CT and clinical criteria for conservative treatment of supratentorial traumatic intracerebral haematomas

1995 ◽  
Vol 135 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 131-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ch. W. Wong
Keyword(s):  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
Clinical Criteria ◽  
Intracerebral Haematomas

scholarly journals Spontaneous recovery from uncomplicated acute appendicitis

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 285-288
Author(s):  
Szymon Tobor ◽  
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Grzegorz Kudela ◽  
Klaudia Korecka ◽  
Tomasz Koszutski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Watchful Waiting ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Laboratory Diagnosis ◽  
Clinical Criteria ◽  
Suspected Appendicitis ◽  
Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis

Background: Historically, acute appendicitis requires surgical treatment. In recent years, there has been an increased interest in treating uncomplicated cases in a conservative way. The development in radiological and laboratory diagnosis has allowed for better possibilities of identification and watchful waiting of simple appendicitis. Objectives: The aim of the study was a retrospective evaluation of the efficacy of conservative treatment of uncomplicated acute appendicitis in children diagnosed based on clinical, laboratory and sonographic signs. Materials and methods: The diagnosis of uncomplicated acute appendicitis was based on the clinical signs, laboratory tests and ultrasound findings. Two clinical criteria, one laboratory criterion and two sonographic criteria, were assumed as a clear diagnosis of appendicitis. the retrospective assessment was conducted among 382 children who were hospitalised for suspected appendicitis. In those we identified a group of 66 children who met the criteria of acute appendicitis. The efficacy of conservative treatment in patients who met the criteria mentioned above was evaluated. Results: Within the period of at least one year, 89.4% of patients (59/66) were not re-hospitalised for recurrent symptoms. Eventually, 92.4% of patients (61/66) included in the study did not require surgical treatment. Conclusion: Uncomplicated acute appendicitis should be initially treated conservatively with watchful waiting. The vast majority of uncomplicated appendicitis cases can resolve spontaneously.

scholarly journals Early surgery versus initial conservative treatment in patients with spontaneous supratentorial lobar intracerebral haematomas (STICH II): a randomised trial

The Lancet ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 382 (9890) ◽  
pp. 397-408 ◽  
Author(s):  
A David Mendelow ◽  
Barbara A Gregson ◽  
Elise N Rowan ◽  
Gordon D Murray ◽  
Anil Gholkar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
Randomised Trial ◽  
Early Surgery ◽  
Intracerebral Haematomas

Very distal vein bypass in patients with thromboangiitis obliterans

VASA ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 304-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Achim Neufang ◽  
Carolina Vargas-Gomez ◽  
Patrick Ewald ◽  
Nicolaos Vitolianos ◽  
Tolga Coskun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
Vein Graft ◽  
Duplex Ultrasound ◽  
Critical Limb Ischaemia ◽  
Thromboangiitis Obliterans ◽  
Surgical Revascularization ◽  
Autologous Vein ◽  
Therapeutic Concept ◽  
Autologous Vein Graft ◽  
Vein Bypass

Abstract. Background: Surgical revascularization for chronic critical limb ischaemia in patients with thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO) still remains controversial. Generally, besides cessation of smoking, conservative treatment supported by intravenous administration of vasoactive agents is regarded as the treatment of choice, in combination with local wound therapy or minor amputation. Patients and methods: In four male patients (42-47 years) surgical revascularization was chosen as therapy for established gangrene or non-healing ulceration after unsuccessful conservative treatment and cessation of smoking. Angiography was able to identify a suitable distal arterial segment for the bypass which was revascularized by means of an autologous vein graft. Grafts were followed with repetitive duplex ultrasound. Revision of the bypass graft was initiated if indicated by pathological duplex findings. Results: In all cases a bypass could be constructed with either the ipsilateral greater saphenous vein or arm veins. A distal origin configuration was possible in three cases with popliteo-pedal or cruro-pedal bypasses. In the fourth case the distal superficial femoral artery was used for inflow. Two early graft thromboses underwent successful revision. During follow-up, duplex ultrasound identified graft stenoses in three bypasses which were successfully treated with endovascular techniques. All grafts are patent with complete resolution of ischaemic symptoms after 46, 42, 32, and 29 months. The patients remained non-smokers and returned to a professional life. Conclusions: Surgical therapy with distal vein bypass for persistent ischaemic symptoms after definitive cessation of smoking seems feasible in selected cases with TAO and a suitable distal artery. Close follow-ups of the patients with duplex ultrasound are necessary to identify developing vein graft stenoses. Angioplasty seems to be an important part of the long-term therapeutic concept.

Penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer aneurysm of the innominate artery

VASA ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 263-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan ◽  
Tager
Keyword(s):  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
Thoracic Aorta ◽  
Open Surgery ◽  
Innominate Artery ◽  
Ruptured Aneurysm ◽  
Descending Thoracic Aorta ◽  
Penetrating Atherosclerotic Ulcer ◽  
Descending Aorta

Penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer of the aorta is uncommon, and usually develops in the descending thoracic aorta. Rarely this condition involves the branch vessels of the aorta. We report a case of ruptured aneurysm of the innominate artery resulting from penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer. Open surgery was the treatment of choice for the ruptured aneurysm, while conservative treatment was recommended for the associated penetrating atherosclerotic ulcers of the descending aorta.

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