scholarly journals Long-term Outcome after Robotic-assisted Gastroplication in Adolescents: Hunger Hormone and Food Preference Changes Two Case Reports

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 250-256
Author(s):  
Valeria Calcaterra ◽  
Hellas Cena ◽  
Maria Luisa Fonte ◽  
Mara De Amici ◽  
Matteo Vandoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Preference ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Term Outcome ◽  
Long Term Outcome ◽  
Robotic Assisted

Long-term outcome of robotic-assisted laparoscopic rectopexy for full-thickness rectal prolapse in elderly patients

2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 198-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Germain ◽  
C. Perrenot ◽  
M.-L. Scherrer ◽  
C. Ayav ◽  
L. Brunaud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Rectal Prolapse ◽  
Full Thickness ◽  
Term Outcome ◽  
Long Term Outcome ◽  
Robotic Assisted ◽  
Laparoscopic Rectopexy

Medical and surgical management of primary cardiac tumours in infants and children

2013 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 268-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Massimo A. Padalino ◽  
Elena Reffo ◽  
Alessia Cerutti ◽  
Valentina Favero ◽  
Roberta Biffanti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Reports ◽  
Infants And Children ◽  
Malignant Tumours ◽  
Term Outcome ◽  
Long Term Outcome ◽  
Cardiac Tumours ◽  
Dimensional Echocardiography ◽  
In Infants And Children

AbstractPrimary cardiac tumours in infants and children are extremely rare, with an estimated incidence of 0.2% according to echocardiographic studies. Owing to their rarity, there is very little literature available, and most knowledge is based on collections of case reports. Therefore, we reviewed retrospectively our 27 years of clinical experience on the overall management of cardiac tumours among children in order to improve not only our knowledge but also to provide others with information about the incidence, clinical presentation, management, and long-term outcome of this rare disease. Between April, 1982 and April, 2009, 52 children were diagnosed with cardiac tumours at our Institution. Medical records and follow-up echocardiographic evaluations were studied. The diagnosis was prenatal in 35% of the patients. The most frequent tumour types were rhabdomyomas (61.5%), fibromas (15.4%), and myxomas (5.8%). There were no cases of primary malignant tumours. All diagnoses were achieved using two-dimensional echocardiography, and for 12 patients a pathological analysis was carried out. A total of 41 patients (79%) were managed medically, whereas 11 (21%) patients underwent surgical treatment. At a mean follow-up of 7.2 ± 5.4 years, two patients died of complications related to cardiac transplantation; all the remaining patients are in excellent clinical condition. In conclusion, cardiac tumours in paediatric practice are usually clinically and histologically benign. Only a few cases need surgery. Up to one-third of the cardiac masses are detectable prenatally. Rhabdomyoma is the most common histotype, followed by fibroma and myxoma. The long-term prognosis is generally good.

scholarly journals Aortic coarctation in adults: the role of multimodality cardiac imaging. Series of case reports and review of literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-84
Author(s):  
Carmen Beladan ◽  
Maria Magdalena Gurzun ◽  
Mihai Teodor Bica ◽  
Dan Deleanu ◽  
Pavel Platon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Cardiac Computed Tomography ◽  
Coarctation Of The Aorta ◽  
Term Outcome ◽  
Long Term Outcome ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Artery Disease

Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) is a relatively frequent congenital defect. Its natural evolution is marked by serious complications including aortic dissection, heart failure, coronary artery disease, infective endocarditis, or cerebral haemorrhages. Correction of CoA before complications arise is associated with a favourable long-term outcome. Timely diagnosis of CoA is therefore of utmost importance in the prognosis of these patients. Non-invasive imaging techniques, ranging from chest radiography to echocardiography, Cardiac Computed Tomography (CCT), and Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) have evolved to the extent where they can not only suggest but also precisely characterize the lesion and guide further management. We present a series of 3 case reports, highlighting the diagnostic approach and treatment for this pathology.

scholarly journals A Five-Year Followup of Human Seminal Plasma Allergy in an 18-Year-Old Woman

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ole D. Wolthers
Keyword(s):  
Seminal Plasma ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Nasal Congestion ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Human Seminal Plasma ◽  
Term Outcome ◽  
Long Term Outcome ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Low Prevalence

Case reports of women with the rare condition of human seminal plasma allergy have indicated that the condition may be associated with life-threatening anaphylactic reactions in relation to coitus. Few observations, if any, of long-term outcome of the condition are available. The aim of this paper was to present a case diagnosed in an 18-year-old girl who presented with generalized urticaria, nasal congestion and secretion, conjunctivitis, and periorbital and labial oedema 6–8 hours after coitus. During five years of followup the condition improved clinically significantly. Due to intimacy concerns and the low prevalence of the condition robust long term data on the natural course of the condition are difficult to obtain. The present case suggests that in some patients the condition may improve over time.

