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Wolfovitz A, Gecel NA, Gimmon Y, Shivatzki S, Sorin V, Barash Y, Klang E, Tessler I. Navigating the vestibular maze: text-mining analysis of publication trends over five decades. Front Neurol 2024; 15:1292640. [PMID: 38560730 PMCID: PMC10979655 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1292640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Introduction The field of vestibular science, encompassing the study of the vestibular system and associated disorders, has experienced notable growth and evolving trends over the past five decades. Here, we explore the changing landscape in vestibular science, focusing on epidemiology, peripheral pathologies, diagnosis methods, treatment, and technological advancements. Methods Publication data was obtained from the US National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) PubMed database. The analysis included epidemiological, etiological, diagnostic, and treatment-focused studies on peripheral vestibular disorders, with a particular emphasis on changes in topics and trends of publications over time. Results Our dataset of 39,238 publications revealed a rising trend in research across all age groups. Etiologically, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and Meniere's disease were the most researched conditions, but the prevalence of studies on vestibular migraine showed a marked increase in recent years. Electronystagmography (ENG)/ Videonystagmography (VNG) and Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (VEMP) were the most commonly discussed diagnostic tools, while physiotherapy stood out as the primary treatment modality. Conclusion Our study presents a unique opportunity and point of view, exploring the evolving landscape of vestibular science publications over the past five decades. The analysis underscored the dynamic nature of the field, highlighting shifts in focus and emerging publication trends in diagnosis and treatment over time.
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- Amit Wolfovitz
- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel
- Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel
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- ARC Innovation Center, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel
- The Division of Data-Driven and Digital Medicine (D3M), Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- ARC Innovation Center, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel
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Ledwani A, Ghewade B, Jadhav U, Adwani S, Wagh P, Karnan A. Unveiling Insights: A Comprehensive Review of the Role of Medical Thoracoscopy in Pleural Effusion Assessment. Cureus 2024; 16:e53516. [PMID: 38440030 PMCID: PMC10911809 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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Pleural effusion, characterized by abnormal fluid accumulation in the pleural cavity, poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges across various medical conditions. This comprehensive review explores the role of medical thoracoscopy in assessing pleural effusions, providing insights into its historical context, procedural intricacies, diagnostic performance, safety considerations, and clinical applications. Medical thoracoscopy, a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure, offers advantages such as high diagnostic yield, therapeutic interventions, real-time assessment, and a minimally invasive nature. The review critically analyzes the procedure's advantages and disadvantages, including technical expertise, risk of complications, resource intensity, and patient selection criteria. Comparative analyses with alternative diagnostic modalities highlight the unique benefits of medical thoracoscopy in specific clinical scenarios. The diagnostic yield of medical thoracoscopy is examined, considering sensitivity and specificity in various contexts. Patient selection criteria, complications, and safety measures are discussed, emphasizing the importance of careful consideration in integrating thoracoscopy into clinical practice. The review further explores its clinical applications, including differentiating exudative and transudative effusions, identifying specific etiologies, and its role in treatment planning. In conclusion, medical thoracoscopy emerges as a valuable tool in the comprehensive management of pleural effusions, offering a nuanced approach to diagnosis and treatment. The evolving landscape of diagnostic modalities underscores the continued significance of medical thoracoscopy and potential advancements in the field.
