Improvement of Pulmonary Function in Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Patients Undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion Surgery for Concomitant Scoliosis: A Minimum of 3-Year Follow-up

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Improvement of Pulmonary Function in Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Patients Undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion Surgery for Concomitant Scoliosis: A Minimum of 3-Year Follow-up Via leak of cerebrospinal fluid World Neurosurg. 2021 Oct 20:S1878-8750(21)01612-0. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.10.115. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: We sought to investigate the long-term outcome of pulmonary function for arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion (PSF) and to further determine influential factors. METHODS: Eighteen AMC patients with a minimum of 3-year follow-up after PSF were prospectively collected. All the patients underwent a pulmonary function test before surgery and at the final follow-up. The percentage predicted values of vital capacity (VC%) and forced vital capacity (FVC%) were recorded. The following radiographic parameters were collected including Cobb angle and thoracic kyphosis. The total lung volumes (TLV) were measured on the image of 3-dimensional computed tomography scan by the reconstruction software. RESULTS: There were 10 males and 8 females with a mean age of 13.8 ± 6.1 years. The mean preoperative VC% and FVC% were 40.5% ± 7.6% and 39.5% ± 4.7%, which were significantly increased to 52.0% ± 7.5% and 51.2% ± 6.8% at the final follow-up (P < 0.001). Besides, there was remarkable improvement in terms of TLV (1.57 ± 0.2 L vs. 2.39 ± 0.6 L, P < 0.001). Remarkable correlations were observed between TLV and pulmonary function tests (r = 0.79, P < 0.001 for VC%; r = 0.78, P < 0.001 for FVC%). Multiple regression analysis showed that 2 variables including Δ thoracic kyphosis and Δ Cobb angle were independently associated with the improvement of pulmonary function. CONCLUSIONS: The pulmonary function of AMC patients can be well improved through PSF surgery. It was remarkably associated with the correction of curve magnitude and restoration of thoracic kyphosis. PMID:34687931 | DOI:10.1016/j.wneu.2021.10.115 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Pediatric Intracranial Hypotension and Post-Dural Puncture Headache

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Pediatric Intracranial Hypotension and Post-Dural Puncture Headache Via leak of cerebrospinal fluid Semin Pediatr Neurol. 2021 Dec;40:100927. doi: 10.1016/j.spen.2021.100927. Epub 2021 Sep 3. ABSTRACT Pediatric intracranial hypotension can occur acutely following iatrogenic dural puncture for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, or chronically from cerebrospinal fluid leak. The incidence of intracranial hypotension in children is not fully known. However, many steps can be taken to reduce the risk of a child developing a post-dural puncture headache. Other causes of intracranial hypotension, such as spontaneous intracranial hypotension or CSF fistulas, are rare and with little pediatric data to guide evaluation and management. This manuscript reviews the risk factors, diagnostic evaluations, and treatments for post-dural puncture headache, as well as a limited discussion of spontaneous intracranial hypotension as it may pertain to children and adolescents. PMID:34749914 | DOI:10.1016/j.spen.2021.100927 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Epidemiological investigation of tinnitus

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Epidemiological investigation of tinnitus in Sichuan and Chongqing Via Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2021 Nov 7;56(11):1164-1173. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20201019-00816. ABSTRACT Objectives: To investigate the prevalence and associated risk factors of tinnitus in Sichuan and Chongqing. Methods: We designed a tinnitus epidemiological questionnaire. The multi-stage stratified cluster random sampling methods was applied to obtain study subjects in six areas (Nanchong, Jiangjin, Fengdu, Yunyang, Suining and Ya'an), which were selected for epidemiological investigation. Home visit completion of epidemiological questionnaires was conducted. The trained investigators guided the respondents to fill in the tinnitus epidemiological questionnaires, and the epidemiological status of six areas on prevalence and risk factor was investigated. SPSS 22.0 software was used for statistical analysis. Results: Sampling population were 10 289, in which 9 273 were valid questionnaires. There were 4 281 males and 4 992 females, with an average age of 47.3 years, among which 34.83% (3 230/9 273) had tinnitus. 3.99% (370/9 273) were diagnosed with bothersome tinnitus. In a multivariable logistic regression mod, the following factors were associated with onsetting of tinnitus: sleep disorder [Odds Ratio(OR)=3.74] and noise exposure(OR=1.99). The risk of disease was lowest in the age of 30-40 years old, while the risk of disease was higher for people under 30 and over 40. In another multivariable logistic regression mode, the following factors were associated with having bothersome tinnitus: older people were more likely to suffer from tinnitus, sleep disorders (OR=4.68) and noise exposure (OR=1.56). Conclusions: The prevalence of tinnitus in Sichuan and Chongqing is about 34.83%, but most of the tinnitus is short-lived and has low loudness, which will not affect the patients. Only a small number of patients with tinnitus (3.99%) pers ist and affect their health and need treatment. The occurrence and exacerbation of tinnitus may be related to sleep, age, and noise exposure. PMID:34749455 | DOI:10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20201019-00816 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Drainage of intraorbital abscess in infant via endoscopic nasalsinus approach: a case report

