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Padula T, Wilhelmsson T, Naoumova J. Failure frequency of fixed mandibular retainers after pre-treatment of the enamel surface with pumice versus sandblasting-a randomized controlled trial. Eur J Orthod 2023; 45:637-644. [PMID: 37032532 DOI: 10.1093/ejo/cjad010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES To compare retainer survival, periodontal health, and caries implications of fixed lower retainers bonded after pre-treatment of the enamel surface with either pumice or sandblasting. TRIAL DESIGN Two-arm parallel-group, two-center randomized controlled clinical trial. METHODS One hundred sixty patients (101 females, 59 males, mean age: 17.9) requiring mandibular retainers were consecutively recruited. Patients were randomly allocated to have pre-treatment of the enamel surface with either pumice (n = 80) or sandblasting (n = 80). The primary outcome was retainer survival at 3 (T1) and 12 months (T2) control. Secondary outcomes were carious lesions and periodontal health: plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), calculus index (CI), and probing depth (PD). The randomization sequence was generated using an online randomization and allocation concealment was secured by contacting the sequence generator for treatment assignment. Blinding was not possible at T0 due to the nature of the intervention. Statistical analyses were carried out using the t-test, Fisher's exact test, repeated measure analysis of variance, and log rank test. RESULTS Overall, the risk of bonding failure at T1 was 6.7 per cent and at T2 6.9 per cent. There were no statistically significant differences in failure rate between the two groups, neither at T1 (P = 1.000) nor at T2 (P = 0.360). No statistically significant differences were found for the intercanine periodontal indices GI, PI, CI, PD, and caries between the two groups at T0 and T1. At T2, significantly more gingivitis and plaque were seen in the sandblasting group (P = 0.05 and P = 0.047, respectively) compared with the pumice group. Calculus increased during the follow-up period in both groups (P ≤ 0.001) as well as plaque levels (P ≤ 0.001 and P = 0.025, respectively). No harm was reported. CONCLUSIONS Enamel sandblasting prior to bonding mandibular retainers is not better at preventing bonding failure. REGISTRATION 275767 (https://www.researchweb.org/is/sverige).
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- Tommaso Padula
- Specialist Clinic of Orthodontics, Public Dental Service, Gothenburg, Region Västra Götaland, Sweden
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- Specialist Clinic of Orthodontics, Public Dental Service, Alingsås, Region Västra Götaland, Sweden
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- Specialist Clinic of Orthodontics, Public Dental Service, Gothenburg, Region Västra Götaland, Sweden
- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Yamamoto S, Inui K, Katano Y, Miyoshi H, Kobayashi T, Tachi Y, Hattori M. Nonsurgical treatment for asymptomatic pancreatolithiasis is meaning: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31557. [PMID: 36316832 PMCID: PMC9622651 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031557] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Many guidelines for nonsurgical treatment of pancreatolithiasis suggest little guidance for patients with pancreatolithiasis who do not have abdominal pain. Some patients with pancreatolithiasis whom we have treated nonsurgically with extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy did not have abdominal pain, and we describe one of them here. METHODS AND RESULTS A 42-year-old man complaining of an 8-kg weight loss over 6 months was admitted to a nearby hospital, where fasting blood sugar and hemoglobin A1c values were 500 mg/dL and 11.8%. Computed tomography showed stones in the head of the pancreas and dilation of the main pancreatic duct. He was referred to our hospital to be considered for nonsurgical treatment of pancreatolithiasis. His height and weight were 160 cm and 52 kg (body mass index, 20.31). No tenderness or other abdominal findings were evident. After obtaining informed consent for nonsurgical treatment despite absence of abdominal pain, we performed extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. Computed tomography showed disappearance of stones from the pancreatic head. At discharge, his weight had increased to 62 kg and hemoglobin A1c was 6.8%, though antidiabetic medication has since become necessary. CONCLUSION We believe that nonsurgical treatment of pancreatolithiasis was helpful for this patient, and could improve exocrine and endocrine function in other patients without abdominal pain.
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- Satoshi Yamamoto
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fujita Health University Bantane Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
- *Correspondence: Satoshi Yamamoto, Department of Gastroenterology, Fujita Health University Bantane Hospital, 3-6-10 Otoubashi, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 454-8509, Japan (e-mail: )
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Yamashita Hospital, Ichinomiya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fujita Health University Bantane Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fujita Health University Bantane Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fujita Health University Bantane Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fujita Health University Okazaki Medical Center, Okazaki, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Yamashita Hospital, Ichinomiya, Japan
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Zhang J, Luo DY, Shen H. Surgical treatment for huge vaginal stone secondary to vaginal mesh exposure with stress urinary incontinence. Int Urol Nephrol 2021; 53:1599-1601. [PMID: 33959848 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-021-02865-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Accepted: 04/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Jie Zhang
- Department of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Pancreatic duct stones are sequela of chronic pancreatitis. They can cause pancreatic duct obstruction which is the most important cause of pain in chronic pancreatitis. Stone resolution has shown to improve pain. The goal of this review is to highlight recent endoscopic and surgical advancements in treatment of pancreatic duct stones. RECENT FINDINGS Stone fragmentation by extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy has become first line and the mainstay of treatment for majority of patients with pancreatic duct stones. Introduction of digital video pancreatoscopy in the last few years with the capability of guided lithotripsy has provided a robust therapeutic option where extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is unsuccessful or unavailable. Historically, surgery has been considered a more reliable and durable option when feasible. However, it had not been compared with more effective endoscopic therapy. Lithotripsy (extracorporeal and pancreatoscopy guided) is evolving as a strong treatment modality for pancreatic stones.