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- Anjana Ledwani
- Respiratory Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha, IND
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- Respiratory Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha, IND
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- Respiratory Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha, IND
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- Respiratory Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha, IND
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- Respiratory Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha, IND
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- Respiratory Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha, IND
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Elendu C, Amaechi DC, Elendu TC, Fiemotonghan BE, Okoye OK, Agu-Ben CM, Onyekweli SO, Amapu DA, Ikpegbu R, Asekhauno M, Pius E, Bayo-Shodipo AT, Okezie-Okoye CA, Bello N, Oguine C, Edochie P, Dike N, Amos I, Asekhauno J, Wusu-Ejalonibu TM, Ozigi EE, Otobo GO, Olokodana AR, Ayabazu CP, Nwafor RT, Gonji NJ, Akpovona O, Awotoye TI, Ozigis MO, Afolabi O, Alabi OS, Adebayo M. A comprehensive review of heart failure: Unraveling the etiology, decoding pathophysiological mechanisms, navigating diagnostic modalities, exploring pharmacological interventions, advocating lifestyle modifications, and charting the horizon of emerging therapies in the complex landscape of chronic cardiac dysfunction. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e36895. [PMID: 38241566 PMCID: PMC10798706 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000036895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2024] Open
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Heart failure (HF) poses a significant global health burden, necessitating a profound understanding of its multifaceted dimensions. This comprehensive review aims to unravel the etiology, decode pathophysiological mechanisms, navigate diagnostic modalities, explore pharmacological interventions, advocate lifestyle modifications, and chart the horizon of emerging therapies in the complex landscape of chronic cardiac dysfunction. The exploration of HF begins with an insightful journey into its diverse etiological factors, encompassing genetic predispositions, hypertension, and coronary artery disease. Delving into pathophysiological mechanisms, this review elucidates the intricate processes of cardiac remodeling, neurohormonal activation, and cellular dysfunction that underlie the progression of HF. Diagnostic modalities play a pivotal role in unraveling the mysteries of HF by examining advanced imaging techniques, biomarkers, and comprehensive clinical assessments. The pharmacological interventions section provides an in-depth analysis of traditional medications, such as diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, while highlighting the emergence of novel drug classes transforming HF management. Advocating lifestyle modifications emphasizes the crucial role of diet, exercise, smoking cessation, and alcohol moderation in enhancing patient outcomes. Lastly, the review delves into the promising horizon of emerging therapies, offering a glimpse into current research, innovative treatment approaches, and potential breakthroughs. As HF management faces challenges in patient compliance, healthcare access, and education, this comprehensive review aims to equip healthcare professionals and researchers with a holistic understanding of chronic cardiac dysfunction's intricacies. In conclusion, synthesizing key findings emphasizes the need for an integrated and multidimensional approach to effectively address the complex landscape of heart failure.
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- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Awka, Nigeria
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- Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria
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- King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, England
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Assunção A, Flor-de-Lima F, Pereira J, Pinto D. Neonatal Skull Depression: The Role of Cranial Ultrasound. Cureus 2024; 16:e52872. [PMID: 38406018 PMCID: PMC10893985 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.52872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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Nontraumatic congenital neonatal skull depression is a rare condition resulting from external forces shaping the fetal skull. Typically, newborns are asymptomatic, and, usually, the condition resolves in a few months with no need for intervention. However, many newborns undergo a CT scan, an ionizing technique, to check for fractures or intracranial lesions. We report a case of congenital skull depression without neurological deficits, managed conservatively through clinical monitoring and ultrasound.
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- André Assunção
- Department of Pediatrics, Centro Hospitalar Universitário São João, Porto, PRT
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- Department of Neonatology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário São João, Porto, PRT
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, PRT
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- Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Neuroscience Center, CUF Hospital, Porto, PRT
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, PRT
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- Department of Pediatric Radiology, Lusíadas Hospital, Porto, PRT
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, PRT
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Abdullah AM, Rashid RJ, Tahir SH, Fattah FH, Hama JI, Abdullah HO, Kakamad SH, Kakamad FH, Abdalla BA. Diagnosis of a pulmonary hydatid cyst by fine needle aspiration: a case report with literature review. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2024; 86:552-555. [PMID: 38222674 PMCID: PMC10783388 DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000001526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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Introduction and importance Hydatid cysts are seldom identified in cytologic smears and are often incidental. This report highlights a case where fine needle aspiration cytology was unintentionally utilized to diagnose a pulmonary hydatid cyst clinically mistaken for an abscess. Case presentation A 29-year-old female presented with intermittent respiratory symptoms, including a mild cough and sputum, that she has been complaining of since 2020. A blood investigation revealed an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (25 mm/h), C-reactive protein (>5 mg/dl), and white blood cells (>11×109/l). A high-resolution computed tomography scan of the chest revealed an irregular pulmonary opacity in the right lower lobe with central fluid attenuation, suspecting an abscess or, less likely, a pulmonary neoplasm. The patient underwent fine needle aspiration cytology, which was diagnosed as a hydatid cyst. A thoracotomy was performed, and the cyst was totally excised. Histopathological results of the specimen confirmed the previous diagnosis. Clinical discussion Various diagnostic modalities have been discussed for diagnosing hydatid cysts, including radiology, serology tests, and fine needle aspiration. These modalities have been evaluated in terms of their respective advantages and drawbacks. Conclusion Hydatid cysts can be challenging to diagnose based on imaging findings and may be misidentified as abscesses or masses. Despite the risk of anaphylaxis, fine needle aspiration cytology can be a reliable diagnostic method if performed meticulously by experienced radiologists.
