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DeLeonibus A, Bogart J, Gharb BB, Rampazzo A. Orthognathic Surgery in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Review of the Literature and Case Report. Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2024; 61:1061-1070. [PMID: 36683425 DOI: 10.1177/10556656231152632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) is a heterogenous group of inheritable connective tissue disorders that commonly precludes patients from being elective surgical candidates. Patients with EDS are at a higher risk of increased bleeding, delayed wound healing, and temporomandibular joint pain refractory to treatment. Historically, patients with EDS and TMJ disorders are considered inappropriate surgical candidates due to a higher risk of delayed wound healing, increased risk for uncontrolled post-surgical bleeding, and unsubstantiated outcomes in regards to elective orthognathic surgery. A review of the literature demonstrates a paucity of data accounting the use of orthognathic surgery and maxillary-mandibular advancement in patients with EDS. The present study reports on the use of orthognathic double jaw surgery in a patient with a known diagnosis of hypermobile EDS, history of TMJ subluxation and pain. This case describes a 47-year-old woman with a history of hypermobile EDS who presented with Angle Class II malocclusion, Class II skeletal pattern, and clockwise rotation of the occlusal plane associated with pain at the bilateral TMJs. She underwent maxillary-mandibular advancement with counterclockwise rotation of the occlusal plane and genioplasty. The surgery was without complications, and at 22 months follow up, the patient healed uneventfully with improvement of pain and range of motion. This case report demonstrates that with diligent patient selection, orthognathic surgery in patients with EDS can be safe and effective and should not be an absolute contraindication.
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- Anthony DeLeonibus
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Bennet S, Wang M, Spiro C, Tog C. Gastric volvulus and tension gastrothorax secondary to spontaneous transdiaphragmatic intercostal hernia. BMJ Case Rep 2022; 15:e246832. [PMID: 35039367 PMCID: PMC8768873 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-246832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Spontaneous transdiaphragmatic intercostal hernia is an extremely rare clinical entity featuring dual defects in the diaphragm and chest wall. We report on the case of a 59-year-old man who developed a large left-sided hernia secondary to the minor trauma of a coughing fit. The hernia subsequently enlarged over the course of 3 years until it contained the stomach, leading to a gastric volvulus and tension gastrothorax with secondary pneumothorax. A subtotal gastrectomy was performed with Roux-en-Y reconstruction, and he made a full recovery.
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- Simon Bennet
- Surgery, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Radiology, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Austin and Repatriation Medical Centre, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Austin and Repatriation Medical Centre, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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Joseph AW, Joseph SS, Francomano CA, Kontis TC. Characteristics, Diagnosis, and Management of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes. JAMA FACIAL PLAST SU 2018; 20:70-75. [DOI: 10.1001/jamafacial.2017.0793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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- Andrew W. Joseph
- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Oculoplastic Surgery, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Harvey Institute for Human Genetics, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
- Facial Plastic Surgicenter, Baltimore, Maryland
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Collagenopathies-Implications for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: A Systematic Review. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2016; 4:e1036. [PMID: 27826465 PMCID: PMC5096520 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000001036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2015] [Accepted: 07/26/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Background: The etiology of hernia formation is strongly debated and includes mechanical strain, prior surgical intervention, abnormal embryologic development, and increased intraabdominal pressure. Although the most common inciting cause in ventral hernias is previous abdominal surgery, many other factors contribute. We explore this etiology through an examination of the current literature and existing evidence on patients with collagen vascular diseases, such as Ehlers–Danlos syndrome. Methods: A systematic review of the published literature was performed of all available Spanish and English language PubMed and Cochrane articles containing the key words “collagenopathies,” “collagenopathy,” “Ehlers-Danlos,” “ventral hernia,” and “hernia.” Results: Three hundred fifty-two articles were identified in the preliminary search. After review, 61 articles were included in the final review. Conclusions: Multiple authors suggest a qualitative or quantitative defect in collagen formation as a common factor in hernia formation. High-level clinical data clearly linking collagenopathies and hernia formation are lacking. However, a trend in pathologic studies suggests a link between abnormal collagen production and/or processing that is likely associated with hernia development.
