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Katwal S, Suwal S, Lamichhane S, Bhusal A, Yogi TN. Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis with hemorrhagic infarct: A rare presentation in a risk-defying male patient. Radiol Case Rep 2024; 19:153-157. [PMID: 37954677 PMCID: PMC10632245 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2023.09.096] [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: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a rare but critical cerebrovascular condition characterized by clot formation in cerebral veins or sinuses. We present a case of a 30-year-old male with CVST, an atypical presentation of right-sided weakness and sudden loss of consciousness. While CVST typically manifests as severe headaches and neurological deficits, our patient's unique symptoms pose diagnostic challenges. Advanced imaging techniques, including MRI with venography, played a pivotal role in confirming the diagnosis. Treatment involved anticoagulation therapy and resulted in a favorable outcome. This case highlights the importance of considering CVST in patients with unusual neurological symptoms and the crucial role of early diagnosis and intervention. Advances in diagnostic modalities and treatment options have significantly improved outcomes in CVST patients, emphasizing the need for timely recognition and management.
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- Shailendra Katwal
- Department of Radiology, Dadeldhura Subregional Hospital, Dadeldhura, Sudurpaschim, Nepal
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- Department of Radiology, Maharajgunj Medical College, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Radiology, Nepal A.P.F. Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Surgery, BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
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- Department of Surgery, BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
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Ji Y, Wang X, Zheng K, Jiang Y, Zhu H, Li S, Wang T. Incidence and influencing factors of post-stroke cognitive impairment in convalescent young patients with first-ever stroke. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2024; 33:107511. [PMID: 38104360 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2023.107511] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the occurrence of post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) and its influencing factors in convalescent young patients with first-ever stroke. METHODS A total of 300 first-ever young stroke patients (age ≤45 years) were collected. The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) was used to assess the cognitive status. The sociodemographic data, clinical symptoms, social environment, and behavior-related information were collected and analyzed. RESULTS The incidence of PSCI in young stroke patients was 62.33 %. Through univariate analysis, there were statistical differences in different levels of education, smoking status and hypertension (P < 0.05). With subsequently multivariate logistic regression analysis, it was found that junior high school (OR=8.58,95 %CI:2.25∼32.70) and high school (OR=10.50,95 %CI:2.69∼41.00) education levels, lesion volume >3.00 cm3 (OR=8.03,95 %CI:2.28∼28.36), stroke in the frontal-parietal-temporal region (OR=7.26,95 %CI:1.58∼33.40) and the basal ganglia area (OR=6.13,95 %CI:1.24∼30.43), high NIHSS score (OR=1.17,95 %CI: 1.06∼1.29), and high diastolic blood pressure variability coefficient (OR=1.43,95 %CI: 1.02∼2.01) were risk factors for PSCI. Meanwhile, 24≤BMI<28 (OR=0.06,95 %CI:0.02∼0.23) and BMI<24 (OR=0.18,95 %CI:0.06∼0.53), hospitalization cost >20,000/month (OR=0.22,95 %CI:0.09∼0.56), and stroke onset in spring and summer (OR=0.37,95 %CI:0.14∼0.96) were protective factors. CONCLUSION The incidence of PSCI is relatively high in young stroke patients. Junior high and high school education, stroke lesions >3.00cm3, strokes in the frontal-parietal-temporal and basal ganglia regions, high NIHSS scores, and high DBPV are risk factors for PSCI in young stroke patients. Meanwhile, BMI<28, treatment cost >20,000/month, and stroke onset in spring and summer are protective factors for PSCI in young stroke patients.
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- Yingying Ji
- Wuxi Mental Health Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Neurodegeneration, Center for Global Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Wuxi Mental Health Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Wuxi Mental Health Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Wuxi Mental Health Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.
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- Wuxi Mental Health Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Neurodegeneration, Center for Global Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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Walia JY, Harocopos GJ, Hong AR. High-risk human papillomavirus-associated corneal/conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia in a young patient. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep 2023; 32:101942. [PMID: 37877005 PMCID: PMC10590763 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2023.101942] [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: 05/13/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023] Open
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Purpose To report a case of high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated corneal/conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) in a 17-year-old fair-skinned male with no other risk factors. Observations A 17-year-old Caucasian male presented with an 18-month history of left eye pain, redness, itchiness, and decreased vision. Examination revealed a leukoplakic nasal limbal/peripheral corneal lesion resistant to topical antibiotic and anti-inflammatory treatments. Excisional biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of CIN, and RNA in situ hybridization testing for high-risk HPV types 16/18 was positive. Subsequent testing of the patient for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) returned negative. Conclusions and Importance The median age of CIN diagnosis in the United States is in the sixth decade of life and is usually associated with a history of ultraviolet (UV) light exposure. There are reports of CIN in young patients with systemic immunodeficiency, immunosuppression, xeroderma pigmentosum, atopic dermatitis, asthma, and vaping. Here we present a case of high-risk HPV-associated CIN in a young, fair-skinned patient with no other identifiable risk factors.
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- Jessica Y. Walia
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Bouaicha W, Jlidi M, Elarbi M, Mallek K, Jaziri S, Abdennadher A, Daas S. Surgical management of neck of femur fractures in patients younger than sixty-five years: a comparative study of three fixation methods. Int Orthop 2023; 47:3099-3106. [PMID: 37801123 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-023-05997-2] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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PURPOSE Several surgical implants have been used for the treatment of neck of femur fracture (NOF) in younger patients such as dynamic hip screw (DHS) and cannulated compression screw. However, the superiority of one or another osteosynthesis device remains a matter of debate. The aim of this work is to evaluate and compare three fixation modalities: Cannulated Hip Screws (CHS), DHS and DHS associated to anti-rotating screw for surgical treatment of femoral neck fracture in young adults. METHODS It is a retrospective comparative study of three series of NOF fractures treated surgically over a period of ten years; including young adult patients (age > 18 years and < 65 years) treated conservatively using closed or open reduction and internal fixation. All types of NOF fractures according to Garden classification were included. Pathological, basi-cervical fractures and fractures on previously operated hips were excluded. The minimum follow-up recommended was two years. Clinical evaluation was based on the Postel Merle d'Aubigné score (PMA), the visual analogue scale (VAS), the Parker score, and the Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS score). Reduction quality was assessed on X-rays. RESULTS Our series included 72 patients that were divided in three groups: Group A: Fixation using cannulated hip screws (33 patients). Group B: Fixation using DHS only (21 patients). Group C: Fixation using DHS associated to anti-rotation screw (18 patients). The patients of group A had better PMA and VAS scores, but there was no statistically significant difference. However, a significant difference (p=0.001) was found for the HOOS score. The fractures treated with DHS associated with anti-rotating screws, had the highest loss of reduction in the vertical axis (Yp) with the highest femoral head collapse (Zp) values. Group A had the lowest loss of reduction in the horizontal axis (Xp). There was no significant difference between the three methods of osteosynthesis in terms of loss of correction though. CONCLUSION We found comparable results in terms of healing and complication rates and loss of reduction for the three groups with no significant difference. However, the HOOS score was significantly better in the cannulated hip screw group.
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- Walid Bouaicha
- Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Mohamed Taher Maamouri Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Mohamed Taher Maamouri Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia.
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia.
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- Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Mohamed Taher Maamouri Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia
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- Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Mohamed Taher Maamouri Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Mohamed Bourguiba Hospital, El Kef, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
- Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Military Hospital of Instruction, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Mohamed Taher Maamouri Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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Mahoungou-Mackonia N, Mousaid M, Brahim N, Haboub M, Salim A, Benouna G, Drighil A, Azzouzi L, Habbal R. [Cardiovascular diseases in the young patients : Place of the carotid intima-media thickness at the University Hospital-Ibn Rochd of Casablanca]. Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris) 2023; 72:101600. [PMID: 37116428 DOI: 10.1016/j.ancard.2023.101600] [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: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND The measurement of intima-media thickness (IMT), long neglected, is a fundamental element in the prediction of cardiovascular events. Vascular Doppler ultrasonography is one of the tools needed to objectify atherosclerosis. OBJECTIVES The aim of our study is to establish a correlation between cardiovascular events and intima-media thickness. METHODS We conducted a prospective, cross-sectional and descriptive study over a period of 6 months in the cardiology department of Chu-Ibn Rochd, based on vascular Doppler ultrasound data, presenting a risk factor and or vascular cardiovascular disease of the supra-aortic trunks using a high frequency linear probe (7.5 MHZ) connected to a GENERAL Electric ultrasound machine. Intima-media thickness was considered normal < 0.8 mm in adult patients aged 40-60 years. RESULTS IMT ≥ 0.8 mm was found in 89.2% of patients out of a total of 102 patients recruited, predominantly male (54.9%) with a mean age of 56 ± 9 years. Cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular diseases were associated with an increase in IMT. Diabetics were the most frequent to have an elevated IMT, found at 50.9%, followed by 43.1% of hypertensives, 27.4% respectively between haemodialysis patients and ischemic strokes and 14% in coronary patients with indication of bypass surgery. CONCLUSIONS Elevated IMT is associated with cardiovascular events and should be sought as their primary indicator in future large-scale studies so that it can be routinely assessed for a cardiovascular risk factor.