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- Smart Health Tower
- Collage of Medicine, University of Sulaimani
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- Smart Health Tower
- Kscien Organization, Hamdi Str., Azadi Mall, Sulaimani
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- Smart Health Tower
- Collage of Medicine, University of Sulaimani
- Kscien Organization, Hamdi Str., Azadi Mall, Sulaimani
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- Smart Health Tower
- Kscien Organization, Hamdi Str., Azadi Mall, Sulaimani
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Echevarria S, Rauf F, Hussain N, Zaka H, Farwa UE, Ahsan N, Broomfield A, Akbar A, Khawaja UA. Typical and Atypical Presentations of Appendicitis and Their Implications for Diagnosis and Treatment: A Literature Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e37024. [PMID: 37143626 PMCID: PMC10152406 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.37024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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Appendicitis, an acute inflammation of the appendix, affects all demographic groups and exhibits various incidences and clinical manifestations. While acute appendicitis typically presents with colicky periumbilical abdominal pain that localizes to the right lower quadrant, atypical presentations are more common in children, geriatric, and pregnant patient populations, leading to delays in diagnosis. Clinical evaluation, clinical scoring systems, and inflammatory markers are commonly used, but their limitations have led to the increased use of diagnostic imaging in patients suspected of appendicitis. Acute appendicitis is managed by non-operative and operative management, depending on whether it is uncomplicated or complicated. Developing diagnostic pathways to improve outcomes and reduce complications is crucial. Although medical advancements have been made, diagnosing and managing appendicitis can be challenging, mainly when patients are present atypically. This literature review aims to comprehensively review typical and atypical presentations of appendicitis and their current implications for diagnosis and treatment modalities in pediatric, adult, pregnant, and geriatric patient populations.
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- Internal Medicine, Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Saba University School-Medicine, Devens, USA
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- Neurosurgery, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, PAK
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- Surgery, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur, PAK
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- Family Medicine, Spartan Health Sciences University, Vieux Fort, LCA
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- Pediatrics, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, USA
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- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Karachi, PAK
- Clinical and Translational Research, Dr Ferrer BioPharma, South Miami, USA
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Nwawka OK, Desai R, Ko LM, Chong CCW, Jacobson JM, Endo Y. Sonographic Assessment of Hand Injuries: Diagnostic Accuracy and Review of Pathology. HSS J 2023; 19:22-31. [PMID: 36776511 PMCID: PMC9837401 DOI: 10.1177/15563316221129578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
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Background: The high soft-tissue contrast of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) makes it useful for evaluation of hand injuries, but its limitations include cost, imaging artifacts, and patient claustrophobia. Ultrasound is readily available, fast, noninvasive, and radiation free, but its utility for the evaluation of hand soft-tissue injury and pathology is less well known. Purpose: We sought to examine the accuracy of ultrasound for the evaluation of hand injury at a single institution. Methods: We queried a radiology information system for ultrasound cases between 2014 and 2020 at a tertiary care institution using the keyword "hand" and injury terms. We performed a retrospective chart review of cases found according to the type of injury detected on ultrasound. To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound in hand injury and pathology, we recorded postimaging clinical diagnoses and surgical findings. Results: We found 154 patients who underwent ultrasound for hand injuries and had confirmed surgical diagnosis and/or robust clinical follow-up. Tendon injury was the most commonly diagnosed condition on ultrasound (70/154); others detected were retained foreign body (31), mass (21), ligamentous injury (9), pulley injury (8), nerve injury (11), and traumatic arthropathy (4). Ultrasound correctly characterized hand injury in 150/154 cases (97.4%) based on surgical and/or clinical follow-up. Ultrasound failed to diagnose 3 cases of partial tendon tear and 1 case of digital nerve injury. Conclusion: In this retrospective, single-institution review, ultrasound was found to be highly accurate in the detection of soft tissue hand injury and pathology, demonstrating a high concordance rate with surgical and clinical findings. Further study is warranted.
