{"title":"Telehealth Advance Care Planning Cost Effectiveness","authors":"Marvin J. Gordon, Tao Le, Ferdous Kabir","doi":"10.26502/acmcr.96550595","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/acmcr.96550595","url":null,"abstract":",","PeriodicalId":72280,"journal":{"name":"Archives of clinical and medical case reports","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69344074","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Anipindi, Shriya Doreswamy, R. Ali, Aysha Jilani, Daniel Bitetto
{"title":"Colorectal Cancer Screening History, Methods and Future Perspectives","authors":"M. Anipindi, Shriya Doreswamy, R. Ali, Aysha Jilani, Daniel Bitetto","doi":"10.26502/acmcr.96550604","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/acmcr.96550604","url":null,"abstract":",","PeriodicalId":72280,"journal":{"name":"Archives of clinical and medical case reports","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69344195","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Oral Lichenoid Lesions May Regress after Amalgama Removal: A Case Report Becomes a Proof of the Concept","authors":"Bettoni E, Bellucci G, Damiani G, Crescentini M","doi":"10.26502/acmcr.96550626","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/acmcr.96550626","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this report is to present a clinical case of oral lichenoid lesions (OLL) associated with amalgam and various metal restorations, including palladium, mercury, and gold. The patient presented with symptoms and lesions consistent with OLL, and the diagnosis was confirmed through a synthesis of the patient's medical history, clinical examination, histopathological analysis, and direct immunofluorescence. Oral lichenoid lesions are a group of disorders characterized by lesions that resemble oral lichen planus but are caused by a hypersensitivity reaction to certain substances, such as dental materials. In this case, the amalgam and metal restorations were suspected to be the triggering factors for the lichenoid lesions. The histopathological analysis revealed findings consistent with OLL, further supporting the diagnosis. Additionally, direct immunofluorescence testing provided additional evidence for the presence of OLL. The combination of these diagnostic approaches allowed for a comprehensive understanding of the patient's condition. As","PeriodicalId":72280,"journal":{"name":"Archives of clinical and medical case reports","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69344476","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. Mcmullan, Ashleen L Crowe, Taylor McClenaghan, H. McAneney, Amy Jayne McKnight
{"title":"Perceptions and Experiences of Rare Diseases among General Practitioners: An Exploratory Study in NI","authors":"J. Mcmullan, Ashleen L Crowe, Taylor McClenaghan, H. McAneney, Amy Jayne McKnight","doi":"10.26502/acmcr.96550607","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/acmcr.96550607","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: To gain an understanding of GP’s perception and experience of rare diseases. Design: This is an exploratory study with GPs from Northern Ireland. Setting: An online survey was hosted within Smart Survey, available for 6 weeks in early 2019, which queried: GPs career to date, interaction with rare disease patients, challenges faced, the exchange of information with patients, priorities for the future, support for such patients and finally training. The survey contained open-ended and closed-ended questions and both qualitative (narrative) and quantitative analyses were carried out. Participants: Sixty-six GPs engaged with the survey with 15 completing the survey. Results: Many frustrations were mentioned by GPs when caring for such patients including finding a diagnosis, lack of specialist services and lack of awareness of rare diseases. Seventy-nine percent of GPs responding did not feel adequately trained to care for patients with a rare disease, while 93% were interested in undertaking training to enable them to improve their care for rare disease patients. Conclusions: More effective and convenient ‘rare disease’ focused training programs would help GPs manage patients with rare diseases. Enabling efficient, effective communication between GPs and individual medical specialists is of paramount importance to give GPs access to information on how to effectively manage patients living with a rare disease. Awareness should be raised for effective support mechanisms such as charities and support groups for rare disease patients.","PeriodicalId":72280,"journal":{"name":"Archives of clinical and medical case reports","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69344213","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bernard B Akpu, Chidimma A. Ahaneku, Agbo J Etim, Ezoke J Epoke, D. E. Elem, B. Ekeng, Edikan B Bassey, C. Njoku, V. Ansa, C. O. Odigwe
