Complications related to instrumentation in spine surgery: a prospective analysis

2011 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. E10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter G. Campbell ◽  
Sanjay Yadla ◽  
Jennifer Malone ◽  
Mitchell G. Maltenfort ◽  
James S. Harrop ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Fusion ◽  
Spine Surgery ◽  
Perioperative Complications ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Benefit Analysis ◽  
History Of ◽  
Perioperative Complication ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Risk Benefit Analysis

Object Prospective examination of perioperative complications in spine surgery is limited in the literature. The authors prospectively collected data on patients who underwent spinal fusion at a tertiary care center and evaluated the effect of spinal fusion and comorbidities on perioperative complications. Methods Between May and December 2008 data were collected prospectively in 248 patients admitted to the authors' institution for spine surgery. The 202 patients undergoing spine surgery with instrumentation were further analyzed in this report. Perioperative complications occurring within the initial 30 days after surgery were included. All adverse occurrences, whether directly related to surgery, were included in the analysis. Results Overall, 114 (56.4%) of 202 patients experienced at least one perioperative complication. Instrumented fusions were associated with more minor complications (p = 0.001) and more overall complications (0.0024). Furthermore, in the thoracic and lumbar spine, complications increased based on the number of levels fused. Advanced patient age and certain comorbidities such as diabetes, cardiac disease, or a history of malignancy were also associated with an increased incidence of complications. Conclusions Using a prospective methodology with a broad definition of complications, the authors report a significantly higher perioperative incidence of complications than previously indicated after spinal fusion procedures. Given the increased application of instrumentation, especially for degenerative disease, a better estimate of clinically relevant surgical complications could aid spine surgeons and patients in an individualized complication index to facilitate a more thorough risk-benefit analysis prior to surgery.

Comparative Morbidity Profile of Elective vs Therapeutic Neck Dissection

2021 ◽  
pp. 019459982110089
Author(s):  
Quinn Dunlap ◽  
James Reed Gardner ◽  
Amanda Ederle ◽  
Deanne King ◽  
Maya Merriweather ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neck Dissection ◽  
Surgical Complications ◽  
Chart Review ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Retrospective Chart Review ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Continuous Variables ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
History Of

Objective Neck dissection (ND) is one of the most commonly performed procedures in head and neck surgery. We sought to compare the morbidity of elective ND (END) versus therapeutic ND (TND). Study Design Retrospective chart review. Setting Academic tertiary care center. Methods Retrospective chart review of 373 NDs performed from January 2015 to December 2018. Patients with radical ND or inadequate chart documentation were excluded. Demographics, clinicopathologic data, complications, and sacrificed structures during ND were retrieved. Statistical analysis was performed with χ2 and analysis of variance for comparison of categorical and continuous variables, respectively, with statistical alpha set a 0.05. Results Patients examined consisted of 224 males (60%) with a mean age of 60 years. TND accounted for 79% (n = 296) as compared with 21% (n = 77) for END. Other than a significantly higher history of radiation (37% vs 7%, P < .001) and endocrine pathology (34% vs 2.6%, P < .001) in the TND group, no significant differences in demographics were found between the therapeutic and elective groups. A significantly higher rate of structure sacrifice and extranodal extension within the TND group was noted to hold in overall and subgroup comparisons. No significant difference in rate of surgical complications was appreciated between groups in overall or subgroup analysis. Conclusion While the significantly higher rate of structure sacrifice among the TND population represents an increased morbidity profile in these patients, no significant difference was found in the rate of surgical complications between groups. The significant difference seen between groups regarding history of radiation and endocrine pathology likely represents selection bias.

ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF SPIROMETRY OF PATIENTS ATTENDING RESPIRATORY MEDICINE OPD IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTER: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY

2021 ◽  
pp. 39-41
Author(s):  
Vidhi Jobanputra ◽  
Hafiz Deshmukh ◽  
Ashish Deshmukh ◽  
Sunil Jadhav ◽  
Shivprasad Kasat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Bronchial Asthma ◽  
Lung Diseases ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Respiratory Medicine ◽  
Smoking History ◽  
Tertiary Care Center ◽  
Operative Evaluation ◽  
History Of

OBJECTIVE: To study the various spirometry ndings and look for its association with smoking history and use of biomass fuels. METHODS: Spirometry ndings of 375 patients who attend Respiratory medicine OPD from year 2017- 2019 were studied. RESULTS: Out of 375 patients, 95 patients were diagnosed as COPD, 62 as bronchial asthma, 149 had normal spirometry and 69 had restriction. CONCLUSION: In this study we concluded that spirometry plays an intergral role in the diagnosis of bronchial asthma, COPD and restrictive lung diseases. It gives an overview of the decline of lung function with increasing age, smokers, occupational lung exposures, family history of bronchial asthma. Restrictive patterns were most commonly seen in patients who came for pre operative evaluation.

scholarly journals Frequency and clinical manifestations of post-poliomyelitis syndrome in a brazilian tertiary care center

2012 ◽  
Vol 70 (8) ◽  
pp. 571-573 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abrahão Augusto Juviniano Quadros ◽  
Mônica Tilli Reis Pessoa Conde ◽  
Luis Fabiano Marin ◽  
Helga Cristina Almeida Silva ◽  
Tatiana Mesquita e Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Joint Pain ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Neuromuscular Disorders ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Paralytic Poliomyelitis ◽  
Prior History ◽  
Cold Intolerance ◽  
Infection Age ◽  
History Of

OBJECTIVE: To determine the frequency and clinical manifestations of patients with post-poliomyelitis syndrome (PPS) in a Brazilian division of neuromuscular disorders. METHODS: A total of 167 patients with prior history of paralytic poliomyelitis was investigated for PPS, based on international diagnostic criteria. Other variables analyzed were: gender, race, age at poliomyelitis infection, age at PPS onset, and PPS symptoms. RESULTS: One hundred and twenty-nine patients presented PPS, corresponding to 77.2% of the studied population. 62.8% were women and 37.2% were men. Mean age of patients with PPS at onset of PPS symptoms was 39.9±9.69 years. Their main clinical manifestations were: new weakness in the previously affected limbs (69%) and in the apparently not affected limbs (31%); joint pain (79.8%); fatigue (77.5%); muscle pain (76%); and cold intolerance (69.8%). CONCLUSIONS: Most patients of our sample presented PPS. In Brazil, PPS frequency and clinical features are quite similar to those of other countries.

scholarly journals Accidental tramadol ingestion in children admitted in tertiary care centre

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 2661
Author(s):  
Vadlakonda Sruthi ◽  
Annaladasu Narendra
Keyword(s):  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Ventilatory Support ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Pediatric Intensive Care ◽  
Hemodynamic Instability ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre ◽  
Medical College ◽  
History Of

Background: Tramadol use has been increasing in the adult and pediatric population. Practitioners must be alert because Tramadol misuse can lead to severe intoxication in which respiratory failure and seizures are frequent. Overdoses can lead to death. We report 47 pediatric cases with history of accidental tramadol exposure in children.Methods: An observational, retrospective, single center case -series of children with a history of accidental tramadol exposure in children admitted in pediatric intensive care unit of tertiary care center, Niloufer Hospital (Osmania Medical College) Hyderabad, Telangana India.Results: Of 47 children, 22 (47%) are male and 25 (53%) were female. At presentation 11 (23%) had loss of consciousness, 14 (29%) seizures, 17 (36%) hypotonia was noted. Pupils were miotic in 22 (47%) mydriatic in 2 (4.2%) normal in rest of children. Hemodynamic instability noted in 13 (27.6%). Serotonin syndrome (tachycardia, hyperthermia, hypertension, hyper reflex, clonus) was noted on 5 (10.6%) children. Respiratory depression was seen in 4 (8%) children who needed ventilatory support. Antidote Naloxone was given in 7 children. No adverse reaction was noted with Naloxone. All 47 children were successfully discharged.Conclusions: Overdoses can lead to death and practitioners must be alert because of the increasing use of tramadol in the adult and pediatric population. The handling of the tramadol should be explained to parents and general population and naloxone could be efficient when opioid toxicity signs are present.

