Publications by authors named "H Hayami"
Background: The standard of care for placement of a central venous catheter (CVC) includes a real-time ultrasound (US)-guided technique. We describe a rare case in which the guidewire penetrated the posterior wall of the vessel, forming a knot, which precluded simple removal. This occurred despite the procedure being performed under real-time US guidance.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Extracranial carotid artery aneurysms (ECAAs) are rare, and treatment guidelines are lacking. Few reports on endovascular treatments performed for ECAAs exist.
Observations: A 73-year-old woman with a left giant cervical internal carotid artery aneurysm was treated with overlapping closed-cell stents.
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- * The authors utilized augmented reality (AR) technology, which allowed for precise navigation during the procedure by aligning a reference array with surgical instruments for accurate placement of the SS shunt tube.
- * The use of AR resulted in minimal incisions and bone removal, making it advantageous for surgeries involving upper thoracic regions and small syrinx formations.
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- The study analyzed antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of 793 bacterial strains from patients with complicated urinary tract infections across eight species, using national surveillance data collected in Japan from July 2020 to December 2021.
- Fluoroquinolone resistance, particularly among Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, has risen over the years, with levofloxacin resistance in E. coli increasing from 28.6% in 2008 to 44.5% in 2021, while MRSA vancomycin susceptibility decreased significantly.
- Extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing strains were identified in notable proportions, with E. coli (24.8%) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (16
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- A nationwide surveillance in Japan studied the antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria in acute uncomplicated cystitis, focusing on E. coli, K. pneumoniae, and S. saprophyticus, between April 2020 and September 2021.
- The study isolated 823 bacterial strains from urine samples of 848 patients, with a majority being E. coli (92.9%), and determined susceptibility to 18 antibacterial agents.
- Results showed a concerning increase in fluoroquinolone-resistant E. coli and extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing E. coli, especially in postmenopausal women, highlighting the need for clinicians to adapt their antibiotic choices due to rising resistance rates.