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- Kaveh Sharzehi
- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Oregon Health and Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR, 97239, USA.
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RATIONALE Vaginal stone is a rare condition that is often misdiagnosed due to its low incidence. It can be divided into 2 types, primary vaginal and secondary vaginal, based on the etiology of the disease. Vaginal stones involve pathologic calcification. The formation of vaginal stones is mainly due to stasis and urine infection. We describe a procedure for the safe extraction of vaginal stones. PATIENT CONCERNS We report a case of a 25-year-old female patient with congenital genitourinary malformation and urethrovaginal fistula. A urogenital tract malformation repair operation was performed before she was 21 years old. Frequency of urination occurred before and after menstruation for 9 years, and dyspareunia occurred for 1 year. DIAGNOSES B ultrasound examination showed a 59 × 55 × 23 mm fusiform region of increased signal intensity in the vagina followed by a sound shadow. We performed a gynecologic examination and found that the long diameter of the vaginal opening was 20 mm. A brown substance observed in her vagina had a hard texture and felt like a stone, and a palpation hand test revealed the size was approximately 60 × 50 mm. A cystoscope was inserted into the urethra and revealed that the broken end of the urethra was connected to the vagina. The proximal broken end of the urethra was 20 mm from the distal end. INTERVENTIONS The purpose of this operation was to make a definite diagnosis and remove the stones. We performed vaginal stone removal surgery and cystoscopy under anesthesia. OUTCOMES We removed the stone successfully. The patient was discharged from the hospital after a smooth recovery without any complications. Follow-up was conducted 1 month after the operation and then every 3 months. LESSONS Although vaginal stones are rare, we must pay attention to this disease, especially in patients with congenital genitourinary malformations and urethrovaginal or vesicovaginal fistulas. Obstruction of urine discharge combined with repeated urinary tract infection is the main cause of vaginal stone formation. For these patients, follow-up every 3 months, including a physical examination, B-mode ultrasonography of the urinary system and cystoscopy if necessary, can avoid the occurrence of the disease.
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- Dongmei Wei
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, West China Second Hospital, Sichuan University
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, West China Second Hospital, Sichuan University
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education
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Lee HW, Moon SH, Kim MH, Cho DH, Jun JH, Nam K, Song TJ, Park DH, Lee SS, Seo DW, Lee SK. Relapse rate and predictors of relapse in a large single center cohort of type 1 autoimmune pancreatitis: long-term follow-up results after steroid therapy with short-duration maintenance treatment. J Gastroenterol 2018; 53:967-977. [PMID: 29362937 DOI: 10.1007/s00535-018-1434-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2017] [Accepted: 01/15/2018] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Type 1 autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP), as a pancreatic manifestation of IgG4-related disease, shows a favorable prognosis in the short term. However, disease relapse is common in long-term follow-up, despite a successful initial treatment response. This study aimed to identify the predictors of relapse and long-term outcomes in patients with type 1 AIP. METHODS Patients with more than 2 years of follow-up who met the International Consensus Diagnostic Criteria for type 1 AIP were included. Patients who had undergone pancreatic operations associated with AIP or who lacked sufficient clinical data were excluded. RESULTS All 138 patients achieved clinical remission with initial steroid therapy, and 66 (47.8%) experienced relapse during a median 60 (range 24-197) months follow-up. Among the relapsed patients, about 74% (49/66) relapsed within 3 years. About 60% (82/138) had other organ involvement (OOI), most commonly in the proximal bile duct (26.8%). At first diagnosis, OOI, and especially OOI of the proximal bile duct, was a significant independent predictor of relapse (hazard ratio 2.65; 95% confidence interval 1.44-4.89; p = 0.002), according to multivariate analysis. During the follow-up period, 16 (11.6%) patients experienced endocrine/exocrine dysfunction and 32 (23.2%) patients developed de novo pancreatic calcifications/stones. No pancreatic cancer occurred in any patients. CONCLUSIONS Type 1 AIP has common relapses, and patients with OOI, especially OOI of the proximal bile duct, appear to be at increased risk for relapse. Long-term sequelae, including pancreatic insufficiency and pancreatic calcifications/stones, are common in patients with relapse. To reduce the relapse, longer maintenance treatment may be needed especially for patients at high risk for relapse.
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- Hyun Woo Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine, Digestive Disease Center and Research Institute, SoonChunHyang University School of Medicine, Bucheon, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, South Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-Ro 43-Gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-Ro 43-Gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-Ro 43-Gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dankook University Hospital, Dankook University College of Medicine, Cheonan, South Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-Ro 43-Gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-Ro 43-Gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-Ro 43-Gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-Ro 43-Gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-Ro 43-Gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
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Fockens MM, Kox D. [A woman with purulent rhinorrhoea after bathing in the sea]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2018; 162:D2847. [PMID: 30040319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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A 59-year-old woman was referred because of nasal discharge with stones and sand. Some months earlier, a rip current had thrown her over while bathing in the sea. CT showed bilateral stones in the maxillary sinus. A right maxillary sinus rinse was performed, which revealed six small stones.
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- M Matthijs Fockens
- Vijf Meren Kliniek, afd. Keel-, Neus-, en Oorheelkunde, Haarlem/Hoofddorp
- Contact: M.M. Fockens
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- Vijf Meren Kliniek, afd. Keel-, Neus-, en Oorheelkunde, Haarlem/Hoofddorp
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Tang QL, Dai YT. [Advances in the studies of testicular microlithiasis]. Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue 2017; 23:734-738. [PMID: 29726650] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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With the increased attention to men's health and development of ultrasound imaging technology, clinicians are achieving a better understanding of testicular microlithiasis. This review presents an overview on recent studies of the etiology, pathogenesis, and imaging characteristics of testicular microlithiasis, its impact on male reproductive function, and its relation ship with testis tumors and other related diseases, as well as its treatment strategies and follow-up proposals, aiming to provide some new evidence for further understanding and management of the disease.