{"title":"Massive Pulmonary Embolism Presenting as Obstructive Shock in a Nigerian Woman: A Case Report","authors":"Bernard B Akpu, Chidimma A. Ahaneku, Agbo J Etim, Ezoke J Epoke, D. E. Elem, B. Ekeng, Edikan B Bassey, C. Njoku, V. Ansa, C. O. Odigwe","doi":"10.26502/acmcr.96550613","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/acmcr.96550613","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Massive pulmonary embolism is a life-threatening emergency associated with high mortality if prompt diagnosis and urgent intervention is delayed, especially in patients presenting in obstructive shock. It usually requires advanced therapies such as systemic thrombolysis, pharmaco-mechanical catheter-directed therapy, surgical embolectomy and inferior vena cava filter placement. The dearth in skilled manpower, delay in diagnosis, relative unavailability and high cost of fibrinolytics especially in resource poor environments may account for poor clinical outcomes and eventually death in such patients. Case Presentation: We present a 50-year-old Nigerian woman of Bahumono ethnicity who was admitted into our hospital with complains of sudden onset breathlessness. On presentation, she was tachypneic, tachycardic and hypotensive. D-Dimer and Troponin I levels were elevated. Computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) with intravenous contrast confirmed the diagnosis of massive pulmonary embolism. She was initially treated with low molecular weight heparin, then thrombolyzed with intravenous alteplase and later discharged on tablet dabigatran. Her symptoms had resolved at the time of discharge and she has remained stable for over 3 months. Conclusion: Pulmonary embolism, the most serious clinical presentation of venous thromboembolism can become catastrophic when it presents as the massive type. Prompt diagnosis and urgent appropriate medical intervention ensures good clinical outcomes.","PeriodicalId":72280,"journal":{"name":"Archives of clinical and medical case reports","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69344304","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Joseph E Nassar, Yehia Tfayli, M. Issa, Akram Al Ramlawi, A. Naja
{"title":"Arthroscopic Removal of Shoulder Joint Embedded Gunshot Bullet: A Case Report","authors":"Joseph E Nassar, Yehia Tfayli, M. Issa, Akram Al Ramlawi, A. Naja","doi":"10.26502/acmcr.96550586","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/acmcr.96550586","url":null,"abstract":"Joint related gunshot injuries encompass significant morbidity if left untreated. Open and arthroscopic procedures are the main stay treatment for removal of foreign body. Nevertheless, there is no definitive management due to the scarcity of cases in the literature. We report the case of a white Arab 38-years-old man with a high velocity gunshot wound leading to bullet dislodgement in the left glenohumeral joint. The patient’s wound was treated with arthroscopy, extensive debridement, and decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty.","PeriodicalId":72280,"journal":{"name":"Archives of clinical and medical case reports","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69343950","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Piagnerelli, Delphine Ranwez, Perrine Arnould, Chloe d’Adesky, P. Biston, Myriam Houa
{"title":"Tapia syndrome: an Unusual Complication to Recognize at the Time of the COVID-19 Pandemic","authors":"M. Piagnerelli, Delphine Ranwez, Perrine Arnould, Chloe d’Adesky, P. Biston, Myriam Houa","doi":"10.26502/acmcr.96550589","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/acmcr.96550589","url":null,"abstract":"Guidelines for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) management include sedation, neuromuscular blockade for protective ventilation and the need for the prone position. This technique can lead to neurologic sequelae like the Tapia syndrome following the patient position. We reported two ARDS COVD-19 patients with Tapia syndrome due to prone position. Both patients, a white European 57 year-old female and a Black African 50 year-old male, were intensive care unit (ICU) admitted for ARDS due to COVID-19. They were orotracheal intubated and mechanical ventilated for respectively 23 and 68 days with 7 and 4 sessions of prone position. Both were tracheotomized during their ICU stay. We observed during the respiratory weaning, swallowing difficulties associated with a tongue deviation during protusion and paralysis of the ipsilateral vocal cord suggesting