Surgical outcomes and occurrence of associated vertical strabismus during a 10-year follow-up in patients with infantile esotropia

Abstract Background Treatment of congenital hemivertebra is challenging and data on long-term follow-up (≥ 5 years) are lacking. This study evaluated the surgical outcomes of posterior thoracolumbar hemivertebra resection and short-segment fusion with pedicle screw fixation for treatment of congenital scoliosis with over 5-year follow-up. Methods This study evaluated 27 consecutive patients with congenital scoliosis who underwent posterior thoracolumbar hemivertebra resection and short-segment fusion from January 2007 to January 2015. Segmental scoliosis, total main scoliosis, compensatory cranial curve, compensatory caudal curve, trunk shift, shoulder balance, segmental kyphosis, and sagittal balance were measured on radiographs. Radiographic outcomes and all intraoperative and postoperative complications were recorded. Results The segmental main curve was 40.35° preoperatively, 11.94° postoperatively, and 13.24° at final follow-up, with an average correction of 65.9%. The total main curve was 43.39° preoperatively, 14.13° postoperatively, and 16.06° at final follow-up, with an average correction of 60.2%. The caudal and cranial compensatory curves were corrected from 15.78° and 13.21° to 3.57° and 6.83° postoperatively and 4.38° and 7.65° at final follow-up, with an average correction of 69.2% and 30.3%, respectively. The segmental kyphosis was corrected from 34.30° to 15.88° postoperatively and 15.12° at final follow-up, with an average correction of 61.9%. A significant correction (p < 0.001) in segmental scoliosis, total main curve, caudal compensatory curves and segmental kyphosis was observed from preoperative to the final follow-up. The correction in the compensatory cranial curve was significant between preoperative and postoperative and 2-year follow-up (p < 0.001), but a statistically significant difference was not observed between the preoperative and final follow-up (p > 0.001). There were two implant migrations, two postoperative curve progressions, five cases of proximal junctional kyphosis, and four cases of adding-on phenomena. Conclusion Posterior thoracolumbar hemivertebra resection after short-segment fusion with pedicle screw fixation in congenital scoliosis is a safe and effective method for treatment and can achieve rigid fixation and deformity correction.

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Double Rectangle Fascia Lata Frontalis Sling: A Rationale Approach for Ptosis

Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery ◽

10.1055/s-0041-1723909 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 54 (01) ◽

pp. 058-062

Author(s):

Pawan Agarwal ◽

Dhananjaya Sharma ◽

Vikesh Agrawal ◽

Swati Tiwari ◽

Rajeev Kukrele

Keyword(s):

Retrospective Study ◽

Surgical Outcomes ◽

Functional Outcomes ◽

Fascia Lata ◽

Modified Technique ◽

Eyelid Margin ◽

Upper Eyelid ◽

Light Reflex ◽

Straight Line

AbstractBackground The purpose of this study was to evaluate the functional outcomes of a modified technique of double rectangle pattern for correction of severe ptosis.Methods This is a retrospective study over a period of 8 years including patients who underwent correction of ptosis by double rectangle using autologous fascia lata sling. Surgical outcomes were assessed postoperatively by distance from the corneal light reflex to the upper eyelid margin (MRD1) and levator function.Results Twenty-six eyelids were operated in 20 patients. There were 9 males and 11 females, with age ranging from 4 to 35 years. Preoperatively, all patients had poor MRD1 and poor levator function. Postoperative MRD1 was good in 13 patients (17 eyelids), fair in 5 (7eyelids), and poor in 2 patients (2 eyelids). Postoperative levator function was excellent in 12 patients (15 eyelids), good in 6 (9 eyelids), and fair in 2 patients (2 eyelids). At a mean follow-up of 12 months, adequate correction was achieved in 24 eyelids, and 2 eyelids had undercorrection.Conclusion Frontalis sling with a double rectangle is simple and more efficient, as it provides a straight line of pull to the eyelid for correction of severe ptosis.

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Isolated medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction for recurrent patellofemoral instability: analysis of outcomes and risk factors

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research ◽

10.1186/s13018-021-02383-9 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Filippo Migliorini ◽

Francesco Oliva ◽

Gayle D. Maffulli ◽

Jörg Eschweiler ◽

Matthias Knobe ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Surgical Outcomes ◽

