Predisposing Factors for Colonic Torsion/Volvulus in Dogs: A Retrospective Study of Six Cases (1992–2010)

2013 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 169-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dominique Gagnon ◽  
Brigitte Brisson
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Predisposing Factors ◽  
Prompt Treatment ◽  
Radiologic Findings ◽  
History Of ◽  
Bowel Segments

The purposes of this retrospective study were to review cases of colonic torsion/volvulus between July 1992 and August 2010 and to determine if any predisposing factors exist for the development of this condition. Six dogs were diagnosed with colonic torsion/volvulus during the study period. Four dogs had a history of previous gastric dilation-volvulus (GDV) with prophylactic gastropexy. Three of six dogs diagnosed with colonic torsion/volvulus had large intestinal entrapment and strangulation around the gastropexy site at the time of surgery. The history, clinical signs, physical examination, and radiologic findings were not specific for colonic torsion/volvulus in any dog. Early exploratory laparotomy was indicated to confirm the diagnosis and perform surgical correction of the affected bowel segments. Three of five dogs that underwent surgery had a left abdominal wall colopexy performed. All five dogs that underwent surgery in this study survived postoperatively. One patient was euthanized without surgical intervention. Results suggest that colonic torsion/volvulus should be considered in any large-breed dog with nonspecific gastrointestinal clinical signs and a history of previous gastropexy. Early recognition and prompt treatment of this condition may result in a good outcome.

scholarly journals Subacute Thyroiditis from COVID-19 Infection: A Case Report and Review of Literature

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Akshay Khatri ◽  
Esti Charlap ◽  
Angela Kim
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Features ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Subacute Thyroiditis ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Successful Management ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Radiologic Findings ◽  
History Of

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> The novel severe-acute-respiratory-syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus has led to the ongoing Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) disease pandemic. There are increasing reports of extrapulmonary clinical features of COVID-19, either as initial presentations or sequelae of disease. We report a patient diagnosed with subacute thyroiditis precipitated by COVID-19 infection, as well as review the literature of similar cases. <b><i>Case Presentation:</i></b> A 41-year-old female with no significant personal or family history of endocrinologic disorders presented with clinical features of thyroiditis that began after COVID-19 infection. Clinical, laboratory, and radiologic findings were indicative of subacute thyroiditis. Workup for potential triggers other than SARS-CoV-2 was negative. <b><i>Discussion/Conclusion:</i></b> We compared the clinical and diagnostic findings of our patient with other well-documented cases of subacute thyroiditis presumed to be triggered by SARS-CoV-2 viral infection. We also reviewed the literature related to the potential mechanisms leading to thyroiditis. Clinicians must be aware of the possibility of thyroid dysfunction after COVID-19 infection. Early recognition and timely anti-inflammatory therapy help in successful management.

scholarly journals Transvaginal uterine evisceration during labor in a Bengal queen

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 205511691987230
Author(s):  
Mila Freire ◽  
Mouhamadou Diaw
Keyword(s):  
Physical Examination ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Patient Survival ◽  
Uterine Prolapse ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Rapid Identification ◽  
Urethral Catheterization ◽  
Case Summary ◽  
History Of

Case summary A 2.5-year-old Bengal queen was admitted with a 12-h history of a mass protruding from the vulva during labor. At that time, three healthy kittens had already been delivered. Physical examination identified the mass as a portion of the uterus that was eviscerated without eversion of the mucosa. Exploratory laparotomy revealed a vaginal vault rupture with a large portion of the uterus herniated through the tear and eviscerated through the vulva. Ovariohysterectomy was performed, and a dead fetus was removed with the uterus. Reconstruction of the vaginal rupture required careful dissection and urethral catheterization. The queen recovered without complications. Relevance and novel information Uterine evisceration through a vaginal tear is a very rare condition that sometimes is erroneously referred to as ‘prolapse’. Uterine prolapse and uterine evisceration may have similar presenting signs; however, proper identification and surgical correction is key when the uterus is eviscerated. This case highlights the importance of differentiating these two conditions and of rapid identification and surgical intervention for successful patient survival.

scholarly journals Subscapular Abscess Caused by Panton-Valentine Leukocidin-PositiveStaphylococcus aureus: An Atypical Presentation

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamal Patel ◽  
Emma Spowart ◽  
Dana Sochorova ◽  
Nadia Diego ◽  
Georgios Mamarelis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Infectious Agent ◽  
Shoulder Girdle ◽  
History Of ◽  
Uncommon Condition ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion ◽  
Panton Valentine Leukocidin ◽  
Valentine Leukocidin ◽  
Superficial Soft Tissue

Subscapular abscess is an uncommon condition which requires early recognition followed by prompt surgical intervention. We present a case of spontaneous subscapular abscess following blunt trauma to the shoulder in a patient with a history of recurrent superficial soft tissue infections, in which Panton-Valentine leukocidin-producingS. aureuswas identified as the infectious agent. This strain due to its virulence can lead to fatal infections in otherwise healthy individuals; therefore, a high index of suspicion is needed to investigate with an MRI to rule out abscess formation in a patient with acute shoulder girdle pain and negative joint aspirate. Urgent surgical intervention and targeted antimicrobial therapy against PVL-positiveS. aureusin accordance with microbiologist yield good outcomes.

