Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2022
Case ReportsBilateral Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation Following Arthrocentesis Plus Hyaluronic Acid Injection.
Arthrocentesis plus intra-articular hyaluronic acid (HA) injection for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders is known to be a safe and minimally invasive surgical procedure. Arthrocentesis plus HA injection has a pain-reducing effect on TMJ disorders. It is also a palliative treatment that yields positive results in terms of clinical findings such as clicking and mouth opening. ⋯ This case report presents bilateral TMJ dislocation following arthrocentesis plus intra-articular HA injection that developed within a few hours and resisted manual Hippocrates manoeuvre in a 21-year male. Herein, his treatment with systemic corticosteroid therapy, myorelaxant and anti-inflammatory drugs is also presented. Key Words: Arthrocentesis, Hyaluronic acid, Joint dislocation, Temporomandibular joint, Steroids.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2022
Case ReportsUrachal Actinomycosis Presenting with Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in a Middle-aged Woman: A Rare Case Report.
The urachal cyst, a remnant of allantois sac during embryogenesis, is a rare condition in adulthood. Urachus is an embryologic remnant degenerating after birth. Abberrant obliteration of the urachus causes urachal abnormalities. ⋯ Actinomyces, an anaerobic gram-positive filamentous bacterium, is a rare cause of granulomatous disease. In this case report, a 56-year woman with urachal cyst infection with actinomyces is discussed according to current knowledge. Key Words: Urachal cyst, Urachus, Chronic cystitis, Actinomyces.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2022
Case ReportsSurgical Blowhole Incision - An Unconventional Approach to Subcutaneous Emphysema Management Following Blunt Neck Trauma.
Subcutaneous emphysema is the fortuitous entry of air into subcutaneous tissue. Its occurrence in the head, neck, and mediastinum is a result of trauma or surgery. ⋯ In this case, we used an unconventional approach of making blowhole incision which is not in routine practice. Key Words: Subcutaneous emphysema, Blowhole, Neck trauma.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2022
Effect of Pulmonary Functions on Survival in Patients with Operable Non-small Cell Lung Cancer.
To investigate the prognostic importance of pulmonary functions and their effect on survival in patients with operable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), who underwent surgical resection and/or received medical treatment. ⋯ Non-small cell lung cancer, Survival, Respiratory function test.