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- Qing-Lai Tang
- Department of Urology, Jiangning Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211100, China
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- Department of Andrology, Drum Tower Hospital / Gulou School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008, China
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BACKGROUND Pancreatolithiasis occurs in less than 1% of the general population and is mainly recognized in patients with chronic pancreatitis. Selection of the appropriate treatment method depends on the location, size and number of stones. OBJECTIVES The aim of the study was to analyze data concerning patients with pancreatic duct stones who were hospitalized at Wroclaw Medical University's Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology from 2010 to 2014. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study presents data on 16 patients with pancreatic duct stones, who constituted 7% of all 228 patients with chronic pancreatitis hospitalized at the Department in the study period. The clinical data were compared with findings reported in the literature. RESULTS Epigastric pain was the most common symptom reported by patients with pancreatolithiasis. The sensitivity of imaging tests in the diagnosis of pancreatic duct stones was as follows: abdominal ultrasonography - 31%, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) - 67%, computed tomography - 71%, endoscopic ultrasonography - 73%. In 6 patients ERCP and sphincterotomy were performed along with stenting of the main pancreatic duct. Three other subjects were qualified for surgical treatment. In 7 selected patients conservative treatment and further observation were applied. CONCLUSIONS Endoscopic ultrasonography is characterized by high sensitivity in the diagnosis of pancreatic duct stones. ERCP is the first-line treatment in the case of a small number of stones with sizes below 5 mm located in the head or body of the pancreas. In the case of stones with sizes ≥ 5 mm, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy should be performed before endoscopic drainage during ERCP. Stenosis of the main pancreatic duct is the key risk factor for the recurrence of pancreatolithiasis.
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Proctology, Wroclaw Medical University, Poland
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Wroclaw Medical University, Poland
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Wroclaw Medical University, Poland
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Wroclaw Medical University, Poland
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Kram W, Buchholz N, Hakenberg OW. Ureteral stent encrustation. Pathophysiology. ARCH ESP UROL 2016; 69:485-493. [PMID: 27725325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Ureteral stents are the most commonly used urological implants. They are used for temporary as well as for long-term ureteral stenting. Amongst others, complications of ureteral stenting are encrustation and cellular adherence which, in turn, promotes urinary tract infection and can induce impaired healing in case of ureteral damage. Biofilm formation on urological implants leads to the protection of persisting bacteria from local defense mechanisms, thereby rendering persistent urinary tract infections more common. It seems clear that antibiotics cannot penetrate into biofilms adequately. Also, bacteria persist in biofilms in a state of reduced metabolism which further reduces antibiotic efficacy. Furthermore, bacteria develop resistance more quickly in biofilms. This paper tries to give an overview of the complex pathophysiological mechanisms that underlie stent encrustation as far as we know to date.
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- W Kram
- Department of Urology. Rostock University Medical Center. Rostock. Germany
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- Sobeh's Vascular & Medical Center. Dubai. UAE
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- Department of Urology. Rostock University Medical Center. Rostock. Germany
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Thoracolithiasis is the presence of one or more freely mobile pleural stones (with or without calcification) in the pleural space. They occur with a reported incidence of less than 0.1% and are benign and do not require intervention. Historically, they have led to unnecessary interventions - something unlikely in the era of multidetector computed tomography (CT). Thoracolithiasis should be included in the differential diagnosis of a single or multiple, mobile peripheral pulmonary nodules. Here, we review the imaging characteristics of a rare case of bilateral mobile thoracolithiasis.
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- Rajesh Bhayana
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Imaging, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Imaging, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Heller HT, Oliff MC, Doubilet PM, O'Leary MP, Benson CB. Testicular microlithiasis: prevalence and association with primary testicular neoplasm. J Clin Ultrasound 2014; 42:423-426. [PMID: 24585495 DOI: 10.1002/jcu.22144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [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: 05/03/2013] [Revised: 08/12/2013] [Accepted: 01/31/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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PURPOSE To assess the prevalence of testicular microlithiasis and its association with primary testicular neoplasm. METHODS Evaluated were 6,002 patients undergoing scrotal ultrasound at our institution. Data recorded included age, ultrasound date, presence of microlithiasis, presence of testicular mass on ultrasound, and pathologic diagnosis for those who had subsequent orchiectomy. RESULTS Four hundred fifty-six of 6,002 patients (7.6%) demonstrated testicular microlithiasis. The prevalence increased from 4.6% for those examined before 2001 to 9.02% for those examined since 2001 (p < 0.001). The prevalence of primary testicular neoplasm in patients without microlithiasis was 1.5% (84/5,546), whereas in those with microlithiasis it was 12% (53/456) (p < 0.001). The prevalence of pure seminoma was 39% (33/84) in the nonmicrolithiasis group with tumor versus 64% (34/53) in the microlithiasis group with tumor (p < 0.001). Germ cell tumors made up 98% of neoplasms in patients with microlithiasis, but only 85% in patients without microlithiasis (p = 0.009). CONCLUSIONS Advances in ultrasound technology have led to an increased detection of testicular microlithiasis. We observed an eight-fold increased prevalence of primary testicular neoplasm in patients with microlithiasis than in those without as well as an increased prevalence of germ cell tumors, particularly pure seminoma. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Clin Ultrasound 42:423-426, 2014.