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Drainage of intraorbital abscess in infant via endoscopic nasalsinus approach: a case report Via Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2021 Nov 7;56(11):1204-1206. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20201223-00946. NO ABSTRACT PMID:34749461 | DOI:10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20201223-00946 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Resection and free flap repair of recurrent maxillofacial and paranasal sinus skull base malignant tumor: report of 9 cases

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Resection and free flap repair of recurrent maxillofacial and paranasal sinus skull base malignant tumor: report of 9 cases Via Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2021 Nov 7;56(11):1179-1184. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20210223-00082. ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the treatment method and effect of surgical resection and free flap repair of recurrent malignant tumors of maxillofacial paranasal sinus and skull base. Methods: The clinical data of 9 patients with recurrent maxillofacial paranasal sinus and skull base malignant tumors who underwent surgical resection and free flap repair in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery of Shandong Provincial Hospital from August 2009 to May 2019 were analyzed retrospectively, including 5 males and 4 females, aged 32-69 years. There were 4 cases of squamous cell carcinoma, 3 cases of adenoid cystic carcinoma, 1 case of myoepithelial carcinoma and 1 case of malignant fibrous histiocytoma. All patients were repaired with anterolateral femoral flap. The treatment process an d postoperative effect were analyzed by descriptive statistics. Results: All patients were followed up from 16 months to 6 years. There were 6 cases of recurrence after operation, including 1 case of local recurrence and 5 cases of skull base and craniocerebral recurrence. The median tumor free survival time of recurrent patients was 35 months. Conclusion: Surgical resection and free flap repair can effectively prolong the life of patients with recurrent maxillofacial paranasal sinus and skull base malignant tumors. PMID:34749457 | DOI:10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20210223-00082 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Rhinocerebral mucormycosis secondary to acute leukemia: a case report

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Rhinocerebral mucormycosis secondary to acute leukemia: a case report Via Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2021 Nov 7;56(11):1207-1209. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20210122-00030. NO ABSTRACT PMID:34749462 | DOI:10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20210122-00030 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Clinical features of vestibular syncope associated with tumarkin attacks in delayed endolymphatic hydrops

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Clinical features of vestibular syncope associated with tumarkin attacks in delayed endolymphatic hydrops Via Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2021 Nov 7;56(11):1194-1198. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20201208-00912. ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the clinical characteristics of vestibular syncope (VS) associated with drop attacks (DA) in delayed endolymphatic hydrops (DEH). Methods: DEH cases with complete data were retrospectively analyzed, including three DEH cases with DA and VS (VS group), and six DEH cases without DA or VS (control group). The clinical profile, the results of neurotological examinations [such as pure tone audiometry, electrocochleography (EcochG), caloric test, vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (VEMP), and video head impulse test (vHIT)] and treatment outcomes were analyzed. Results: (1) In the VS group, there were three cases of ipsilateral DEH; in the control group, there were six cases of ipsilateral type. One case in each group had a history of migraine. (2) The prevalence of abn ormal results in caloric test, vHIT, cervical VEMP, and ocular VEMP in the VS group was 3/3, 1/3, 2/2, and 2/2, respectively, and in the control group was 3/6, 0/3, 1/6, and 4/6, respectively. Two cases in each group underwent EcochG, and no identifiable waveform was elicited on the affected side, and-SP/AP ratio of unaffected side was less than 0.4. (3) Patients in both groups were initially treated with conservative medication. Two cases in the VS group subsequently received intratympanic injections of dexamethasone. No DA or VS occurred during a follow-up period lasting over one year. All patients achieved good control of vertigo during the follow-up period. Conclusions: VS may occur in the patients with DEH. The differential diagnosis of syncope in patients with otogenic vertiginous disease can help improve clinical diagnosis and treatment. PMID:34749459 | DOI:10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20201208-00912 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Clinical comparative study of free posterior tibial artery perforator flap and radial forearm free flap for head and neck reconstruction

