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Can early diaphragm dysfunction in critically ill ventilated patients predict clinical outcomes? A pilot study.
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Aim: Diaphragm dysfunction (DD) is a keystone factor in difficult weaning from invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV). Diaphragm ultrasound (DUS) is the preferred method for the evaluation of diaphragm function in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) setting, namely through the diaphragm thickening fraction (DTF). However, its potential role in the decision-making process of mechanical ventilation weaning is yet to be established.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBilateral vocal cord paralysis following ventriculoatrial shunt placement for hydrocephalus after subarachnoid hemorrhage: illustrative case.
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Department of Neurosurgery, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
Background: A ventriculoatrial (VA) shunt is an alternative to a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt for managing hydrocephalus, especially when VP shunt insertion is not feasible. Despite its decline in use, the VA shunt remains vital for certain patients. This report highlights a rare complication of bilateral vocal cord paralysis following VA shunt insertion for hydrocephalus secondary to subarachnoid hemorrhage.
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Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
Background: Advancing the retrograde microcatheter (MC) into the antegrade guide catheter during retrograde chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) can be challenging or impossible, preventing guidewire externalization.
Objectives: To detail and evaluate all the techniques focused on wiring to achieve intubation of the distal tip of a microcatheter, balloon, or stent with an antegrade or retrograde guidewire, aiming to reduce complications by minimizing tension on fragile collaterals during externalization and enabling rapid antegrade conversion in various clinical scenarios.
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Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Deutschland.
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- Congenital dacryocystoceles are uncommon birth defects linked to blocked tear ducts, presenting symptoms like excessive tearing and swelling around the eye.
- A new minimally invasive endoscopic procedure was tested on 19 infants and young children, focusing on resecting the affected tissue without further manipulating the lacrimal duct, aiming to reduce complications.
- The treatment was effective, with a recurrence in only two older patients, while the rest showed no issues post-surgery, suggesting this method is beneficial but may be less successful in older children with previous infections.
The Impact of Systemic Inflammation on Recurrence in Patients with Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction.
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Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, 53100 Rize, Turkey.
/ Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (CNLDO) is commonly treated by probing, but recurrence remains a clinical issue. This study investigates the potential role of inflammatory biomarkers, such as the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR), and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), in predicting recurrence after probing in children with CNLDO. This retrospective cohort study included 172 patients who underwent initial probing for unilateral CNLDO.
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