scholarly journals Psychiatric Illnesses among the Patients Admitted for Self-poisoning in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Nepal

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajay Risal ◽  
Pushpa Prasad Sharma ◽  
Rajkumar Karki
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Organophosphorus Compounds ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Psychiatric Evaluation ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Psychiatric Illnesses ◽  
History Of ◽  
One Year

Background and Aims- Self-poisoning is the commonest mode of suicide in our part of the world. Patients attempting suicide by self-poisoning usually land up in the Emergency. They are admitted for management of medical complications and subsequently referred to Psychiatry for evaluation of possible Psychiatric illnesses. The aim of this study was to explore the patterns of psychiatric illnesses in the patients admitted for self-poisoning in a tertiary care center in Nepal. Methods- The study population included those patients who were admitted and being managed for self-poisoning and brought for psychiatric evaluation during the period of one year (1st June 2011- 30th June 2012) at Dhulikhel Hospital, Nepal. Each patient underwent a detailed psychiatric evaluation by a consultant psychiatrist once they were medically stable. Details including sociodemographic data, psychiatric diagnosis, and treatment offered and outcome was tabulated and analyzed using SPSS-16. Results- Among the total patients (N=100), 43 were in the age group 21-40 years, median age being 27.5. There was almost equal gender distribution. Majority was of Mongolian ethnicity, homemaker by occupation and married. More than 90% were single-attempters, suicidal attempt using organophosphorus compounds. Almost 50% had depression; family dispute (19%) and marital disharmony (17%) were the most common psychosocial precipitant. Conclusion- Patients with history of self-poisoning are commonly brought to the Emergency Department of any tertiary care hospital. It is widely prevalent on younger age group. It is usually by the use of Organophosphorus compound in our setting and most commonly associated with depression. Hence, psychiatric care is essential for these patients. Journal of Advances in Internal Medicine 2013;02(01):10-13 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jaim.v2i1.7630

Abstract 359: Lack Of Blood Pressure Augmentation During Stress Testing Is Associated With Increased Mortality.

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Geoffrey D’Cruz ◽  
Ashish Rastogi ◽  
Neil Yager ◽  
Amarinder Bindra ◽  
Steven A Fein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Chest Pain ◽  
Stress Echocardiography ◽  
Stress Testing ◽  
Systolic Function ◽  
Stress Test ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
History Of ◽  
Response To Exercise

Objective: We investigated long-term outcomes associated with hypertensive response to exercise in patients with chest pain referred for stress echocardiography. Methods: Records of 404 patients with normal baseline LV systolic function (45% females, mean age 60+/-11 years, baseline SBP 136+/-20 mmHg, 26% with CAD, 4% with CHF, 39% with hypertension, 13% with diabetes mellitus, 5% with peripheral vascular disease, 21% with history of smoking or active smoking, 43% on beta-blockers, 23% on ACE-inhibitors/ARBs) referred for chest pain evaluation with stress echocardiography at a single tertiary care center were reviewed. Demographics, clinical data, and outcomes were collected. Median length of followup was 35+/-0.3 months. Patients were divided into four groups depending on their maximum blood pressure during exercise (greater or less than 180mmHg) and whether they achieved their age-adjusted target heart rate. Results: Contrary to the expectations, hypertensive response to exercise was not associated with the increased mortality (Table). Instead, lack of blood pressure augmentation during exercise and low double product were predictive of increased mortality. History of CHF (p=0.0003) and/or PVD (p=0.001) were the strongest predictors of failure to augment blood pressure during stress testing. Conclusions: Failure to augment systolic blood pressure during exercise appears to be associated with increased mortality. Although ischemia on echocardiography and reduced exercise capacity are the stress test outcomes traditionally associated with poor prognosis, failure to augment blood pressure during exercise may be an important predictor of mortality as well. Additional studies of this subject are needed.

scholarly journals Epidemiologic Characteristics of Patients Presenting with Head Injury due to Road Traffic Accident and Factors Associated with Outcome: Experience of a Tertiary Care Center in Northern Kerala