a Tapia syndrome. Prone position for the treatment of hypoxic ARDS COVID-19 patients with lateral flexion of the head could induce a compression on the lower cranial nerves and their collateral branches and lead to the Tapia syndrome with long neurologic sequelae: swallowing disorder, dysarthria and dysphagia due to difficulty to move the tongue with paralysis of the vocal cord. Because mechanical ventilation on prone position is a cornerstone of the treatment of hypoxic COVID-19 patients, the number of patients with Tapia syndrome may increase in the future.","PeriodicalId":72280,"journal":{"name":"Archives of clinical and medical case reports","volume":"53 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69344001","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fabio Seiji Mazzi Yamaguchi, Leandro Ejnisman, Julio Parente, D. Bussius, B. A. Rudelli, Helder de Souza Miyhara, Henrique Melo de Campos Gurgel
{"title":"Femur Neck Fracture in a Patient with Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome- Case Report","authors":"Fabio Seiji Mazzi Yamaguchi, Leandro Ejnisman, Julio Parente, D. Bussius, B. A. Rudelli, Helder de Souza Miyhara, Henrique Melo de Campos Gurgel","doi":"10.26502/acmcr.96550584","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/acmcr.96550584","url":null,"abstract":"Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome (KTS) is a rare congenital disorder characterized by a triad of capillary malformation with port-wine stain, varicose veins, or venous malformation of the lower limbs, and bony and soft tissue hypertrophy. In this case report, we present the case of a 47-year-old woman who was diagnosed with KTS in her left lower limb at the age of 22. She was admitted to the Hip Group Ambulatory at the Hospital das Clinicas of Sao Paulo, Brazil, due to osteoarthritis in her left hip joint caused by KTS. The patient suffered a Garden 4 left femoral neck fracture after falling from a standing position. Based on imaging, physical examination, and vascular evaluation, our initial surgical plan was Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) with bone graft and acetabular cage via the posterior approach. However, due to significant blood loss, hemodynamic instability, and the presence of large vessels close to the acetabulum, we decided to abort the initial plan of THA and instead opted for Resection Arthroplasty of Girdlestone. KTS is a challenge for orthopedic surgeons and requires a multidisciplinary evaluation. Patients with KTS who undergo THA require a radiologic study of malformations to choose an appropriate surgical approach, despite the high risk of bleeding.","PeriodicalId":72280,"journal":{"name":"Archives of clinical and medical case reports","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69343944","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Faruq Ahmed, Md Abdullah Al Zubayer, Suria Akter, Mst. Hosneara Yeasmin, Mohammad Nazmul Hasan, Z. Mawa, A. Islam
{"title":"Physical Effects of Hippotherapy on Balance and Gross Motor Function of a Child with Cerebral Palsy","authors":"Faruq Ahmed, Md Abdullah Al Zubayer, Suria Akter, Mst. Hosneara Yeasmin, Mohammad Nazmul Hasan, Z. Mawa, A. Islam","doi":"10.26502/acmcr.96550597","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/acmcr.96550597","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Hippotherapy is a therapeutic approach using the movement of the horse, administered by trained health professionals. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of hippotherapy on balance and gross motor function of children with CP. Case Description: A subject for this case study that was recruited from an inclusive school was 10 years old boy, with an athetoid type of cerebral palsy. He has a history of bilateral fluctuating muscle tone and tightness in both the upper limb and lower limb. The most common symptoms of the child were involuntary movement, tremors, poor posture, unsteadiness, twisting of the trunk, slow, writhing movements, abrupt movements","PeriodicalId":72280,"journal":{"name":"Archives of clinical and medical case reports","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69344115","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Changes in Blood Thallium Concentration during and after Prussian Blue Administration","authors":"M. Onodera, Y. Fujita, Y. Fujino, Y. Inoue","doi":"10.26502/acmcr.96550606","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/acmcr.96550606","url":null,"abstract":",","PeriodicalId":72280,"journal":{"name":"Archives of clinical and medical case reports","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69344209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}