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Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open
January 2025
From the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
Background: Postoperative fluid-related complications, such as hematoma and seroma formation, are common concerns in breast surgery, adversely affecting surgical outcomes and patient recovery. Topical tranexamic acid (TXA) has emerged as a promising intervention to minimize bleeding while reducing systemic adverse effects linked to intravenous administration. However, evidence on the efficacy of topical TXA in breast surgery remains sparse.
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December 2024
Internal Medicine, O'Connor Hospital, Santa Clara, USA.
Osteomyelitis is commonly caused by pathogens like , but rare organisms such as , typically associated with superficial skin infections, can also be implicated. Recognizing these atypical pathogens presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, especially in the presence of orthopedic hardware. We conducted a literature review yielding 25 studies and encompassing 797 patient cases, which highlights the emerging role of species in osteomyelitis, particularly following trauma or surgical interventions.
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December 2024
Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, TUR.
Shoulder abscesses, commonly resulting from bacterial infections, can occasionally present with atypical etiologies and delayed onset. We report a rare case of a massive polymicrobial shoulder abscess developing two decades after an insect bite, emphasizing its clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, and surgical management. A 65-year-old female presented with severe, progressively worsening right shoulder pain, a 20 cm swelling, and purulent discharge persisting for 15 days.
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January 2025
Department of Pediatrics, K D Medical College and Research Center, Mathura, India.
BMC Palliat Care
January 2025
Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, and Center for Infectious Diseases Research, American University of Beirut Medical Center, PO Box 11-0236, Riad , Beirut, 1107 2020, Lebanon.
Background: The overuse of antimicrobials is prevalent in palliative oncology care, with up to 86.9% of terminal cancer patients receiving these agents during end-of-life care. This overutilization stems from recurrent infections due to immunosuppression, malnutrition, and frequent hospitalizations, as well as difficulty differentiating infection-related symptoms from cancer-related complications.
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