2019 ◽  
Vol 08 (01) ◽  
pp. 039-046
Author(s):  
Mandaka Rajeev ◽  
Vattaparambil Shinihas ◽  
Pankaj Chauhan
Keyword(s):  
Road Traffic Accident ◽  
Traffic Accident ◽  
Alcohol Intake ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Health Resources ◽  
Medical College ◽  
History Of ◽  
Limited Health

Abstract Background In India, most factors related to road traffic accident (RTA) causation and outcome go improperly documented, and database regarding RTA-related traumatic brain injury (TBI) seems inadequate. Two-wheeler drivers form the largest segment of people affected by RTA. The socioeconomic and neurologic burden, imposed by TBI due to RTAs (largely preventable), is overwhelmingly significant, especially for a developing country like India. Materials and Methods Descriptive study involving patients, presenting to the casualty of Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Kerala, was performed, and various demographic features were analyzed. Usage of helmet and history of alcohol intake were also noted. Patients were evaluated according to their presenting Glasgow coma scale (GCS), investigated and either operated or managed conservatively, and their outcome was assessed with Glasgow outcome score (GOS) at 3 months. Results Bike drivers formed the single largest proportion of RTA victims (53.7%). Proportion of helmet users was 17.9%, whereas 21.9% were found with history of alcohol intake. There was a consistent trend toward a favorable outcome in patients with no alcohol intake (17.08% deaths compared with 34.07% patients with alcohol intake) and with helmet usage (14.55% compared with 22.18% in patients without helmet). However, the absolute contribution of these factors cannot be inferred. Conclusion Various factors related to RTA need evaluation for pooling and compilation of data at regional and national levels. Mandatory helmet laws and strict implementation and provision of subsidized helmets (standard, full coverage) will go a long way in reducing the burden on limited health resources.

scholarly journals Self-reported natural history of recurrent prolapse among women presenting to a tertiary care center

2012 ◽  
Vol 120 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Payton Johnson ◽  
Kindra A. Larson ◽  
Yvonne Hsu ◽  
Dee E. Fenner ◽  
Daniel Morgan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Recurrent Prolapse ◽  
Tertiary Care Center ◽  
History Of

Incidence and natural history of intravenous immunoglobulin-induced aseptic meningitis: a retrospective review at a single tertiary care center

Transfusion ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 55 (11) ◽  
pp. 2597-2605 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vighnesh Bharath ◽  
Kathleen Eckert ◽  
Matthew Kang ◽  
Ian H. Chin-Yee ◽  
Cyrus C. Hsia
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
Intravenous Immunoglobulin ◽  
Aseptic Meningitis ◽  
Retrospective Review ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Tertiary Care Center ◽  
History Of

scholarly journals Case report on fatal human rabies infection in central India

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 324
Author(s):  
Pratik Kumar ◽  
Vijay Domple ◽  
Gautam Khakse
Keyword(s):  
Public Awareness ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Human Rabies ◽  
Tertiary Care Center ◽  
Unusual Behavior ◽  
Probable Case ◽  
Health Care Center ◽  
History Of

Rabies is a zoonotic disease that affects the central nervous system of mammals and has a high mortality rate. It is a viral disease that can be prevented by vaccination. Dogs are the leading cause of human rabies deaths, accounting for up to 99% of all human rabies transmissions. On 15th December 2019 an 8 years old male child was bitten by a stray dog outside of his house. The patient visited with his parents to a nearby primary health care center on same day where his wound was washed with water. He received first dose of anti-rabies vaccine and was referred to a tertiary care center for immunoglobulin because of a history of wound bleeding. They did not visit tertiary care center for immunoglobulin as advised. 15 days after exposure on 1st January 2021 the patient presented with unusual behavior like fear of water and tremor. On examination his pupils were found dilated and he was referred to isolation ward of tertiary care center. Based on the history of animal bites and clinical signs, the patient was diagnosed as probable case of rabies. The patient eventually died within 24 hours of admission. Such kind of incident shows that there is lack of awareness regarding rabies in community. In this case, if the patient had completed the anti-rabies vaccination schedule and visited a higher centre on time for immunoglobulin, death could have been avoided. Mortality due to rabies can be prevented by raising public awareness about immunization.

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