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Castori M, Morlino S, Pascolini G, Blundo C, Grammatico P. Gastrointestinal and nutritional issues in joint hypermobility syndrome/Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, hypermobility type. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL GENETICS PART C-SEMINARS IN MEDICAL GENETICS 2015; 169C:54-75. [PMID: 25821092 DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.c.31431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2014] [Accepted: 12/22/2014] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Gastrointestinal involvement is a well known complication of Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDSs), mainly in form of abdominal emergencies due to intestinal/abdominal vessels rupture in vascular EDS. In the last decade, a growing number of works investigated the relationship between a wide spectrum of chronic gastrointestinal complaints and various EDS forms, among which the hypermobility type (a.k.a. joint hypermobility syndrome; JHS/EDS-HT) was the most studied. The emerging findings depict a major role for gastrointestinal involvement in the health status and, consequently, management of JHS/EDS-HT patients. Nevertheless, fragmentation of knowledge limits its impact on practice within the boundaries of highly specialized clinics. In this paper, literature review on gastrointestinal manifestations in JHS/EDS-HT was carried out and identified papers categorized as (i) case-control/cohort studies associating (apparently non-syndromic) joint hypermobility and gastrointestinal involvement, (ii) case-control/cohort studies associating JHS/EDS-HT and gastrointestinal involvement, (iii) case reports/series on various gastrointestinal complications in (presumed) JHS/EDS-HT, and (iv) studies reporting gastrointestinal features in heterogeneous EDS patients' cohorts. Gastrointestinal manifestations of JHS/EDS-HT were organized and discussed in two categories, including structural anomalies (i.e., abdominal/diaphragmatic hernias, internal organ/pelvic prolapses, intestinal intussusceptions) and functional features (i.e., dysphagia, gastro-esophageal reflux, dyspepsia, recurrent abdominal pain, constipation/diarrhea), with emphasis on practice and future implications. In the second part of this paper, a summary of possible nutritional interventions in JHS/EDS-HT was presented. Supplementation strategies were borrowed from data available for general population with minor modifications in the light of recent discoveries in the pathogenesis of selected JHS/EDS-HT features.
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Laparoscopic repair of a rare acquired abdominal intercostal hernia. Int J Surg Case Rep 2014; 5:1041-3. [PMID: 25460469 PMCID: PMC4275961 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2014.10.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2014] [Revised: 10/20/2014] [Accepted: 10/21/2014] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Intercostal hernias are rare, usually acquired hernias. They most commonly are associated with stab wounds and present late. They require surgical treatment for correction. Open repair is well established but laparoscopic surgery has tremendous advantages in fixing these hernias.
INTRODUCTION An acquired abdominal intercostal hernia (AIH) is a very rare and sporadically reported entity. Most cases of AIH are secondary to major trauma and the treatment of choice is surgical repair. PRESENTATION OF CASE We present the case of a 58-year-old man who presented with a painless intercostal swelling, which started after previous penetrating trauma to the same area. Radiological assessment was done with CT scan and the hernia was repaired with a laparoscopic approach using mesh. DISCUSSION AIH is a rare entity and trauma has an integral role in the pathophysiology. Surgical repair is the treatment of choice, however, due to the paucity of cases, there is no established method of choice for such repair. We present the first reported case in the Caribbean, which was repaired with the laparoscopic approach. CONCLUSION Although AIH is a rare condition, the pathophysiology seems relatively straightforward and the use of CT scan is recommended to confirm the diagnosis. The laparoscopic approach, with all its established benefits, appears to be a safe and feasible option in its management.
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Acquired abdominal intercostal hernia: a case report and literature review. Case Rep Surg 2014; 2014:456053. [PMID: 25197605 PMCID: PMC4150516 DOI: 10.1155/2014/456053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2014] [Accepted: 07/09/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Acquired abdominal intercostal hernia (AAIH) is a rare disease phenomenon where intra-abdominal contents reach the intercostal space directly from the peritoneal cavity through an acquired defect in the abdominal wall musculature and fascia. We discuss a case of a 51-year-old obese female who arrived to the emergency room with a painful swelling between her left 10th rib and 11th rib. She gave a history of a stab wound to the area 15 years earlier. A CT scan revealed a fat containing intercostal hernia with no diaphragmatic defect. An open operative approach with a hernia patch was used to repair this hernia. These hernias are difficult to diagnose, so a high clinical suspicion and thorough history and physical exam are important. This review discusses pathogenesis, clinical presentation, complications, and appropriate treatment strategies of AAIH.