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- O. Kenechi Nwawka
- Department of Radiology and Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
- Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
- Department of Radiology, Macquarie University Hospital, NSW, Australia
- Department of Radiology, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Herston, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
- Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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Ergenekon AP, Yilmaz Yegit C, Cenk M, Gulieva A, Kalyoncu M, Selcuk M, Dogru O, Erdem Eralp E, Gokdemir Y, Karakoc F, Karadag B. The utility of risk assessment tools for acute pulmonary embolism in children. Pediatr Pulmonol 2023; 58:55-60. [PMID: 36121121 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.26155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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UNLABELLED BACKGROUND AND AIM: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a potentially life-threatening disease in children. The objective of the study is to evaluate the utility of adult-based pulmonary embolism rule-out criteria (PERC), Pediatric PE Model, and D-dimer in the diagnosis of PE in children. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study consisted of patients under 18 years of age who were consulted to the Pediatric Pulmonology Clinic for the evaluation of PE. Patients were divided into two groups based on the confirmation of PE. The group with the presence of PE (n = 20) consisted of children who were diagnosed with PE. The group with the absence of PE (n = 28) consisted of children with clinically suspected PE but negative diagnostic imaging. Adult validated clinical decision PERC rule and Pediatric PE Model were retrospectively applied to the patients. RESULTS In the study, PERC demonstrated a sensitivity of 60% and a specificity of 46% for the diagnosis of PE in children. When PE Model was evaluated for the children, it was found a 50% sensitivity and 75% specificity. Combining PE Model and PERC rule with D-dimer did not increase the specificity and sensitivity. Smoking was found to be relevant for PE in the childhood. Twenty-five percent of the patients had a genetic tendency for PE. All of the patients had an underlying disease as well. CONCLUSION None of the current risk assessment tools (PE Model, PERC, D-dimer) were found to be accurate in predicting PE. Further larger population studies are still required to develop a better diagnostic approach.
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- Almala P Ergenekon
- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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Sparks BSW. Magic Number Four. HSS J 2022; 18:325-327. [PMID: 35846263 PMCID: PMC9247587 DOI: 10.1177/15563316221098032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- B. S. W. Sparks
- Bowdoin College, Austin, TX, USA,B. S. W. Sparks, BA, Bowdoin College,
Austin, TX, USA.
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Gereke B, Friedl A, Niemann T, Calligaris-Maibach R, Schmid HR, Vanetta C, Rutishauser J, Wiggli B. Analysis of Diagnostic Modalities in Hospital-admitted Patients Evaluated for COVID-19. In Vivo 2022; 36:1316-1324. [PMID: 35478138 DOI: 10.21873/invivo.12832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIM To assess the diagnostic performance of reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), low-dose chest computed tomography (CT), and serological testing, alone and in combinations, as well as routine inflammatory markers in patients evaluated for COVID-19 during the first wave in early 2020. PATIENTS AND METHODS We retrospectively analyzed data of all patients who were admitted to the emergency department due to fever and/or respiratory symptoms. CT scans were rated using the COVID-19 Reporting and Data System (CO-RADS) suspicion score. True disease status (COVID-19 - positive vs. negative) was adjudicated by two independent clinicians. Receiver-operating characteristic curves and areas under the curves were calculated for inflammatory markers. Sensitivities and specificities were calculated for RT-PCR, CT, and serology alone, as well as the combinations of RT-PCR+CT, RT-PCR+serology, CT+serology, and all three modalities. RESULTS Of 221 patients with a median age of 72 years, 113 were classified as COVID-19 positive. Among 180 patients from which data on CT and RT-PCR were available, RT-PCR had the highest sensitivity to detect COVID-19 (0.87; 95%CI=0.78-0.93). Notably, the addition of CT in the analysis increased sensitivity to 0.89 (95%CI=0.8-0.94), but lowered specificity from 1 (95%CI=0.96-1) to 0.9 (95%CI=0.83-0.95). The combination of RT-PCR, CT and serology (n=60 patients with complete dataset) yielded a sensitivity of 0.83 (95%CI=0.61-0.94) and specificity of 0.86 (95%CI=0.72-0.93). CONCLUSION RT-PCR was the best single test in patients evaluated for COVID-19. Conversely, the routine performance of chest CT adds little sensitivity and decreases specificity.
