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Cureus
December 2024
Anesthesiology, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, JPN.
Postoperative disorders of consciousness can arise from various factors, making diagnosis challenging. This report presents a case of a disorder of consciousness that occurred after awakening from general anesthesia, in which various examinations including computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were conducted, but the cause could not be identified. A man in his 60s with a history of hypertension and cerebral hemorrhage underwent revision total hip arthroplasty under general anesthesia for a left periprosthetic hip fracture.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHemostasis is a critical aspect of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). While HoLEP offers superior outcomes compared to traditional techniques, effective intraoperative and postoperative bleeding control remains a challenge. This report evaluates the feasibility and safety of PuraBond® (3-D Matrix, Ltd.
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December 2024
Anesthesiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, USA.
We report a case of a 39-year-old male patient who developed propofol-induced fasciculations during the induction of general anesthesia. The patient had a history of moderate obstructive sleep apnea and was intolerant to continuous positive airway pressure therapy. He subsequently underwent the insertion of a hypoglossal nerve stimulator as a viable surgical intervention.
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December 2024
Anesthesiology, Emirates Health Services, Sharjah, ARE.
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) presents significant challenges in neonatal management, particularly in the context of anesthesia. This case report details the successful anesthetic management of a five-day-old neonate with left-sided CDH requiring thoracoscopic repair. A five-day-old neonate, delivered via emergency cesarean section due to breech presentation, presented with severe respiratory distress and was diagnosed with left-sided CDH.
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January 2025
Department of Orthopaedics, Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Introduction: Olecranon fractures account for 5-7% of elbow fractures, making them a common injury. The majority of these fractures are treated surgically because they are intra-articular and can disrupt the elbow extensor mechanism. Mayo Type II fractures are displaced with a stable ulnohumeral joint, indicating intact ligamentous structures, particularly the anterior portion of the medial collateral ligament.
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