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- Howard T Heller
- Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115
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Corrales R, Sánchez MS, Moñux A. Rhinolith in right nasal cavity. Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp 2014; 66:243-4. [PMID: 24484854 DOI: 10.1016/j.otorri.2013.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2013] [Revised: 10/20/2013] [Accepted: 10/24/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Rocío Corrales
- Departamento de Otorrinolaringología, Complejo Hospitalario La Mancha Centro, Alcázar de San Juan, Ciudad Real, España.
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- Departamento de Otorrinolaringología, Complejo Hospitalario La Mancha Centro, Alcázar de San Juan, Ciudad Real, España
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- Departamento de Otorrinolaringología, Complejo Hospitalario La Mancha Centro, Alcázar de San Juan, Ciudad Real, España
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van der Plas E, Haasnoot K, Hack W. Significant testicular enlargement in a 6.5-year-old boy with monorchism and testicular microlithiasis. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2013; 26:933-6. [PMID: 23640955 DOI: 10.1515/jpem-2012-0402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2012] [Accepted: 04/01/2013] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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We report a testicular enlargement that mimics precocious puberty in a boy aged 6.5 years with monorchism and testicular microlithiasis.
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Pancreatic duct stones are a common complication during the natural course of chronic pancreatitis and often contribute to additional pain and pancreatitis. Abdominal pain, one of the major symptoms of chronic pancreatitis, is believed to be caused in part by obstruction of the pancreatic duct system (by stones or strictures) resulting in increasing intraductal pressure and parenchymal ischemia. Pancreatic stones can be managed by surgery, endoscopy, or extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. In this review, updated management of pancreatic duct stones is discussed.
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- Eun Kwang Choi
- Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Hlaing C, Tarnasky P, Hambrick D. Laser lithotripsy to treat basket impaction during mechanical lithotripsy of a pancreatic duct stone. JOP 2012; 13:101-103. [PMID: 22233959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2011] [Accepted: 12/22/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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CONTEXT Though uncommon, pancreatic duct stones can cause significant discomfort and morbidity. Endoscopic removal of pancreatic stones may decrease intraductal pressure by augmenting ductal drainage. Endoscopy is shown to be most effective when used early in the course of the disease. Endoscopic methods such as mechanical lithotripsy are often successful in removing the majority of pancreatic stones. However, its complication rate is quite high, with basket malfunction being the one most frequently encountered. CASE REPORT We report a case of a patient with idiopathic chronic calcific pancreatitis presenting with symptomatic pancreatic duct stones. During one attempt of basket mechanical lithotripsy, the basket wires fractured. The basket and stone thus became entrapped in the patient's pancreatic duct. Holmium laser lithotripsy was applied via the mother-baby system of the endoscope. The stone was crushed, and the basket and stone fragments were able to be removed. CONCLUSIONS To our knowledge, this is the first time laser lithotripsy has been employed to relieve basket impaction during attempted mechanical lithotripsy of a pancreatic duct stone. This method may be considered as a rescue technique by endoscopists encountering basket impaction in the future.
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- Crystal Hlaing
- Conroe Medical Education Foundation Family Medicine Residency, Conroe, TX, USA
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Muthukumarasamy G, Nairn ER, McMillan I. Enterolith and small bowel perforation in Crohn's disease. Inflamm Bowel Dis 2011; 17:E126-7. [PMID: 21710538 DOI: 10.1002/ibd.21803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2011] [Accepted: 05/23/2011] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Pancreatic stone protein (PSP; reported in 1979), pancreatitis-associated protein (PAP; 1984) and regenerating protein (Reg I; 1988) were discovered independently in the fields of the exocrine (pancreatitis) and endocrine (diabetes) pancreas. Subsequent analysis revealed that PSP and Reg I are identical and PAP belongs to the same protein family. PSP/Reg I and PAP share a selective and specific trypsin cleavage site and result in insoluble fibrils (PTP, PATP). Search for a functional role of PSP had led to the idea that it might serve as an inhibitor in pancreatic stone formation and PSP was renamed lithostathine. Inhibitory effects of lithostathine in stone formation have been questioned. Evidence so far obtained can support a lithogenic role rather than a lithostatic role of PSP. PAP and its isoforms have been investigated mainly regarding responses to inflammation and stress. Reg I and its isoforms have been examined on regeneration, growth and mitogenesis in gastrointestinal neoplastic diseases as well as diabetes. Evidence obtained can be applied in the prediction of prognosis and therapy for inflammatory and neoplastic diseases.
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- Chun Xiang Jin
- The First Clinical College of Norman Bethune Medical Division, Jilin University, China
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Singh V, Singh KM, Sinha RJ. Tricholithobezoar: an unusual long-term complication of hypospadias surgery. Urol J 2010; 7:15. [PMID: 20209448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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- Vishwajeet Singh
- KK Hospital and Research Center and Department of Urology, Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Hu G, Duan L, Hu X, Li J, Yang G, Tang H. [Clinical trial on pancreatic duct stones caused by chronic pancreatitis]. Zhong Nan Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban 2009; 34:630-633. [PMID: 19648675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the possible mechanism for chronic pancreatitis causing pancreatic duct stones. METHODS A total of 172 patients with chronic pancreatitis (n=67), pancreatic duct stones (n=62), and pancreatic injury (n=43), admitted to from August 2000 to October 2008, preoperatively diagnosed by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatograpby(ERCP) or computed tomography(CT), and intraoperatively confirmed by exploration and biopsy, were divided into 3 groups. Pancreatic fluid was drawn to test the concentrations of pancreatic stone protein (PSP), lactoferrin (LF) and Ca2+. RESULTS The chronic pancreatitis (the CP group) presented hard consistency, shrinkage and nodular fibrosis of the pancreas; besides the above symptoms, the pancreatic duct stones (the PS group) presented dilatation of the pancreatic ductal system with various stones; pancreatic injury (the PI group) presented broken pancreas of different grades with fluid or blood. Compared with that of the PI group, PSP concentration of both the PS group and the CP group was elevated (P<0.05), and was more apparent in the CP group. Concentrations of LF and Ca2+ were also elevated (P<0.05), which were more obvious in the PS group. CONCLUSION Decreased concentrations of PSP and increased concentrations of LF and Ca2+ may play very important roles in chronic pancreatitis causing pancreatic duct stones.
