Warfarin Induced Skin Necrosis: A Rare Complication of Warfarin Therapy with High Morbidity and Mortality

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. B8
Author(s):  
Vanessa Fant ◽  
Vanessa Fant
Keyword(s):  
Skin Necrosis ◽  
Warfarin Therapy ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
High Morbidity

scholarly journals Pneumocephalus Following Self-Inflicted Penetrating Brain Injury

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Che-Fang Ho ◽  
Yuan-Yun Tam ◽  
Chia-Chen Wu
Keyword(s):  
Rare Complication ◽  
Bed Rest ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Adequate Treatment ◽  
Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea ◽  
Intravenous Antibiotics ◽  
Computed Tomography Scans ◽  
Intravenous Hydration ◽  
Prompt Diagnosis

Objective. Pneumocephalus is a rare complication that often occurs after traumatic skull base injury, leading to morbidity and mortality. Material and Method. We present the case of a 42-year-old healthy man who injured himself when he stuck a metal stick into his left nasal cavity to relieve prolonged nasal obstruction. Immediate cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea and subsequent meningitis and pneumocephalus occurred later. He was presented at our hospital with fever and meningeal signs. Result. Computed tomography scans revealed left rhinosinusitis and air collection in the subarachnoid space. The patient received the conservative treatment of bed rest, intravenous hydration, head elevation, and broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotics. Pneumocephalus and meningitis resolved without any surgery, and he experienced no other sequela or complication. Conclusion. Pneumocephalus is a rare incidence and can lead to high morbidity and mortality. Prompt diagnosis and adequate treatment of pneumocephalus and meningitis proved beneficial for our patient who recovered without any complication or surgery.

Subcapsular hepatic haematoma after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. A rare complication with high morbidity and mortality

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-27
Author(s):  
Jon de la Maza Ortiz ◽  
Seila García Mulas ◽  
Juan Carlos Ávila Alegría ◽  
Javier García Lledó ◽  
Leticia Pérez Carazo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Endoscopic Retrograde ◽  
Hepatic Haematoma

scholarly journals Tetanus: A Rare Complication of Black Tar Heroin Use

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisa Pichlinski ◽  
Emily Hoff ◽  
Lindsey Claire Epperson ◽  
Elizabeth Morley ◽  
James Dazhe Cao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Harm Reduction ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
High Income ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Heroin Use ◽  
Tetanus Vaccination ◽  
Vaccination Campaigns

Abstract Tetanus is associated with high morbidity and mortality, though rarely encountered in high-income countries. We present a case of tetanus in an unvaccinated patient secondary to black tar heroin use that highlights the importance of consideration of tetanus in appropriate clinical contexts, harm reduction interventions and universal tetanus vaccination campaigns.

scholarly journals Major Vascular Injury during Lumbar Laminectomy

1996 ◽  
Vol 89 (2) ◽  
pp. 108P-109P ◽  
Author(s):  
E Ezra ◽  
J L Richenberg ◽  
W A B Smellie
Keyword(s):  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Vascular Injury ◽  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Early Stages ◽  
Major Vascular Injury

Major vascular injury during lumbar laminectomy is an extremely rare complication of one of the commonest surgical procedures performed in orthopaedic and neurosurgical units. Its occurrence may be associated with high morbidity and mortality, particularly if it is not diagnosed in the early stages. Early diagnosis and repair is associated with an improved prognosis in the long term. We illustrate these points with a description of two cases, and discuss the anatomical factors predisposing to these injuries and the importance of angiography in the management and early diagnosis of suspected cases.

scholarly journals CASE OF ATYPICAL WARFARIN-INDUCED SKIN NECROSIS IN A CHILD WITH CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE

2019 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
pp. 483-488
Author(s):  
V. A. Lastovka ◽  
R. F. Tepaev ◽  
O. B. Gordeeva ◽  
L. A. Gandaeva ◽  
E. N. Basargina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Conflict Of Interest ◽  
Skin Necrosis ◽  
Congenital Heart ◽  
Warfarin Therapy ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Warfarin Treatment ◽  
Finger Skin

Introduction. Warfarin-induced skin necrosis constitutes a rare complication of warfarin treatment.Aim. To present a case study of the occurrence and successful treatment of atypical warfarin-induced skin necrosis in a child with congenital heart disease.General findings. The development of finger skin necrosis in a child with congenital heart disease almost 2 years after the start of warfarin therapy was described. In addition, possible causes of the complication and methods for its treatment were discussed.Conflict of interest: the authors declare no conflict of interest.Financial disclosure: the study had no sponsorship

Management of oesophageal anastomosis dehiscence after oesophagectomy for oesophageal cancer

2020 ◽  
Vol 99 (5) ◽  
pp. 200-206
Keyword(s):  
Oesophageal Cancer ◽  
Surgical Procedure ◽  
Anastomotic Dehiscence ◽  
Gastric Conduit ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Therapeutic Algorithm

Oesophagectomy is being used in treatment of several oesophageal diseases, most commonly in treatment of oesophageal cancer. It is a major surgical procedure that may result in various complications. One of the most severe complications is anastomotic dehiscence between the gastric conduit and the oesophageal remnant. Anastomotic dehiscence after esophagectomy is directly linked to high morbidity and mortality. We propose a therapeutic algorithm of this complication based on published literature and our experience by retrospective evaluationof 164 patients who underwent oesophagectomy for oesophageal cancer. Anastomotic dehiscence was present in 29 cases.

Skin Necrosis of Genitalia And Warfarin Therapy

JAMA ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 210 (12) ◽  
pp. 2282 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Darracott Vaughan
Keyword(s):  
Skin Necrosis ◽  
Warfarin Therapy

scholarly journals Aeromonas veronii Infection Associated with High Morbidity and Mortality in Farmed European Seabass Dicentrarchus labrax in the Aegean Sea, Greece

2017 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Smyrli ◽  
Athanasios Prapas ◽  
George Rigos ◽  
Constantina Kokkari ◽  
Michail Pavlidis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dicentrarchus Labrax ◽  
Aegean Sea ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Aeromonas Veronii ◽  
European Seabass

scholarly journals Review: Research Toward Safer Resection of the Cirrhotic Liver

HPB Surgery ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 285-297 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. J. Moser ◽  
N. M. Kneteman ◽  
G. Y. Minuk
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Technique ◽  
Liver Function ◽  
Mortality Rates ◽  
Cirrhotic Liver ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Hepatic Surgery ◽  
Postoperative Course ◽  
Cirrhotic Patients ◽  
Surgery Resection

Despite recent advances in hepatic surgery, resection of the cirrhotic liver continues to be fraught with high morbidity and mortality rates. As a result, for many patients requiring resection of HCC the postoperative course is complicated and the probability of cure is diminished by coexisting cirrhosis. In this review, we discuss the characteristics of the cirrhotic liver which make it poorly tolerant of resection and the most common complications that follow such surgery. The main purpose of this paper is to review recent attempts to identify interventions that might be beneficial to cirrhotic patients undergoing resection. These interventions include assessment of liver reserve, advances in surgical technique, and improvement in liver function and regeneration.

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