scholarly journals A STUDY OF INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION CONSERVTIVE VERSUS SURGICAL MANAGEMENT

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 10-16
Author(s):  
MA Oyinlola ◽  
OA Omisakin
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Surgery ◽  
Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
Surgical Management ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Previous Abdominal Surgery ◽  
Intestinal Contents ◽  
History Of ◽  
Obstructed Hernia

Intestinal obstruction refers to the impairment to the abnormal passage of intestinal contents which can be due to the mechanical obstruction or failure of normal intestinal motility in the absence of an obstructing lesion. Extra luminal, intrinsic, and intraluminal are three categories of small bowel obstruction. In this retrospective observational study, patients presenting to the A&E department of surgery unit who had similar condition were screened. The study is based on total of 60 patients out of which 22 patients managed conservatively whereas 38 patients were managed surgically. Common symptoms were abdominal pain and vomiting. 20 patients had previous abdominal surgery; 16 had exploratory laparotomy for abdominal trauma, perforation, gynae procedure, etc. 4 patients developed characteristic of obstruction following laproscopic. 14 patients undergone surgery while 6 patients were managed conservatively. Surgically managed duration was 2.8 days on average. Mean duration for conservatively managed patients was 2.9 days. Among the surgically managed patients, 11 had strictures, 14 had adhesion, 8 had obstructed hernia, 1 had intussusception, and 4 had abdominal TB. Based on the cause of the obstruction, surgical procedure was carried out. History of abdominal surgery was found to be more frequent in whom obstruction was relieved conservatively. The conclusion of the study is that adhesions based on previously conducted surgery are important causes of SBO. Two common method of managing the condition is conservative management and surgical management. The criteria for utilizing particular method is based on several patient related factors. Clinical decisions guide the management of SBO and timing of surgical intervention.

Chronic primary splenic torsion with peritoneal adhesions in a dog: case report and literature review

2000 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 390-394 ◽  
Author(s):  
NA Weber
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Splenic Torsion ◽  
Peritoneal Adhesions ◽  
Chronic Form ◽  
History Of ◽  
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair

Primary splenic torsion in dogs is uncommon and can occur in acute or chronic form. The chronic form is difficult to diagnose because the clinical signs are vague and sometimes intermittent. A dog with a history of diaphragmatic hernia repair two years previously presented with chronic, vague clinical signs and an abdominal mass. The mass was revealed to be spleen on ultrasonography. On exploratory laparotomy, the dog was found to have a splenic torsion of approximately 180 degrees with mature, fibrous adhesions retaining the spleen in a torsed position. A splenectomy was performed, and the dog recovered uneventfully with complete resolution of prior clinical signs. Prognosis for dogs with splenic torsion is good, although complications are relatively common.

scholarly journals Apendicitis aguda de presentación atípica, un reto diagnóstico. Reporte de caso y revisión de la literatura

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-65
Author(s):  
Karla del Cisne Martínez Gaona ◽  
David Esteban Barzallo Sánchez ◽  
Mónica Eulalia Galarza Armijos
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Iliac Fossa ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
High Clinical Suspicion ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Right ◽  
Prolonged Hospital ◽  
Health Care Associated Pneumonia

BACKGROUND: Atypical appendicitis corresponds to approximately 39.3% of all appendicitis cases. Typically located appendicitis begins with acute pain around the belly button, which will later migrate to the right iliac fossa; however, the patient’s condition must be oriented in details that arise from a meticulous anamnesis, considering the patients history and the development of the symptoms. CASE REPORTS: 17-year-old male patient with history of right hepatectomy 15 years ago. He presented with five day evolution continuous abdominal pain, located in the right upper quadrant, nausea, vomiting and fever. Complementary laboratory tests evidenced: leukocytosis, neutrophilia, elevated procalcitonin and CRP. Tomography was suggestive of an inflammatory process in the lower right thoracic region and the right upper quadrant. A diagnostic laparoscopy was performed, it was converted into an exploratory laparotomy, showing purulent fluid in the right parietocolic gutter, adhesions, appendicular plastron in the right sub and retrohepatic region formed by the cecum, distal ileum, omentum and appendix. Retrohepatic appendix with perforation in the middle third, appendicular base and poor quality cecum. An appendectomy, cavity lavage was performed, with placement of a drain. EVOLUTION: During the postoperative period, the patient had a poor clinical evolution, with health care associated pneumonia, in addition to the need for a second surgical intervention due to the formation of a sub-hepatic collection. After 13 days of hospital care, after the second surgical intervention, he presented an adequate recovery and was discharged from the hospital. CONCLUSION: Physicians must have a high clinical suspicion of atypical location appendicitis in the presence of acute abdomen; since a late diagnosis of this cases increases the risk of complications, with perforation and peritonitis and prolonged hospital stay. The first-line treatment for complicated appendicitis is surgical intervention.

scholarly journals A case report of cardiac tamponade following blunt chest trauma

