Frequency of Success Rate of Cervical Cerclage in Preventing Preterm Deliveries

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 2830-2832
Author(s):  
Javeria Saleem ◽  
Nadia Pervaiz ◽  
Shama Naz ◽  
Tanzeela Hassan ◽  
Afshan Rani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Success Rate ◽  
Apgar Score ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Cervical Cerclage ◽  
Cervical Incompetence ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Term Delivery ◽  
History Of ◽  
Series Study

Objective: Determination of success rate of cervical cerclage in prevention of preterm deliveries in patients with cervical incompetence. Study Design: Case Series study. Place and Duration of Study: Study was conducted at Khyber Teaching Hospital for a period of six months from 29 March, 2018 to 29 September, 2018. Methodology: 97 pregnant women were recruited who had a history of previous miscarriages or pre-term delivery. Cervical Cerclage was performed on these patients who were then observed till delivery to ascertain the success rate of cervical cerclage in preventing pre-term deliveries in these patients. Results: In this study mean age was 30 years with SD 8.316. 63% patients were nulli para (with previous second trimester losses) and 37% patients were multi para (with previous pre-term deliveries). 78% delivered at term and 22% delivered preterm. 80% of babies delivered with good apgar score and weight greater than 2.5 kg where as 20% of babies delivered with low apgar score and weight less than 2.5kg. Overall success rate of cervical cerclage was 80%. Conclusion: Our study concluded that success rate of cervical cerclage was 80% in preventing pre-term deliveries in patients having cervical incompetence. Keywords: Cervical Cerclage, Pre-term deliveries, Cervical incompetence, Trans-vaginal

scholarly journals ABDOMINAL TUBERCULOSIS

2008 ◽  
Vol 15 (03) ◽  
pp. 354-360
Author(s):  
SHEIKH ATIQ-UR- REHMAN ◽  
GULZAR AHMED ◽  
AHMED YAR
Keyword(s):  
Iliac Fossa ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Abdominal Tuberculosis ◽  
Surgical Units ◽  
Clinical Presentations ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Biopsy Report ◽  
History Of ◽  
Series Study

Objectives: To study the different clinical presentations, operative and postoperative course ofabdominal tuberculosis. Design: Case series study. Setting: Surgical units, Bahawal Vicotria Hospital, Bahawalpur .Period: May 01, 2005 to April 30, 2007. Patients & Method: This was a prospective type of case series study. Aselection criterion of patients was that all patients of either sex & age being diagnosed as case of abdominaltuberculosis. The clinical record of the patient’s data, symptoms & signs, biopsy report, biochemical & radiologicalreport, treatment (surgery & chemotherapy) given and a follow-up. Results: Total 96 patients presented with abdominaltuberculosis, 60(62.5%) were male & 36(37.5%) were female. Peritonitis was present in 48(50%) patients, intestinalobstruction(acute & sub-acute) was present in 32(33.33%) patients, mass right iliac fossa was present in 14(14.58%)patients and 2(2.08%) patient presented with mass in the epigastrium. 28(29.16%) patients has concurrent pulmonarytuberculosis. Two patients expired so mortality rate was 2.08%. Conclusion: The control of TB has been a challengingproblem because the natural history of the disease and its varying pattern in which it manifests is in different groups.

Intracranial Epidural Hematoma in Newborn Infants: Clinical Study of 15 Cases

Neurosurgery ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 57 (5) ◽  
pp. 924-929 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Heyman ◽  
Anne Heckly ◽  
Joseph Magagi ◽  
Patrick Pladys ◽  
Abderrahmane Hamlat
Keyword(s):  
Medical Records ◽  
Epidural Hematoma ◽  
Newborn Infants ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Pediatric Intensive Care ◽  
Nulliparous Women ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
History Of ◽  
Time Latency ◽  
Series Study

Abstract OBJECTIVE: Epidural hematoma (EDH) in newborn infants is rare. We have described the history of 15 newborns with EDH to provide a better understanding of this pathology. METHODS: This is a descriptive case series study using a retrospective review of the medical records of newborns who were admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Neurosurgery Department with the diagnosis of birth EDH over a 24-year period (1979–2002). RESULTS: There was no sex predominance, and most of the mothers were young, nulliparous women. The time latency from birth to the first signs varied from 0 to 24 hours. Clinical presentation was nonspecific: seizures and hypotonia were the main symptoms. The parietal area was the most frequent location. Surgical drainage was required in nine patients, and no deaths were reported. CONCLUSION: This report highlights the clinicoradiological characteristics of newborn EDH, which occurs more frequently in newborns that experienced difficult delivery from a nulliparous mother. Surgery is not a rule; some patients can be managed with conservative treatment. The outcome is generally good.

scholarly journals Ahmed Glaucoma Valves versus EX-PRESS Devices in Glaucoma Secondary to Silicone Oil Emulsification

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhuyun Qian ◽  
Kai Xu ◽  
Xiangmei Kong ◽  
Huan Xu
Keyword(s):  
Success Rate ◽  
Silicone Oil ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Clinical Effects ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Series Study ◽  
Glaucoma Implants