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- Benedict Gereke
- Departments of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases,Kantonsspital Baden, Baden, Switzerland
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- Departments of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases,Kantonsspital Baden, Baden, Switzerland
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- Departments of Radiology,Division of Infectious Diseases,Kantonsspital Baden, Baden, Switzerland
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- Departments of Radiology,Division of Laboratory Medicine,Kantonsspital Baden, Baden, Switzerland
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- Departments of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases,Kantonsspital Baden, Baden, Switzerland
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Pressure ulcer (PU) is one of the most common occurrences in bedridden subjects. Despite the standard of care, there is a huge challenge in monitoring immobile subjects in all the bodily pressure points. This increases the chance of onset of PU which in turn increases the expenditure for treating and managing the PU. Hence, we made a study on the biological and physiological factors that are responsible for the formation of PU and also on various techniques used for diagnosis. Thus, we have summarised the efficacy of various advanced diagnostic procedures with their limitations. Though there are advanced imaging techniques, risk assessment tools based on the visual inspection are widely followed in hospitals. Based on our observation, we here have identified three major areas; one being the development of mathematical modeling, the second is towards the development of non-invasive devices and finally to automate cot facility. We have also provided possible suggestions as to solutions that could be useful to researchers and for society. Thus, this review covers the present difficulty faced by bedridden subjects and respective care-takers along with the knowledge gap and a few suggestions as to future scope.
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- G Annie Nancy
- 382205Loyola-ICAM college of Engineering and Technology, Chennai, India
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- 29862Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Thandalam, Chennai, India
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- 29862Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Thandalam, Chennai, India
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Garry CB, Adsit MH, Land V, Sanderson G, Sheppard SG, Balazs GC. Bony Edema and Clinical Examination Findings Predict the Need for Distal Clavicle Excision at the Time of Shoulder Arthroscopy. HSS J 2022; 18:63-69. [PMID: 35087334 PMCID: PMC8753536 DOI: 10.1177/15563316211008457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Background: Deciding to perform a distal clavicle excision for acromioclavicular joint arthritis, especially in conjunction with other arthroscopic shoulder procedures, is challenging for surgeons. Studies have reported mixed results on the value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in decision making. Purpose: We sought to correlate MRI findings with clinical symptoms and the surgeon's decision to perform a distal clavicle excision. Methods: We compared MRI, clinical examination, and MRI findings of 200 patients who underwent distal clavicle excision for symptomatic acromioclavicular joint arthritis with 200 patients who underwent arthroscopic shoulder procedures for other reasons. Univariate statistics were used to determine correlations between physical examination findings, MRI findings, and the decision to perform distal clavicle excision. A binary logistic regression model was used to determine independent predictors of need for distal clavicle excision. Results: There was no difference in mean age, sex, and race between groups. Advanced acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis was strongly correlated with positive physical examination findings. Bony edema correlated strongly with tenderness at the acromioclavicular joint but not pain with cross-body adduction testing. There was no association between higher MRI grade of osteoarthritis and the need for distal clavicle excision. Regression analysis identified both physical examination findings and bony edema on MRI as independent predictors of the need for distal clavicle excision. Conclusion: In the setting of positive clinical examination findings and bony edema of the distal clavicle, surgeons should feel reassured that distal clavicle excision is likely indicated.
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- Conor B. Garry
- Bone & Joint Sports Medicine Institute, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA, USA
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- Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA
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- Bone & Joint Sports Medicine Institute, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Bone & Joint Sports Medicine Institute, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA, USA,George C. Balazs, MD, Bone & Joint Sports Medicine Institute, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, 620 John Paul Jones Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23708, USA.
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Berkowitz JL, Mandl LA, Burge AJ, Roberts JA, Lin B, Schwartzman S, Carrino JA. MRI Assessment of Sacroiliitis With High-Resolution Protocol. HSS J 2022; 18:91-97. [PMID: 35087338 PMCID: PMC8753538 DOI: 10.1177/15563316211006710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Background: Sacroiliac (SI) joint subchondral resorption on high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be an early sign of the development of sacroiliitis. At our institution, high-resolution intermediate-weighted (proton density) MRI sequences are used in the workup of suspected spondyloarthritis (SpA). Questions/Purpose: We sought to test the hypothesis that SI joint subchondral resorption might be a useful MRI feature in the diagnosis of sacroiliitis. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the records of patients with suspected SpA from a single rheumatologist's practice from January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2017. Patients had an MRI of the SI joints, using our institution's specialized protocol, and underwent standard physical examination and laboratory evaluation. The sensitivity and specificity of SI joint subchondral resorption in the identification of sacroiliitis were estimated using the clinical diagnosis as the reference standard and from a Bayesian latent class model with conditional dependence. Results: SI joint subchondral resorption on SI joint MRI was highly correlated with a positive diagnosis in patients worked up for axial SpA. It demonstrated superior sensitivity when compared with other MRI features used in the MRI diagnosis of sacroiliitis, such as bone marrow edema pattern, erosion, and ankylosis. Interobserver reliability was high for subchondral resorption. Conclusion: This retrospective study found that subchondral resorption on MRI evaluation of the SI joints appeared to be a sensitive indicator of SpA, potentially of early disease. This imaging feature warrants evaluation in other cohorts of patients suspected of having axial SpA to validate diagnostic performance in diverse populations.
