{"title":"An Unusual Case Presentation of Coexistence of Emphysematous Cystitis and Bilateral Emphysematous Pyelonephritis: A Case Report","authors":"Xueming Hu, Yujie Diao, Yiqin Xia","doi":"10.36502/2024/asjbccr.6364","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36502/2024/asjbccr.6364","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Emphysematous cystitis (EC) and emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) are severe emphysematous urinary tract infections with high mortality. Early diagnosis is often missed due to the lack of typical clinical manifestations.\u0000Case Presentation: A 64-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes was transferred to the emergency department for cough and expectoration with shortness of breath. A CT scan revealed gas formation in the bilateral renal pelvis, bilateral ureter, and bladder cavity. Urine bacterial cultures showed Escherichia coli and Streptococcus gallolyticus. The patient’s bladder was drained, and she was administered antibiotics, insulin, and a non-invasive ventilator. The gas disappeared completely, and the patient recovered uneventfully.\u0000Conclusion: This is the first reported case of Escherichia coli combined with Streptococcus gallolyticus infection in EC and EPN. More attention should be paid to EC and EPN in diabetes patients. Early conservative treatment is effective.","PeriodicalId":93523,"journal":{"name":"Asploro journal of biomedical and clinical case reports","volume":"52 47","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141923903","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}
Sahibjot Bhatia, Nimrit Gahoonia, Kartik Goswami, Pegah Yakhchalian, Richard Pantera
{"title":"Case Report: Abnormal Movements of the Tongue Years after Tonsillar Cancer Treatment","authors":"Sahibjot Bhatia, Nimrit Gahoonia, Kartik Goswami, Pegah Yakhchalian, Richard Pantera","doi":"10.36502/2024/asjbccr.6360","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36502/2024/asjbccr.6360","url":null,"abstract":"This case describes a 52-year-old female who presented with abnormal movements of the left side of her tongue. The patient was diagnosed with radiation induced myokymia of the tongue. This diagnosis was established based on history and exam findings, while also ruling out the original concern of recurrence of her tonsillar cancer using MRI imaging. The standard for diagnosing myokymia is through the use of electromyographic studies, however this study was not possible with the resources at the hospital.","PeriodicalId":93523,"journal":{"name":"Asploro journal of biomedical and clinical case reports","volume":"10 16","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141801338","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":"Analysis of Influencing Factors for Chronic Low Back Pain with Cognitive Impairment","authors":"Ying Su","doi":"10.36502/2024/asjbccr.6358","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36502/2024/asjbccr.6358","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Cognitive impairment (CI) is a common complication in chronic low back pain (CLBP) patients, and its progression increases the risk of dementia. However, there is currently a lack of predictive indicators for CLBP-CI. Previous studies have shown that routine blood indexes have predictive value for Alzheimer’s disease, but their relationship with CLBP-CI remains unclear. This study aims to explore the correlation between routine blood indexes and provide evidence of disparities in chronic pain and cognitive impairment between two groups of individuals with low back pain, as well as establish the foundation for longitudinal experimental studies aimed at developing effective interventions for cognitive impairment in individuals with chronic low back pain.\u0000Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at West China Hospital, Sichuan University. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) was conducted to divide patients into the CLBP-CI or CLBP-nCI group. Statistical analysis was performed to examine the differences between chronic low back pain patients with cognitive impairment and those without cognitive impairment. All statistical tests were conducted at a significance level of α=0.05 for two-sided testing.\u0000Results: The prevalence of chronic low back pain with cognitive impairment in this study demonstrates age-related disparities, with a higher prevalence observed among older individuals (P=0.009). A statistically significant difference in white blood cell count was observed between individuals with chronic low back pain and cognitive impairment (P=0.004).\u0000Conclusion: Age and white blood cell count may serve as influential factors in the development of chronic low back pain with cognitive impairment. This finding can aid healthcare professionals in implementing early intervention and treatment for individuals experiencing this condition.","PeriodicalId":93523,"journal":{"name":"Asploro journal of biomedical and clinical case reports","volume":"26 32","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141835985","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":"A Successful Endotracheal Intubation of a Patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Case Report","authors":"Hong Tu","doi":"10.36502/2024/asjbccr.6359","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36502/2024/asjbccr.6359","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the spine and eventually causes its malformation. Surgery is a common treatment for AS patients. Patients with severe AS usually have difficulty with ventilation or intubation. Therefore, airway management should be carefully evaluated, especially in patients with severe cervical deformities. Anesthesiologists must fully and carefully evaluate the airway in these patients.