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- Guohuang Hu
- Department of General Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China.
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Yusuf L, Negash S. Vaginal calculus following severe form of female genital mutilation: a case report. Ethiop Med J 2008; 46:185-188. [PMID: 21309209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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We present a case of vaginal calculus formation following an initial insult of female genital mutilation (FGM) and crocodile bite to the external genital. A literature review made with regards to acute and late complication of female genital mutilation. Female genital cutting existed as early as the 5th century B.C. This ritualistic practice has affected the physical, mental, and social well being of women and undermined the basic reproductive and sexual health rights of the female population. Worldwide, 85-114 million girls and young women are subjected to this dreadful practice. It is mostly practiced in Africa and Middle East. Various authors classify female genital cutting differently. The World Health Organization classifies FGM in to FOUR types. Female genital mutilation is associated with immediate, intermediate and long-term complications (1-4). The complications are strongly related to the variant of the mutilation, especially of the third and the fourth types where introcision or vaginal scraping is performed. Vaginal calculus formation is a rare phenomenon. Our patient had a total obliteration of the introitus, vaginal calculus formation and urethra-vaginal fistula, which were surgically managed and corrected
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- Lukman Yusuf
- Department of Gynecology, Medical Faculty, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
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Enterolith in the Roux limb of Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy is rare. We report a case of a Roux loop enterolith presenting with recurrent cholangitis. Cholescintigraphy and magnetic resonance imaging aided in the preoperative diagnosis. Intraoperatively, a large enterolith was extracted distal to the biliodigestive anastomosis. A kink of the small bowel was also noted distal to the stone. The mechanism for enterolith formation in the Roux loop is discussed.
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- W S Tan
- Department of General Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore 169608, Singapore
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Savoie PH, Lafolie T, Gabaudan C, Biance N, Avaro JP, André M, Bertrand S, Balandraud P. [Late complication of selective renal arterial embolization after percutaneous surgery: renal "colic"]. Prog Urol 2007; 17:869-71. [PMID: 17634005 DOI: 10.1016/s1166-7087(07)92311-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Authors report a case of a 31 years old patient who eliminate a urinary stone which contains a platinium coil. Five years ago, this patient had a percutaneous nephrolithotomy. A persistent hematuria was successfully managed with angioembolization of a lower polar artery branch. One of the coils was deployed too distally. It was not efficient, it rolled itself up in the pseudoaneurysm cavity. Different physio pathological hypothesis are developed to explain this expulsion.
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- Pierre-Henri Savoie
- Service de chirurgie urologique, Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées Laveran, Marseille.
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Buckley O, Geoghegan T, Ridgeway P, Colhoun E, Snow A, Torreggiani WC. Imaging of appendicoliths dropped at laparoscopic appendectomy and their complications. Can Assoc Radiol J 2007; 58:146-51. [PMID: 17718298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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- Orla Buckley
- Department of Radiology, The Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Tallaght, Ireland
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Al-Taheini K, Filler G, Leonard M. Hypercalciuria associated with pediatric prostatic calculi. Can J Urol 2007; 14:3577-9. [PMID: 17594749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Prostatic calculi, though common in adult men, are rare in children. We report three cases of pediatric prostatic calculi seen at our clinic that were associated with hypercalciuria and elevated urinary calcium/creatinine ratios. The patients had no symptoms from their prostatic calcification, but one patient had recurrent symptomatic renal calculi. In patients with prostatic calculi, determination of spot urine calcium/creatinine ratios is recommended. If significant hypercalciuria is found, treatment to prevent upper urinary tract calculi may be considered.
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- Khalid Al-Taheini
- Division of Pediatric Urology, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Vellayappan BA, Tiong HY, Chua WJ, Consigliere DT. Seminal vesicle calculus after transurethral resection of ejaculatory duct. Can J Urol 2007; 14:3595-7. [PMID: 17594754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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We report a case of symptomatic seminal vesicle calculus following transurethral resection of ejaculatory duct. A 37-year-old male, who had previously undergone transurethral resection of ejaculatory duct, presented with perineal discomfort and graveluria. Computed tomography revealed a calculus situated within a dilated left seminal vesicle. The patient was treated with cystoscopy and litholapaxy of the seminal vesicle calculus. Although rare, our case demonstrates that seminal vesicle calculi formation can occur following treatment of ejaculatory duct obstruction, possibly secondary to urinary reflux and stasis.
