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Chen Y, Liu K, Xu X, Wu G, Zhu L, Zha J, Cheng C. Symmetrical peripheral gangrene caused by urosepsis: Case reports and literature review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e39508. [PMID: 39465777 PMCID: PMC11460895 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000039508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 10/29/2024] Open
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RATIONALE Symmetrical peripheral gangrene (SPG) is a serious and rare complication in patients with urosepsis, characterized by distal limb symmetry impairment. PATIENT CONCERNS In this study, 3 cases of SPG caused by urosepsis were reported, and the Chinese and English literature on SPG caused by urosepsis was reviewed. The demographic, clinicopathological, treatment, and follow-up data of the patients were summarized and analyzed. DIAGNOSIS SPG was diagnosed with clinical symptoms. INTERVENTIONS We conducted urological invasive surgery, administered anti-infective therapy, implemented fluid resuscitation and blood product transfusion, provided mechanical ventilation support, optimized myocardial contractility, administered heparin and B vitamins, utilized papaverine for vasodilation, performed hemodialysis and plasma exchange, peripheral skin warming along with other treatment modalities. OUTCOMES Two patients died and 1 patient underwent autoamputation. LESSONS Our cases and literature review demonstrate that timely and accurate diagnosis, effective infection control, correction of hypoperfusion, organ function support, early management of disseminated intravascular coagulation, avoidance of premature amputation, and multidisciplinary comprehensive treatment are crucial for the successful treatment of SPG caused by urosepsis.
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- Yuanyuan Chen
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Anqing Municipal Hospital, Anqing City, Anhui Provinces, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Anqing Municipal Hospital, Anqing City, Anhui Provinces, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Anqing Municipal Hospital, Anqing City, Anhui Provinces, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Anqing Municipal Hospital, Anqing City, Anhui Provinces, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Anqing Municipal Hospital, Anqing City, Anhui Provinces, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Anqing Municipal Hospital, Anqing City, Anhui Provinces, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Anqing Municipal Hospital, Anqing City, Anhui Provinces, China
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Hirata N, Ngo DT, Phan PH, Ainai A, Phung TTB, Ta TA, Takasaki J, Kawachi S, Nunoi H, Nakajima N, Dien TM. Recombinant human thrombomodulin for pneumonia-induced severe ARDS complicated by DIC in children: a preliminary study. J Anesth 2021; 35:638-645. [PMID: 34259911 PMCID: PMC8278185 DOI: 10.1007/s00540-021-02971-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Purpose Recombinant human soluble thrombomodulin (rTM) has been used to treat disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Recent studies have shown the efficacy of rTM through its anti-inflammatory effects for treatment of adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). However, the safety and efficacy of rTM in children with severe ARDS complicated by DIC have not been reported. In this preliminary study, we reported the feasibility of using rTM for the treatment of pneumonia-induced severe ARDS complicated by DIC in children. Methods Six children (age: median 10 months old) with pneumonia-induced severe ARDS complicated by DIC were enrolled in this preliminary study. rTM (380 U/kg) was administered for a maximum of 6 days, in addition to conventional therapies after diagnosis of severe ARDS complicated by DIC. After administration of rTM, we measured changes in the plasma TM concentration and evaluated the clinical course, status of DIC and ARDS, and other laboratory findings, including levels of cytokines, chemokines, and biomarkers. Results In all six children, the plasma concentration of TM increased and DIC scores decreased after administration of rTM. Four of the six children recovered from the severe ARDS complicated by DIC after treatment, and were discharged from the hospital with no complications. In survived children, levels of soluble receptors for advanced glycation end products, interleukin-6, interleukin-8 and monocyte chemotactic protein-1 decreased after administration of rTM compared to those before rTM. Conclusions The rTM administration is feasible as an adjunctive therapeutic strategy for children over 2 months with pneumonia-induced severe ARDS complicated by DIC. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00540-021-02971-3.
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- Naoyuki Hirata
- Department of Anesthesiology, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, S1 W16 Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-8543, Japan.
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- Department of Pediatrics Intensive Care Units, National Children's Hospital, 18 ngõ 879 Đường La Thành, Láng Thượng, Đống Đa, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Pediatrics Intensive Care Units, National Children's Hospital, 18 ngõ 879 Đường La Thành, Láng Thượng, Đống Đa, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Pathology, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, 1-23-1, Toyama, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8640, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Biology for Infectious Disease, National Children's Hospital, 18 ngõ 879 Đường La Thành, Láng Thượng, Đống Đa, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Pediatrics Intensive Care Units, National Children's Hospital, 18 ngõ 879 Đường La Thành, Láng Thượng, Đống Đa, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, 1-21-1, Toyama, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8622, Japan
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- Division of the Asia International Institute of Infection Disease Control, Teikyo University, 2-11-1, Kaga, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 173-8605, Japan
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- Aisenkai Nichinan Hospital, 3649-2 Kazeta, Nichinan, Miyazaki, 887-0034, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, 1-23-1, Toyama, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8640, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Intensive Care Unit, National Children's Hospital, 18 ngõ 879 Đường La Thành, Láng Thượng, Đống Đa, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Pneumonia caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Microbes Infect 2020; 22:278-284. [PMID: 32561408 PMCID: PMC7297158 DOI: 10.1016/j.micinf.2020.05.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2020] [Revised: 05/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the top ten leading causes of death worldwide. The causative agent of TB is Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Acute tuberculous pneumonia (TP) is an acute form of pulmonary TB. However, acute TP and non-tuberculous community-acquired pneumonia can be easily confused, resulting in deterioration of TP due to delayed treatment. Therefore, rapid and accurate diagnosis of acute TP is crucial in order to stop the transmission of TB. Moreover, development of new diagnostic tools (technologies and approaches), and flexible application of different therapy schemes will help to reduce the incidence of TP and promote the goal of ending the TB epidemic.
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