The disappearing act: case of a migrating left renal vein stent.

Introduction: Nutcracker syndrome (NS) is a rare condition in which the abdominal aorta and superior mesenteric artery compress the left renal vein (LRV). One treatment option is the placement of an endovascular stent into the LRV, which carries the risk of stent migration.

Case Report: A 30-year-old female with NS status-post LRV stenting 6 months prior presented to the emergency department with suprapubic pain.

Selectivity of osilodrostat as an inhibitor of human steroidogenic cytochromes P450.

Osilodrostat (LCI699) is a potent inhibitor of the human steroidogenic cytochromes P450 11β-hydroxylase (CYP11B1) and aldosterone synthase (CYP11B2). LCI699 is FDA-approved for the treatment of Cushing disease, which is characterized by chronic overproduction of cortisol. While phase II and III clinical studies have proven the clinical efficacy and tolerability of LCI699 for treating Cushing disease, few studies have attempted to fully assess the effects of LCI699 on adrenal steroidogenesis.

Accuracy of Weight Estimation Using the Broselow Tape in a Peruvian Pediatric Population.

Introduction The Broselow tape (BT) is a useful pediatric tool for weight estimation and dosing reference during emergency care. Many accuracy studies have been performed for various countries and regions of the world but there is very little information for Latin American countries. The primary objective of the study was to assess the accuracy of the BT in a Peruvian pediatric population.

A rare life-threatening complication of acute mastoiditis: Case report and literature review.

Severe complications may not always present with "classic" signs and symptoms. In the setting of recent mastoiditis, complications including cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, skull base osteomyelitis, and retropharyngeal abscess should be considered, particularly with persistent or worsening symptoms. A broad differential can lead to prompt diagnosis and treatment, thereby reducing the likelihood of morbidity and mortality.

Robot-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty in infants and children: is it superior to conventional laparoscopy?

Introduction: Open pyeloplasty (OP) has been the first-line treatment for ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) since it was first described by Anderson and Hynes. The use of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) to treat UPJO in the pediatric population has increased in recent years, due to decreased morbidity and shorter recovery times. Recently, robot-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty (RALP) has seen a steady expansion.