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- B A Vellayappan
- Department of Urology, National University Hospital of Singapore, Singapore
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Meckel's diverticulum occurs in about 1-3% of general population. The majority of them are asymptomatic and incidentally found at laparotomy. The most common complication due to Meckel's diverticulum in adults is intestinal obstruction. The frequency of symptoms decreases with age. Enteroliths are rarely formed in a Meckel's diverticulum and are known to cause intestinal obstruction. These should be considered in the differential diagnosis of radioopaque shadows in the plain abdominal films. We describe a rare presentation of Meckel's diverticulum in an elderly woman.
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OBJECTIVE To review our current practice of follow-up for boys with testicular microlithiasis (TM), an uncommon condition characterized by calcification within the seminiferous tubules, detected by ultrasonography (US); TM has been associated with both benign and malignant conditions of the testes but the natural history of TM in children remains unclear. PATIENTS AND METHODS All boys diagnosed with TM over a 14-year period were included in this study. A search of the radiology database was carried out using the keywords 'testicular microlithiasis' and 'testicular calcification'. A retrospective case-note review was then used to determine age at diagnosis, presenting symptoms, indication for testicular US, outcome and follow-up. We also searched Medline/PubMed, using the same keywords for published data on TM from 1970 to 2006. RESULTS Over the study period 711 testicular scans were taken in 623 patients; seven cases (1.1%) of TM were identified. The mean (range) age at presentation was 12 (7-15) years. The presenting symptoms were testicular pain (three), undescended testes (two), hydrocele (one) and asymptomatic scrotal swelling (one). In five cases the TM was bilateral and in two a solitary kidney was identified. Only one patient had tumour markers measured (beta-human chorionic gonadotrophin and alpha-fetoprotein) and these were within normal limits. On yearly US follow-up, the TM was less prominent in one patient, unchanged in four and two were lost to follow-up. Three patients are currently on yearly US follow-up while two are under the care of adult general surgeons. The analysis of reports published to date indicated that malignancy only develops when TM is associated with other predisposing factors. CONCLUSION There is no convincing evidence that TM alone is premalignant. However, when it accompanies other potentially premalignant features we recommend annual US follow-up.
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- Haitham Dagash
- Department of Paediatric Urology, Sheffield Children's Hospital, Sheffield, UK.
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Hepatolithiasis is etiologically related to cholangiocarcinoma. We underwent this study with an attempt to examine the expression of DPC4/Smad4 gene in stone-containing intrahepatic bile ducts (IHD) and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC). PATIENTS AND METHODS The immunohistochemical method and RT-PCR analysis were used to study the expression of DPC4/Smad4 gene in normal IHD, stone-containing IHD, and ICC. All the specimens were from hepatic resection. RESULTS The immunohistochemical study showed that all specimens from 24 normal IHD had marked expression of DPC4/Smad4 gene, while there was 4.4% (2/46) and 33.3% (3/9) loss of DPC4/Smad4 expression in stone-containing IHD and ICC, respectively. Among the specimens of stone-containing IHD, all the hyperplastic epithelial cells showed normal expression of DPC4/Smad4 gene while dysplastic epithelial cells showed 20% (2/10) loss expression of DPC4/Smad4. The RT-PCR analysis showed that the normal IHD had the highest content of DPC4/Smad4 mRNA, which was threefold and sixfold higher than that of stone-containing IHD and ICC, respectively. CONCLUSION Loss expression of DPC4/Smad4 gene was found both in stone-containing IHD and ICC. Dysplastic epithelium of stone-containing IHD had higher potential for malignant transformation.
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- King-Teh Lee
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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Stones in the seminal vesicle are rare. Open surgery to remove either the seminal vesicle or the stone usually is required. We report a case of seminal-vesicle stones compounded by cutaneous fistula that was treated by ureteroscopy, intracorporeal lithotripsy, and fulguration of the fistulous tract.
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- Pranjal R Modi
- Department of Urology, Institute of Kidney Disease and Research Center, Ahmedabad, India.
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- J J Gai
- School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA
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PURPOSE We report a rare case of a vesicovaginal fistula associated with secondary vaginal stones that was managed totally endoscopically. MATERIALS AND METHODS A 52-year-old woman presented with urinary incontinence and perineal pain. On subsequent evaluation, we found a vesicovaginal fistula associated with secondary vaginal stones caused by a retained gauze. Management involved vaginoscopy, intracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for vaginal stones, and removing retained medical gauze. We performed cystoscopy, laparoscopic cystotomy, transabdominal Foley catheterization of the vesicovaginal fistula for traction, injection of diluted adrenaline-saline solution for better dissection, dissection of the bladder from the vagina, tension-free closure of the bladder and vaginal defects, and closure of the cystotomy. RESULTS Operative time was 155 minutes and blood loss was 60 mL. The patient was discharged on postoperative day 3, and catheterization time was 14 days. At 3-month follow-up, the patient was fully continent. CONCLUSION To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of a vesicovaginal fistula associated with secondary vaginal stones which was managed totally endoscopically. We believe that this is a feasible and efficacious approach for the management of such cases.
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A rhinolith is a stone that forms in the nose. It occurs as a result of the solidification of mucus and nasal debris by mineral salts, calcium, magnesium phosphate and carbonate. It can be seen on radiographs as a radiopaque object in the nasal fossa and may be confused with several pathologic entities that will call for more invasive surgical procedures. We present the first case of a giant rhinolith, possibly arising from aspergillosis, and discuss its clinical and radiologic features.
