Spontaneous resolution of herpes simplex blepharoconjunctivitis in children

We observed three children, aged 1 year 8 months to 9 years 7 months, in whom herpes simplex blepharoconjunctivitis resolved promptly without treatment. A fourth child, 8 years old, developed probable toxic manifestations from topical vidarabine. These manifestations, as well as the blepharoconjunctivitis, resolved when the medication was discontinued. Herpes simplex ocular infection without corneal involvement in children is usually benign and self-limited.     

Portal thrombosis: Percutaneous transhepatic treatment with urokinase — A case report

We present a case report of a patient suffering from portal and superior mesenteric vein thrombosis secondary to splenectomy. No surgical procedure could be performed due to the extension of thrombus.Local fibrinolysis treatment with urokinase through a percutaneous transhepatic approach was decided upon, and this procedure had a successful patient outcome.     

Embolization of nonvariceal portosystemic collaterals in transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts

Percutaneous embolization of large portosystemic collaterals was performed in three patients following placement of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt in order to improve hepatopetal portal flow. Improved hepatic portal perfusion was achieved in these cases, thereby theoretically reducing the risk of chronic hepatic encephalopathy.