Articles: sutures.
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We describe a case of pulmonary oedema occurring at 37 weeks gestation, following the attempted removal of a cervical suture under general anaesthesia. The use of an ultrasound technique to demonstrate the patient's fluid status is described. Signs of amniotic fluid embolism and how it exerts its influence on the circulation are discussed.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
585-nm pulsed dye laser in the treatment of surgical scars starting on the suture removal day.
The optimal time frame to improve the quality and cosmetic appearance of scars by laser therapy has not been clearly elucidated by prior controlled clinical trials. ⋯ The 585-nm PDL is effective and safe in improving the quality and cosmetic appearance of surgical scars in skin types I-IV starting on the day of suture removal.
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Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann · Dec 2002
Case ReportsFalse aneurysm due to suture loosening after aortic arch replacement.
We describe a case of false aneurysm due to loosening of the anastomotic sutures 5 years after graft replacement for subacute type A aortic dissection. Leakage from the graft was controlled by tightening the suture slack indicating that suture loosening was the cause of the aneurysm. The mechanism was probably the progressive thinning of the edematous swollen aortic wall over the years causing the sutures to loosen.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
[Results of ventral hernia repair: comparison of suture repair with mesh implantation (onlay vs sublay) using open and laparoscopic approach--prospective, randomized, multicenter study].
Incisional hernias is a frequent complication following abdominal surgery, it develops in 11-20% of patients who had laparotomies. Different operative techniques are used for repair but results are often poor. In the absence of valid scientific data, there is no general agreement on the best surgical treatment. ⋯ Postoperative outcome, complications and recurrence are recorded. The study will run for five years. All collected data are sent to the coordinating center via internet to be entered into database.
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Case Reports Comparative Study
Towards evidence based emergency medicine: best BETs from the Manchester Royal Infirmary. Staples or sutures in children with scalp lacerations.
A short cut review was carried out to establish whether staples are better than sutures for scalp wound repair in children. Eight papers were found using the reported search, of which one presented the best evidence to answer the clinical question. The author, date and country of publication, patient group studied, study type, relevant outcomes, results and study weaknesses of this paper are tabulated. A clinical bottom line is stated.