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 3880
Author(s):  
Vidhi Mehta ◽  
Pallavi Shambhu ◽  
S. Prabhakar
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Cardiac Tamponade ◽  
Blunt Chest Trauma ◽  
Chest Trauma ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Central Venous ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
History Of ◽  
Time Critical

Traumatic cardiac tamponade due to blunt chest injury is a life threatening and time-critical emergency that requires early recognition and prompt management often alongside other resuscitative considerations. We present here a case of 25 year old male with history of blunt chest trauma with hypotension and raised central pressures. The patient was taken up for exploratory laparotomy which proved negative and the central tendon bulge of diaphragm was seen. Hence, the decision was made to examine the pericardial space via thoracotomy to find cardiac tamponade of 400 cc. Immediate intra- operative stabilization of vitals was seen on relieving the intra pericardial pressures. Any patient with severe blunt chest trauma, disproportionate hypotension that is not responding to fluid resuscitation along with elevated central venous pressures should be thoroughly evaluated for cardiac tamponade.

scholarly journals Primary ileal volvulus: a rare twist in an elderly patient—case report

BMC Surgery ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Srikant Agrawal ◽  
Ashwini Ranjan Yadav ◽  
Bikash Nepal ◽  
Pramod Kumar Upadhyay
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Small Bowel ◽  
Small Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Predisposing Factors ◽  
Threatening Condition ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
History Of

Abstract Background Small bowel volvulus is a rare entity and it is even rarer for the ileum to undergo torsion without any known predisposing factors. It presents as acute abdomen with features of intestinal obstruction. As it is a life-threatening condition, it should be kept as a differential for small bowel obstruction despite its rarity. Therefore, we report this case. Case report A 60-year-old gentleman presented to our emergency department with a 2-day history of worsening abdominal pain, vomiting, abdominal distension and obstipation. Exploratory laparotomy was done which revealed ileal volvulus with no predisposing factors. Derotation of the segment was done. The postoperative period was uneventful and on follow up after a month, he had a satisfying recovery. Conclusion Though primary ileal volvulus is a rare diagnosis, it should be kept in mind in any patient with small bowel obstruction with pain out of proportion and resistant to opioid management. Early diagnosis and urgent surgical intervention is the key to prevent bowel necrosis and associated morbidity and mortality.

scholarly journals An Imperfect Marker: SLE and TTP-Like MAHA Without Low ADAMTS13

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 232470962110297
Author(s):  
Neha V. Chiruvolu ◽  
Jonathan Scott ◽  
Sam S. Yeh
Keyword(s):  
Mental Status ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Altered Mental Status ◽  
Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia ◽  
Systemic Lupus ◽  
Thrombocytopenic Purpura ◽  
Chronic Anemia ◽  
Prompt Treatment ◽  
History Of

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a potentially fatal condition that can be challenging for clinicians to identify in the setting of autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This difficulty is compounded when a patient presents with all of the clinical signs of a TTP-like microangiopathy, however, with near normal ADAMTS13. This case report describes a 44-year-old female with a history of SLE who was hospitalized with acute on chronic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and altered mental status. The patient’s ADAMTS13 was mildly low; hence, she was initially treated for SLE-associated immune thrombocytopenic purpura without any clinical response. The patient then underwent plasmapheresis (plasma exchange [PLEX]) for treatment of a suspected TTP-like microangiopathy. She responded to PLEX with improvement in her platelet count and mental status. This case illustrates the importance of considering TTP-like microangiopathic hemolytic anemia in the differential for patients with a history of SLE presenting with clinical signs of TTP even in the setting of near-normal ADAMTS13, thus warranting prompt treatment with PLEX.

scholarly journals Inflammatory Pseudotumor of an Orbito-Maxillary Mass Masquerading as a Malignancy

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Maria Cristina C. Da Silva ◽  
Joel A. Romualdez ◽  
Norberto A. Martinez
Keyword(s):  
Inflammatory Pseudotumor ◽  
Malignant Tumors ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Radiologic Findings ◽  
Metro Manila ◽  
History Of ◽  
Clinical Signs And Symptoms

Objective: To present a case of a benign orbito-maxillary tumor behaving as an invasive, expansive malignancy.   Design: Case report   Setting: A tertiary care hospital in Metro Manila   Patient: A 4-year-old boy with a seven month history of right orbito-maxillary mass, proptosis and epiphora. Result: A series of biopsies were done before a definite diagnosis was made due to inconsistencies in the histopathologic findings, clinical picture, and the radiologic presentation of the case. After diagnosis, appropriate intervention resulted in a dramatic decrease in the size of the mass. At present, the patient is disease-free and asymptomatic.   Conclusion: Histopathologic diagnosis of Inflammatory Pseudotumor is difficult and differentiating it from malignant tumors is often a concern for otolaryngologists and pathologists. In spite of an initial malignant biopsy result, the combination of clinical signs and symptoms and radiologic findings of an infiltrative mass lesion, should not discount the possibility of a benign entity such as Inflammatory Pseudotumor for which treatment is conservative.   Keywords: Orbito-Maxillary Mass, Inflammatory Pseudotumor, Pseudotumor, Orbital Pseudotumor              

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