\u0000Case Presentation: A 49-year-old woman with AS suffered from a severe spinal deformity that required surgical treatment under general anesthesia. The patient was monitored for vital signs and adequately oxygenated. Lidocaine was used for cricothyroid puncture and throat anesthesia. The feasibility of tracheal intubation was assessed using a visual laryngoscope to expose the glottis under full surface anesthesia. Finally, a #7 enhanced tracheal catheter was successfully inserted after conventional sequential induction. The surgery was successfully completed, and the patient was discharged 10 days after surgery.\u0000Conclusions: Anesthesiologists should fully and carefully assess the presence of a difficult airway in patients with AS, whether it is difficult to ventilate or intubate. Adequate preparation plans are essential.","PeriodicalId":93523,"journal":{"name":"Asploro journal of biomedical and clinical case reports","volume":"7 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141835894","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":"Latest Topics Concerning Cognitive Impairment Related with Olive Oil, Fruits, Vegetables and Others","authors":"M. Bando, Hirohisa Urasaki, Hiroshi Bando","doi":"10.36502/2024/asjbccr.6357","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36502/2024/asjbccr.6357","url":null,"abstract":"The authors focused on nutritional therapy, including low carbohydrate diets (LCD), calorie restriction (CR), lipids, olive oil, and other dietary studies. Recent topics on cognitive impairment related to olive oil, fruits, vegetables, and other factors were described with perspectives. A reverse relationship was observed between total fruit/vegetable intake and dementia risk in the elderly. In a study of 92,383 cases, an intake of more than 7g/day of olive oil showed a 28% decreased risk of dementia-related death. Dietary patterns may influence cognitive mechanisms. Among 8,692 elderly participants, lower odds ratios (OR) for cognitive impairment were found for a protein-enriched diet (PED) at 0.910 and an anti-inflammatory diet (AID) at 0.789.","PeriodicalId":93523,"journal":{"name":"Asploro journal of biomedical and clinical case reports","volume":"343 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141836889","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":"Comparison of Hepatic and Renal Functions during Intraoperative Sedation with Remimazolam in Elderly Patients under Intrathecal Anesthesia","authors":"Tang-yuan-meng Zhao","doi":"10.36502/2024/asjbccr.6349","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36502/2024/asjbccr.6349","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Remimazolam mesylate for injection (RM) is a new benzodiazepine sedative drug. The aim of this trial was to evaluate the effects of drug metabolism on patients’ hepatic and renal functions by comparing liver and renal function laboratory tests 24 hours before and 24 hours after surgery when using Remimazolam mesylate for injection (RM) for intraoperative sedation.\u0000Methods: 40 surgical patients who underwent prostate electrocision under elective intrathecal anesthesia were included in this trial. Changes in the patients’ perioperative hepatic and renal function indexes were analyzed using paired t-tests to assess the safety of Remimazolam mesylate for injection (RM) used for sedation in elderly patients under intrathecal anesthesia.\u0000Results: The patients’ preoperative 24-hour ALT (u/L) was 18.10 ± 4.97; the postoperative 24-hour ALT (u/L) was 18.08 ± 5.72; P = 0.975.\u0000The preoperative 24-hour AST (u/L) was 18.83 ± 4.89; the postoperative 24-hour AST (u/L) was 19.73 ± 4.91; P = 0.358.\u0000The preoperative 24-hour TBil (μmol/L) was 10.34 ± 6.16; the postoperative 24-hour TBil (μmol/L) was 12.03 ± 5.25; P = 0.008.\u0000The preoperative 24-hour sCr (μmol/L) was 79.43 ± 26.31; the postoperative 24-hour sCr (μmol/L) was 71.80 ± 22.93; P = 0.001.\u0000The preoperative 24-hour BUN (mmol/L) was 5.85 ± 1.75; the postoperative 24-hour BUN (mmol/L) was 4.83 ± 1.71; P < 0.001.\u0000The preoperative 24-hour GFR (ml/min) was 82.73 ± 29.88; the postoperative 24-hour GFR (ml/min) was 125.23 ± 60.02; P < 0.001.\u0000Important vital signs of the patients during the trial were stable, and laboratory tests of liver and renal function showed no abnormal changes of clinical significance.\u0000Conclusion: The intraoperative vital signs of the patients were stable, and no significant adverse reactions were observed in liver and kidney functions when Remimazolam mesylate for injection (RM) was used for intrathecal anesthesia-assisted sedation in elderly patients.","PeriodicalId":93523,"journal":{"name":"Asploro journal of biomedical and clinical case reports","volume":"315 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141386172","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":"Anesthetic Management of a Child with Severe Intestinal Obstruction","authors":"Yun Ma","doi":"10.36502/2024/asjbccr.6350","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36502/2024/asjbccr.6350","url":null,"abstract":"A 4-year-old child was diagnosed with intestinal obstruction and was scheduled to undergo exploratory laparotomy. Anesthesia evaluation, preparation, airway management, and intraoperative circulation maintenance were thoroughly addressed. This case report discusses the key points of anesthesia management in children with intestinal obstruction and provides a reference for the anesthesia management of children with abdominal distension.","PeriodicalId":93523,"journal":{"name":"Asploro journal of biomedical and clinical case reports","volume":"48 38","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141384622","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":"Effect of Preoperative Accurate