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- Jennifer L. Berkowitz
- Department of Radiology & Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery and Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Hospital for Special Surgery and Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA,Lisa A. Mandl, MD, MPH, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Hospital for Special Surgery and Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY 10021, USA.
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- Department of Radiology & Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery and Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Hospital for Special Surgery and Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiology & Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery and Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Hospital for Special Surgery and Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiology & Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery and Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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Sneag DB, Geannette C, Queler S, Shin S, Winfree C, Hausman M, Bryce C, Simpson D. Long-Segment Nonfocal Peripheral Neuropathies After COVID-19 Infection: A Case Report of Magnetic Resonance Neurography Findings. HSS J 2022; 18:156-160. [PMID: 35087345 PMCID: PMC8753541 DOI: 10.1177/15563316211009207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- Darryl B. Sneag
- Department of Radiology and Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
- Darryl B. Sneag, MD, Department of Radiology and Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY 10021-4898, USA.
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Upper Extremity Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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Syed S, Nagdi Zaki M, Lakshmanan J, Kundra R. Knee meniscal retears after repair: A systematic review comparing diagnostic imaging modalities. Libyan J Med 2022; 17:2030024. [PMID: 35048785 PMCID: PMC8786236 DOI: 10.1080/19932820.2022.2030024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The meniscus is a relatively avascular fibrocartilaginous structure that provides a key role in shock absorption and load transmission. However, accurate diagnosis of meniscal retear can present a clinical challenge. The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review on the available literature, which compare the sensitivities, specificities, and accuracies of different diagnostic modalities of diagnosing knee meniscal retears in patients who have undergone surgical meniscal repair, such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Magnetic Resonance Arthrography with intraarticular contrast (direct MRA), and a combination of MRI and direct MRA. Two authors independently searched two databases (PubMed and Scopus) for literature related to knee meniscus retear according to the PRISMA guidelines. Four studies were found, which resulted in 291 patients with 293 menisci. All studies were published in 2008 and 2014. In our analysis, we calculated sensitivity to be 78.79% (95% CI, 64.07–93.51), specificity to be 56.58% (95% CI, 20.21–92.94), and overall accuracy to be 66.25% (95% CI, 54.29–78.22) for MRI and sensitivity to be 87.84% (95% CI, 83.93–91.74), specificity to be 88.68% (95% CI, 81.93–95.43), and overall accuracy to be 87.22% (95% CI, 82.22–91.62) for direct MRA. We recommend the use of direct MRA for the diagnosis of meniscal retears due to its higher sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy as compared to MRI and its reduced cost and invasive nature as compared to second-look arthroscopy. However, our review is limited by the number of studies available on this topic. More studies using study designs such as randomized controlled trials, involving MRI, direct MRA, and combinations of such techniques, should be performed to accurately assess the different techniques and aid in designing guidelines to guide the diagnosis of meniscal retears following meniscal repair.
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- Saad Syed
- College of Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.,Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Mediclinic Parkview Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Rajsic S, Breitkopf R, Bachler M, Treml B. Diagnostic Modalities in Critical Care: Point-of-Care Approach. Diagnostics (Basel) 2021; 11:diagnostics11122202. [PMID: 34943438 PMCID: PMC8700511 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11122202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The concept of intensive care units (ICU) has existed for almost 70 years, with outstanding development progress in the last decades. Multidisciplinary care of critically ill patients has become an integral part of every modern health care system, ensuing improved care and reduced mortality. Early recognition of severe medical and surgical illnesses, advanced prehospital care and organized immediate care in trauma centres led to a rise of ICU patients. Due to the underlying disease and its need for complex mechanical support for monitoring and treatment, it is often necessary to facilitate bed-side diagnostics. Immediate diagnostics are essential for a successful treatment of life threatening conditions, early recognition of complications and good quality of care. Management of ICU patients is incomprehensible without continuous and sophisticated monitoring, bedside ultrasonography, diverse radiologic diagnostics, blood gas analysis, coagulation and blood management, laboratory and other point-of-care (POC) diagnostic modalities. Moreover, in the time of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic, particular attention is given to the POC diagnostic techniques due to additional concerns related to the risk of infection transmission, patient and healthcare workers safety and potential adverse events due to patient relocation. This review summarizes the most actual information on possible diagnostic modalities in critical care, with a special focus on the importance of point-of-care approach in the laboratory monitoring and imaging procedures.