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- Département de cardiologie, chu-ibn ROCHD, Casablanca, Maroc.
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- Département de cardiologie, chu-ibn ROCHD, Casablanca, Maroc.
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- Département de cardiologie, chu-ibn ROCHD, Casablanca, Maroc.
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- Département de cardiologie, chu-ibn ROCHD, Casablanca, Maroc.
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- Département de cardiologie, chu-ibn ROCHD, Casablanca, Maroc.
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- Département de cardiologie, chu-ibn ROCHD, Casablanca, Maroc.
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- Département de cardiologie, chu-ibn ROCHD, Casablanca, Maroc.
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Shibata T, Ota H, Takemitsu Y, Iguchi Y, Kida Y, Tahara K. Severe cervical kyphosis in a young adult with fixed dropped head syndrome, dysphagia, and myelopathy: A case report. J Orthop Sci 2023:S0949-2658(23)00093-3. [PMID: 37105788 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2023.04.002] [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: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Several reports exist on syndromic cervical kyphosis in the elderly, including dropped head syndrome, degenerative spondylosis, and neurological diseases; however, it is rarely reported in young patients especially with complications. CASE PRESENTATION We describe a case of a 25-year-old man who presented severe cervical kyphosis with dropped head syndrome, horizontal-gaze disorder, dysphagia, and myelopathy. The etiology of this cervical kyphosis was suspected to be as a result of a combination of an underlying developmental disorder and habitual, long-term cervical flexion postures while engaging in smartphone games. Combined anterior and posterior surgeries resulted in good outcomes and improved the patient's quality of life remarkably. CONCLUSION Cervical kyphosis awareness in young patients is crucial. Moreover, combined anterior and posterior approach provides secure, good results, and with less sequelae.
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- Tatsuya Shibata
- Division of Spine Surgery, Oita Orthopaedic Hospital, Oita, 1-1-41, Iwata-machi, Oita, 870-0936, Japan; Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka 810-0180, Japan
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Oita Orthopaedic Hospital, Oita, 1-1-41, Iwata-machi, Oita, 870-0936, Japan
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Oita Orthopaedic Hospital, Oita, 1-1-41, Iwata-machi, Oita, 870-0936, Japan.
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Oita Orthopaedic Hospital, Oita, 1-1-41, Iwata-machi, Oita, 870-0936, Japan
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Oita Orthopaedic Hospital, Oita, 1-1-41, Iwata-machi, Oita, 870-0936, Japan
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Oita Orthopaedic Hospital, Oita, 1-1-41, Iwata-machi, Oita, 870-0936, Japan
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Kodama Y, Furumatsu T, Tamura M, Okazaki Y, Hiranaka T, Kamatsuki Y, Ozaki T. Steep posterior slope of the medial tibial plateau and anterior cruciate ligament degeneration contribute to medial meniscus posterior root tears in young patients. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023; 31:279-285. [PMID: 35978177 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-022-07095-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [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: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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PURPOSE Medial meniscus posterior root tears (MMPRTs) occur most frequently in middle-aged and older adults. However, this serious condition can also occur in younger patients. The purpose of this study was to compare anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) degeneration and sagittal medial tibial slope in young adults with and without MMPRT. METHODS Eighteen healthy volunteers, 18 young patients (20-49 years of age), and 30 middle-aged and older patients (50-70 years of age) with MMPRT repair were included in the study. Sex, body mass index (BMI), femorotibial angle, ACL degeneration, and medial tibial slope angle were compared among the groups. ACL degeneration and medial tibial slope angle were assessed using magnetic resonance imaging. RESULTS In the healthy volunteer group, the young patient group, and the older patient group, the medial tibial slopes were 3.5° ± 1.4°, 6.1° ± 2.7°, and 7.2° ± 1.9°, respectively, and the ACL degeneration rates were 5.6%, 38.9%, and 43.3%, respectively. Young patients with MMPRT had significantly steeper medial tibial slopes and ACL degeneration compared to those of the healthy volunteers (P < 0.05). The parameters of young patients were similar to those of older patients with MMPRT. In the multivariate logistic regression analysis, BMI, medial tibial slope, and ACL degeneration were significantly associated with MMPRT in young patients. CONCLUSION BMI, steep medial tibial slope, and ACL degeneration contribute to MMPRT development in younger patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Yuya Kodama
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kitaku, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama Rosai Hospital, 1-10-25 Midorimachi, Minamiku, Okayama, 702-8055, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kitaku, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kitaku, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kitaku, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kitaku, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kitaku, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kochi Health Sciences Center, 2125-1 Ike, Kochi, 781-8555, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kitaku, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan
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Durandel L, Sanchez S, Amiot-Chapoutot F, Dacunka M, Raoul F, Chapoutot L, Marchais A. [Acute coronary syndrome and cannabis use: a retrospective cohort study]. Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris) 2022; 71:252-258. [PMID: 36075767 DOI: 10.1016/j.ancard.2022.07.006] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is the usual clinical entry point for coronary heart disease. France is the European country with the highest prevalence of cannabis use and an increase in serious cardiovascular complications, including infarction, related to cannabis. The main objective was to compare the clinical and cardiological profile of patients with ACS according to exposure to cannabis use. POPULATION AND METHODS We conducted a retrospective, single-centre, exposure-non-exposure cohort study of all adult patients (> 18 years) admitted for ACS in the ICU between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2021 at the Centre Hospitalier de Troyes, with mention of cannabis use in the medical record. A matching was performed so that each patient identified in the exposed group was associated with a comparable unexposed patient on age, sex, period of hospitalisation and cardiovascular event typology (type of ACS and topography for ST+). RESULTS 2745 patients admitted to the ICU and the coronary angiography room presented an ST+ or ST- ACS from 01/01/2012 to 31/12/2021 at the CHT. For 31 patients of them (1.1%), we noted cannabis consumption, which concern 7,9% of SCA ST+ aged under 50. DISCUSSION The link between cannabis use and ACS is established, but studies concerning the place of cannabis in the ACS pathway of an ICU are few in France. Our results show the interest of developing a specific pathway focused on the needs of patients and their specificities in post ACS management.
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- MCU-PH Santé Publique, Pôle Territorial Santé publique et Performance, Unité de Recherche Clinique et de Recherche en Soins, Hôpitaux Champagne Sud, 101 avenue anatole France, 10000 Troyes, France.
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- Pôle vasculaire, Service de cardiologie, Centre hospitalier de Troyes, Troyes, France.
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- Pôle vasculaire, Service de cardiologie, Centre hospitalier de Troyes, Troyes, France.
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- Pôle vasculaire, Service de cardiologie, Centre hospitalier de Troyes, Troyes, France.
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- Pôle vasculaire, Service de cardiologie, Centre hospitalier de Troyes, Troyes, France.
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Ruiz-Lozano M, Miralles-Muñoz FA, Rubio-Morales M, Martin-Grandes R, Lizaur-Utrilla A, Vizcaya-Moreno MF. Similar outcomes and satisfaction after transtibial versus transportal femoral drilling for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in young adult recreational athletes. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 30:1197-203. [PMID: 33386427 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-06393-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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PURPOSE Controversy continues regarding whether the transtibial (TT) and transportal (TP) methods for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction provide similar or different outcomes, and the evidence on patient satisfaction is very limited. The objective of this study was to compare functional outcomes and patient satisfaction in young adult recreational athletes who underwent arthroscopic hamstring ACL reconstruction using either the TT or the TP femoral tunnel drilling method. METHODS A nonrandomized prospective study was designed to compare the outcomes of arthroscopic hamstring ACL reconstruction using TT or TP method. Functional outcome was assessed with the Lyshom score, and patient satisfaction with a 5-point Likert scale. Knee stability was measured with the KT-1000 arthrometer. RESULTS 42 patients in the TT group and 41 in TP group, with age ranged 18-40 years, were compared with a mean follow-up of 42 (range 24-60) months. There were no significant differences between groups in the Lysholm score (n.s.), sport return rate (n.s.) or patient satisfaction with the surgery (n.s.). Satisfaction was only significantly associated with the Lysholm score (OR 1.3; IC 95% 1.06-1.6; p = 0.012), but not with the return to sports (n.s.) or knee anterior laxity (n.s.). CONCLUSION This study showed no statistical differences between the TT and the TP method in functional outcomes or patient satisfaction in young adult recreational athletes. In those patients, satisfaction with the surgery was not influenced by the return to sport activities. This study can guide surgeons in the decision-making for ACL reconstruction in recreational athletes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II.
