Minimally Invasive Image-Guided Percutaneous Irreversible Electroporation of Adrenal Metastases.

Purpose: A single-center retrospective study was performed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of minimally invasive irreversible electroporation (IRE) to treat metastatic adrenal tumors.

Materials And Methods: This single-center study, approved by the Institutional Review Board, retrospectively analyzed six patients who underwent image-guided percutaneous IRE for adrenal metastases. Pre-procedural imaging included CT, MRI and/or F-FDG PET-CT scans.

Survival Outcomes of Radiofrequency Ablation for Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma from the SEER Database: Comparison with Radiotherapy and Resection.

Purpose: To determine effectiveness of radiofrequency ablation for treatment of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA) using a population-based database.

Materials And Methods: Data was extracted from Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database from 2000 to 2020 to include 194 patients who underwent ablation for iCCA. Patient demographics, overall survival (OS), and cancer-specific survival (CSS) were retrieved.

Topical Therapies for Periorbital Dyschromia: A 30-Year Review of the Literature.

Background: Periorbital dyschromia (POD) is a prevalent dermatologic problem with multifactorial etiology, making treatment outcomes inconsistent and unclear.

Objective: To evaluate and compose a comprehensive review of topical ingredients proven to be effective in the treatment of POD.

Materials And Methods: Scopus, PubMed, and OVID databases were searched in a span of 30 years through December 31, 2023, to identify articles with original findings of topical therapies for the treatment of POD.

Dercum's Disease: The Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, Radiological Findings, and Treatment of a Rare, Debilitating Inflammatory Disorder.

Introduction: Dercum's disease, also known as adiposis dolorosa, is a rare syndrome characterized by the growth of multiple, and painful, subcutaneous adipose tissues that commonly present in the abdomen and extremities. The scientific community hypothesizes that Dercum's disease is a combination of neurologic and endocrine disorders. Patients commonly describe it as chronic adipose pain, which manifests as sporadic painful flares throughout their history with the disease.

An Analysis of Solicitations From Predatory Journals in Ophthalmology.

Purpose: To evaluate trends associated with email communication from potentially predatory publishers to faculty in ophthalmology.

Design: Cross-sectional study METHODS: Ophthalmologists (n = 14) from various subspecialties and institutions were recruited to participate. Participants identified unsolicited emails that they had received originating from publishers in May 2021.

Seasonal Variation in Serum Testosterone Levels: Evidence from 2 Large Institutional Databases.

Objective: Seasonal variations in testosterone levels have been reported in some studies, but the results are inconsistent. In this study, we aimed to determine if clinically relevant seasonal variability in testosterone levels exists using a large cohort of men from 2 different institutions, 1 located in an area with seasons (Pittsburgh, Pa) and 1 without seasons (Miami, Fla).

Methods: Using 2 institutional databases, testosterone levels were obtained for men ages 18-99 from 2010 to 2021 who had at least 2 morning testosterone levels drawn within a 2-year period.

Providencia alcalifaciens in a patient with a staghorn calculus: a novel presentation.

A member of the Enterobacteriaceae family, Providencia alcalifaciens is typically recognized as a source of gastrointestinal illness. Although its pathogenicity is not well known, many studies have suggested its mechanism of action involves the invasion of the intestinal mucosal layer. Although P.

Early Clinical Results Following Repair of Gluteal Tendon Tears.

Gluteal tendinopathy is a common source of impairment in adults due to degenerative changes in the gluteus medius tendon. We identified patients with gluteal tendinopathy who underwent surgery with a minimum six-month follow up. Radiographs, magnetic resonance images, demographic data, Hip Outcome Score (HOS), Veterans Rand 12-item health survey (VR-12), and a patient survey were reviewed.

The Importance of Gender-Neutral Terminology in Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy Programs: A Call to Action.

The use of risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) programs is frequently required for prescriptions with potentially teratogenic effects, especially in the field of dermatology. Among these REMS programs, the most well-known example is isotretinoin, an oral retinoid that uses the iPLEDGE system. iPLEDGE has strict regulations and a lengthy approval process, and until recently, patients were grouped into 3 categories: male, female, or female of reproductive potential.

A review of chronic pectoralis major tears: what options are available?

Rupture of the pectoralis major muscle typically occurs in the young, active male. Acute management of these injuries is recommended; however, what if the patient presents with a chronic tear of the pectoralis major? Physical exams and magnetic resonance imaging can help identify the injury and guide the physician with a plan for management. Nonoperative management is feasible, but is recommended for elderly, low-demand patients whose functional goals are minimal.

Retroperitoneal drop metastases following robotic partial nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma.

Rare retroperitoneal recurrence of clear cell renal cell carcinoma highlights the risk of tumor violation during surgery. A 61-year-old female with recurrent RCC in the retroperitoneum is presented six years after partial nephrectomy. Initial surveillance CT revealed a renal cyst and subsequent imaging confirmed clear cell RCC.

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Does a Consensus Exist for Diagnosis?

Purpose: Cubital tunnel syndrome (CuTS) is the second most common compressive neuropathy of the upper extremity. We aimed to determine a consensus among experts using the Delphi method for clinical criteria that could be validated further for the diagnosis of CuTS.

Methods: The Delphi method was used for establishing a consensus among a group of expert panelists, comprising 12 hand and upper-extremity surgeons, who ranked the diagnostic clinical importance of 55 items related to CuTS on a scale from 1 (least important) to 10 (most important).