Clinical experiences of performing transforaminal balloon adhesiolysis in patients with failed back surgery syndrome: two cases report.

Epidural fibrosis is a contributing factor to the persistent pain that is associated with failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) and other pathophysiologies, particularly as it inhibits the passage of regional medications to areas responsible for pain. Therefore, effective mechanical detachment of epidural fibrosis can contribute to pain reduction and improve function in FBSS patients. In this report, we describe the successful treatment of FBSS patients with epidural adhesiolysis using a Fogarty catheter via the transforaminal approach.

In vivo validation of the new Tonopen AVIA tonometer using manometers placed in the anterior chamber and the vitreous cavity under various vitreous conditions.

Purpose: To validate intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements using the new Tonopen AVIA® tonometer by comparing values obtained with those measured by manometers placed in the anterior chamber (AC) and the vitreous cavity (VC).

Materials And Methods: Seventy-nine consecutive patients awaiting phacovitrectomy for epiretinal membrane (ERM) or macular hole (MH) (n=29), vitreous hemorrhage (DMVH) (n=27) or silicone oil removal (n=23) were included in this prospective observational study. A clinician masked to patient information performed a complete ophthalmologic examination, including measurements of corneal thickness (CT), AC depth and axial length.

Treatment of digit ulcers in a patient with Buerger's disease by using cervical spinal cord stimulation -a case report-.

Buerger's disease (thromboangiitis obliterans) is known as a segmental inflammatory vasculitis that involves the small-sized and medium-sized arteries, veins, and nerves. Most effective treatment for Buerger's disease is smoking cessation. Except for the cessation of tobacco use, surgical revascularization is available in severe ischemia and a distal target vessel.

Effect of pretreatment with gabapentin on withdrawal movement associated with intravenous rocuronium injection.

Background: The major disadvantage of rocuronium is the withdrawal movement associated with its injection. The analgesic effect of perioperative gabapentin has been evaluated. We investigated the effects of gabapentin on the withdrawal movement induced by rocuronium injection.