Evaluation and Intervention on Prognosis and Outcome in Elderly Patients with Painless Gastroenteroscopy: Protocol for A Single-Centre Randomized Controlled Trial","authors":"Hongzhou Chen, Rurong Wang","doi":"10.36502/2024/asjbccr.6336","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36502/2024/asjbccr.6336","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Factors such as abstinence from drinking, fasting, intestinal preparation, and stress responses can contribute to issues like inadequate blood volume, hypoglycemia, and electrolyte imbalances. The ASA classification presently serves as a primary assessment standard globally. In response to prevailing clinical challenges, we propose enhancing the preoperative assessment for elderly patients undergoing painless gastroenteroscopy. This enhancement involves incorporating the Frailty score, bedside ultrasound, and bedside laboratory results alongside the ASA classification, to establish a comprehensive assessment system. This holistic approach aims to monitor patients’ fluid balance, electrolyte levels, and blood glucose changes, facilitating precise interventions and optimized anesthesia strategies. The ultimate goal is to diminish perioperative adverse events, especially those related to the cardiovascular system, thereby enhancing prognosis, outcomes, and patient satisfaction among the elderly.\u0000Methods: This study is a randomized controlled trial conducted at a single center. It includes 204 patients scheduled for painless gastroenteroscopy. Eligible subjects will be randomly assigned to either Group A or Group B. Pre-anesthesia assessments will be conducted twice – during the preoperative visit and upon entry to the endoscopy center on the examination day. Evaluation parameters will encompass the Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS), bedside ultrasound measurements including inspiratory IVCDmax, expiratory IVCDmin, and calculation of the inferior vena cava collapse index (IVC-CI). Additionally, serum electrolyte (potassium) and blood glucose levels will be measured. Patients in Group A will receive specific interventions based on predetermined criteria. The primary endpoint is anesthesia-related adverse events. The measurements will be performed perioperatively, post-treatment, and at 1 day, 3 days, and 7 days after the end of treatment.","PeriodicalId":93523,"journal":{"name":"Asploro journal of biomedical and clinical case reports","volume":"254 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140451566","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":"A Case of Gastric Contents Reflux Aspiration during General Anesthesia Induction in A Patient with Femoral Vein Atrial Septal Defect Closure","authors":"Bo Xu, Rurong Wang","doi":"10.36502/2024/asjbccr.6335","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36502/2024/asjbccr.6335","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Aspiration of gastric contents during the induction of general anesthesia remains a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in anesthesia. We report an 18-year-old patient with a closed atrial septal defect who developed gastric content reflux aspiration and severe aspiration pneumonia despite abstaining from drinking and fasting for more than 12 hours.\u0000Case Presentation: An 18-year-old female patient with congenital heart disease (atrial septal defect) had no previous history of gastroesophageal reflux. After fully abstaining from drinking and fasting (more than 12h), conventional anesthesia was induced, and after the patient’s spontaneous breathing and consciousness disappeared, the patient was assisted with mandibular support with both hands and mask pressure. The induction process was smooth. When preparing for intubation, a large amount of yellow fluid was found in the patient’s mouth. Intubation was performed immediately after suction. Aspiration pneumonia still occurs after the operation even if the patient is treated promptly.\u0000Conclusions: As the incidence of perioperative pulmonary aspiration is relatively low, precautions to prevent aspiration tend to be overlooked. We should be alert to the complications of gastric contents regurgitation aspiration in patients with sufficient abstention and fasting during general anesthesia intubation.","PeriodicalId":93523,"journal":{"name":"Asploro journal of biomedical and clinical case reports","volume":"160 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139800720","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":"Beneficial Japanese Seasoning Sprinkle (Furikake) Leading to Satisfactory Cuisine and Life","authors":"M. Bando, H. Ogawa, Hiroshi Bando","doi":"10.36502/2024/asjbccr.6334","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36502/2024/asjbccr.6334","url":null,"abstract":"Japanese cuisine revolves around rice as a staple, accompanied by various innovations. Among these, Japanese seasoning sprinkle (furikake) has garnered attention due to its rich history, delightful taste, versatility in cooking applications, clinical nutrition, and research contributions. Furikake is crafted from ingredients such as fish, seaweed, eggs, meat, beans, sesame seeds, fermented soybeans (natto), vegetables, fruits, and others.\u0000There are four main types of furikake: dry, soft, freeze-dried, and oil-based. It also plays a role in research, particularly in improving taste abnormalities. In Japanese nursing homes, residents frequently pair furikake with rice, supplying essential trace elements like Fe, Zn, Mg, and Mn, thereby promoting both physical and mental health.","PeriodicalId":93523,"journal":{"name":"Asploro journal of biomedical and clinical case reports","volume":"138 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140461168","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}