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- Sasa Rajsic
- General and Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Medical University Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria; (S.R.); (M.B.)
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- Transplant Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Medical University Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria;
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- General and Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Medical University Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria; (S.R.); (M.B.)
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- General and Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Medical University Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria; (S.R.); (M.B.)
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Ligamentous wrist injuries are common occurrences that require complex anatomical mastery and extensive understanding of diagnostic and treatment modalities. The purpose of this educational review article is to delve into the most clinically relevant wrist ligaments in an organized manner to provide the reader with an overview of relevant anatomy, function, clinical examination findings, imaging modalities, and options for management. Emphasis is placed on elucidating reported diagnostic accuracies and treatment outcomes to encourage evidence-based practice.
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- Ilana G Margulies
- Department of Plastic Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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- Section of Plastic Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, United States
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, United States
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- Department of Radiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, United States
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, United States
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, United States
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, NY, USA
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- Sports Medicine Division, Department of Orthopedics, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, NY, USA
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- Sports Medicine Division, Ortho Illinois, Algonquin, IL, USA
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- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, NY, USA
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- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, NY, USA
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- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, NY, USA
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Lamplot JD, Pinnamaneni S, Swensen-Buza S, Lawton CD, Dines JS, Nawabi DH, Young WK, Rodeo SA, Taylor SA. The Knee Examination for Video Telemedicine Encounters. HSS J 2021; 17:80-84. [PMID: 33967647 PMCID: PMC8077991 DOI: 10.1177/1556331620975039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Joseph D. Lamplot
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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Chronic scrotal pain (CSP) is a common and poorly understood medical condition that significantly affects individuals' quality of life. Many patients seek evaluation and management of their symptoms from multiple physicians. Our review aims to address diagnostic modalities, clinical evaluation, and surgical and non-surgical management. We conducted a computerised detailed search of the PubMed, Medline, Embase and Cochrane databases for reports pertaining to CSP using the Medical Subject Headings keywords 'chronic scrotal pain', 'testicular pain' and 'orchialgia', and we included in the review those that fulfilled the inclusion (adult male with CSP presenting with the criteria of CSP ) and exclusion (extra-scrotal pain) criteria. After the direct causes of CSP were identified by reviewing the clinical evaluations (history taking and examination are mandatory) and the diagnostic evaluations (urine analysis is crucial and ultrasound can be helpful), the most-used medical and non-surgical treatments for CSP were tricyclic antidepressants (success rate of up to 66.6%) and spermatic block (success rate of more than 90%), and the most-used surgical procedure was microsurgical denervation of the spermatic cord (success rate of up to 70%). The evidence currently available remains rare and of low quality, making it difficult to strongly recommend individual treatment options. However, multimodal treatment modalities using physical therapy and psychotherapy may help patients and provide useful tools for coping with this condition. There are also useful non-surgical and surgical options for CSP that depend on the patient's state, the severity of the complaint and what options have already been tried.
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- Amr Moubasher
- Urology, King's College Hospital, London, GBR
- Dermatology and Andrology, Assiut University, Assiut, EGY
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- Urology, MRC Centre for Transplantation, Guy's Hospital Campus, King's College London, King's Health Partners, London, GBR
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- Urology, MRC Centre for Transplantation, Guy's Hospital Campus, King's College London, King's Health Partners, London, GBR
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- Urology, King's College Hospital, London, GBR
- Urology, MRC Centre for Transplantation, Guy's Hospital Campus, King's College London, King's Health Partners, London, GBR
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Song Y, Seol S, Kim S, Kim D, Kim K, Kim D, Kang D, Kim JY. Benign posterior mediastinal schwannoma-Multiple diagnostic imaging modalities. Clin Case Rep 2019; 7:2585-2587. [PMID: 31893108 PMCID: PMC6935620 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.2274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2018] [Accepted: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Schwannoma is usually benign, encapsulated spindle cell tumor which arises from schwann cells of nerve sheath, and is the most common of the neurogenic mediastinal tumors. Various imaging modalities can be applied to assess posterior mediastinal mass which is often found incidentally without symptom and frequently misdiagnosed for other benign conditions both clinically and radiologically in which clinicians should be aware of.