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Martinovski M, Green JA. Suspected incisional hernia leading to resection of rib sequestrum: a rare case report. J Surg Case Rep 2014; 2014:rju048. [PMID: 24876517 PMCID: PMC4024618 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rju048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Intercostal incisional hernias are rarely encountered post-operative complications. Bone sequestra of the ribs are similarly rare. We report a very rare case of a left sided rib bone sequestrum mimicking an incisional hernia after a nephrectomy, splenectomy, and distal pancreatectomy.
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- Marko Martinovski
- Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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- Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, MI, USA Mercy Health Saint Mary's Hospital, Department of Surgery, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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Erdas E, Licheri S, Calò PG, Pomata M. Acquired abdominal intercostal hernia: case report and systematic review of the literature. Hernia 2014; 18:607-15. [PMID: 24623405 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-014-1232-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2013] [Accepted: 02/21/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE The protrusion of abdominal viscera through an intercostal space under an intact diaphragm is a very rare condition. The aim of this study is to elucidate the etiology, clinical features, and therapeutic options on what several authors call "abdominal intercostal hernia" (AIH). METHODS A typical case of AIH of the 9th left intercostal space in a 48-year-old man is presented. A literature search was conducted on the Medline and Scopus databases. Only acquired AIHs (AAIHs) were considered, while lung, transdiaphragmatic, and congenital intercostal hernias were excluded. RESULTS Eighteen studies met selection criteria and a total of 20 patients were useful for analysis. Etiology was related mainly to traumatism (65 %) or to previous surgery (20 %). The intercostal defects were mostly located under the 9th rib without significant differences as to side. The main symptom was chest swelling (85 %), often associated with discomfort or pain (76 %). Acute complications such as incarceration and strangulation occurred in three patients. CT was the most employed diagnostic tool (80 %). Early diagnosis was made in 25 % of cases. Seventeen patients underwent hernia repair with either open (73 %) or laparoscopic approach (28 %), and various techniques with and without prosthesis were described. Recurrence occurred in 28.6 % of patients, during a mean follow-up of 8.6 months. CONCLUSIONS AAIH should be always suspected when chest swelling occurs after a minor or major trauma, and CT must be promptly performed to rule out diaphragmatic or abdominal viscera injury. This condition requires surgery to prevent serious complications, the first-choice technique should be mesh tension-free repair.
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- E Erdas
- 1st Institute of General Surgery, San Giovanni di Dio Hospital, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy,
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Lang M, Krumrey MT, Roder J, Ulmer J, Friederichs J, Bühren V. [Late complications following blunt abdominal and thoracic trauma: two case reports of a minimally invasive therapy]. Chirurg 2012; 83:1078-81. [PMID: 23142996 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-012-2372-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- M Lang
- BG Unfallklinik Murnau, Prof.-Küntscher-Str. 8, 82418, Murnau am Staffelsee, Deutschland.
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Burcharth J, Rosenberg J. Gastrointestinal surgery and related complications in patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: a systematic review. Dig Surg 2012; 29:349-57. [PMID: 23095510 DOI: 10.1159/000343738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2012] [Accepted: 04/08/2012] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a rare inherited group of connective tissue diseases characterized by joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility and bruising tendency. Common features of patients with EDS include vascular and gastrointestinal perforations. The purpose of this systematic review is to address gastrointestinal diseases and the complications associated with surgical treatment of diseases relating to the gastrointestinal system in patients with EDS. METHODS PubMed search including the Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) terms 'Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome' and 'Gastrointestinal Diseases', and an Embase search including the Map Term to Subject Heading 'Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome' with 'AND' function of the keyword 'Gastrointestinal'. RESULTS The literature search resulted in inclusion of 53 articles after application of eligibility criteria. The primary results drawn from the literature was that spontaneous ruptures of vessels and spontaneous perforations of the sigmoid colon occur in patients with EDS. CONCLUSION Surgery in patients with EDS is associated with a high risk of complications, which is why preoperative indications should be considered. Optimal therapy for these patients includes the awareness that EDS is a systemic disease involving fragility, bleeding and spontaneous perforations from almost all organ systems. Often, a nonsurgical approach can be the best choice for these patients, depending on the condition.
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