According to the CT and MRI appearances, 39 chronic subdural haematoma (CSDH) patients were suspected of having solid clots and/or a high likelihood of loculation. Craniotomy was planned from the start. Beside the better exposure, excision of the dura and outer membrane, assumed to be the source of haematoma fluid, this is an additional step to minimize the incidence of significant recollection. There were no additional operative or postoperative cranial and/or systemic complications when compared with other minor procedures. Two patients (5%) required once percutaneous tapping and aspiration. Accordingly, if a case is considered to be better managed with craniotomy, durectomy and outer membranectomy this is an easy and safe technique with minimal incidence of recollection, morbidity and mortality.
Left ventricle pseudoaneurysm is a rare complication of myocardial infarction that carries a high risk of mortality. In this report, we present a case of successful percutaneous closure of left ventricle pseudoaneurysm using 3D printing for procedure guidance.
Objective To determine whether pelvic traction is beneficial in children with primary nocturnal enuresis.
Patients and methods There can be disproportionate growth between the spinal column and neural tube in prepubertal children. The normal elongation of the vertebral column in children during sleep could stretch the filum terminale and nerve roots, representing a minor degree of tethering that affects neural function and contributes to nocturnal enuresis. Pelvic traction induces a similar or more intense stretch while a patient is fully awake (and able to control their bladder). Releasing the potential tethering in this way, combined with conditioning therapy, could be beneficial. Fifty patients (aged 7–17 years) with monosymptomatic primary nocturnal enuresis were evaluated in a prospective study. All had 10 sessions of pelvic traction applied over 4 weeks and were followed up for 3 months afterward; no other medications were given.
Results All patients had fewer wet nights, with variable degrees of success (20–80%) during and 3 months after traction.
Conclusion Pelvic traction is a safe, simple, economic and effective treatment for primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis.
The authors present a 20-year follow-up of a patient with well-documented coronary artery spasm, who initially presented with syncope. The patient had excellent response to calcium channel antagonists and long-acting nitrates.
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