phantom limb/hemorrhage

BACKGROUND Supernumerary phantom limb (SPL) is a rare neurologic phenomenon, in which a patient misperceives an extra limb in addition to the original set of limbs. We report a case of SPL in a patient with a right basal ganglia hemorrhage and review the previous literature about this peculiar

Phantom limbs are usually observed after amputation of extremities. In patients after a stroke, a similar but rarely occurring phenomenon consisting of the patient experiencing the presence of an additional limb has been described. This phenomenon, generally called supernumerary phantom limb (SPL),

OBJECTIVE Constitute hypothesis for origin of supernumerary phantom limb (SPL) after stroke. METHODS Single case description, review of literature and formulation of hypothesis. RESULTS A 59-year-old lady was evaluated for complaints of left-sided hemiparesis and extra limbs attached to her left

The perception of a phantom limb is commonly reported after amputations. However, only a few cases have been described after a stroke. This article presents a patient who reported a supernumerary phantom limb (pseudopolymelia) after spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage and discusses the possible

OBJECTIVE Supernumerary phantom limb (SPL) is extremely rare. Literature reports noted 17 cases that occurred after right cerebral hemispheric stroke and 2 cases that occurred after left cerebral hemispheric stroke, but without imaging diagnoses. METHODS A 45-year-old male patient complained of SPLs

In dermatologic literature generally, itching, that familiar sensation that evokes a desire to rub or scratch, has been attributed almost without exception to something occurring in the skin: e.g., an insect bite, ringworm, contact dermatitis, urticaria, lymphoma, provocation by bile salts in

Since the senior author's (J.E.A.) first report in 1972 of the use of deep brain stimulation (DBS) to control chronic pain, electrodes for DBS have been implanted in 141 patients. Of reported series, this one has the largest number of patients and the longest period of follow-up. The mean age of

BACKGROUND Motor cortex stimulation is one of the neuromodulation methods of treating refractory central neurogenic pain. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the effects of motor cortex stimulation. METHODS The study group consisted of 14 consecutive patients with

The pre-emptive analgesia concept suggests that pre-administration of analgesics may enhance the efficacy of these drugs. This review has selected the data from the literature according to two types of methodological criteria: Sackett's criteria, and those specific of pre-emptive analgesia studies.

OBJECTIVE Uncontrolled metastatic carcinoma of the shoulder girdle is a difficult oncologic problem. This study reviews our experience with palliative forequarter amputation with emphasis on patient selection criteria, preoperative radiologic assessment, surgical technique, epineural postoperative

A new approach to hip disarticulation is described. This technique uses a laterally based racquet incision. The advantage of this incision is that it uses a lateral approach to the hip, which is familiar to orthopaedic surgeons. This approach is combined with a circumferential incision to facilitate

A continuous peripheral nerve block (cPNB) is provided in the hospital and ambulatory setting. The most common use of CPNBs is in the peri- and postoperative period but different indications have been described like the treatment of chronic pain such as cancer-induced pain, complex regional pain

BACKGROUND Bleeding from limb injuries is a leading cause of death on the battlefield, with deep wounds being least accessible. High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) has been shown capable of coagulation of bleeding (cautery). This paper describes the development and refereed in vitro evaluation

Hemipelvectomy was performed in 50 patients with malignant neoplasms of the upper part of the thigh and pelvis. Although not technically difficult, the operation is associated with considerable blood loss. Postoperative complications are frequent, the greatest morbidity resulting from skin flap

A 79-year-old woman had her cervical spinal cord injured and laminoplasty of the neck was performed. Uncontrollable venous bleeding was encountered during the operation and about 5000 ml of blood was lost in one hour. Massive infusion of 5% albumin and hydroxyethylstarch (HES) was done to maintain