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Tang B, Fan C. Gouty tophus as a rare cause of a Hepple stage V osteochondral lesion of the talus. Eur J Med Res 2021; 26:124. [PMID: 34666837 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-021-00597-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Talus osteochondral lesion is commonly associated with trauma, avascular necrosis or even genetic factors, but gouty tophus as a cause of Hepple stage V type talus osteochondral lesion is rare. Case presentation Here, we report a case of an 18-year-old man who complained of left medial deep ankle pain on ambulation. This young man had an extreme liking of sea food rich in purines and also sugar-sweetened drinks. He was diagnosed with a Hepple stage V type talus osteochondral lesion and was treated with medial malleolus osteotomy and an osteochondral graft. The talus osteochondral lesion was found to be a gouty tophus and was completely removed. Hypouricemic therapy was prescribed for 2 months, which allowed the patient to walk with a visual analogue score (VAS) score of 1. He was followed up for 12 months. Conclusions Young people with an extreme liking of sea food rich in purines and also sugar-sweetened drinks may be at a risk of developing gout. Acute onset of ankle atraumatic pain, swelling with a high level of serum uric acid and a talus osteochondral lesion with cyst formation should make physicians consider a diagnosis of gout.
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Fabbi M, Castoldi L, Sallusti M, Rossi G, Reggiani P. Duodenal Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor: A Rare Disease in a Young Adult Female Patient Presenting with Life-Threatening Hemorrhage. Case Rep Gastroenterol 2021; 15:519-524. [PMID: 34616250 PMCID: PMC8454229 DOI: 10.1159/000515370] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Duodenal gastrointestinal stromal tumors (dGISTs) may be a source of life-threatening hemorrhage that leads to emergency surgical care, precluding tumor staging and the planning of an elective treatment. In this study, we report a case of potentially lethal bleeding dGIST in a young woman successfully treated by an organ-preserving elective surgery after endoscopic and angiographic hemostasis. A 26-year-old female patient was admitted to the Emergency Unit of our hospital with the complaints of hematemesis and melena in the previous 12 h. An upper endoscopy showed a 4-cm submucosal lesion, between the 2nd and 3rd part of the duodenum, in the lateral wall, with massive bleeding arising from central ulceration. Hemostasis was initially achieved endoscopically and then optimized by transarterial embolization. After a contrast-enhanced CT, the patient underwent planning elective surgery. Intraoperatively, a 3-cm lesion was confirmed and resected by excision of the full-thickness duodenum with adequate free margins. Immunohistochemical analysis of the specimen revealed to be a dGIST, with a low mitotic count (<5 mitosis/50 high power field), and tumor necrosis present in <50% of the lesion. The patient had an uneventful course.
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- Manrica Fabbi
- Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Maggiore Policlinico Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Maggiore Policlinico Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Maggiore Policlinico Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Maggiore Policlinico Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Maggiore Policlinico Hospital, Milan, Italy
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AIMS Highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) has greatly improved the durability of total hip arthroplasty (THA) in young patients because of its improved wear characteristics. Few studies have followed this population into the second decade, and therefore the purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the clinical outcome for THA patients 50 years of age and younger at a minimum of 15 years postoperatively. The second purpose was to evaluate the radiological findings secondary to wear or mechanical failure of the implant. METHODS Between October 1999 and December 2005, 105 THAs were performed in 95 patients (53 female, 42 male) aged 50 years and younger (mean 42 years (20 to 50)). There were 87 patients (96 hips) that were followed for a minimum of 15 years (mean 17.3 years (15 to 21)) for analysis. Posterior approach was used with cementless fixation with a median head size of 28 mm. HXLPE was the acetabular bearing for all hips. Radiographs were evaluated for polyethylene wear, radiolucent lines, and osteolysis. RESULTS Clinical outcomes showed significant improvement of mean Harris Hip Scores from 52.8 (SD 13.5) preoperatively to 94.8 (SD 7.6) postoperatively. One hip was revised for recurrent instability, and there were no infections. No hips were revised for mechanical loosening or osteolysis. Mean polyethylene linear wear was 0.04 mm/year and volumetric wear was 6.22 mm3/year, with no significant differences between head size or material. Osteolysis was not present in any of the hips. CONCLUSION The use of HXLPE in THA for patients aged 50 years and younger has performed exceptionally well without evidence of significant wear causing mechanical loosening or necessitating revision. The radiolucent lines of the acetabular component must be followed to determine the prognostic significance. This investigation represents the longest clinical follow-up of a large, consecutive cohort of patients aged 50 years or younger with THA using HXLPE. This long-term analysis found negligible polyethylene wear, no incidence of aseptic loosening, and excellent clinical outcomes at and beyond 15 years of follow-up. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2021;103-B(7 Supple B):78-83.
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- Gordon G Roedel
- Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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Moon NH, Shin WC, Do MU, Kang SW, Lee SM, Suh KT. High conversion rate to total hip arthroplasty after hemiarthroplasty in young patients with a minimum 10 years follow-up. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:273. [PMID: 33711996 PMCID: PMC7955647 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04153-4] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background This study aimed to evaluate the follow-up results of bipolar hemiarthroplasty (BHA) for more than 10 years in patients aged < 60 years and to analyze the risk factors for acetabular erosion after BHA. Methods This retrospective study included 114 patients who underwent BHA were followed-up for at least 10 years. The mean age was 54.1 years, and the mean follow-up duration was 13.8 years. The patients were divided into two groups according to the presence of acetabular erosion, and the preoperative parameters were compared between the two groups. Moreover, the risk factors related to acetabular erosion after BHA were analyzed using statistical comparisons. Results Reoperation was performed in 44 of the 114 patients (38.6 %). The survival rate when the end point was reoperation related to acetabular erosion was found to be significantly time-dependent: 73.2 % at 5 years, 48.8 % at 10 years, and 25.9 % at 15 years. The acetabular erosion group showed significantly younger age at the time of surgery, higher body mass index (BMI), more avascular necrosis of the femoral head, and smaller prosthetic femoral head. The final multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that young age at the time of surgery were independent risk factors for acetabular erosion after BHA in patients aged < 60 years. Conclusions The minimum 10-year follow-up outcomes of BHA in patients aged < 60 years showed a relatively high conversion rate to total hip arthroplasty. When considering BHA in younger patients, more careful decisions should be made with respect to patient’s choice, keeping in mind that long-term survival cannot be guaranteed.
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- Nam Hoon Moon
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, 20 Geumo-ro, Mulgeum-eup, Gyeongsangnam-do, 626-770, Yangsan, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, 20 Geumo-ro, Mulgeum-eup, Gyeongsangnam-do, 626-770, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, 20 Geumo-ro, Mulgeum-eup, Gyeongsangnam-do, 626-770, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, 20 Geumo-ro, Mulgeum-eup, Gyeongsangnam-do, 626-770, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, 20 Geumo-ro, Mulgeum-eup, Gyeongsangnam-do, 626-770, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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Erivan R, Fassot G, Villatte G, Mulliez A, Descamps S, Boisgard S. Results of femoral neck screw fixation in 112 under 65-years-old at a minimum 2 years' follow-up. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2020; 106:1425-31. [PMID: 33046434 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2020.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2020] [Revised: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Failure rates for screw fixation in femoral neck fracture in young patients are often high, with risk of aseptic femoral head osteonecrosis and non-consolidation. The present study sought to identify factors for success or failure of internal fixation according to: 1) initial treatment; 2) initial reduction quality; and 3) population characteristics. HYPOTHESIS The study hypothesis was that population, fracture type, initial treatment and reduction quality can predict survival. MATERIAL AND METHODS A retrospective study included all cases of femoral neck fracture in under 65-years-old treated by screwing in our center: i.e., 112 patients. Patient characteristics, time to surgery were collated; surviving patients were followed up at a minimum 24 months. Reduction quality was assessed on X-rays in 3 dimensions and cervico-diaphyseal angle. RESULTS Mean follow-up was 5.3±3.0 years [range, 2.0-13.6 years]. At 2 years, 23 of the 112 patients (20.5%) had developed complications: 10 osteonecroses (8.9%) and 13 non-unions (11.6%). Known hip osteonecrosis risk factors showed no significant association with survival. Failure rates were significantly higher in unstable (Garden≥3) than stable (Garden≤2) fracture: HR=2.77 [95%CI: 1.09-7.02]; p=0.025. There was no significant association with time to treatment (≤6 hours): HR=1.08 [95%CI: 0.46-2.54]; p=0.86. On 2-year radiographs, mean shortening on the z-axis was 12.3±4.8mm [-0.7 to 26.2], 8.5±5.0mm [-6.8 to 23.9] on the x-axis, and 6.4±6.1mm [-6.3 to 25.3] on the y-axis. There was a significant negative correlation between z shortening and HOOS pain component (r=-0.38; p=0.005), a non-significant negative correlation with quality of life (r=-0.20; p=0.16), and a significant negative correlation with sports activity (r=-0.28; p=0.039). CONCLUSION The present series showed lower rates of complications and of arthroplasty than in the literature. Internal fixation seemed to be indicated even at an interval of 6 hours or more. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV, retrospective study.
