INTRODUCTION: The prevalence and clinical spectrum of mesenteric venous thrombosis (MVT) in India is largely unknown. METHODS: We retrospectively re-viewed the case records of patients with primary mesenteric venous thrombosis seen over a 10-year period and retrieved information on clinical picture, underlying hypercoagulable states and outcome. RESULTS: The 28 cases (mean age 41.2 [SD 10.2] years; 19 male) included 13 with acute MVT, 10 with subacute MVT and 5 with chronic MVT. Ten patients had past thromboembolic events (multiple events in five); four patients had isolated superior mesenteric vein involvement and 14 had multiple vessel involvement. Hypercoagulable state was identified in 17 patients, with multiple etiologies in 7 patients. Pre-operative diagnosis was made in all patients. Ten patients needed surgical management; the rest were managed medically initially, but 2 required surgery on follow up. Seven patients died during a follow up of up to 10 years, with in-hospital mortality during index admission in six. CONCLUSIONS: Most of the patients with MVT have multiple intra-abdominal vessel involvement and underlying hypercoagulable state. The policy of early treatment with anticoagulation in all and surgical treatment as per need, achieves low mortality. 相似文献
Background: Postoperative pain mostly results from sensitization of afferent fibers at injury sites driving central sensitization. Recently, peripheral processes have gained attention as mechanisms of hyperalgesia, and prostaglandins are among highly sensitizing agents. To date, perioperative administration of a single local dose of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs has shown inconclusive efficacy. Rather than a single bolus, the current study evaluates the postoperative analgesic effect of diclofenac continuous intrawound infusion after elective cesarean delivery.
Methods: Ninety-two parturients were randomly allocated to receive a 48-h continuous intrawound infusion with 240 ml containing 300 mg diclofenac, 0.2% ropivacaine, or saline. In the ropivacaine and saline groups, patients also received 75 mg intravenous diclofenac every 12 h for 48 h. Postoperative evaluation included intravenous morphine consumption by patient-controlled analgesia and visual analog pain scores. Punctate mechanical hyperalgesia surrounding the wound and presence of residual pain after 1 and 6 months were also assessed.
Results: Continuous diclofenac infusion significantly reduced postoperative morphine consumption (18 mg; 95% confidence interval, 12.7-22.2) in comparison with saline infusion and systemic diclofenac (38 mg; 95% confidence interval, 28.8-43.7) (P = 0.0009) without unique adverse effects. Postoperative analgesia produced by local diclofenac infusion was as effective as local ropivacaine infusion with systemic diclofenac. 相似文献
Chronic plantar heel pain (CPHP) is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders of the foot, yet its aetiology is poorly
understood. The purpose of this study was to examine the association between CPHP and a number of commonly hypothesised causative
factors. 相似文献
Background In cases of synchronous colorectal hepatic metastases, the primary colorectal cancer strongly influences on the metastases.
Our treatment policy has been to conduct hepatic resection for the metastases at an interval of 3 months after colorectal
resection. We examined the appropriateness of interval hepatic resection for synchronous hepatic metastasis.
Materials and methods The subjects were 164 patients who underwent resection of hepatic metastasis of colorectal cancer (synchronous, 70 patients;
metachronous, 94 patients). Background factors for hepatic metastasis and postoperative results were compared for synchronous
and metachronous cases.
Results The cumulative survival rate for 164 patients at 3, 5, and 10 years postoperatively was 71.9%, 51.8%, and 36.6%, and the post-resection
recurrence rate in remnant livers was 26.8%. Interval resection for synchronous hepatic metastases was conducted in 49 cases
after a mean interval of 131 days. No difference was seen in postoperative outcome between synchronous and metachronous cases.
Conclusion The outcome was similarly favorable in cases of synchronous hepatic metastasis and in cases of metachronous metastasis. Delaying
resection allows accurate understanding of the number and location of hepatic metastases, and is beneficial in determining
candidates for surgery and in selecting surgical procedure. 相似文献
Background: Anesthesiologists and anesthesia residents are expected to acquire and maintain skills to manage a wide range of acute intraoperative anesthetic events. The purpose of this study was to determine whether an inventory of simulated intraoperative scenarios provided a reliable and valid measure of anesthesia residents' and anesthesiologists' skill.