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- Ji-Chang Hsiao
- Department of Otolaryngology, Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Shimotake T, Higuchi K, Tsuda T, Aoi S, Iwai N. Infrared spectrophotometry of intraluminal meconium calculi in a neonate with imperforate anus and rectourethral fistula. J Pediatr Surg 2006; 41:1173-6. [PMID: 16769356 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2006.01.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Intraluminal meconium calculi are a rare cause of neonatal abdominal calcifications in patients with anorectal malformations. To investigate their pathogenesis, we performed infrared spectroscopic analysis of meconium-calcified lesions. METHODS Meconium calculi were collected from the colostomy in a newborn patient with imperforate anus and rectourethral fistula. The potassium bromide method was employed to obtain the infrared absorption spectrum of the meconium calculi. RESULTS The wavelength pattern of the meconium calculi exhibited 4 specific peaks at 1570, 1390, 1105, and 1005 cm(-1) between 22% and 45% transmittance values. The unique absorption spectrum exclusively indicated ammonium hydrogen urate (C(5)N(5)O(3)H(7)), having the combined constituents of ammonium and uric acid. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that the intraluminal meconium calculi were originally derived from meconium and fetal urine. The stasis of meconium passage and fetal urine mixing through the rectourethral fistula in a low-pH condition was deduced to be the main cause of this rare stone formation.
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- Takashi Shimotake
- Division of Surgery, Children's Research Hospital, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto 602-0841, Japan.
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Yavuz N, Ergüney S, Ogüt G, Alver O. Enteroliths developed in a chronically obstructed afferent loop coexisting with gastric remnant carcinoma: Case report and review of the literature. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2006; 21:495-8. [PMID: 16638089 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2006.04284.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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A case of gastric remnant carcinoma coexisting with a chronic afferent loop syndrome harboring multiple enteroliths in a grossly dilated and elongated afferent loop is presented herein. The patient had undergone a Polya type antecolic Billroth II reconstruction for a stenosing duodenal ulcer 40 years previously. A concise review of the relevant literature is also presented.
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- Nihat Yavuz
- Department of General Surgery, Cerrahpasa Medical School, University of Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Munikrishnan V, Ryley N, Teague R, Pullan RD. Late complications of an ileal pouch. Gut 2005; 54:1514, 1526. [PMID: 16227352 PMCID: PMC1774755 DOI: 10.1136/gut.2004.062547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/08/2022]
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- V Munikrishnan
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Torbay Hospital, Lawes Bridge, Torquay TQ2 7AA, UK
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Geoghegan T, Stunel H, Ridgeway P, Birido N, Geraghty J, Torreggiani WC. Small bowel obstruction secondary to a giant enterolith complicating Crohn's disease. Ir J Med Sci 2005; 174:58-9. [PMID: 16094915 DOI: 10.1007/bf03169131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Enterolith formation associated with Crohn's disease is a very uncommon clinical entity. AIM To describe a case of sub-acute small bowel obstruction secondary to a giant enterolith in a patient with Crohn's disease. RESULTS A 54-year-old male with a history of Crohn's disease presented with sub-acute small bowel obstruction secondary to a giant enterolith. The diagnosis was confirmed utilising plain film radiography and computed tomography CONCLUSION Plain film radiography and computed tomography play a central role in establishing the diagnosis of this rare complication of Crohn's disease and assist in planning surgical intervention.
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- T Geoghegan
- The Dept. of Radiology, The Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland
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Rha KH, Varkarakis IM, Ong AM, Pinto PA, Molmenti EP, Jarrett TW. Endourologic management of duodenal calculi in pancreas-kidney transplantation. Urol Int 2005; 74:371-2. [PMID: 15897708 DOI: 10.1159/000084442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2004] [Accepted: 05/12/2004] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Duodenal stones formed during pancreas-kidney transplantation are usually associated with nonabsorbable sutures or staples. We report on the delayed formation of a struvite duodenal stone not attributed to foreign material, managed successfully with intracorporeal electrohydraulic lithotripsy.
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- Koon H Rha
- Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287-8915, USA
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A large stone with 8.7 cm multiply 7.2 cm multiply 6.5 cm in size and 420 g in weight dropped down spontaneously from a 93-year-old man's scrotum, who had suffered from left intrascrotal mass and pain for more than 20 years. The component of the stone was magnesium ammonium phosphate. To the best of our knowledge, it is the largest intrascrotal calculus reported in the world. We hereby present the case and discuss the diagnosis and etiology of scrotal calculi.
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- Gong-Hui Li
- Department of Urology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, College of Medical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310016, China.
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Jones MW, Koper B, Weatherhead WF. Crohn's disease with enterolith treated laparoscopically. JSLS 2005; 9:339-41. [PMID: 16121883 PMCID: PMC3015614] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Symptomatic enteroliths are relatively rare. Most occur from ingestion of undigestible materials such as pits or bones. Primary enteroliths are usually from the condition of partial bowel obstruction, diverticular type diseases such as Meckel's or congenital bands. Gallstone ileus is also a more common cause of gastrointestinal stones. Enteroliths associated with Crohn's disease is an extremely rare condition with fewer than 25 cases reported in the literature. Presented herein is such a case successfully treated laparoscopically.
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- Mark W Jones
- Ingham Regional Medical Center Lansing, Michigan, USA.
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Arca MJ, Corpron C, Long F, O'Donovan J. Migrating calcified enterolith and chronic anemia: an unusual case presentation of a Meckel's diverticulum. Eur J Pediatr Surg 2004; 14:432-4. [PMID: 15630649 DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-821139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the small intestine, occurring in about 2 % of the population. The most common complications associated with a Meckel's diverticulum include obstruction, bleeding, and inflammation (7, 9, 11, 18-20). The estimated lifetime risk of developing symptoms with a Meckel's diverticulum is 4-6 % (16), with the risks of complications decreasing with age. Stones within Meckel's diverticulum are recognized as a rare complication in the adult population (13,15). However, it has not been reported in the pediatric age group. The authors describe a 19-month-old male who presented with intermittent abdominal pain and vomiting, chronic microcytic anemia and a calcified stone in the lower abdomen, who was found to have a Meckel's enterolith.