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Pisano TJ, Hakkinen I, Rybinnik I. Large Vessel Occlusion Secondary to COVID-19 Hypercoagulability in a Young Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2020; 29:105307. [PMID: 32992201 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2020.105307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Revised: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) initially most appreciated for its pulmonary symptoms, is now increasingly recognized for causing multi-organ disease and stroke in the setting of a hypercoagulable state. We report a case of 33-year-old African American woman with COVID-19 who developed acute malignant middle cerebral artery infarction due to thromboembolic occlusion of the left terminal internal carotid artery and middle cerebral artery stem. Mechanical thrombectomy was challenging and ultimately unsuccessful resulting in limited reperfusion of <67% of the affected vascular territory, and thrombectomized clot was over 50 mm in length, at least three times the average clot length. The final stroke size was estimated at 224 cubic centimeters. On admission her D-dimer level was 94,589 ng/mL (normal 0-500 ng/ml). Throughout the hospitalization D-dimer decreased but never reached normal values while fibrinogen trended upward. Hypercoagulability panel was remarkable for mildly elevated anticardiolipin IgM of 16.3 MPL/mL (normal: 0-11.0 MPL/mL). With respect to remaining stroke workup, there was no evidence of clinically significant stenosis or dissection in the proximal internal carotid artery or significant cardioembolic source including cardiomyopathy, atrial fibrillation, cardiac thrombus, cardiac tumor, valvular abnormality, aortic arch atheroma, or patent foramen ovale. She developed malignant cytotoxic cerebral edema and succumbed to complications. This case underscores the importance of recognizing hypercoagulability as a cause of severe stroke and poor outcome in young patients with COVID-19 and highlights the need for further studies to define correlation between markers of coagulopathy in patients with COVID-19 infection and outcome post stroke.
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Payo-Ollero J, Alcalde R, Valentí A, Valentí JR, Lamo de Espinosa JM. Influence of total hip arthroplasty and physicians advices in the sports activity performed after the surgery. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2020; 64:251-257. [PMID: 32381395 DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2020.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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: 05/01/2019] [Revised: 07/07/2019] [Accepted: 02/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES There are no randomized prospective studies that evaluate sports activity after total hip arthroplasty (THA). The objective of this study is to assess the level and type of sports activity in patients undergoing THA and to assess the recommendations given by physicians. MATERIALS AND METHODS We performed a descriptive study that analyzes 46 patients (the average age was 41 years, range 37 - 48) under 50 years of age who underwent THA (58 hips) in our center. The average follow-up was 7.5 (1 - 11) years. Age, sex, sports activity according to the UCLA scale, sports activities practiced before and after the intervention, complications and recommendations given by doctors were evaluated. RESULTS The average time to resume sport activity after the surgery was 5 (3-10) months. There were no differences in the UCLA scale before and after the operation (P> 0.05). The most practiced sport before the surgery was swimming (17%). The 31% of patients did not receive advice from their physician and the 65.2% were dissuaded from playing sports after ATC. The recommended sports were swimming (44%) and the static bicycle (17.5%), correlating with the most practiced sports after the operation. CONCLUSION The patients modified their sport activity after having undergone a total hip arthroplasty. The surgery and the physician's advice were the ones that influenced the choice of the sports activity performed after being operated on.
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- J Payo-Ollero
- Departamento de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, España.
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- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, España
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- Departamento de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, España
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- Departamento de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, España
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- Departamento de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, España
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Lizaur-Utrilla A, Martinez-Mendez D, Vizcaya-Moreno MF, Lopez-Prats FA. Volar plate for intra-articular distal radius fracture. A prospective comparative study between elderly and young patients. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2020; 106:319-23. [PMID: 32044260 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2019.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2019] [Revised: 10/18/2019] [Accepted: 12/29/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Treatment of the distal radius fracture in elderly remains controversial. The objective was to assess the outcomes of volar locking plate for displaced complete intra-articular distal radius fractures in elderly as compared to younger patients. HYPOTHESIS The outcomes in elderly patients would be comparable with those in younger patients with a low rate of complications. MATERIAL AND METHODS Non-randomised prospective comparative study between 70 patients older than 65 years and 46 younger patients with AO type-C fractures. The main outcome was Disabilities Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score. Secondary variables were Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) score, range of motion, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain, and grip strength. Radiological measurements were also performed. RESULTS The mean follow-up was 30.9 (range, 24-53) months. There were no significant differences in mean DASH, PRWE, VAS-pain, wrist motion or radiological parameters at final follow-up. Multivariate analysis showed that the functional outcomes were significantly influenced by baseline ulnar positivity greater than 3mm at baseline but not by age. DISCUSSION The study hypothesis was confirmed. Surgical treatment with volar locking plate for displaced complete intra-articular fractures of the distal radius in elderly patients represents a safe and effective treatment alternative with similar early complication rate than in younger. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III, cohort study.
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Tao X, Ghanem KG, Page KR, Gilliams E, Tuddenham S. Risk factors predictive of sexually transmitted infection diagnosis in young compared to older patients attending sexually transmitted diseases clinics. Int J STD AIDS 2020; 31:142-149. [PMID: 31964236 DOI: 10.1177/0956462419886772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Young people aged less than 25 years bear the highest burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States. Here we sought to characterize patients aged 15–24 compared with patients ≥age 25 utilizing a database of first visits to two STI clinics in Baltimore, USA from 2011 to 2016. Acute STI (aSTI) was defined as gonorrhea (GC), trichomonas, or early syphilis (ES) in women and non-gonococcal urethritis, GC, Chlamydia (CT), and ES in men. Proportions were compared using the Chi square test and logistic regression was used to assess aSTI predictors in younger versus older groups, stratified by gender. Fifteen thousand four hundred and sixty-three first visits for patients <25 and 25,203 for patients ≥25 were analyzed. Participants <25 were more likely to be Black and less likely to self-identify as straight than those ≥25. While younger patients had more partners, they were less likely to report risk behaviors such as ‘Never’ using condoms, cocaine use, and sex with alcohol than older patients. Predictors of aSTI risk differed both by age and gender. STI prevention messages should be tailored, and access to screening should be optimized for young men and women, in order to address rising STI rates in this population.
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- Xueting Tao
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.,Baltimore City Health Department, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Millions of patients with valvular heart disease have benefitted from heart valve replacement since the procedure was first introduced in the 1960s; however, there are still many patients who get early structural valve deterioration (SVD) of their bioprosthetic heart valves (BHV). BHV are porcine, bovine, or equine tissues that have been glutaraldehyde fixed to preserve the tissue and presumably make the tissue immunologically inert. These glutaraldehyde-fixed BHV with anti-calcification treatments last long periods of time in older adults but develop early SVD in younger patients. The consensus at present is that the early SVD in younger patients is due to more "wear and tear" of the valves and higher calcium turnover in younger patients. However, as younger patients likely have a more robust immune system than older adults, there is a new hypothesis that BHV xenografts may undergo xenograft rejection, and this may contribute to the early SVD seen in younger patients.At present, the technology to noninvasively study in vivo whether an implanted BHV in a human patient is undergoing rejection is not available. Thus, a small animal discordant xenotransplant model in young rodents (to match the young patient getting a pig/bovine/equine BHV) was developed to study whether the hypothesis that glutaraldehyde-fixed BHV undergo xenograft rejection had any merit. In this chapter, we describe our model and its merits and the results of our investigations. Our work provides clear evidence of xenograft rejection in glutaraldehyde-fixed tissue, and our small animal model offers an opportunity to study this process in detail.
