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In selecting IG technologies, especially optical and navigation technologies are expected to add value in addition to usual care. Further development of those technologies for the preferred indications seems valuable. Multi-attribute analysis showed to be useful in prioritization of conducting clinical studies and steer research and development initiatives.
In selecting IG technologies, especially optical and navigation technologies are expected to add value in addition to usual care. Further development of those technologies for the preferred indications seems valuable. Multi-attribute analysis showed to be useful in prioritization of conducting clinical studies and steer research and development initiatives.
Extra-axial cerebellopontine angle (CPA) hemangioblastoma is a rare condition in which the correct differential diagnosis from other CPA lesions can affect the best treatment choice. These are benign tumors that are highly vascularized and mostly present in the cystic form. About twenty-six cases have been reported in the literature with this same location and with a noncystic aspect.
We report a case of a 63-year-old male with a complaint of progressive headache associated with imbalance and difficulty walking. GSK343 molecular weight Neurological examination showed discreet facial paresis, left dysmetria and mild gait ataxia. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a solid mass with isointensity on T1-weighted sequences; hypointensity and a heterogeneous appearance on T2-weighted sequences; and intense homogeneous contrast enhancement located in the left CPA region extending superiorly to the tentorial notch. The first diagnosis was meningioma, but during the microsurgical suboccipital retrosigmoid approach, it was observed that the lesion was extremely bloody with several vessels on its surface. We achieved gross total resection, and the pathology confirmed hemangioblastoma.
Although it is rare, hemangioblastoma should be one of the differential diagnoses when dealing with CPA solid lesions with high contrast enhancement and heterogeneity on T2-weighted MRI. Analysis of the radiological characteristics allows a greater chance of confirmation and is one of the main tools for surgical planning.
Correct preoperative evaluation and the possibility that hemangioblastoma may arise from the CPA can avoid trans-operative risks mainly related to bleeding and can improve results.
Correct preoperative evaluation and the possibility that hemangioblastoma may arise from the CPA can avoid trans-operative risks mainly related to bleeding and can improve results.
Aneurysm of the hepatic artery is most of the time a rare and asymptomatic pathology, but in case of complication it shows high morbidity and mortality requiring in many cases an urgent treatment.
A 92-year-old male presented at the emergency department with high gastrointestinal bleeding and abdominal pain. Gastroscopy showed a submucosal lesion with active bleeding that was controlled through this approach. The study was expanded with a CT angiogram and a complicated hepatic aneurysm with duodenal fistulization was observed.
After reviewing the case, surgical treatment is proposed as the first option but it is rejected by the patient. Thus, aneurysm embolization with coils and thrombin is performed, without further complications.
Selective embolization of the hepatic artery aneurysm is a therapeutic alternative in cases that implies large comorbidities, being an increasingly used technique.
Selective embolization of the hepatic artery aneurysm is a therapeutic alternative in cases that implies large comorbidities, being an increasingly used technique.
Small bowel atresia has quite an incidence in infants particularly in males. It is usually seen to be the most common cause of bowel obstruction in neonates since birth. It may be associated with other congenital anomalies.
A 4 day old neonate presented with abdominal distension, billous vomiting & non passage of stools since birth. On further examination, it was seen that the abdominal distension was mostly central & there was hyperperistaltic bowel sounds on auscultation. The infant also had scoliosis. There was decreased appetite & features of dehydration. Diagnosed by USG(W/A), infantogram & X-Ray plain picture abdomen.
The mortality from the atresia of ileum is greater owing to the incidence of early perforation. Infants may present with features discussed above. They usually present during the 1st week of life but majority of the babies presenting late have significant mortality. Early surgical intervention with excision of the dilated bowel segment with anastomosis of the proximal (normal caliber bowel) to the distal part of the bowel has been seen to have been associated with decreased morbidity & mortality.
It has been observed that one of the many causes for neonatal intestinal obstruction is attributed to small bowel atresia. This has been associated with successful outcome depending on the presentation of the child to the hospital to the timing of surgical intervention along with resuscitation & starting of enteral feeds. Small bowel atresia can be associated with antenatal morbidity in the mother as cited here.
It has been observed that one of the many causes for neonatal intestinal obstruction is attributed to small bowel atresia. This has been associated with successful outcome depending on the presentation of the child to the hospital to the timing of surgical intervention along with resuscitation & starting of enteral feeds. Small bowel atresia can be associated with antenatal morbidity in the mother as cited here.
Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis (PCI) is a rare condition characterized by gas infiltration into the intestine wall. When gas is seen in the intestinal wall, it is usually a sign of bowel wall infarction and a surgical emergency; therefore, an adequate differentiation of benign and urgent conditions of pneumatosis intestinalis is necessary to prevent misdiagnosis and inadequate therapies.
We present the case of a 79-year-old male with past medical history of Alzheimer's, cholecystectomy, and umbilical hernia. PCI was identified, and conservative therapy was started. Since the patient's pain persisted, a complication was suspected, and surgery was decided. After successful treatment, the patient completely recovered.
There are many benign and life-threatening causes of pneumatosis intestinalis, the imaging appearance of both may look very similar. Therefore, clinical history, physical examination, and laboratory test results are the best indicators of whether it is due to a benign or life-threatening cause.