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- M J Arca
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
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Kaushik V, Bhalla RK, Pahade A. Rhinolithiasis. Ear Nose Throat J 2004; 83:512, 514. [PMID: 15487624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2023] Open
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- Vivek Kaushik
- Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Preston Hospital, Fulwood, Preston, UK
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- Luca P Piodi
- Unità Operativa di Gastroenterologia, IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore di Milano, Via F. Sforza 35, 20122 Milano, Italy
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Brisseau JM, Pottier P. Un fécalome au pays de Por vert. Rev Med Interne 2004; 25 Suppl 2:S278-80. [PMID: 15460478 DOI: 10.1016/s0248-8663(04)80031-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- J M Brisseau
- Service de médecine interne A, Hôtel-Dieu, place Alexis-Ricordeau, 44093 Nantes cedex 1, France
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Primary vaginal stones are extremely rare and are often mistaken for bladder calculi on plain radiography. However, intravenous pyelography and sonography can help differentiate between the two. We report a case of a large vaginal stone in a 21-year-old woman referred for apareunia and difficult micturation. The clinical findings of vaginal outlet obstruction and a hard mass anterior to the rectum made us suspect a bladder calculus; however, sonography of the pelvis indicated that the mass was in the vagina. Further examination using a probe to physically define the stone's location confirmed it to be a vaginal calculus. Surgery was performed to repair the outlet obstruction and remove the stone, which permitted the woman to urinate normally and engage in normal sexual relations.
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- Neena Malhotra
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India
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Takayama M, Hamano H, Ochi Y, Saegusa H, Komatsu K, Muraki T, Arakura N, Imai Y, Hasebe O, Kawa S. Recurrent attacks of autoimmune pancreatitis result in pancreatic stone formation. Am J Gastroenterol 2004; 99:932-7. [PMID: 15128363 DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2004.04162.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 140] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Autoimmune pancreatitis has been characterized by irregular narrowing of the main pancreatic duct and sonolucent swelling of the parenchyma, both of which are due to lymphoplasmacytic inflammation at the active stage of the disease, and by the absence of pancreatic stone formation. The aim of the present study was to confirm or deny whether or not this disease is progressive with recurrent attacks, resulting in pancreatic stone formation like ordinary chronic pancreatitis. METHODS Forty-two patients, 36 of whom were treated with prednisolone, were followed up for periods longer than 12 months (median follow-up period: 54.5 months, range: 13-111 months) by regular interview and examination of their medical records for laboratory tests and image tests. RESULTS Eleven patients (26.2%) who were treated with prednisolone showed recurrent attacks during median follow-up periods of 22 months. Eight patients (19%) showed the formation of pancreatic stones during the follow-up periods. Because 6 of 11 patients (54.5%) who suffered relapse showed pancreatic stone formation, it is significantly associated with relapse in comparison with nonrelapse (p= 0.0019). CONCLUSIONS Contrary to previous reports, we observed both relapse and pancreatic stone formation in some patients with autoimmune pancreatitis, which suggests that autoimmune pancreatitis has the potential to be a progressive disease with pancreatic stones.
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- Mari Takayama
- Department of Medicine, Gastroenterology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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A 5-year-old girl with a remote history of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura presented with a history of partial nasolacrimal duct obstruction unresolved with standard treatments of probing, irrigation, and lacrimal system intubation. Surgical exploration revealed canaliculitis with dacryolith formation within the inferior canalicular system. After punctoplasty and removal of the dacryoliths, the patient had full resolution of symptoms. Although the diagnosis is uncommon in this age group, it should be included in the differential diagnosis of chronic or recurrent pediatric nasolacrimal obstruction.
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- Anna Park
- Ohio State University, Department of Ophthalmology, Division of Oculoplastic Surgery, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Pilankar KS, Amarapurkar AD, Joshi RM, Shetty TS, Khithani AS, Chemburkar VV. Hepatolithiasis with biliary ascariasis--a case report. BMC Gastroenterol 2003; 3:35. [PMID: 14687416 PMCID: PMC324404 DOI: 10.1186/1471-230x-3-35] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2003] [Accepted: 12/20/2003] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Biliary ascariasis is regarded as possible etiological factor for hepatolithiasis. Here we report one case of a patient with hepatolithiasis with biliary ascariasis who developed a liver abscess, which was treated with partial hepatectomy. CASE PRESENTATION A young adult female presented with epigastric pain and vomiting with repeated attacks of cholangitis. ERCP showed evidence of multiple intrahepatic calculi with the development of abscess in the left lobe of liver. The patient underwent partial hepatectomy and was found to have biliary ascariasis on histology. She was treated with antihelmenthic therapy and has had an uneventful postoperative period of 2 years. CONCLUSION Biliary ascariasis with hepatolithiasis, although rare, should be considered in endemic countries.
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- KS Pilankar
- Department of Pathology, B Y L Nair Charitable Hospital and T N Medical College, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Pathology, B Y L Nair Charitable Hospital and T N Medical College, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Surgery, B Y L Nair Charitable Hospital and T N Medical College, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Surgery, B Y L Nair Charitable Hospital and T N Medical College, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Surgery, B Y L Nair Charitable Hospital and T N Medical College, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Radiology, B Y L Nair Charitable Hospital and T N Medical College, Mumbai, India
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