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- Rizwan A Manji
- Department of Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
- Cardiac Sciences Program, I.H. Asper Clinical Research Institute, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
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- Cardiac Sciences Program, I.H. Asper Clinical Research Institute, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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Zimmerer A, Slouka S, Kinkel S, Fritz T, Weiss S, Sobau C, Miehlke W. Comparison of short-stem with conventional-stem prostheses in total hip arthroplasty: an 8-year follow-up study. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2020; 140:1285-91. [PMID: 32572595 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-020-03519-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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PURPOSE Coxarthrosis is a common disease of the adult hip joint. Elderly patients have mainly been treated with total hip arthroplasty (THA); however, younger patients are increasingly affected. Short-stem prostheses were developed for this special patient group. There have been few studies on the clinical outcomes of this type of prosthesis. This study compared the mid-term results of a short-stem prosthesis and a standard-stem prosthesis 8 years after implantation. METHODS According to our clinical registry, patients who received a short-stem prosthesis before 2011 were identified. Patients in the standard-stem prosthesis group were matched based on the sex, age, height, weight, and degree of arthrosis. At the follow-up time, the modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS), University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) activity score and visual analog scale (VAS) pain score were collected and compared with the preoperative values. RESULTS Fifty-five patients could be matched and analyzed for both groups. No patients needed revision surgery. In both groups, there were significant improvements at the follow-up time. The pre- and postoperative mHHSs, UCLA scores, and VAS scores were 41.9 and 95 (p < 0.0001), 3.75 and 7.9 (p < 0.0001), and 7.6 and 0.9 (p < 0.0001), respectively, in the short-stem group and 44.8 and 96.25 (p < 0.0001), 3.6 and 7.7 (p < 0.0001), and 7.7 and 0.9 (p < 0.0001), respectively, in the control group, with no significant differences between the groups at the follow-up time. CONCLUSION The short-stem prosthesis provides mid-term results comparable to those of a standard-stem prosthesis. In both groups, excellent patient-reported outcomes were achieved after an average of 8 years. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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Iwaya Y, Shimamura Y, Goda K, Rodríguez de Santiago E, Coneys JG, Mosko JD, Kandel G, Kortan P, May G, Marcon N, Teshima C. Clinical characteristics of young patients with early Barrett’s neoplasia. World J Gastroenterol 2019; 25:3069-3078. [PMID: 31293342 PMCID: PMC6603815 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v25.i24.3069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2019] [Revised: 05/07/2019] [Accepted: 05/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) and high-grade dysplasia (HGD) may appear in young patients with Barrett’s esophagus (BE). However, characteristics of Barrett’s-related neoplasia in this younger population remain unknown.
AIM To identify clinical characteristics that differ between young and old patients with early-stage Barrett’s-related neoplasia.
METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of a prospectively maintained database comprised of consecutive patients with early-stage EAC (pT1) and HGD at a tertiary-referral center between 2001 and 2017. Baseline characteristics, drug and risk factor exposures, clinicopathological staging of EAC/HGD and treatment outcomes [complete eradication of neoplasia (CE-N), complete eradication of intestinal metaplasia (CE-IM), recurrence of neoplasia and recurrence of intestinal metaplasia] were retrieved. Multivariate analyses were performed to identify factors that differed significantly between older and younger (≤ 50 years) patients.
RESULTS We identified 450 patients with T1 EAC and HGD (74% and 26%, respectively); 45 (10%) were ≤ 50 years. Compared to the older group, young patients were more likely to present with ongoing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms (55% vs 38%, P = 0.04) and to be obese (body mass index > 30, 48% vs 32%, P = 0.04). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that young patients were significantly more likely to have ongoing GERD symptoms [odds ratio (OR) 2.00, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.04-3.85, P = 0.04] and to be obese (OR 2.06, 95%CI 1.07-3.98, P = 0.03) whereas the young group was less likely to have a smoking history (OR 0.39, 95%CI 0.20-0.75, P < 0.01) compared to the old group. However, there were no significant differences regarding tumor histology, CE-N, CE-IM, recurrence of neoplasia and recurrence of intestinal metaplasia (mean follow-up, 44.3 mo).
CONCLUSION While guidelines recommend BE screening in patients > 50 years of age, younger patients should be considered for screening endoscopy if they suffer from obesity and GERD symptoms.
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- Yugo Iwaya
- Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Centre, St Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto M5B 1W8, Ontario, Canada
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- Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Centre, St Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto M5B 1W8, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Dokkyo Medical University, Tochigi 321-0293, Japan
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- Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Centre, St Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto M5B 1W8, Ontario, Canada
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- Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Centre, St Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto M5B 1W8, Ontario, Canada
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- Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Centre, St Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto M5B 1W8, Ontario, Canada
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- Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Centre, St Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto M5B 1W8, Ontario, Canada
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- Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Centre, St Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto M5B 1W8, Ontario, Canada
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- Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Centre, St Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto M5B 1W8, Ontario, Canada
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- Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Centre, St Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto M5B 1W8, Ontario, Canada
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Kono Y, Kanzaki H, Tsuzuki T, Takatani M, Nasu J, Kawai D, Takenaka R, Tanaka T, Iwamuro M, Kawano S, Kawahara Y, Fujiwara T, Okada H. A multicenter observational study on the clinicopathological features of gastric cancer in young patients. J Gastroenterol 2019; 54:419-426. [PMID: 30374622 DOI: 10.1007/s00535-018-1525-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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: 06/03/2018] [Accepted: 10/23/2018] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The details of gastric cancer in young patients remain unclear because of the low prevalence of the disease. This study aimed to clarify the clinicopathological features and prognosis of gastric cancer in young patients. METHODS From January 2007 to January 2016, patients in their 20s and 30s who were diagnosed with primary gastric cancer at 4 hospitals were enrolled. Their clinical characteristics and prognosis were evaluated. RESULTS The total number of patients was 72. The median age was 36 years, and the ratio of males to females was 1:1. The dominant histological type was undifferentiated type (66/72, 92%). Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) was positive in 81% (54/67). Although there were some asymptomatic patients in stages I-III, all stage IV patients had some clinical symptoms at the diagnosis. The percentage of stage IV was significantly higher in patients in their 20s than in those in their 30s (75% vs. 25%, P < 0.001). The Kaplan-Meier method showed that the overall survival of patients in their 20s was significantly lower than that of patients in their 30s (P = 0.037). CONCLUSIONS A high rate of H. pylori infection was revealed in young gastric cancer patients. The patients in their 20s had a worse prognosis than those in their 30s. We should consider examining the H. pylori infection status for young patients as well as older patients to identify high-risk populations.
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- Yoshiyasu Kono
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Japanese Red Cross Society Himeji Hospital, Himeji, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Japanese Red Cross Society Himeji Hospital, Himeji, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Okayama Saiseikai General Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Tsuyama Chuo Hospital, Tsuyama, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Tsuyama Chuo Hospital, Tsuyama, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan
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Antonello M, Squizzato F, Bassini S, Porcellato L, Grego F, Piazza M. Open repair versus endovascular treatment of complex aortoiliac lesions in low risk patients. J Vasc Surg 2019; 70:1155-1165.e1. [PMID: 30850298 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2018.12.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [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: 07/21/2018] [Accepted: 12/10/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study was to compare open surgical repair (OSR) versus endovascular repair (ER) using self-expanding covered stents for complex TransAtlantic Inter-Society Consensus II (TASC) class C or D aortoiliac lesions in low-risk patients, with a specific subanalysis for younger patients. METHODS A single-center retrospective review of TASC C/D lesions treated from January 2008 to December 2017 was conducted. Patients with associated aortic aneurysm or lesions involving the entire infrarenal aorta were excluded. Thirty-day outcomes, long-term patency, limb salvage, and freedom from related reinterventions were compared between OSR and ER. "Low surgical risk" was defined as a Society for Vascular Surgery comorbidity score of ≤0.7 and age <75 years. Patients were considered "young" if aged ≤60 years. The follow-up results were analyzed using Kaplan-Meier curves. Major clinical and anatomic characteristics were evaluated for their association with patency using Cox proportional hazards. RESULTS Overall, 114 patients (OSR, n = 56; ER, n = 58) were treated, of whom, 70 patients (63%) had bilateral iliac disease involvement, for a total of 182 limbs revascularized (OSR, n = 96; ER, n = 86). Iliac lesions were classified by limb as TASC C (n = 71; 39%) or D (n = 111; 61%). Their mean age was 61.4 ± 8.4 years, and the mean Society for Vascular Surgery comorbidity score was 0.51 ± 0.39, without statistically significant differences between the OSR and ER groups (0.48 ± 0.29 vs 0.56 ± 0.47; P = .357). At 30 days, the ER group had had a shorter length of hospitalization (8.5 ± 6.2 vs 2.6 ± 0.8 days; P < .001) and intensive care unit stay (0.1 ± 0.6 vs 0.9 ± 0.5 day; P < .001) than the OSR group. The cumulative medical (OSR, 7%; ER, 5%; P = .714) and surgical (OSR, 10%; ER, 8%; P = .759) complication rates were similar. At 5 years, the primary patency rate was similar between the two groups (OSR, 87.3%; ER, 81.4%; P = .317). This result was confirmed in the subgroup of "young" patients (OSR, 84.7; ER, 75.0; P = .272). The limb salvage (OSR, 98.9%; ER, 98.4%; P = .920) and freedom from related reintervention (OSR, 74.4%; ER, 73.0%; P = .703) rates were similar. This trend was also confirmed in the "young" patients for both limb salvage (OSR, 98.5%; ER, 97.6%; P = .896) and freedom from related reintervention (OSR, 76.9%; ER, 63.6%; P = .223). Multivariate analysis indicated that the only independent negative predictor of patency was female gender in the ER group (hazard ratio, 2.89; 95% confidence interval, 1.45-26.60; P = .024). CONCLUSIONS In the case of severe aortoiliac obstructive lesions in low-risk and young patients, ER using a covered stent can be considered as valid as OSR. In addition, it allows for shorter hospitalization and maintains a similar patency rate in the long term. However, for female patients, OSR remains the reference standard of treatment.
