Publications by authors named "Wallisa Roberts"
Myocardial bridges are anatomical entities characterized by myocardium covering segments of coronary arteries. In some patients, the presence of a myocardial bridge is benign and is only incidentally found on autopsy. In other patients, however, myocardial bridges can lead to compression of the coronary artery during systolic contraction and delayed diastolic relaxation, resulting in myocardial ischemia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPseudomonas luteola is a rare infective agent with a variable resistance-sensitivity panel. Clinical suspicion and appropriate empiric treatment is necessary for resolution of such infections. We report a case of post-surgical gangrene as a result of Pseudomonas luteola culminating in limb amputation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAn estimated 1.4% of the population worldwide has been diagnosed with Gender Dysphoria, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Gender reassignment, which holistically encompasses psychotherapy, hormonal therapy and genital and nongenital surgeries, is considered the most effective treatment for transgender nonconforming patients afflicted with gender dysphoria.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIncidence of transexualism and request for neophalloplasty is increasing yielding a current prevalence of trans-male in the USA of 1:2500. Surgeons have explored various techniques to improve desirable outcomes of neophallic construction, decrease the length of surgery, and minimize stigmatizing scars. The anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap is an alternative to the traditional radial forearm flap for patients who do not want a forearm scar.
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- - Trisomy 12 is a rare genetic condition resulting from the duplication of chromosome 12, which can lead to various symptoms and is more frequently observed due to mosaicism, appearing in about 1 in 500 live births.
- - Mosaicism allows for the presence of trisomy 12 to manifest in live births, even though it often results in spontaneous abortion during pregnancy.
- - Different types of trisomy 12, including partial and complete duplications, lead to a wide range of physical defects and phenotypes, indicating a need for further research to fully understand the associated anatomical variations.
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- Trisomy 18 is a chromosomal condition with serious multi-systemic defects, leading to a low survival rate—50% survive past one week and less than 10% beyond one year.
- The introduction of aggressive treatments has prompted a need to review the anatomy linked to these defects, since the condition often affects the craniofacial, musculoskeletal, cardiac, abdominal, and nervous systems.
- Key physical characteristics of trisomy 18 include low-set ears, rocker bottom feet, clenched fists, and important cardiac issues like ventricular septal defects, with surgical repairs showing potential for improved survival.