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Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs
December 2024
Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Nanjing Medical University Affiliated Cancer Hospital, Nanjing, China.
This case report presents an incident of spontaneous migration of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) into the azygos vein, leading to accidental transection during surgery. A patient with esophageal cancer had a PICC placed in the left upper arm one day prior to surgery, with the catheter tip confirmed by intracavitary electrocardiogram (IC-ECG) and anterior/lateral chest X-ray imaging. However, during the surgery, the PICC was unintentionally cut when the surgeon isolated and clamped the azygos vein.
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March 2024
Department of Surgical Oncology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Surgery Division, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Study Design: Face and content validation of a surgical simulation model.
Objective: Accidental transection of the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) during bilateral sagittal split osteotomies (BSSO) has a reported incidence of up to 7%, determining important sensory disturbances in patients. Proper repair demands the need of microsurgical anastomosis skills.
AME Case Rep
September 2024
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Group of Leman West, Nyon, Switzerland.
Background: The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is crucial for ensuring implant stability after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). Intraoperative MCL lesions can cause valgus instability, affecting function and implant longevity, and thereby negatively impacting the patient's outcome. Every surgeon who performs UKA may encounter this complication in their daily practice.
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July 2024
HagaZiekenhuis, Den Haag. Afd. Spoedeisende Hulp.
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