Ligament Reconstruction ◽

Medial Patellofemoral Ligament ◽

Patellofemoral Instability ◽

Mpfl Reconstruction ◽

Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction ◽

The Mean ◽

Tegner Score

Abstract Background The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is always damaged after patellar dislocation. In selected patients, MPFL reconstruction is necessary to restore a correct patellar tracking. Despite the large number of different techniques reported to reconstruct the MPFL, there is no consensus concerning the optimal procedure, and debates is still ongoing. The present study analysed the results after isolated MPFL reconstruction in patients with patellofemoral instability. Furthermore, a subgroup analysis of patients presenting pathoanatomical risk factors was made. Methods In November 2020, the main electronic databases were accessed. All articles reporting the results of primary isolated MPFL reconstruction for recurrent patellofemoral instability were considered for inclusion. Only articles reporting a minimum 12-month follow-up were eligible. Results Data from a total of 1777 knees were collected. The mean age of the patients involved was 22.8 ± 3.4 years. The mean follow-up was 40.7 ± 25.8 months. Overall, the range of motion (+ 27.74; P < 0.0001) and all the other scores of interests improved at last follow-up: Kujala (+ 12.76; P = 0.0003), Lysholm (+ 15.69; P < 0.0001), Tegner score (+ 2.86; P = 0.006). Seventy-three of 1780 patients (4.1%) showed a positive apprehension test. Thirty of 1765 patients (1.7%) experienced re-dislocations, while 56 of 1778 patients (3.2%) showed persisting joint instability. Twenty-five of 1786 patients (1.4%) underwent revision surgeries. Conclusion Isolated MPFL reconstruction for recurrent patellofemoral instability provides reliable surgical outcomes. Patients with pathoanatomical predisposing factors reported worse surgical outcomes.

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How becoming self-sufficient can improve non-surgical and surgical outcomes

Journal of Aesthetic Nursing ◽

10.12968/joan.2021.10.2.66 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 66-68

Author(s):

Angela Spang

Keyword(s):

Surgical Outcomes ◽

Learning Curves

As a follow-up to a 2017 article, Angela Spang expands on the idea of learning curves by detailing the ways in which both surgical and non-surgical practitioners can become self-sufficient

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Robotic-Assisted Radical Hysterectomy Results in Better Surgical Outcomes Compared With the Traditional Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy for the Treatment of Cervical Cancer

International Journal of Gynecological Cancer ◽

10.1097/igc.0000000000001101 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 27 (9) ◽

pp. 1990-1999 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Ji-Chan Nie ◽

An-Qi Yan ◽

Xi-Shi Liu

Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Radical Hysterectomy ◽

Surgical Outcomes ◽

Operating Time ◽

Bowel Function ◽

Lymph Node Yield ◽

Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy ◽

Function Recovery ◽

Node Yield

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to compare the surgical outcomes of robotic-assisted radical hysterectomy (RRH) with traditional laparoscopic radical hysterectomy (TLRH) for the treatment of early-stage cervical cancer in a large retrospective cohort of a total of 933 patients.MethodsWe have enrolled 100 patients into the RRH and 833 patients into the TLRH group. The surgical outcomes include operating time, blood loss, transfusion rate, pelvic lymph node yield, hospitalization days, duration of bowel function recovery, catheter removal before and after 3 weeks, conversion to laparotomy, and intraoperative and postoperative complications. Follow-up results were also analyzed for all patients.ResultsBoth groups have similar patient and tumor characteristics but patients with a larger lesion size were preferably enrolled in the TLRH treatment group. The treatment with RRH was generally superior to TLRH with respect to operating time, blood loss, length of hospitalization, duration of bowel function recovery, and postoperative complications. On follow-up of patients, there were no relapses reported in the RRH group compared with 4% of relapse cases and 2.9% of deaths because of metastasis in the TLRH group. No conversion of laparotomy occurred in the RRH group. No significant difference was found with respect to intraoperative complications and blood transfusion between both groups.ConclusionsThe results from this study suggest that RRH is superior to TLRH with regard to surgical outcome and may pose a safe and feasible alternative to TLRH. The operating time and lymph node yield is acceptable. Our study is one of the largest single-center studies of surgical outcomes comparing RRH with TLRH during cervical cancer treatment and will significantly contribute to the safety of alternative treatment options for patients. Furthermore, the difference detected between TLRH and RRH group is further strengthened by the great expertise of the surgeon performing laparoscopic surgeries.

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P-268 Surgical outcomes and strict follow-up of retroperitoneal soft-tissue sarcoma

Annals of Oncology ◽

10.1093/annonc/mdw199.258 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 27 ◽

pp. ii77

Author(s):

A. Chiappa ◽

E. Bertani ◽

A. Zbar ◽

D. Foschi ◽

F. Luca ◽

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Keyword(s):

Soft Tissue ◽

Soft Tissue Sarcoma ◽

Surgical Outcomes ◽

Retroperitoneal Soft Tissue Sarcoma

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Surgical Outcomes and EEG Prognostic Factors After Stereotactic Laser Amygdalohippocampectomy for Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy

Frontiers in Neurology ◽

10.3389/fneur.2021.654668 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Shasha Wu ◽

Naoum P. Issa ◽

Maureen Lacy ◽

David Satzer ◽

Sandra L. Rose ◽

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Keyword(s):

Temporal Lobe Epilepsy ◽

Temporal Lobe ◽

Surgical Outcomes ◽

Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy ◽

Seizure Freedom ◽

Seizure Recurrence ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Scalp Eeg ◽

