Endoscopically managed giant frontoethmoidal osteoma with orbital extension.

A patient in his 20s presented with a change in the appearance of his left eye with evidence of relative afferent pupillary defect. Imaging revealed a giant frontoethmoidal osteoma, a benign sinonasal tumour, invading three-quarters of the orbit. Multidisciplinary discussion involving opthalmology, maxillofacial surgery, neurosurgery and otolaryngology resulted in the decision to attempt entirely endoscopic excision of this lesion, which was performed with successful outcomes.

Reversal of stoma with biosynthetic mesh fascial reinforcement: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aim: Temporary stoma formation remains a common part of modern-day colorectal surgical operations. At the time of reversal, a second procedure is required when the bowel is anastomosed and the musculature is closed. The rate of incisional hernia at these sites is 30%-35% with conventional suture closure.

The Effect of Different Types of Bariatric Surgery on Levothyroxine Requirement in Hypothyroid Bariatric Patients.

Background Bariatric surgeries are carried out to improve a patient's quality of life, and to reduce respiratory, cardiac, endocrine, and metabolic complications encountered by those with high body mass index (BMI). A complication associated with high hypothyroidism is weight gain, which may lead to obesity. Here, we explore the effect of different bariatric procedures on thyroid function and levothyroxine dosage.

Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Renal Function.

Introduction Bariatric surgery offers superior benefits for weight loss, quality of life and a spectrum of metabolic diseases. Despite these benefits, studies so far have shown varying results on its effect on renal function. Aim In this study, we aim to look at bariatric surgery's effect on renal function at one, two and three year post operation (post-op).

Muscle deficits with normal bone microarchitecture and geometry in young adults with well-controlled childhood-onset Crohn's disease.

Background: Muscle-bone deficits are common in pediatric Crohn's disease; however, few studies have assessed long-term musculoskeletal outcomes in adults with childhood-onset Crohn's disease. This study assessed the prevalence of musculoskeletal deficits in young adults with childhood-onset Crohn's disease compared with healthy controls.

Methods: High-resolution MRI and MR spectroscopy were used to assess bone microarchitecture, cortical geometry and muscle area, and adiposity at distal femur and bone marrow adiposity (BMA) at lumbar spine.