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- Michele Antonello
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy.
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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Komiyama S, Nagashima M, Taniguchi T, Yokouchi Y, Kugimiya T. Ovarian Clear Cell Carcinoma Detected During Long-Term Management of Endometriotic Cysts in Young Patients: Possible Heterogeneity of this Tumor. Gynecol Obstet Invest 2018; 84:305-312. [PMID: 30423566 DOI: 10.1159/000494256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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: 06/26/2018] [Accepted: 10/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Ovarian endometriotic cysts have been identified as the possible origin of ovarian clear cell carcinoma (OCCC), so predicting or preventing future transformation is important. Early detection of clear cell carcinoma is important because it shows low sensitivity to chemotherapy and the prognosis is worse than for other histologic types. We recently treated 2 patients with OCCC. They were both young women with no family history of cancer who received long-term oral contraceptive therapy for endometriotic cysts, and the histologic diagnosis was typical clear cell carcinoma in both patients. However, in Case 1, the tumor was detected by periodic examination, tumor expression of WT1 was positive, and the stage was IA. On the other hand, Case 2 presented with fever of unknown origin, her tumor showed expression of p53, and the stage was IVB. Case 1 is alive with no evidence of disease at 38 months after surgery, while Case 2 died after 19 months despite intensive treatment. These contrasting cases suggest that we need to be aware of the risk of cancer in young women receiving long-term hormone therapy for endometriotic cysts and that OCCC may show greater heterogeneity than what has been reported previously.
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- Shinichi Komiyama
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Toho University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan, .,Department of Gynecology, Toho University Ohashi Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan,
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Toho University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Toho University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Pathology, Toho University Ohashi Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gynecology, Toho University Ohashi Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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Honma Y, Sumida K, Ogino N, Kusanaga M, Minami S, Kumei S, Matsuoka H, Watanabe T, Hiura M, Abe S, Shibata M, Harada M. A Young Adult Patient with Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Developed Severe Gastroesophageal Varices Associated with Severe Obesity and Diabetes Mellitus. Case Rep Gastroenterol 2018; 12:487-496. [PMID: 30283282 PMCID: PMC6167688 DOI: 10.1159/000492423] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2018] [Accepted: 07/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Obesity is a major contributor to insulin resistance and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, which is the most common cause of chronic liver diseases. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) can progress to liver cirrhosis and end-stage liver diseases. Some cases already show severe liver fibrosis at the time of diagnosis. We present the case of a 44-year-old male with overt obesity who was admitted with hematemesis due to the rupture of gastric varices. We diagnosed him with NASH with severe liver fibrosis. This case shows that we should be concerned about the progression of liver fibrosis due to NASH associated with severe obesity even in young patients.
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- Yuichi Honma
- Third Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Third Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Third Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Third Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Third Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Third Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Third Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Third Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Third Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Third Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Third Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Third Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan
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Guan X, Wang Y, Hu H, Zhao Z, Jiang Z, Liu Z, Chen Y, Wang G, Wang X. Reconsideration of the optimal minimum lymph node count for young colon cancer patients: a population-based study. BMC Cancer 2018; 18:623. [PMID: 29859052 PMCID: PMC5984774 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-018-4428-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [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: 01/30/2018] [Accepted: 04/23/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Currently, young colon cancer (CC) patients continue to increase and represent a heterogeneous patient group. The aim of this study was to explore the optimal minimum lymph node count after CC resection for young patients. METHODS We performed a comprehensive search of the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database, 2360 CC patients aged from 20 to 40 were analyzed. X-tile was used to determine the optimal cut-off point of lymph node based on survival outcomes of young patients. The cancer specific survival (CSS) was estimated with Kaplan-Meier method, the Cox proportional hazards regression model was used to analyse independent prognostic factors and exact 95% confidence intervals (CIs). RESULTS Using X-tile analysis, 22-node measure was identified as the optimal choice for CC patients aged < 40. The 5-year CSS were 85.8% and 80.9% for patients examining ≥22 nodes and < 22 nodes. Furthermore, we identified that examining < 22 nodes was an independent adverse prognostic factor in patients aged < 40. In addition, the revised 22-node measure could examine more positive nodes than the standard 12-node measure in young patients. CONCLUSIONS For young colon cancer patients, the lymph node examination should be differently evaluated. We suggest that 22-node measure may be more suitable for CC patients aged < 40. TRIAL REGISTRATION Retrospectively registered.
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- Xu Guan
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, National Cancer Center / Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, National Cancer Center / Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, National Cancer Center / Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, National Cancer Center / Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China. .,Department of Colorectal Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
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Gallart X, Riba J, Fernández-Valencia JA, Bori G, Muñoz-Mahamud E, Combalia A. Hip prostheses in young adults. Surface prostheses and short-stem prostheses. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2017; 62:142-152. [PMID: 29196225 DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2017.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [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] [Received: 04/12/2017] [Revised: 08/31/2017] [Accepted: 10/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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The poor results obtained in young patients when using a conventional prosthesis led to the resurgence of hip resurfacing to find less invasive implants for the bone. Young patients present a demand for additional activity, which makes them a serious challenge for the survival of implants. In addition, new information technologies contribute decisively to the preference for non-cemented prostheses. Maintaining quality of life, preserving the bone and soft tissues, as well as achieving a very stable implant, are the goals of every hip orthopaedic surgeon for these patients. The results in research point to the use of smaller prostheses, which use the metaphyseal zone more and less the diaphyseal zone, and hence the large number of the abovementioned short stem prostheses. Both models are principally indicated in the young adult. Their revision should be a more simple operation, but this is only true for hip resurfacing, not for short stems.
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- X Gallart
- Instituto Clínico de Especialidades Médico-Quirúrgicas (ICEMEQ), Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Unidad de Cadera, Hospital Clínic, Universidad de Barcelona, Barcelona, España.
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- Instituto Clínico de Especialidades Médico-Quirúrgicas (ICEMEQ), Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Unidad de Cadera, Hospital Clínic, Universidad de Barcelona, Barcelona, España
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- Instituto Clínico de Especialidades Médico-Quirúrgicas (ICEMEQ), Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Unidad de Cadera, Hospital Clínic, Universidad de Barcelona, Barcelona, España
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- Instituto Clínico de Especialidades Médico-Quirúrgicas (ICEMEQ), Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Unidad de Cadera, Hospital Clínic, Universidad de Barcelona, Barcelona, España
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- Instituto Clínico de Especialidades Médico-Quirúrgicas (ICEMEQ), Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Unidad de Cadera, Hospital Clínic, Universidad de Barcelona, Barcelona, España
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- Instituto Clínico de Especialidades Médico-Quirúrgicas (ICEMEQ), Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Unidad de Cadera, Hospital Clínic, Universidad de Barcelona, Barcelona, España
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Haynes J, Sassoon A, Nam D, Schultz L, Keeney J. Younger patients have less severe radiographic disease and lower reported outcome scores than older patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. Knee 2017; 24:663-9. [PMID: 27931954 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2016.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2015] [Revised: 08/29/2016] [Accepted: 11/05/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been successful for many younger patients, but some experience residual symptoms or dissatisfaction. We performed this study to assess the relationship between radiographic disease severity and patient demographic features on patient reported TKA outcome scores. METHODS We compared 100 TKAs performed for 82 patients ≤55years old with 100 gender-matched TKAs performed for 85 patients between 65 and 75years old. These study cases represented 25% and 21%, respectively, of TKAs performed between January 2006 and June 2011. Radiographic disease severity was determined from preoperative weight bearing AP and lateral radiographs. Patient reported outcome instruments (SF-12, Knee Society function, and WOMAC) were assessed for all patients within six months before surgery and postoperatively at a mean of 20months after TKA. RESULTS Although younger patients had less mean articular cartilage loss (p<0.01), osteoarthritis severity (p<0.01), and Kellgren-Lawrence grade (p=0.05), they reported lower preoperative scores (p<0.01) exceeding the MCID for SF-12 mental health (8.3 points), WOMAC pain (12.1 points), and WOMAC physical function (6.9 points). While substantial improvement was noted, WOMAC pain scores remained lower than those reported by older TKA patients (11.5 points, p<0.05). CONCLUSION Younger patients with less severe radiographic arthritis experience significant improvement with TKA, but outcome scores do not match those attained by older patients with more severe radiographic disease.