Objective. To evaluate and compare the clinical effects of Ahmed glaucoma valves (AGVs) and EX-PRESS implants on glaucoma secondary to silicone oil (SO) emulsification. Methods. A retrospective case-series study was designed. A total of 23 eyes with late intraocular pressure (IOP) elevation secondary to SO emulsification were included in the study. Antiglaucoma surgery with implantation of AGVs or EX-PRESS devices was performed. Pre- and postoperative ocular parameters were recorded at each visit during a 1-year follow-up period. The rates of complete success (IOP < 21 mmHg without medication) and qualified success (IOP < 21 mmHg with ≤3 glaucoma medications) were analyzed. Results. A total of 14 eyes underwent AGV implantation, and 9 underwent EX-PRESS implantation. The mean IOP and number of medications used at the last follow-up decreased significantly compared with that before surgery (P<0.001). The total success rate for all eyes including complete success (7/23) and qualified success (7/23) was 60.9% (14/23) at 1 year. The total success rate in the AGV group was 78.6% (11/14), whereas it was 33.3% (3/9) in the EX-PRESS group; the difference between the 2 groups was significant (P<0.05). Conclusion. For glaucoma secondary to SO emulsification, glaucoma implants could be effective at lowering IOP, and AGVs might produce better outcomes than EX-PRESS devices.

scholarly journals Amebic Liver Abscess

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nenad Pandak ◽  
Sirous Golchinheydari ◽  
Asmaa S Mahdi ◽  
Ali Al Majrafi ◽  
Stephen S Deenadayalan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Abscess ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Amebic Liver Abscess ◽  
Royal Hospital ◽  
Imaging Characteristics ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Patient Database ◽  
History Of ◽  
Travel Abroad ◽  
Series Study

Objective: Amebic liver abscess (ALA) is endemic to many areas of the world. In this study we sought to investigate the epidemiology, presentation, laboratory tests and imaging characteristics related to ALA in Oman and ultimately determine whether ALA is native to Oman or is it imported from abroad. Methods: This case series study was conducted at Royal Hospital Muscat, Oman. Patient data was extracted from the Royal Hospital patient database and included patients older than 13 years of age, discharged with the discharge diagnosis of ALA from January 2013 to December 2017. Results: 22 patients were included in the study. The results showed 18 Omani patients and 4 expatriates. Only two Omanis had history of travel abroad. 15 patients were male and 7 females. The average age was 45.2. The most common presentation was abdominal pain seen in 17 patients. Fever was seen in 13 patients. Alanine transferase was found to be elevated in 13 patients. 90% of patients had no symptomatic infections prior to developing ALA. Conclusion: The data suggests that ALA is endemic to Oman given the higher number of local patients and the lack of travel abroad in this population. As the number of treated ALA patients is rather small, it can be concluded that the occurrence of ALA is much lower in Oman as compared to other endemic areas. The majority of patients had no prior symptomatic infections and thus a method of control would be to screen and prevent amebic spread. Keywords: Amebic liver abscess, Amebiasis, liver abscess, Entamoeba histolytica, Royal Hospital, Oman

scholarly journals Eating Disorders in Males: A Case Series Study to Evaluate Putative Risk Factors

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-236
Author(s):  
Bárbara C. Machado ◽  
Ana I. Vieira ◽  
Isabel Brandão ◽  
Inês Buinhas ◽  
Natália Granja ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
History Of ◽  
Eating Disorders Examination ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Series Study

This case series aimed to describe the clinical features and symptomatic onset of eating disorders (EDs), to characterize male puberty development and to identify potential risk factors (RFs) for EDs and specific life events preceding ED symptoms. Ten males with current ED diagnoses participated in this study. All participants were interviewed with the Eating Disorders Examination, the Oxford Risk Factor Interview, and a semi-structured clinical interview for the evaluation of males’ puberty development. Almost all participants began their EDs with dieting. Half of the participants mentioned the development of muscle mass and experiences of embarrassment related to undressing in front of their peers. A history of peer aggression and/or teasing was the only RF experienced by all the participants.

scholarly journals Herbal remedies are the main etiologic factor in melanosis coli, a case series study

Open Medicine ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 347-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taylan Kav ◽  
Yusuf Bayraktar
Keyword(s):  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Etiologic Factor ◽  
Melanosis Coli ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
History Of ◽  
Demographical Data ◽  
Series Study

AbstractMelanosis coli is a brown to black discoloration of the colon mucosa usually associated with long-term ingestion of laxatives. However, melanosis coli can be found in patients with no history of laxative use. Regular use of herbal remedies could be the major source of anthranoid laxatives in such patients. We designed a prospective case series study to identify the clinical characteristics and etiology of melanosis coli in affected patients. This study took place in Ankara, Turkey, between 08/2005 and 11/2006. Patients with endoscopic diagnosis of melanosis coli were interviewed for demographical data and use of herbal remedies. A total of 380 colonoscopies were performed during this period. Melanosis coli was diagnosed endoscopically in 12 patients (3.17%), 11 of whom were found to have characteristic pigment-laden macrophages in histopathological examination. Herbal remedies were the main etiological factor in the development of melanosis coli in 10 out of 11 patients. Diffuse involvement was found in 2 patients who had a history of long-term use. In 8 patients, melanosis coli was located in the left side of the colon. Although melanosis coli is a harmless discoloration of colonic mucosa resulting from complementary or alternative medicine, we believe that this association with herbals was overlooked or not inquired in patients. Therefore, it should be emphasized that “natural” or “alternative” is not equal to “safe”.

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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