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Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement is a widespread method of delivering sustained nutrition to individuals requiring long-term support. Multiple techniques exist to achieve this, and adverse events can arise if not done properly including but not limited to pneumoperitoneum and bowel perforation. Safeguard tactics exist to prevent these complications but they are not always successful. Herein, we explore a case of PEG tube misplacement through the transverse colon. A 69-year-old male with a history of advanced dementia, cerebrovascular accident (CVA), and seizure disorder presented for a replacement of his malfunctioning PEG tube at a different site. On postoperative day one, the patient developed abdominal pain and shortness of breath. His subsequent imaging workup revealed pneumoperitoneum, and the patient ultimately underwent an exploratory laparotomy to repair the damage, washout his abdomen, and reinsert the PEG tube. Postoperatively, the patient had a lengthy hospital stay, which was complicated and prolonged by sepsis and mechanical ventilation. The PEG tube placement procedure is not without its difficulties in all stages, pre- intra- and post-operatively, especially in patients with neurocognitive compromise, therefore, it is important to continue exploring methods to optimize the operation.Varicella zoster is one of the common causes of aseptic meningitis, typically seen in immunosuppressed individuals and rarely in the immunocompetent. The varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection is normally associated with a dermatomal rash in the abdomen with spread to the back. The small prevalence of VZV in immunocompetent individuals may be due to lack of recognition; thus, it is always important to keep it in mind when meningitis is in the differential. Here, we present a case of varicella zoster meningitis in an immunocompetent adult presenting with slurred speech, dizziness, and episodes of confusion.Background Cushing's syndrome is a metabolic disorder related to excess cortisol production. Patients with Cushing's syndrome are at risk for the development of other comorbid medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea has been well associated with endocrine disorders such as acromegaly and hypothyroidism. However, its causal association with Cushing's syndrome is still unclear. We utilized a national database to study the prevalence of sleep apnea in Cushing's syndrome. Hypothesis We hypothesized that patients with Cushing's syndrome might have an increased prevalence of sleep apnea. Methods Patients aged above 18 years from the NIS database between 2017 and 2018 with a diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome and sleep apnea were extracted using the 10th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) codes, with code E24 representing Cushing's syndrome and G47.3 representing sleep apnea. The prevalence of sleep apnea and other cpredictor of sleep apnea. Further prospective studies are recommended to validate the causal association. The high prevalence and coexistence of both these disorders validate screening for sleep apnea as part of routine workup in patients with Cushing's syndrome and vice versa.The prevalence of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) has significantly increased, while, in comparison, eosinophilic gastroenteritis and colitis remain rare entities. The diagnosis and management of eosinophilic gastrointestinal (GI) disorders can be challenging given the non-specific manifestations and variable treatment response. Symptoms refractory to initial therapies (e.g., proton pump inhibitors, dietary modifications, topical steroids) should raise suspicion for distal involvement of the GI tract. In this case report, we describe a patient with EoE with a subsequent diagnosis of eosinophilic colitis and symptom response to systemic corticosteroids. In addition, we review recent updates regarding the management of eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders.Introduction The stature of an individual is an important parameter for establishing identification. The height of an individual can be indirectly estimated from different parts of the skeleton and such measurements are of great use in forensic science, anatomy, and anthropometry. This study was an attempt to formulate a linear regression equation for estimation of stature by measuring the ulnar length in the living adult Khasi population. Methods The study population consists of 164 subjects (Male 118; Female 46) between 25 and 45 years of age. The left and right ulnar lengths were measured from the tip of the olecranon process to the tip of the styloid process with the elbow flexed and palm spread over the opposite shoulder by a spreading caliper. The measurements of the stature of the volunteers were done in the standard anatomical standing position with a bared foot with the head in the Frankfort plane. The documented data were calculated by the standard statistical software. Results The height and ulnar length in males (160.85 ± 6.34 cm and 24.41 ± 1.10 cm, respectively) were found to be significantly (p less then 0.001) higher than females (149.56 ± 2.95 cm and 22.58 ± 0.47 cm, respectively). Significant positive correlation coefficient (r) between height (cm) and ulnar length (cm) were observed in both males (r = 0.955, P less then 0.001) and females (r = 0.915, P less then 0.001), respectively. Conclusion The length of the ulna provides an accurate and reliable means in estimating the height of an individual; being almost a percutaneous bone, its length can be measured easily. The regression formulae that were derived in this study will be useful for clinicians, human anatomists, archeologists, anthropologists, and forensic experts.A