Methods: Twelve simulated acute intraoperative scenarios were designed to assess the performance of 64 residents and 35 anesthesiologists. The participants were divided into four groups based on their training and experience. There were 31 new CA-1, 12 advanced CA-1, and 22 CA-2/CA-3 residents as well as a group of 35 experienced anesthesiologists who participated in the assessment. Each participant managed a set of simulated events. The advanced CA-1 residents, CA-2/CA-3 residents, and 35 anesthesiologists managed 8 of 12 intraoperative simulation exercises. The 31 CA-1 residents each managed 3 intraoperative scenarios.
Results: The new CA-1 residents received lower scores on the simulated intraoperative events than the other groups of participants. The advanced CA-1 residents, CA-2/CA-3 residents, and anesthesiologists performed similarly on the overall assessment. There was a wide range of scores obtained by individuals in each group. A number of the exercises were difficult for the majority of participants to recognize and treat, but most events effectively discriminated among participants who achieved higher and lower overall scores. 相似文献
Shoulder disorders are a common health problem in western societies. Several treatment protocols have been developed for the
clinical management of persons with shoulder pain. However available evidence does not support any protocol as being superior
over others. Systematic reviews provide some evidence that certain physical therapy interventions (i.e. supervised exercises
and mobilisation) are effective in particular shoulder disorders (i.e. rotator cuff disorders, mixed shoulder disorders and
adhesive capsulitis), but there is an ongoing need for high quality trials of physical therapy interventions. Usually, physical
therapy consists of active exercises intended to strengthen the shoulder muscles as stabilizers of the glenohumeral joint
or perform mobilisations to improve restricted mobility of the glenohumeral or adjacent joints (shoulder girdle). It is generally
accepted that a-traumatic shoulder problems are the result of impingement of the subacromial structures, such as the bursa
or rotator cuff tendons. Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in shoulder muscles may also lead to a complex of symptoms that
are often seen in patients diagnosed with subacromial impingement or rotator cuff tendinopathy. Little is known about the
treatment of MTrPs in patients with shoulder disorders. 相似文献
Background Insular thyroid carcinoma was described as a tumor with aggressive behavior, and patients usually present themselves with
an advanced tumor stage. Whether the insular component is an independent factor for poor prognosis remains unclear. Therefore,
in the present study, we compared the survival of patients with advanced insular, follicular, and papillary thyroid cancer.
Materials and methods The clinical behavior of tumors in three groups of patients with T4 thyroid carcinoma—8 patients with insular, 11 patients
with follicular, and 21 patients with papillary thyroid carcinomas—was compared. Disease-free survival and disease-specific
death were analyzed statistically. Cox regression analysis was used to evaluate the influence of histotype and other prognostic
factors.
Results At 3 years, survival was 37.5% (mean 26 months) among patients with insular thyroid carcinoma, 80% (mean 59 months) among
those with follicular, and 89% (mean 126 months) among those with papillary thyroid carcinomas (p = 0.007). Disease-free survival in patients without initial distant metastasis was worst in patients with insular thyroid
carcinoma (20%) compared to those with follicular (75%) and those with papillary thyroid carcinomas (71%).
Conclusion Patients with advanced insular thyroid carcinoma have a poorer outcome in comparison to patients with similar advanced stage
who have follicular or papillary thyroid carcinoma. 相似文献
Purpose To demonstrate that laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding may promote oesophageal dilatation or interfere with oesophageal motility. Methodology We report a case of a 67 year old female with a complex medical history who developed secondary achalasia from a slipped laparoscopic adjustable gastric band for weight loss. This led to recurring episodes of aspiration pneumonia requiring multiple admissions at North Shore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand. Results A decision was made to remove the gastric band, five years after its initial insertion. At one month follow up, she was swallowing normally and oesophageal manometry had returned to normal. Conclusion Oesophageal dysmotility is sometimes seen in patients who have bands that are adjusted too tightly or in whom the band has slipped. This can lead to serious complications if unrecognized and incorrectly treated. Oesophageal symptoms in patients with adjustable bands must be considered secondary to the band until proven otherwise ie removal of the band or complete deflation. 相似文献