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- Yeo‐Jeong Song
- Department of Internal MedicineInje University College of Medicine, Haeundae Paik HospitalBusanKorea
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- Department of Internal MedicineInje University College of Medicine, Haeundae Paik HospitalBusanKorea
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- Department of Internal MedicineInje University College of Medicine, Haeundae Paik HospitalBusanKorea
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- Department of Internal MedicineInje University College of Medicine, Haeundae Paik HospitalBusanKorea
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- Department of Internal MedicineInje University College of Medicine, Haeundae Paik HospitalBusanKorea
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- Department of Internal MedicineInje University College of Medicine, Haeundae Paik HospitalBusanKorea
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- Division of Thoracic SurgeryInje University College of Medicine, Haeundae Paik HospitalBusanKorea
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- Department of PathologyInje University College of Medicine, Haeundae Paik HospitalBusanKorea
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Manganaro L, Vinci V, Bernardo S, Sollazzo P, Sergi ME, Saldari M, Ventriglia F, Giancotti A, Rizzo G, Catalano C. Magnetic resonance imaging of fetal heart: anatomical and pathological findings. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2014; 27:1213-9. [PMID: 24102352 DOI: 10.3109/14767058.2013.852174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Congenital heart disease is one of the most frequent prenatal malformation representing an incidence of 5/1000 live births; moreover, it represents the first cause of death in the first year of life. There is a wide range of severity in congenital heart malformations from lesions which require no treatment such as small ventricular septal defects, to lesions which can only be treated with palliative surgery such as hypoplastic left heart syndrome. A good prenatal examination acquires great importance in order to formulate an early diagnosis and improve pregnancy management. Nowadays, echocardiography still represents the gold standard examination for fetal heart disease. However, especially when preliminary ultrasound is inconclusive, fetal MRI is considered as a third-level imaging modality. Preliminary experiences have demonstrated the validity of this reporting a diagnostic accuracy of 79%. Our article aims to outline feasibility of fetal MRI in the anatomic evaluation, the common indication to fetal MRI, its role in the characterization of congenital heart defects, and at last its main limitations.
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- L Manganaro
- Department of Radiological Oncological and Anatomopathological Sciences, Umberto I Hospital, "Sapienza" University of Rome , Rome , Italy
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Pitman AG, Penlington L, Doromal D, Slater G, Vukolova N. RANZCR Body Systems Framework of diagnostic imaging examination descriptors. J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol 2014; 58:449-57. [PMID: 24935210 DOI: 10.1111/1754-9485.12191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2013] [Accepted: 04/30/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION A unified and logical system of descriptors for diagnostic imaging examinations and procedures is a desirable resource for radiology in Australia and New Zealand and is needed to support core activities of RANZCR. Existing descriptor systems available in Australia and New Zealand (including the Medicare DIST and the ACC Schedule) have significant limitations and are inappropriate for broader clinical application. METHODS An anatomically based grid was constructed, with anatomical structures arranged in rows and diagnostic imaging modalities arranged in columns (including nuclear medicine and positron emission tomography). The grid was segregated into five body systems. The cells at the intersection of an anatomical structure row and an imaging modality column were populated with short, formulaic descriptors of the applicable diagnostic imaging examinations. Clinically illogical or physically impossible combinations were 'greyed out'. Where the same examination applied to different anatomical structures, the descriptor was kept identical for the purposes of streamlining. RESULTS The resulting Body Systems Framework of diagnostic imaging examination descriptors lists all the reasonably common diagnostic imaging examinations currently performed in Australia and New Zealand using a unified grid structure allowing navigation by both referrers and radiologists. The Framework has been placed on the RANZCR website and is available for access free of charge by registered users. CONCLUSION The Body Systems Framework of diagnostic imaging examination descriptors is a system of descriptors based on relationships between anatomical structures and imaging modalities. The Framework is now available as a resource and reference point for the radiology profession and to support core College activities.
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- Alexander G Pitman
- Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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