Mesial Temporal Lobe

Objective: To assess the seizure outcomes of stereotactic laser amygdalohippocampectomy (SLAH) in consecutive patients with mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (mTLE) in a single center and identify scalp EEG and imaging factors in the presurgical evaluation that correlate with post-surgical seizure recurrence.Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical and EEG records of 30 patients with drug-resistant mTLE who underwent SLAH and had at least 1 year of follow-up. Surgical outcomes were classified using the Engel scale. Univariate hazard ratios were used to evaluate the risk factors associated with seizure recurrence after SLAH.Results: The overall Engel class I outcome after SLAH was 13/30 (43%), with a mean postoperative follow-up of 48.9 ± 17.6 months. Scalp EEG findings of interictal regional slow activity (IRSA) on the side of surgery (HR = 4.05, p = 0.005) and non-lateralizing or contra-lateralizing seizure onset (HR = 4.31, p = 0.006) were negatively correlated with postsurgical seizure freedom. Scalp EEG with either one of the above features strongly predicted seizure recurrence after surgery (HR = 7.13, p < 0.001) with 100% sensitivity and 71% specificity.Significance: Understanding the factors associated with good or poor surgical outcomes can help choose the best candidates for SLAH. Of the variables assessed, scalp EEG findings were the most clearly associated with seizure outcomes after SLAH.

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Surgical outcomes of acute acquired comitant esotropia of adulthood

BMC Ophthalmology ◽

10.1186/s12886-020-01793-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Dae Hyun Kim ◽

Ha Jeong Noh

Keyword(s):

Success Rate ◽

Surgical Outcomes ◽

Medical Records ◽

Large Angle ◽

Sudden Onset ◽

Prism Diopter ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

The Mean ◽

Motor Outcomes

Abstract Background Acute acquired comitant esotropia (AACE) is a type of strabismus characterized by a sudden onset of large angle esotropia with diplopia, which often occurs in children after infancy, teenagers, and young adolescents. However, studies on the surgical outcomes of only adults are rare. The purpose of this article is to analyze the surgical outcomes for adult patients diagnosed with AACE. Methods Medical records of 24 patients who had undergone surgery for AACE were retrospectively analyzed. The main outcome measures were the final motor and sensory success rate after surgery and factors affecting motor and sensory outcomes. Motor success was considered alignment within 8 prism diopter (PD) at both near and distance and sensory success was stereoacuity ≥ 60 sec/arc. Results The preoperative mean esodeviation angles were 33.1 ± 10.4 PD at distance and 33.3 ± 11.2 PD at near. The mean period of postoperative follow up was 7.5 ± 4.5 months (range 1–8 months). The postoperative mean esodeviation angles at final follow-up time were 3.4 ± 6.1 PD at distance and 3.8 ± 6.7 PD at near. The surgical motor success rate at final follow-up was 79.2% (19/24). The sensory success rate at final follow-up was 50.0% (12/24). The factor affecting the motor outcome was the type of surgery (p < 0.05). The factor affecting sensory outcome was postoperative follow-up time (p < 0.05). Conclusions Surgery type appears to affect surgical motor outcomes in adults with AACE. Although the sensory outcome was favorable, it seems that regaining bifoveal fixation takes time.

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P004 TREATMENT OF RECURRENT INGUINAL HERNIA AFTER TRANSINGUINAL PREPERITONEAL (TIPP) SURGERY

British Journal of Surgery ◽

10.1093/bjs/znab395.003 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 108 (Supplement_8) ◽

Author(s):

Lysanne van Silfhout ◽

Ludo van Hout ◽

Myrthe Jolles ◽

Hilco P. Theeuwes ◽

Willem J.V. Bökkerink ◽

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Keyword(s):

Inguinal Hernia ◽

Surgical Outcomes ◽

Medical Records ◽

Surgical Techniques ◽

Recurrent Inguinal Hernia ◽

Hernia Surgery ◽

Exclusion Criteria ◽

Inguinal Hernia Surgery ◽

Mean Time

Abstract Aim To report feasibility and surgical outcomes of recurrent inguinal hernia repair after TransInguinal PrePeritoneal (TIPP) repair. Material and Methods Patients who underwent recurrent IHR after TIPP between January 2013 and January 2015 in a single hernia-dedicated teaching hospital were included. Exclusion criteria were femoral hernia, incarcerated hernia and reasons for unreliable follow-up. Electronic medical records were assessed retrospectively to register surgical outcomes and complications. Results Thirty-three patients underwent surgical repair of recurrent inguinal hernia after TIPP. Twenty patients were treated with a “re-TIPP when possible” strategy; resulting in 13 successful re-tipps and 7 conversions to Lichtenstein repair. Eleven patients underwent primarily a Lichtenstein’s repair, the remaining two patients underwent recurrent IHR using other techniques (transrectus sheath Pre-Peritoneal and transabdominal preperitoneal repair). Mean time of surgery was 44.7 minutes (standard deviation 16.7). There was one patient (3.0%) with a re-recurrent inguinal hernia during follow-up. Other minor complications included urinary tract infection. There were no significant differences in post-operative results between the different surgical techniques used for recurrent IHR. Conclusions These results indicate that after TIPP it is feasible and safe to perform re-surgery for recurrence with an anterior approach again. For these recurrences, a Lichtenstein can be performed, or a ‘re-TIPP if possible’ strategy can be applied by experienced TIPP surgeons. Whether a re-TIPP has the same advantages over Lichtenstein as is for primary inguinal hernia surgery, needs to be evaluated in a prospective manner.

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