Publications by authors named "Jacques Peylan"
Conservative treatment for pyogenic flexor tenosynovitis: a single institution experience.
J Plast Surg Hand Surg
February 2020
Pyogenic flexor tenosynovitis (PFT) of the hand is a common infection which is clinically diagnosed using Kanavel's signs. Delay in diagnosis and treatment may lead to devastating outcomes, including reduced range of motion (ROM), deformities, tendon impairment or even amputation. While the gold standard for treatment is irrigation and debridement of the flexor sheath, little is known about the outcomes of conservative treatment with intravenous (IV) antibiotics.
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- A study analyzed radiation exposure in 312 patients who received CT scans of the upper limb over three years, using a formula to calculate effective radiation doses.
- The average effective doses varied significantly, with shoulder CT exposing patients to an average of 10.83 mSv, while wrist and elbow CTs had much lower doses.
- The research also indicated that the lifetime risk of cancer from these scans was relatively low, with shoulder CT presenting a risk of 0.6/1000 for males and 0.73/1000 for females, while raising the arm during elbow CT reduced radiation exposure.