Gram-Negative Neonatal Osteomyelitis: Two Case Reports

2011 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinping Zhang ◽  
Ben H. Lee ◽  
Chao Chen
Keyword(s):  
Late Onset ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Bone Lesions ◽  
Term Outcome ◽  
Long Term Outcome ◽  
Plain Films ◽  
Onset Period ◽  
Single Bone

AbstractNeonatal osteomyelitis is a rare and challenging diagnosis, particularly in the early onset period. Neonatal osteomyelitis is predominantly caused by Staphylococcus aureus with single bone involvement. Here, we report two cases of neonatal osteomyelitis in premature infants caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae with multiple bone lesions. Both cases presented with sepsis and meningitis and were initially diagnosed by incidental findings on plain films, with follow-up bone scan imaging. In both cases, diagnosis was timely and treatment was successful. These cases highlight the need to include neonatal osteomyelitis in the differential diagnosis when late-onset or prolonged neonatal sepsis is present, particularly because long-term outcome is dependent on rapid diagnosis and initiation of treatment.

Spinal Solitary Fibrous Tumors: A Series of Four Patients: Case Report

Neurosurgery ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. E195-E195 ◽  
Author(s):  
George I. Jallo ◽  
Chanland Roonprapunt ◽  
Karl Kothbauer ◽  
Diana Freed ◽  
Jeff Allen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Mesenchymal Tumors ◽  
Actuarial Survival ◽  
Term Outcome ◽  
Long Term Outcome ◽  
Solitary Fibrous Tumors ◽  
Actuarial Survival Rate

Abstract OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE: Intraspinal solitary fibrous tumors, which are rare mesenchymal tumors, have previously been reported as case reports. We review our experience and, to our knowledge, the first small institutional series with respect to clinical presentation, diagnosis, surgical management, pathohistological analysis, progression-free survival, and long-term outcome. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: In this retrospective review, four patients (three male and one female) ranging in age from 17 to 59 years (mean, 38.5 yr) had spinal solitary fibromas located throughout the spinal canal. Three tumors were located in the thoracic region and one in the cervical spine. All patients presented with pain and paresthesia. Two patients had an associated spinal deformity. All had gross total resection as confirmed by postoperative imaging studies. INTERVENTION: All four patients underwent surgical treatment for spinal solitary fibromas. None of these patients underwent irradiation or chemotherapy after surgery at our center; therefore, outcome was attributed to surgery alone. There were no surgical deaths, and the 5-year actuarial survival rate was 100%. At the most recent follow-up examination, neurological function was stable or improved in 90% of patients. CONCLUSION: Patients with solitary fibrous tumors have a long survival. These tumors have an indolent course, and radiotherapy or chemotherapy seems to be unnecessary.

scholarly journals Ulnar Artery Aneurysm in a 6-Month-Old: A Case Report

Hand ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. NP118-NP120
Author(s):  
Clifton G. Meals ◽  
George B. Carey ◽  
James P. Higgins ◽  
Benjamin Chang
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Artery Aneurysm ◽  
Ulnar Artery ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Term Outcome ◽  
Long Term Outcome ◽  
Repetitive Trauma

Background: Pediatric ulnar aneurysms are rare and, unlike their adult counterparts, cannot be explained by repetitive trauma to the palm. A small number of case reports describe diagnostic difficulty with these lesions and different treatments. Methods: We present the case of a 6-month-old with an ulnar artery aneurysm of unknown cause. The diagnosis was supported with magnetic resonance imaging, and the lesion was resected. Results: Because the hand remained well perfused, the ulnar artery was not reconstructed. Conclusions: Although the early result was good, the long-term outcome of this approach is unknown.

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