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Clinical comparative study of free posterior tibial artery perforator flap and radial forearm free flap for head and neck reconstruction Via Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2021 Nov 7;56(11):1158-1163. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20210518-00280. ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the clinical application results of the FPTF (free posterior tibial artery perforator flap) and RFFF (radial forearm free flap) for reconstruction of head and neck defects. Methods: A retrospective analysis of 27 cases treated with FPTF (19 males and 8 females, aged 14-69 years) and 24 cases with RFFF (11 males and 13 females, aged 22-69 years) for head and neck defect reconstruction at Beijing Tongren Hospital of Capital Medical University from January 2015 to December 2020 was conducted. Flap size, vascular pedicle length, matching degree of recipient area blood vessels, preparation time, total operation time, hospital stay, recipient area complications, donor area complications and scale-based patient satisfaction were compared between two groups of patients with FTPF an d RFFF. SPSS 26.0 statistical software was used for statistical analysis. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups of patients in tumor T staging (P=0.38), primary sites (P=0.05) and mean flap areas ((53.67±29.84) cm2 vs. (41.13±11.08) cm2, t=-1.472, P=0.14). However the mean vascular pedicle length of FPTF was more than that of RFFF ((11.15±2.48)cm vs. (8.50±1.69)cm, t=-4.071, P<0.01). The donor sites of 4 patients in FPTF group could be sutured directly, while all the 24 patients in RFFF group received skin grafts from the donor sites. There was no statistically significant difference in the recipient area arteries between two groups of flaps (P=0.10), with more commonly using of the facial artery (RFFF: FPTF=21∶27), but there was significant difference in the recipient area veins (P<0.01), with more commonly using of the external jugular vein in RFFF (14/24) than FPTF (4/32) and the posterior facial vein in FPTF (27/32) than RFFF (9/24). There were 10 recipient complications and 3 donor complications in RFFF group; no recipient complication and 3 donor complications occurred in FPTF group. With patient's subjective evaluation of the donor site at 12 months after surgery, FPTF was better than RFFF (χ²=22.241, P<0.01). Conclusions: FPTF is an alternative to RFFF in head and neck reconstruction and has unique advantages in aesthetics and clinical application. PMID:34749454 | DOI:10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20210518-00280 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Application progress of profunda femoris perforating artery perforator flap in reconstruction of oral maxillofacial head and neck defects

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Application progress of profunda femoris perforating artery perforator flap in reconstruction of oral maxillofacial head and neck defects Via Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2021 Nov 7;56(11):1224-1228. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20210705-00428. NO ABSTRACT PMID:34749466 | DOI:10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20210705-00428 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Classification and reconstruction of complex defects after lateral facial tumor surgery

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Classification and reconstruction of complex defects after lateral facial tumor surgery Via Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2021 Nov 7;56(11):1144-1149. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20210623-00370. ABSTRACT Objective: To explore the classification and reconstruction strategy of defects in lateral face region after operation of malignant tumors. Methods: Eighteen cases with the reconstruction of complicated defects after resection of tumors in the region of lateral face from January 2015 to January 2018 in Hunan Cancer Hospital were retrospectively reviewed. There were 14 males and 4 females, aged from 32 to 68 years. According to the presence or absence of bony scaffold, complicated defects were divided into two main categories: soft tissue perforating defects and soft tissue defects combined with bony scaffold defects. All soft tissue perforating defects in 5 cases were repaired with free anterolateral femoral flaps. Among 13 cases with soft tissue plus bony scaffold defects, 3 were repaired with free fibular flaps, 6 with free fibular flaps combined with free anterolateral femoral flaps, and 4 with chimeric deep circumflex iliac artery perforator flaps combined with anterolateral femoral flaps. Results: All flaps survived well. Two patients complicated with fistula in floor of mouth, but the wound healed after dressing change. Transoral feeding was resumed within 2 weeks after surgery in all patients. One year follow-up evaluation showed that 14 cases had symmetrical face and 10 cases had mouth opening more than 3 transverse fingers. After 36-50 months of follow-up, 6 patients died, with an overall 3-year survival rate of 66.7%. Conclusion: The classification of defects with or without bony stent loss is conducive to the overall repair design, the recovery of facial contour stent, the effective fill of dead space and the maintain of residual occlusal relationship. Good reconstruction results require a multi flap combination of osteocutaneous and soft tissue fl aps. PMID:34749452 | DOI:10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20210623-00370 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Comparison between planar and single-photon computed tomography images for radiation intensity quantification in iodine-131 scintigraphy

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Comparison between planar and single-photon computed tomography images for radiation intensity quantification in iodine-131 scintigraphy Via radioactive iodine Sci Rep. 2021 Nov 8;11(1):21858. doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-01432-x. ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of quantifying iodine-131 (131I) accumulation in scintigraphy images and compare planar and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) images to estimate 131I radioactivity in patients receiving radioactive iodine therapy for thyroid cancer. We evaluated 72 sets of planar and SPECT images acquired between February 2017 and December 20 18. Simultaneously, we placed a reference 131I capsule next to the patient during image acquisition. We evaluated the correlation between the intensity of the capsule in the images and the capsule dose and estimated the radiation dose at the thyroid bed. The mean capsule dose was 2.14 MBq (range, 0.63-4.31 MBq). The correlation coefficients (p-value) between capsule dose and maximum and mean intensities in both planar and SPECT images were 0.93 (p < 0.01), 0.96 (p < 0.01), 0.60 (p < 0.01), and 0.47 (p < 0.01), respectively. The mean intensities of planar images show the highest correlation coefficients. Based on a regression equation, the average radiation dose in the thyroid bed was 5.9 MBq. In conclusion, planar images reflected the radiation dose more accurately than SPECT images. The regression equation allows to determine the dose in other regions, such as the thyroid bed or sites of distant metastasis. PMID:34750482 | DOI:10.1038/s41598-021-01432-x View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.