm, 331.8 ± 154.3 μm and 281.1 ± 147.6 μm at 1-, 2-, 3- and 6-months post injection, respectively (all P < 0.01). A total of 21/83 eyes exhibited elevated IOPs, of which 14 were controlled with topical IOP-lowering agents and 7 eyes underwent surgical removal of subconjunctival TA deposit. Conclusion: Subconjunctival TA injections appear to be safe and effective for UME.

scholarly journals Efficacy of Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema through Frequency-Doubled ND:YAG Laser (532NM) Green Laser

2021 ◽  
pp. 129-134
Author(s):  
Zakaullah Gopang ◽  
Shabeer Ahmed Bhutto ◽  
Safder Ali Abbasi ◽  
Fayaz Ali Abbasi ◽  
Vijay Nagdev
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Macular Edema ◽  
Diabetic Macular Edema ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Green Laser ◽  
Yag Laser ◽  
Focal Laser Photocoagulation ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Medical University ◽  
532 Nm

Objective: To determine the efficacy of Frequency-doubled Nd: YAG laser (532 nm) green laser in treatment of diabetic macular edema Study Design: This is a descriptive case series study. Setting: Study carried out at Ophthalmology Department, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University Larkana, from 01-10-2019 to 31-03-2020 (06 months). Materials and Methods: The patients with diabetic macular edema and were advised focal laser photocoagulation with help of frequency doubled Nd: YAG laser (532 nm) green laser. Improvement in visual acuity >2 lines after 3 months on snellen’s chart from the baseline was labeled as efficacy positive. Results: The total of 150 patients were included to assess efficacy of frequency doubled Nd: YAG laser (532 nm) green laser in treating diabetic macular edema as a result improvement in visual acuity of 98 (65.33%) and no improvement or same vision in 52 (34.67%) patients was observed. Conclusion: It is to be concluded that frequency doubled Nd: YAG laser (532 nm) green laser is an effective, useful and non-invasive diagnostic tool in treating diabetic macular edema.

Evaluating Vitality and Periodontal Sensitivity of Teeth Adjacent to the Site of Open Sinus Lift Surgery before and after Treatment: A Case Series Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-81
Author(s):  
Amir Moeintaghavi ◽  
Negar Azami ◽  
Mohammad Sadegh Zohrevand ◽  
Farid Shiezadeh ◽  
Hamid Jafarzadeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Series ◽  
Sinus Lift ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Series Study

Perfil microbiológico en los pacientes con diagnóstico de sinusitis nosocomial hospitalizados en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos del Hospital de San José durante el período de Febrero de 2013 a Marzo de 2015. Microbiological profile in patients diagnosed with nosocomial sinusitis hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit of the Hospital of San Jose during the period February 2013 to March 2015.

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 261-266
Author(s):  
Jorge Luis Alfredo Herrera Ariza ◽  
Mario Alejandro Villabón ◽  
Ángela Carolina Rojas Ruiz ◽  
Iván Fernando Moncada
Keyword(s):  
Disease Control ◽  
Maxillary Sinus ◽  
Case Series ◽  
San Jose ◽  
Study Materials ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Nosocomial Sinusitis ◽  
Centers For Disease Control ◽  
Microbial Agents ◽  
Series Study

Objetivo: Determinar los agentes microbianos más frecuentes en pacientes de UCI con diagnóstico de sinusitis nosocomial en el Hospital de San José, período de dos años. Diseño: Estudio observacional tipo serie de casos. Materiales y métodos: Se incluyeron pacientes mayores de 18 años con una estancia hospitalaria mayor a 48 horas, que desarrollaron sinusitis nosocomial de acuerdo a los criterios de los Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Uso de dos técnicas: punción y lavado de seno maxilar. Resultados: 19 pacientes que cumplen los criterios de sinusitis nosocomial. Edad promedio 55 años, predominio sexo masculino. El 94.7% tuvo sonda orogástrica, 89.5% intubación orotraqueal y 89.5% ventilación mecánica. Hubo aislamiento polimicrobiano de gram positivos, gram negativos, anaerobios y hongos. La mortalidad en UCI fue 32%. Conclusiones: Se presenta una adecuada sensibilidad al tratamiento con vancomicina y piperacilina tazobactam en esta patología. El rendimiento diagnóstico es igual al realizar lavado y punción del seno maxilar.Objetive: To determine the microbial agents on UCI patients who have beendiagnosed with nosocomial sinusitis at the San Jose Hospital, (Bogota, Colombia) in a two-year period. Design: Case series study. Materials and methods: Patients who were older than 18-year olds, with a hospitalization longer than 48 hours who developed nosocomial sinusitis, according to the criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) were included. Two techniques were employed for data collection: puncture and maxillary sinus wash. Results: 19 patients fulfill the criteria requirements for nosocomial sinusitis. Average age was 55 years old. Population mostly was composed by male individuals. 94.7% had a gastric tube intervention; 89.5% had tracheal intubation 89.5% mechanical ventilation. Polymicrobial isolation with gram positive, gram negative, anaerobic and fungi were identified. Mortality in critical care unites was 32%. Conclusions: An adequate sensitivity to treatment with vancomycin and piperacillin tazobactam was evidenced in this pathology.To perform a washing or maxillary sinus puncture had the same efficiency fordiagnosing this disease.

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