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Ischemic stroke following operated head trauma in children: discussion of a rare clinical case
Publication date: Available online 9 January 2021Source: International Journal of Surgery Case ReportsAuthor(s): Ghassen Gader, Mouna Rkhami, Ihsèn Zammel, Mohamed Badri
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - January 10, 2021 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Boerhaave’s syndrome: a case report of damage control approach
ConclusionPrompt diagnosis with thoracic drainage and a damage control treatment plan might lead to good prognosis for patients with this rare and potentially fatal condition.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - April 20, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Paget-Schroetter syndrome as a result of 1st rib stress fracture due to gym activity presenting with Urschel’s sign – A case report and review of literature
ConclusionIn addition to the unusual location in the left upper extremity in our case, the absence of common etiologic factors makes our case of Paget-Schroetter Syndrome a very unique one. This case report aims to discuss the common causes of PSS in order to raise a high index of suspicion in certain groups of patients. This will allow early identification and avoidance of catastrophic outcomes such as pulmonary embolism and stroke.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - July 11, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Emergency room thoracotomy for acute traumatic cardiac tamponade caused by a blunt cardiac injury: A case report
CONCLUSION A prompt diagnosis using FAST and treatment can be lifesaving in traumatic acute cardiac tamponade. A pericardiotomy via a thoracotomy is mandatory for lifesaving cardiac decompression in acute traumatic cardiac tamponade in cases of ineffective drainage due to clot formation within the pericardial space.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - April 5, 2017 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Carotid free-floating thrombus causing stroke in a young woman with lupus anticoagulant: A case report and review of the literature
Conclusion In this case we chose surgical treatment resulting in complete resolution of symptoms and non-recurrence within 6 month follow-up.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - February 20, 2017 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Cervical Fracture from Chronic Steroid Usage Presenting as a Stroke: A Case Report
Conclusion Stroke mimics can require the same urgency in care and diagnosis as strokes themselves.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - September 28, 2016 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Preoperative optimization with levosimendan in heart failure patient undergoing thoracic surgery
Conclusion In this case the prophylactic preoperative levosimendan administration is safe and effective in cardiac failure patient undergoing thoracic surgery, but prophylactic preoperative levosimendan treatment in these patients merits further study.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - August 3, 2016 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Importance of perioperative management for emergency carotid artery stenting within 24hours after intravenous thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke: Case report
Conclusion Emergency carotid artery stenting for the acute internal carotid artery occlusion may be considered a safe procedure in preventing early stroke recurrence in selected patients.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - July 26, 2016 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Pseudo Subclavian Steal syndrome: Case Report
Conclusions This clinical encounter illustrates the relative contribution of anatomical and vasoocclusive factors in closely mimicking symptoms of subclavian steal syndrome.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - September 28, 2015 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Eagle’s syndrome—A non-perceived differential diagnosis of temporomandibular disorder
Conclusion Making use of low cost and easily accessible diagnostic workup techniques can reveal this particular cause for chronic pain restricting quality of life. Thereby differentiation from the TMD symptomatic complex is possible.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - September 4, 2015 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Eagle's Syndrome - A non-perceived differential diagnosis of temporomandibular disorder
Conclusion Making use of low cost and easily accesible diagnostic workup techniques can reveal this particular cause for chronic pain restricting quality of life. Thereby differentiation from the TMD symptomatic complex is possible.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - August 28, 2015 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Laparoscopic-assisted percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in two patients who failed percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
Conclusion While the literature reports mainly pediatric cases, we present herein two successful LAPEG in adult obese patients. In case of impossibility to perform PEG, this technique allows a safe direct visualization of the stomach and other adjacent organs.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - June 6, 2015 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Cerebral venous thrombosis in a breast cancer patient taking tamoxifen: Report of a case
Conclusion Clinicians should warn about the possibility of thromboembolic complications with tamoxifen.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - November 29, 2014 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Cryptogenic Stroke Following Abdominal Free Flap Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Conclusion Surgeons and cardiologists should be aware of this cerebrovascular complication secondary to PFO following major reconstructive surgery such as microvascular breast reconstruction. It also serves to challenge microvascular surgeons to reconsider routine use of central venous pressure lines in free flap patients who might otherwise have good peripheral vessels for postoperative fluids and antibiotic administration.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - November 11, 2014 Category: Surgery Source Type: research