scholarly journals An investigation of the potential association between retinal detachment and oral fluoroquinolones: a self-controlled case series study

2014 ◽  
Vol 69 (9) ◽  
pp. 2563-2567 ◽  
Author(s):  
Celine S. L. Chui ◽  
Kenneth K. C. Man ◽  
Ching-Lan Cheng ◽  
Esther W. Chan ◽  
Wallis C. Y. Lau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retinal Detachment ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Potential Association ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Series Study

scholarly journals Ophthalmic associations of oculodermal melanocytosis in a tertiary eye hospital in South Asia

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 251584142199353
Author(s):  
Bipul Kumer De Sarker ◽  
Mohammad Ibn Abdul Malek ◽  
Sadiq Abdullahi ◽  
Sazzad Iftekhar ◽  
Nazmus Sakeb ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retinal Detachment ◽  
South Asia ◽  
Ocular Hypertension ◽  
Trabecular Meshwork ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Heterochromia Iridis ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Series Study ◽  
Oculodermal Melanocytosis

Oculodermal melanocytosis (ODM), though rare, is associated with a number of sight-threatening complications including glaucoma. The purpose of this Case Series study was to determine the ophthalmic features in patients diagnosed with ODM. Here, we describe five patients presented with ODM, with the most common ocular features identified being hyperpigmentation of the conjunctiva, sclera and heterochromia iridis. Others included hyperpigmentation of trabecular meshwork, glaucoma, cataract, retinal detachment and ocular hypertension in one patient. As such, all patients with ODM should have a comprehensive ocular evaluation.

scholarly journals The Association in Myopic Tractional Maculopathy With Myopic Atrophy Maculopathy

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiaxin Tian ◽  
Yue Qi ◽  
Caixia Lin ◽  
Kai Cao ◽  
Ningli Wang
Keyword(s):  
Retinal Detachment ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Lamellar Macular Hole ◽  
Full Thickness ◽  
Macular Retinoschisis ◽  
Chorioretinal Atrophy ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Weak Negative Correlation ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Series Study

Purpose: To investigate the relationship between myopic tractional maculopathy (MTM) and myopic atrophy maculopathy (MAM).Method: Two hundred and six eyes with definitive myopic retinoschisis were assessed in the retrospective observational case series study and the atrophic and tractional features were further evaluated. Atrophic changes were analyzed according to the atrophic component in the ATN classification and the occurrence of gamma zones and delta zones. Tractional changes were evaluated based on different retinoschisis layers, the location and range of outer retinoschisis, retinal detachment, inner lamellar macular hole (ILMH), outer lamellar MH (OLMH), full-thickness MH (FTMH), and paravascular abnormalities.Results: Of all the eyes, 29.6, 42.7, 19.4, and 8.3% presented MAM grades with A1, A2, A3, and A4, respectively. The three layers of retinoschisis and the entire macular retinoschisis had the highest incidences in A2 (38.6%; 54.5%). The numbers of retinoschisis layers and the grades of outer retinoschisis had a weak negative correlation with MAM (r = −0.138, P = 0.048; r = −0.139, P = 0.047). All the eyes had gamma zones, and 82.52% of eyes also had delta zones. The incidence of retinal detachment and OLMH reached the peak in A2 and then decreased gradually. With MAM aggravation, the prevalence of ILMH decreased. Eyes with A1 and A2 were more likely to have OLMH, and those with A3 and A4 were more likely to have FTMH (P = 0.028; OR, 3.423; 95% CI, 1.144–10.236; P = 0.004; OR, 7.752; 95% CI, 1.951–30.803). With the MAM grades growing, the types of paravascular abnormalities increased (r = 0.165, P = 0.018).Conclusion: Diffuse chorioretinal atrophy was the dominant MAM grade in eyes with MTM. In the study, 72.3% of eyes with MTM presented with diffuse chorioretinal atrophy and a tessellated fundus. Over 80% of eyes with MTM had both gamma zones and delta zones. Diffuse chorioretinal atrophy might be a complicated stage for MTM with the highest rate of three layers of retinoschisis, the entire macular retinoschisis, RD, and OLMH. Atrophic progression might involve the development of MH. When MTM combines with well-defined atrophy, the occurrence of FTMH should be noted.

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.

The case for skin camouflage in the management of upper limb scarring – A case series

Hand Therapy ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 175899832110078
Author(s):  
Laura Adamson ◽  
Anna Selby
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Published Evidence ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Visual Impact ◽  
Series Study ◽  
Increasing Function

Introduction For some people the appearance of their hands is as important as function. Upper limb scarring can cause some patients distress. Skin camouflage is an intervention that can be used to reduce the visual impact of a scar but there is limited published evidence for its use for hand scarring. Methods This is a case series study with a primary objective to determine whether skin camouflage reduces distress in patients with an upper limb scar and to evaluate this new service. Patients experiencing distress from an upper limb scar were recruited from a hand therapy outpatient clinic. The intervention delivered was a one hour skin camouflage session. Photographs of the upper limb pre and post skin camouflage intervention were taken. The patient-rated Michigan Hand Questionnaire (MHQ) and Derriford Appearance Scale (DAS24) were completed before treatment, at 1 week and 1 month after treatment. Results Six participants reporting distress from an upper limb scar received skin camouflage intervention. Only three out of six participants completed all follow-up. All three showed improvement in at least two domains of the MHQ (function and aesthetics) at one month post treatment. Increased confidence during functional and work-based activities was also reported on the DAS24. Participants reported increased engagement in daily activities as a result of being able to camouflage their scars. Conclusions This small case series shows that skin camouflage intervention may be beneficial for some patients who are experiencing distress related to an upper limb scar by increasing function and self-confidence.

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