Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre
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Case Reports
A Case of Massive Cerebral Arterial Air Embolism Induced by Artificial Pneumothorax and Its Analysis.
This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of cerebral arterial air embolism. ⋯ Artificial pneumothorax may induce cerebral arterial air embolism.
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Case Reports
General Anesthesia Management for Adult Mucopolysaccharidosis Patients Undergoing Major Spine Surgery.
Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) are a group of rare systemic lysosomal storage diseases associated with severe airway obstruction and cardiac disease, making anesthesia management difficult. Contemporary treatment extends the lifespan of affected individuals, increasing the need for major surgery in adulthood. ⋯ Adult MPS patients have substantial anesthesia risk.
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Gingival recession is one of the most common esthetic and functional concerns associated with periodontal tissues. Several techniques have been described to cover the exposed root surface. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of recession coverage using a coronally repositioned flap in conjunction with a bioresorbable collagen membrane. ⋯ Recession coverage with a coronally repositioned and bioresorbable collagen membrane demonstrated good results in terms of root coverage as well as increase in the width of keratinized tissue.
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We present a 17-year-old boy with an incidentally diagnosed left adrenal ganglioneuroma during the diagnostic workup of alopecia areata. ⋯ Further studies should reveal the relationship between alopecia areata and ganglioneuroma as well as the role of vitamin D in alopecia areata.
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Meta Analysis
The Effectiveness of Different Doses of Intravenous Immunoglobulin on Severe Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease: A Meta-Analysis.
To conduct a meta-analysis of evidence from randomized controlled trails (RCTs) of different doses of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) in children with severe hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) to provide the scientific basis for clinical practice. ⋯ The high-dose group has a better prognosis; however, the advantages and disadvantages should be carefully considered when deciding the doses in the treatment of severe HFMD.