Publications by authors named "Lindsey Nguyen"
Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. Cardiac ablation is indicated for patients refractory to medical management. During the ablation process, a transseptal puncture is utilized to access and isolate the pulmonary veins, which results in a temporary iatrogenic atrial septal defect (iASD).
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- Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is an abnormal link between the trachea and esophagus that can occur due to trauma, ingestion of harmful substances, or medical interventions.
- Rare cases, such as those caused by swallowing batteries, haven't been previously documented in pediatric anesthesia or otorhinolaryngology.
- The text covers the diagnosis, anesthetic care, and surgical treatment for these specific types of TEF.
Purpose: To report a temporal profile of keratitis (PLK) secondary to immune dysfunction induced by the combination of reactivation of herpes zoster dermatitis and recent influenza vaccination that suggests a possible association, including successful medical management.
Methods: A 64-year-old contact lens wearer presented with left eye keratitis days after receiving an influenza vaccination and subsequent development of herpes zoster lesions on the flank. Patient was initially treated for bacterial keratitis with fortified antibiotics and oral valacyclovir for her concurrent zoster.