Stenting a persistent ductus arteriosus – an ongoing interventional story

Stenting the patent ductus arteriosus is an old procedure which only lately has shown its advantages at its highest potential. Objective – To apprehend the arterial duct stenting procedure, its history, change over time and present usefulness and technique. Methods and results – We present the fi rst two cases of stent implantation in a persistent ductus arteriosus performed in our institution and a short review of the literature on this subject, connecting our small experience to that of other centers. Conclusions – Stent implantation in the ductus arteriosus is of great help in knowledgeable hands and minds. While it needs a learning curve, careful preparation before introducing it in the daily practice of a cardiovascular center is essential.

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Absent pulmonary valve syndrome with intact ventricular septum and patent ductus arteriosus: report of two cases and a short review of the literature

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery ◽

10.1016/s0003-4975(02)04297-2 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 75 (1) ◽

pp. 280-282 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Heynric B. Grotenhuis ◽

Aagje Nijveld ◽

Ad Backx

Keyword(s):

Patent Ductus Arteriosus ◽

Pulmonary Valve ◽

Ductus Arteriosus ◽

Short Review ◽

Ventricular Septum ◽

Intact Ventricular Septum ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Absent Pulmonary Valve ◽

Absent Pulmonary Valve Syndrome ◽

Patent Ductus

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Psychological and Cognitive Aspects of Borderline Intellectual Functioning

European Psychologist ◽

10.1027/1016-9040/a000293 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 22 (3) ◽

pp. 159-166 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Bastianina Contena ◽

Stefano Taddei

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Intellectual Functioning ◽

Clinical Impact ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Borderline Intellectual Functioning ◽

General Quality ◽

Meta Analyses ◽

Over Time

Abstract. Borderline Intellectual Functioning (BIF) refers to a global IQ ranging from 71 to 84, and it represents a condition of clinical attention for its association with other disorders and its influence on the outcomes of treatments and, in general, quality of life and adaptation. Furthermore, its definition has changed over time causing a relevant clinical impact. For this reason, a systematic review of the literature on this topic can promote an understanding of what has been studied, and can differentiate what is currently attributable to BIF from that which cannot be associated with this kind of intellectual functioning. Using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) criteria, we have conducted a review of the literature about BIF. The results suggest that this condition is still associated with mental retardation, and only a few studies have focused specifically on this condition.

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Clinical Trial to Evaluate Two Guidelines for the Administration of Ibuprofen in the Treatment of Persistent Ductus Arteriosus Eco-guided: Impact in the Intestinal Prognosis

Case Medical Research ◽

10.31525/ct1-nct04282941 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

Clinical Trial ◽

Ductus Arteriosus ◽

Persistent Ductus Arteriosus

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De Garengeot’s hernia with appendicitis—a rare cause of an acutely painful groin swelling

Journal of Surgical Case Reports ◽

10.1093/jscr/rjz142 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2019 (5) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Adam O’Connor ◽

Peter Asaad

Keyword(s):

Acute Appendicitis ◽

Hernia Repair ◽

Mesh Repair ◽

Vermiform Appendix ◽

Short Review ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Hernia Sac ◽

De Garengeot’S Hernia ◽

De Garengeot Hernia ◽

Groin Swelling

Abstract De Garengeot hernia is a rare subtype of femoral hernia whereby the vermiform appendix is located within the hernial sac. Even rarer is the presence of appendicitis within the hernia sac. De Garengeot’s hernia is difficult to diagnose pre-operatively and can prove technically difficult at operation particularly with regards to mobilization of the caecum and appendix in order to perform appendicectomy. Laparoscopic, open, with and without mesh repair of de Garengeot hernia have all been described in the literature with varying degrees of success. We present a case of an 82 year old lady presenting with an acutely painful right sided groin lump. CT scan revealed the presence of de Garengeot hernia with acute appendicitis. We describe in text and photo format our approach to the hernia repair, appendicectomy and provide a short review of the literature with regards to the different operative approaches to such a patient.

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Corrigendum to “Ginsenoside Rb1 and mitochondria: A short review of the literature” [Mol. Cell. Probe (43) 2019 1–5]

Molecular and Cellular Probes ◽

10.1016/j.mcp.2020.101626 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 54 ◽

pp. 101626

Author(s):

Ping Zhou ◽

Weijie Xie ◽

Yifan Sun ◽

Ziru Dai ◽

Guang Li ◽

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Keyword(s):

Short Review ◽

Ginsenoside Rb1 ◽

Review Of The Literature

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A Rare Case of Localised Isolated Penile Fournier’s Gangrene and a Short Review of the Literature

Case Reports in Urology ◽

10.1155/2018/5135616 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-3 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Antonios Katsimantas ◽

Nikolaos Ferakis ◽

Panagiotis Skandalakis ◽

Dimitrios Filippou

Keyword(s):

Enterococcus Faecalis ◽

Fluid Resuscitation ◽

Rare Case ◽

Short Review ◽

Fournier’S Gangrene ◽

Rare Clinical Entity ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Fournier's Gangrene ◽

Surgical Exploration ◽

Prevotella Melaninogenica

Penile Fournier’s gangrene (FG) is very rare clinical entity, which is also known as penile necrotizing fasciitis or wet gangrene of the penis. It is associated with increased morbidity and mortality and in the majority of the described cases it affects not only penis but also the adjacent organs and tissues (e.g., bladder, muscles, rectum, testis, and scrotum). We report a rare case of a previously healthy 68-year-old male, who presented with acute isolated penile Fournier’s gangrene. Pus culture was identified with pathogens Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus gordonii, and Prevotella melaninogenica. Prompt surgical exploration, fluid resuscitation, antibiotic treatment, and diligent postoperative care are the cornerstone in the successful treatment of this emergency with high mortality.

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