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Epinette JA, Harwin SF, Rowan FE, Tracol P, Mont MA, Chughtai M, Westrich GH. Early experience with dual mobility acetabular systems featuring highly cross-linked polyethylene liners for primary hip arthroplasty in patients under fifty five years of age: an international multi-centre preliminary study. Int Orthop 2016; 41:543-550. [PMID: 28013332 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-016-3367-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2016] [Accepted: 12/02/2016] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate early performance of contemporary dual mobility acetabular systems with second generation annealed highly cross-linked polyethylene for primary hip arthroplasty of patients under 55 years of age. METHODS A prospective observational five years study across five centers in Europe and the USA of 321 patients with a mean age of 48.1 years was performed. Patients were assessed for causes of revision, hip instability, intra-prosthetic dissociation, Harris hip score and radiological signs of osteolysis. RESULTS There were no dislocations and no intra-prosthetic dissociations. Kaplan Meier analysis demonstrated 97.51% survivorship for all cause revision and 99.68% survivorship for acetabular component revision at five years. Mean Harris hip score was 93.6. Two acetabular shells were revised for neck-rim implant impingement without dislocation and ten femoral stems were revised for causes unrelated to dual mobility implants. CONCLUSION Contemporary highly cross-linked polyethylene dual mobility systems demonstrate excellent early clinical, radiological, and survivorship results in a cohort of patients that demand high performance from their implants. It is envisaged that DM and second generation annealed HXLPE may reduce THA instability and wear, the two most common causes of THA revision in hip arthroplasty.
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- Jean-Alain Epinette
- Orthopaedic Research and Imaging Center in Arthroplasty, 62700, Bruay-La-Buissière, France.
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- Adult Reconstruction and Total Joint Replacement, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- , Clinique Saint-Roch 235, route des Gordes, Cavaillon, France
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- Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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Khan MA, Bhalla S, Gurunadh VS, Mohindra VK, Reddy S. A case of idiopathic choroidal neovascular membrane in a young patient. Med J Armed Forces India 2016; 71:S493-5. [PMID: 26858482 DOI: 10.1016/j.mjafi.2014.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2014] [Accepted: 11/24/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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- M A Khan
- Associate Professor (VR Surgeon), Dept of Ophthalmology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune 411040, India
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- Resident, Dept of Ophthalmology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune 411040, India
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- Professor and Head (VR Surgeon), Dept of Ophthalmology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune 411040, India
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- Professor, Dept of Ophthalmology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune 411040, India
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- Resident, Dept of Ophthalmology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune 411040, India
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Serrador-García M, Santos-Bueso E, Sáenz-Francés F, Martínez-de-la-Casa JM, García-Feijoo J, García-Sánchez J. Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy as first manifestation of antiphospholipid syndrome in a young patient. Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol 2014; 89:368-372. [PMID: 24365401 DOI: 10.1016/j.oftal.2013.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2013] [Revised: 06/12/2013] [Accepted: 07/02/2013] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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CASE REPORT We report the case of a young patient with unilateral anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, with no known cardiovascular risk factors and visual acuity preserved with positive anticardiolipin antibodies as a unique find. DISCUSSION Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy in the context of antiphospholipid syndrome is an uncommon finding, but it must be considered in the diagnosis of the atypical anterior ischemic optic neuropathy.
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- M Serrador-García
- Unidad de Neurooftalmología, Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, España.
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- Unidad de Neurooftalmología, Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Neurooftalmología, Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Neurooftalmología, Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Neurooftalmología, Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Neurooftalmología, Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, España
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Pauyo T, Drager J, Albers A, Harvey EJ. Management of femoral neck fractures in the young patient: A critical analysis review. World J Orthop 2014; 5:204-217. [PMID: 25035822 PMCID: PMC4095012 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v5.i3.204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2013] [Revised: 04/17/2014] [Accepted: 05/29/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Femoral neck fractures account for nearly half of all hip fractures with the vast majority occurring in elderly patients after simple falls. Currently there may be sufficient evidence to support the routine use of hip replacement surgery for low demand elderly patients in all but non-displaced and valgus impacted femoral neck fractures. However, for the physiologically young patients, preservation of the natural hip anatomy and mechanics is a priority in management because of their high functional demands. The biomechanical challenges of femoral neck fixation and the vulnerability of the femoral head blood supply lead to a high incidence of non-union and osteonecrosis of the femoral head after internal fixation of displaced femoral neck fractures. Anatomic reduction and stable internal fixation are essentials in achieving the goals of treatment in this young patient population. Furthermore, other management variables such as surgical timing, the role of capsulotomy and the choice of implant for fixation remain controversial. This review will focus both on the demographics and injury profile of young patients with femoral neck fractures and the current evidence behind the surgical management of these injuries as well as their major secondary complications.
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di Summa M, Iezzi F, Oburu G, Mehta N. Huge left ventricular pseudoaneurysm rupture in an African young adult patient. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2014; 19:160-1. [PMID: 24729311 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivu086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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A pseudoaneurysm of the ventricle is formed when there is rupture of the myocardial wall with the discontinuity being roofed over by the pericardium and mural thrombus or fibrous tissue without myocardial elements. Cardiac pseudoaneurysm is a rare and a potentially life-threatening event. Early prophylactic surgical aneurysmectomy has been the treatment of choice. In this context, we report an unusual case of giant left ventricular pseudoaneurysm, as a result of unknown aetiology, appearing like a pulsatile mass, which was easily seen from the chest wall, in a young female, successfully treated with surgery.
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- Michele di Summa
- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Kenyatta National Hospital and University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Kenyatta National Hospital and University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Kenyatta National Hospital and University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Kenyatta National Hospital and University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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Total hip arthroplasty is an effective treatment option for advanced hip arthritis in elderly patients. Studies in young patients have traditionally shown less durable results. With current implants, surgical technique, and cementless fixation methods, the durability of total hip arthroplasty may now be related to the wear performance of the bearing surfaces. To improve implant longevity, there are several bearing surface choices currently available for this demanding group of patients. Alternatives must be evaluated in terms of the risks and benefits associated with each articulation, and all new technologies must be carefully monitored over the long term.
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Ndiaye MB, Ba FG, Bodian M, Diao M, Kane AD, Sarr SA, Mbaye A, Dia MM, Jobe M, Sarr M, Kane A, Ba SA. [Pseudoaneurysm of the left ventricle in young patients: A propos of three cases]. Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris) 2015; 64:300-4. [PMID: 24041339 DOI: 10.1016/j.ancard.2013.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2012] [Accepted: 04/27/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Pseudoaneurysm of the left ventricle is a rare late complication of myocardial infarction. So-called non-coronary forms have been described in young people. In this context, we report three cases. Mr. M.B., aged 20, consulted for chest pain associated with palpitations. Cardiovascular examination found a pulsatile, expanding precordial bulging and a mesocardiac systolo-diastolic murmur. We noted a sinus rhythm with ventricular extrasystoles on ECG. The chest radiograph showed cardiomegaly and aneurysmal deformation of the left lower heart border. Doppler echocardiography showed a large left ventricular apical pseudoaneurysm. Mrs. O.B., aged 23, was admitted for biventricular heart failure and in whom the examination found a systolic murmur in the apical area. ECG showed a regular sinus tachycardia, left atrial and ventricular hypertrophy. The chest radiograph showed cardiomegaly and aneurysmal deformation of left middle and lower heart borders. Doppler echocardiography showed a large left ventricular apical pseudoaneurysm. Mr. I.S., aged 24, admitted for the management of congestive heart failure. The patient had non-specific laboratory inflammatory signs, a sinus tachycardia and extrasystoles on the ECG. Chest radiography showed a discontinuation at the posterior arch of the sixth rib, a cardiomegaly and a neurismal dilatation of the left lower heart border. Doppler echocardiography showed a large apical pseudoaneurysm of the left ventricle.