majority of pediatric outpatient practice involves managing familiar diseases that present in familiar ways. Occasionally, a familiar disease presents uniquely, which adds a diagnostic challenge and enhances the clinical experience of the clinician. We describe an 18-month-old male who presented to the clinic with a familiar disease but with unique additional findings. The patient had a one-day history of rash, subjective fever, and several episodes of non-bloody diarrhea. The rash included petechial lesions across his abdomen, groin, back, arms, and legs, as well as vesicular lesions in the mouth and on the palms and soles. A tentative diagnosis of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) was made. However, the presence of petechiae prompted further laboratory evaluation, including a complete blood count (CBC) and comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP). The CBC was unremarkable, but the CMP revealed an abnormally high serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) level of 1,353 U/L (normal range 53-128 U/L). The patient was subsequently diagnosed with an atypical presentation of HFMD associated with transient hyperphosphatasemia (TH). TH is characterized by a benign increase in serum alkaline phosphatase levels with an absence of liver or bone diseases. TH is usually clinically silent. Clinicians should consider the possibility of TH in pediatric patients who are found incidentally to have an elevated ALP, especially with a concomitant viral infection. An awareness and understanding of TH will prevent unnecessary additional testing and avoid undue parental anxiety.Spinal intradural arachnoid cysts (SAC) are non-neoplastic lesions that can cause spinal cord compression and present with myelopathy, radiculopathy, and/or back pain. Because these cysts typically span multiple levels, endoscopy could be a useful tool to avoid wide exposure. We present an 8-year-old patient with a history of gait imbalance and urinary incontinence who was found to have a SAC spanning C7 to T6 causing spinal cord compression. selleck chemicals llc An osteoplastic laminoplasty was performed from T4 to T7 followed by ultrasonic verification of intracystic septations, dural opening, and cyst fenestration. A flexible endoscope was then introduced into the cystic cavity to guide complete rostral and caudal decompression of the arachnoid cyst. At six months follow-up, the patient was able to ambulate independently, but his urinary incontinence remained unchanged. Despite the combination of ultrasound and neuroendoscopy to minimize exposure, our patient suffered from worsening kyphosis from 36 degrees preoperative to 55 degrees postoperative and worsening scoliosis from 17 to 39 degrees which required treatment with a thoracolumbar sacral orthosis. Preoperative imaging demonstrated a reverse S-shaped scoliosis with the apex at T6 and T7 which were the levels included in the laminoplasty. This illustrates the need for careful preoperative risk stratification to avoid this postoperative complication.Sinusitis and pre-septal cellulitis are common emergency department (ED) conditions, though rare and lethal mimics can present in a similar manner. We present a case of natural killer (NK)/T-cell lymphoma mimicking sinusitis and pre-septal cellulitis. Diagnosis of this condition may include imaging modalities such as CT and MRI, though definitive diagnosis requires tissue biopsy. Therapeutic interventions involve chemotherapy and radiation, with little role for surgical debridement. Complications in treatment can occur including hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis. Despite standard treatments, mortality remains high for cases of facial lymphoma.Intra-orbital wooden foreign bodies (IOFB) are always a diagnostic challenge. Those are entered by unmarked trivial injuries, as in our case, may become even more difficult, and maybe notorious and remain quiescent for a long time, before presenting with a variety of complications. It may lead to a more diagnostic dilemma, which can especially occur with wooden foreign bodies (FB) due to the variable nature of radio-imaging. The lack of clinical suspicion may lead to a series of errors both in diagnosis and management, subjecting the patient to unnecessary intervention. In this case report, we will describe a missed wooden foreign body that, after a long quiescent period, presented as an intra-orbital mass.Background The study aims to assess maternal and fetal outcomes in pregnancy complicated by a fibroid uterus. Materials and methods Sixty-four adult women patients with fibroids in age range of 25-45 years were selected. Fetal and maternal outcomes were recorded. Results Thirty-four patients were in the age group of 25-35 years, and 50 were aged 35-45 years of age. Primigravida was seen in 52 and multigravida in 32. The common types were intramural in 40, submucosal in 16, pedunculated in seven, and subserosal in 21 cases. Size >5 cm was seen in 38 and 2 cm-5 cm in 46 patients. Common symptoms were preterm labor pain in 50, abdominal pain in 12, and urinary tract infection (UTI) in 22 cases. The common sites were the anterior wall fibroid in 42, posterior wall in 22, and lateral wall in 20 cases. Complications reported in our study were premature rupture of membranes (PROMs) in 12, threatened preterm in 11, associated infertility in five, intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) in two, malpresentation in seven, postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) in four, preterm labor in six, and abruption in eight cases. The difference was observed to be significant (P less then 0.05). Conclusion Common complications were PROM, threatened preterm, associated infertility, IUGR, malpresentation, PPH, preterm labor, and abruption.
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