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Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is well described in the pediatric literature; however, to date, it has not been described in an adult individual undergoing correction of thoracic kyphosis. Medical history, physical findings, and the results of imaging studies were analyzed to describe the
METHODS
Multicenter randomized controlled trial.
OBJECTIVE
To compare the efficacy and safety of balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) with nonsurgical management (NSM) during 24 months in patients with painful vertebral compression fractures (VCFs).
BACKGROUND
Recently, several large randomized controlled
METHODS
The lateral cervical spinal approach is illustrated by a case of neurenteric cyst.
OBJECTIVE
To present a case of a neurenteric cyst resected the lateral cervical approach, and to review the approach in detail.
BACKGROUND
Intradural lesions located anterior to the high cervical spinal cord
In pregnancy, advanced vertebral hemangiomas may be seen, and these require treatment. The case reported here is of a 35-year-old female in the 32nd week of pregnancy who was admitted to the orthopaedics clinic with a history of backache and difficulty walking. A burst fracture of L1 associated with
Sheehan's syndrome and lymphocytic hypophysitis often occur in relation to pregnancy, making their differentiation difficult. We describe a 52-yr-old woman with hypopituitarism, Hashimoto's thyroiditis and candidiasis. She was admitted to our hospital because of nausea, vomiting and constipation.
OBJECTIVE
The achondroplasic dwarfism or achondroplasia is the most common form of dwarfism and occurs, in most of the cases, as a result of spontaneous genetic alteration. The anesthesia in these patients presents several particularities. The objective of the present report was to describe an
Droperidol is a D2 receptor antagonist currently used in Europe for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting. It was used to perform neurolept anaesthesia in combination with fentanyl until a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 'black box' warning restricted its use due to cardiovascular side
BACKGROUND
An obstruction of the distal part of the duodenum can occur because of the superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) after a surgical correction of scoliosis. It is essential to evaluate the risk factors and diagnose the SMAS in time because complications of this condition are
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the risk indicators, pattern of clinical presentation and treatment strategy of superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) after scoliosis surgery.
METHODS
From July 1997 to October 2003, 640 patients with adolescent scoliosis who had undergone surgical treatment were
Thirty patients with acute, painful vertebral compression fracture were studied. Certain vertebrae, namely T8, T12, L1 and L4, were more likely to fracture. The majority occurred spontaneously (46%) or after trivial strain (36%). Of the former, 30% occurred whilst in bed. Radiation to the flanks and
BACKGROUND Gall bladder volvulus is a rare clinical entity, with only around 500 cases reported in the literature. It is defined as the rotation of the gallbladder on its mesentery along the axis of the cystic pedicle, although cases of torsion of the gallbladder fundus itself have been reported.