Publications by authors named "C G Maloney"
Article Synopsis
- - Deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) is a serious complication after cardiac surgery, and while various treatments exist, many have limitations; thus, the study explores pectoralis major flap transposition (PMFT) as a potential effective method.
- - A study of 785 DSWI patients treated with PMFT found that 90.3% healed successfully, while 9.7% experienced delayed healing or death; additional risk factors for poorer outcomes included diabetes, obesity, and a history of smoking.
- - The results suggest that PMFT is a safe treatment option for DSWI, but patients with specific risk factors should be monitored closely, and further research is recommended to better understand these relationships.
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a genetic disorder that predisposes individuals to develop benign and malignant tumors of the nerve sheath. Understanding the signatures of cancer stem cells (CSCs) for NF1-associated tumors may facilitate the early detection of tumor progression. Neural crest cells, the cell of origin of NF1-associated tumors, can initiate multiple tumor types, including melanoma, neuroblastoma, and schwannoma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHealth care educators may enhance learning with thoughtful incorporation of game elements. Gamification has shown success across various fields in medical education. It has demonstrated deeper engagement by leveraging both intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSuccessful Medical Management of Pulmonary Gangrene in a Transplanted Lung.
Transplant Proc
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Pulmonary gangrene (PG) can occur as a severe complication of necrotizing pneumonia, particularly in lung transplant patients.
- A patient showed pneumonia symptoms, and tests revealed multiple bacterial infections, prompting customized antibiotic treatment.
- The patient responded well to extended antibiotic therapy, leading to both clinical improvement and resolution of the lung tissue damage seen on imaging.