A modern series of percutaneous intracavitary instillation of amphotericin B for the treatment of severe hemoptysis from pulmonary aspergilloma.

Background: Pulmonary aspergillomas may cause life-threatening hemoptysis. The treatment of this condition is problematic because poor pulmonary function often precludes definitive surgical resection.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all patients hospitalized at our institution for hemoptysis associated with an aspergilloma over an 8-year period and who underwent percutaneous intracavitary instillation of amphotericin B (ICAB).

An unusual pediatric case of chronic constipation and rectosigmoid prolapse diagnosed by video defecography.

Rectal prolapse is a relatively common, benign condition in the pediatric population. Conservative management usually results in resolution of the problem. Persistent rectal prolapse with chronic constipation suggests more serious underlying pathologic condition that may be challenging to diagnose.

The utility of the chest radiograph in diagnosing exacerbations of pulmonary sarcoidosis.

Background And Objective: To quantify the CXR using a profusion of small lung opacities score in patients with pulmonary exacerbation of sarcoidosis. In particular, the study sought to determine whether the CXR changes were a reliable indicator of disease exacerbation.

Methods: The study recruited patients with an exacerbation of pulmonary sarcoidosis, who were attending a university medical centre sarcoidosis clinic.