Unilateral Duplication of the Internal Auditory Canal: Stenosis and Incomplete Transverse Megacrest in a Pediatric Patient.

Based on the available literature, duplicated internal auditory canals (DIACs) represent an exceedingly rare temporal bone anomaly that can result in sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) in the pediatric population. Often associated with a hypoplastic or aplastic cochlear nerve, DIAC poses limitations on treatment options, such as cochlear implants, for affected patients. Accurate diagnosis and optimal management necessitate a thorough assessment of inner ear structures and potential neural abnormalities with high-resolution computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging of the temporal bones.

A retrospective analysis of the clinical profile and factors associated with mortality and poor hospital outcomes in adult Guillain-Barre syndrome patients.

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an acute autoimmune polyneuropathy with substantial geographic variations in demography, antecedent events, clinical manifestations, electrophysiological sub-types, diagnostic findings, treatment modalities, and prognostic indicators. However, there is limited contemporary data on GBS patient profiles and prognostic factors from low-resource settings like Ethiopia. The objective of this study is to investigate the clinical profile, factors associated with mortality, and hospital outcomes among GBS patients admitted to Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital (TASH) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Navigating diagnostic challenges: imaging strategies for herpes simplex encephalitis in resource limited settings: A case report.

Encephalitis refers to the inflammatory condition affecting the brain parenchyma, leading to various neurological impairments. It can have various causes: infectious, postinfectious, and noninfectious origins. In this case, we present a 76-year-old man who presented to the emergency room with complaints of headache and behavioral changes.

Burden and risk profile of acute kidney injury in severe COVID-19 pneumonia admissions: a Finding from Jimma University medical center, Ethiopia.

Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious complication of the Corona Virus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19). However, data on its magnitude and risk factors among hospitalized patients in Ethiopia is limited. This study aimed to determine the magnitude of AKI and associated factors among patients admitted for severe COVID-19 pneumonia.

Ascariasis: A common disease with uncommon presentation in a resource limited setting. A case report.

Ascaris-induced intestinal obstruction is a rare complication primarily seen in children in areas with a high prevalence of worm infestations. It can occur through 2 mechanisms: immune-mediated reactions releasing neurotoxins that cause contractions and inflammation in the small intestine (aperistalsis), or mechanical obstruction by adult worms, commonly at the ileocecal valve. Partial obstructions are managed conservatively, while complete obstructions often require surgical intervention.

Effects of sedatives on radiologic enema reduction in children with ileocolic intussusception: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: In children with ileocolic intussusception, sedatives such as midazolam, ketamine and propofol may facilitate radiologic enema reduction, but studies on their separate and joint effects remain controversial.

Objectives: We aimed to systematically analyze studies for the effects of sedatives on the radiologic reduction of ileocolic intussusception in children.

Methods: We searched PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Scopus and Web of Science from database inception through March 2023 for articles that enrolled children with ileocolic intussusception who underwent non-operative pneumatic or hydrostatic enema reduction under ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance with or without the use of sedatives.

Medication overuse headache: a review of current evidence and management strategies.

The third edition of the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3) defines medication-overuse headache (MOH) as a headache that develops when a person regularly uses acute or symptomatic headache medications excessively (10 or more, or 15 or more days per month, depending on the medication) for a period of time longer than 3 months. Even though it may not be reported as frequently as it actually is, it affects about 5% of the general population on average. It typically happens following repeated anti-pain medication use for pre-existing headache disorders, such as migraines.

Utility of chest imaging in the diagnosis and management of patients with visceral leishmaniasis: A systematic review.

Objectives: Visceral leishmaniasis remains a deadly parasitic disease with diagnostic complexities. Currently, point-of-care chest imaging is gaining momentum in the diagnosis of infectious diseases. Respiratory symptoms are common in visceral leishmaniasis.

Length of Bowel Rest Does Not Predict Gastrojejunostomy Tube-Associated Intussusception Recurrence.

Objectives: One potential treatment for gastrojejunostomy (GJ) tube-related intussusception is bowel rest, whereby the GJ tube is replaced with a gastrostomy tube. The aim of this study was to determine whether bowel rest length was associated with decreased risk of re-intussusception.

Methods: Pediatric patients with GJ tube-related intussusceptions were identified during the study period of January 1, 2010 and August 1, 2021.

The prognostic role of cardiac positron emission tomography imaging in patients with sarcoidosis: A systematic review.

Purpose: Sarcoidosis is a multi-systemic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology. Cardiac sarcoidosis (CS) has been reported in as much as 25% of patients with systemic involvement. Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) has a high diagnostic sensitivity/specificity in the diagnosis of CS.