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Thamizhchelvan H, Malathi N, Radhika T, Padmanabhan TV, Nandakumar N, Santhosh Kumar K. Incidental discovery of odontogenic keratocyst in an edentulous patient: importance of routine pre-prosthetic radiographic evaluation. J Indian Prosthodont Soc 2012; 11:199-201. [PMID: 22942581 DOI: 10.1007/s13191-011-0097-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2011] [Accepted: 08/05/2011] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The most common modality of treatment for completely edentulous patients are conventional removable complete dentures. The protocol for fabrication of complete denture would involve a thorough clinical examination and radiographic investigation. As a routine, unless clinical findings suggest presence of remnant tooth structures, or the patient presents himself with symptoms, the radiographic investigations are overlooked. This case report presents one such situation wherein routine radiographic evaluation of a clinically asymptomatic edentulous individual prior to prosthetic rehabilitation revealed the presence of an odontogenic keratocyst of anterior maxilla substantiating the importance of such routine pre-prosthetic radiographic investigations.
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Lee KJ, Kim KJ, Shin DH, Chung JW, Park JY, Bang S, Park SW, Song SY. Placement of a fully covered self-expandable metal stent in a young patient with chronic pancreatitis. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2010; 2:375-8. [PMID: 21173916 PMCID: PMC3004045 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v2.i11.375] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2010] [Revised: 09/10/2010] [Accepted: 09/17/2010] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Plastic stent insertion is a treatment option for pancreatic duct stricture with chronic pancreatitis. However, recurrent stricture is a limitation after removing the plastic stent. Self-expandable metal stents have long diameters and patency. A metal stent has become an established management option for pancreatic duct stricture caused by malignancy but its use in benign stricture is still controversial. We introduce a young patient who had chronic pancreatitis and underwent several plastic stent insertions due to recurrent pancreatic duct stricture. His symptoms improved after using a fully covered self-expandable metal covered stent and there was no recurrence found at follow-up at the outpatient department.
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- Kyong Joo Lee
- Kyong Joo Lee, Kwang Joon Kim, Dong Ho Shin, Joo Won Chung, Jeong Youp Park, Seungmin Bang, Seung Woo Park, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 120-752, South Korea
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Bhagavandas Rai A, Charan Babu HS, Joshi M. A radiolucent lesion crossing the midline in maxilla: a rare presentation of odontogenic keratocyst in young patient. J Maxillofac Oral Surg 2010; 9:102-4. [PMID: 23139582 DOI: 10.1007/s12663-010-0001-3] [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: 11/22/2008] [Accepted: 01/03/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Odontogenic Keratocyst (OKC) is a developmental non-inflammatory odontogenic cyst which is proposed to be arising from cell rests of dental lamina. Among the jaw cysts OKCs account for third most common following radicular and dentigerous cyst. Most of the studies have stated that posterior part of the mandible is the most common site, but there are inconsistencies regarding the prominent location of OKCs in the maxilla. Very few studies and cases are reported with OKCs crossing maxillary midline. If do occur they are in older individuals. According to WHO reclassification, this cyst is considered as Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumour (KCOT) because of its neoplastic nature. This article describes a rare site of occurrence of this lesion especially in young patient.
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- A Bhagavandas Rai
- Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pacific Dental College and Hospital, Debari, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313 024 India
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AIM: To prospectively study the incidence and the natural history of acute diverticulitis in young patients.
METHODS: A total of 207 patients hospitalized at our hospital between January 2000 to February 2005 with the diagnosis of acute diverticulitis were included. Their demographic characteristics, medical history, physical, radiographic and endoscopic findings as well as therapy were recorded. Patients were followed every 6 mo for the first year and later annually.
RESULTS: The mean patients’ age was 61 (range 27-92) years. Twenty- five patients (12%) were younger than 45 years. Acute diverticulitis was significantly more prevalent among male in the young age group as compared to the older age group (19/25, 76% vs 61/182, 33%, respectively, P = 0.0001). Complications occurred more often in the young age group; 32% vs 13%, (P = 0.002). During follow-up, 6 patients (28%) remained asymptomatic in the young age group as compared to 87 patients (55%) in the older age group (P = 0.024). As a result, sigmoidectomies were performed twice as often in the young age group (38% vs 13%, P = 0.002).
CONCLUSION: Diverticulitis in young patients has a male predominance, a more aggressive course with a higher rate of complications and a higher recurrence rate. An earlier surgical approach might be considered in young patients with acute diverticulitis.
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- Adi Lahat
- Department of Gastroenterology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer 52651, Israel
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AIM: To investigate the prognostic factors of 96 young patients with colon cancer within a cancer center by univariate and multivariate analysis.
METHODS: A total of 723 patients with colon cancer were treated surgically during a period of 10 years. Ninty six of them were 40 years old or younger. R0, R1 and R2 operations were performed in 69 (71.9%), 4 (4.1%) and 23 patients (24%), respectively. Left hemicolectomy was performed in 43 patients, right hemicolectomy in 37 patients, transverse colon resection in 9 patients and low anterior resection in 7 patients. Cox multivariate regression analysis was performed to identify predictors of survival.
RESULTS: The operation mortality was 0%, 54 patients died within 111 mo after operation due to occurrence or metastases of the tumor. Liver, lung and bone metastases occurred in 3, 1 and 5 patients, respectively. The mean survival time for all patients was 77.9 ± 5.01 mo and the overall 3-, 5- and 10- year survival rates were 66.68%,58.14% and 46.54%, respectively. In the univariate survival analysis, patient age,type of operation, radical resection, blood transfusion, histological type, diameter of tumor, depth of tumor invasion, lymphatic invasion, distant metastases, liver metastases and TNM stage were found to be predictors of survival in young patients with colon cancer. In the Cox-regression analysis, blood transfusion and lymphatic invasion were determined as independent prognostic factors of survival.
CONCLUSIONS: Age, type of operation, radical resection, blood transfusion, histological type, diameter of tumor, depth of tumor invasion, lymphatic invasion, distant metastasis and TNM stage are the predictors of survival in young patients with colon cancer after surgery.
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- Han Liang
- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncological Surgery, Tianjin Cancer Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tiyuanbei, Hexi District, Tianjin 300060, China.
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Jenny JY. [Results of the GECO series]. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 1996; 6:226-228. [PMID: 28315098 DOI: 10.1007/bf03380087] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/1996] [Accepted: 08/01/1996] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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301 hip prostheses were implanted in patients under the age of 50 years. All patients were followed for a minimal period of 3 years or until revision. The young age is due to the etiologies: femoral head necrosis, congenital hip dislocation, post-traumatic arthrosis. The implanted prostheses were of different types: both components were usually cementless; most bearing surfaces were alumina-polyethylene, with a head diameter of 32 or 28 mm. Patients were followed for 3 to 18 years after implantation (mean: 7 years). At the last follow-up, 59 prostheses (20%) had been exchanged; 232 cases had a good functional result according to Merle d'Aubigné (77% of the whole series and 96% of the surviving prostheses). The non revised patients mostly had an excellent result with regard to pain, range of motion and gait, and 85% returned to work.The final X-ray examinations of surviving prostheses showed 22% acetabular and 25% femoral radiolucent lines without loosening, 7% severe acetabular polyethylene wear. 3% of acetabular and 9% of femoral prostheses had migrated, mostly during the first months after cementless implantation with subsequent stabilisation.Revisions were performed after 6 months to 16 years. Main reasons were primary instability of a cementless implant (14 cases), secondary instability of a cementless implant (18 cases) and loosening of a cemented implant (18 cases). The global survival rate is 67% after 10 years, and 47% after 14 years. The survival rate of cemented cups was higher than screwed uncemented cups after 12 years (73% vs 59% - p<0,05), and there was no difference with uncemented press-fit cups after 7 years (95% vs 90%). The survival rate of cemented cups was higher than uncoated uncemented cups after 13 years(67% vs 53% -p<0,05), and there was no difference with hydroxyapatite-coated uncemented cups after 5 years (97% vs 93%). There was no difference between survival rates of cemented or cementless femoral prosthesis after 12 years (63% vs 54%) with respect to the presence or absence of hydroxyapatite. There was no difference between the survival rates of all bearing surfaces after 5 and 11 years, but none of the zirconia-polyethylene bearings had been revised after 5 years. There was no difference between survival rates of 28 mm and 32 mm heads after 8 years (86% vs 78%).Cemented prostheses are clearly indicated for patients under 50. Screwed uncemented cups are no longer indicated. Uncemented prostheses showed no better survival than cemented ones. Zirconia-polyethylene bearings could lead to a better survival rate than alumina-polyethylene or steel-polyethylene bearings.
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- J -Y Jenny
- Centre de Traumatologie et d'Orthopédie, 10, avenue A. Baumann, F-67400, Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France
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