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World J Clin Cases
January 2025
Department of Medical Imaging, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing 400014, China.
Foot reflexology is a non-invasive and safe complementary therapy that works by massaging the reflex zones of the feet and exerts systemic or whole-body regulation through meridian nerve conduction. This therapy is commonly used in the treatment of various conditions such as autism and Parkinson's disease. However, there is limited reporting on the use of foot reflexology therapy for infants with sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAnn Surg Treat Res
January 2025
Department of General Surgery, Başkale State Hospital, Van, Türkiye.
Purpose: One of the most common and significant complications following thyroid surgery is postoperative hypocalcemia due to postoperative hypoparathyroidism. This study aimed to observe the effect of parathyroid gland autotransplantation on postoperative hypocalcemia in cases of incidental parathyroidectomy in total thyroidectomy cases.
Methods: Patients who underwent bilateral total thyroidectomy surgery were retrospectively analyzed.
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open
January 2025
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, San Antonio, TX.
When squamous cell carcinoma necessitates mandibular resection, the resultant defect can be complex. An osteocutaneous fibula free flap is an effective reconstruction option, typically supplied by the peroneal artery for both the fibula and skin flap. In this case report, an anatomical variation was found: the skin paddle was supplied by soleus musculocutaneous perforators of the posterior tibial artery, whereas the fibula was supplied by the peroneal artery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOncol Lett
March 2025
Department of Ultrasound, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524002, P.R. China.
Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid (PSCCT) is a rare malignancy with a poor prognosis. Therefore, early diagnosis and treatment are critical to the survival of patients and to improve their quality of life. However, diagnosing this illness is challenging.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJACC Case Rep
December 2024
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA.
Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) is a rare, yet extremely aggressive form of thyroid cancer characterized by rapid growth and early metastasis to distant sites. Cardiac involvement is very uncommon and the presentation of cardiac metastasis in ATC can vary widely, highlighting the importance of early clinical recognition. We describe an extremely rare case of metastatic ATC that spread to the right ventricle.
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