Self-expanding metallic stent insertion for malignant bowel obstruction secondary to gynecologic malignancies: a retrospective analysis : SEMS for gynecological MBO is efficient.

Background: Malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) is a common complication in advanced and recurrent gynecologic malignancies, with limited treatment options and poor prognosis. Self-expanding metallic stent (SEMS) insertion has emerged as an alternative palliative measure, yet data specific to gynecologic malignancies remains scarce.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 61 patients with gynecologic malignancies and malignant large bowel obstruction who underwent colorectal stenting between January 2002 and December 2023.

Multi-Center Two-Year Patency Outcomes of Endovascular Arteriovenous Fistulas (endoAVF) Created with a 4 French System.

Purpose: To assess multicenter two-year patency outcomes of endovascular arteriovenous fistulas (endoAVF) created with the WavelinQ device.

Materials And Methods: Patients who had fistulas created at three centers from January 2018 to December 2020 were included in this retrospective study. In total, 112 patients underwent endoAVF creation [40 females, 72 males; mean age 60 years (range 18-88)].

Two-Year Cumulative and Functional Patency after Creation of Endovascular Arteriovenous Hemodialysis Fistulae.

Purpose: To assess 2-year cumulative and functional patency of endovascular arteriovenous fistulae (endoAVF) created with the WavelinQ device.

Materials And Methods: Patients who had fistulae created at a single center from December 2019 to December 2020 were included in this retrospective study. Forty-three patients underwent endoAVF creation (22 females, 21 males).

Association Between Ionized Calcium Level and Neurological Outcome in Endovascularly Treated Patients with Spontaneous Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Background: Spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage (SSAH) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Pathophysiological processes following initial bleeding are complex and not fully understood. In this study, we aimed to determine whether a low level of ionized calcium (Ca), an essential cofactor in the coagulation cascade and other cellular processes, is associated with adverse neurological outcome, development of early hydrocephalus, and symptomatic vasospasm among patients with SSAH.

Multicentric Castleman disease presenting as a chylous pleural effusion.

Castleman disease is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder presenting frequently with constitutional symptoms. Although pleural effusion is common, there is only one case report of an adult patient with chylous pleural effusion. We present the first case report of a hypervascular variant of Castleman disease presenting as a chylous pleural effusion and successfully treated with a combination of anti-interleukin-6 agent and steroids.

Pocket-size point-of-care ultrasound in rural Uganda - A unique opportunity "to see", where no imaging facilities are available.

Background: In the developing world, only a small minority of patients have access to radiological services. Over the past decade, technological developments of ultrasound equipment have led to the emergence of point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS), which is widely used by healthcare professionals of nearly all specialties. We hypothesized that physicians with only basic POCUS training, but with telemedicine support, can use POCUS successfully in rural hospitals in sub-Saharan Africa.