Rare abdominal complications after undergoing posterior spinal fusion for progressed idiopathic scoliosis – case series and a literature review.

Grabala P, Latalski M. Rare abdominal complications after undergoing posterior spinal fusion for progressed idiopathic scoliosis – case series and a literature review. Case Study Case Rep. 2019; 9(3): 30 - 41.

ABSTRACT

Spine surgery is associated with perioperative risk of complications in children and adolescents. Spinal manipulation for the correction of scoliotic deformity can lead to abdominal complications especially to superior mesenteric artery syndrome. It is a relatively rare disease that the etiology is closely related to the anatomy and the topography of the duodenum, aorta, and superior mesenteric artery syndrome.
The authors present and analyze the case series of patients who were diagnosed and treated for SMAS after scoliosis surgery.

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome can occur frequently in patients after surgical correction of the spine deformities. At the curvatures of the order of 80 degrees or more, there is a significant change in the topography of the anatomical structures and their adaptation to a new position after surgery. Special attention must be paid to young, lean patients, with BMI below 19, and the postoperative effect of an elongated axis of the spine. Even if superior mesenteric artery syndrome occurs, in most cases it can and should be treated conservatively. But it is very important that delayed treatment of SMAS may result in death.

Keywords: complication, scoliosis,  surgery, pediatric, spinal, deformity, AIS, SMAS, superior mesenteric artery syndrome

Unexplained hypoglycemia and intake of Gymnanthemum extensum as alternative medicine for health promotion

UNEXPLAINED HYPOGLYCEMIA AND INTAKE OF GYMNANTHEMUM  EXTENSUM AS ALTERNATIVE MEDICIEN FOR HEALTH PROMOTION

Supasiripinyokul P¹*                            

1. 26 Medical Center, Bangkok Thailand

Correspondence:

Dr. Piphob Supasiripinyokul. 32 Medical Center, Bangkok Thailand

E-mail: supasiripinyokulp@gmail.com

           

Supasiripinyokul P. Unexplained hypoglycemia and intake of Gymnanthemum extensum as alternative medicine for health promotion. Case Study Case Rep. 2019; 9(2): 16 - 19.

ABSTRACT

The abnormal blood glucose is an important clinical problem. Hypoglycemia is a possible clinical complaint. There are several possible etiological factors inducing hypoglycemia. In the present report, the author presents a case of patient presenting with unexplained hypoglycemia. According to the in depth history taking, the patient revealed history in intake of leaves of Gymnanthemum extensum due to the belief that the plant can promote good health. At present, several plants are locally claimed for the medical usefulness and used as alternative medicine around the world. Without good control, there might be a possible adverse effect.

Keywords: Hypoglycemia, Gymnanthemum extensum, alternative medicine

Hyperventilation syndrome occurring at financial counter of medical center

Mungmunpunpitpantip R. Hyperventilation syndrome occurring at financial counter of medical center. Case Study Case Rep. 2019; 9(2): 12 - 15.

ABSTRACT

The psychological stress is a common medical problem. This problem is observable worldwide. Hyperventilation syndrome is an important psychological disorder due to the anxious state. Sometimes, hyperventilation syndrome might occur at an unusual place and becomes an interesting case study. In this short report, the author presents a case of hyperventilation syndrome occurring at financial counter of medical center. The root cause analysis show that the patient got stress from the high medical fee.

Keywords: Hyperventilation syndrome, financial, medical center

Case report, author, reviewer, editor, publisher: problem in publication and retraction

Joob S, Joob B. Case report, author, reviewer, editor, publisher: problem in publication and retraction. Case Study Case Rep. 2019; 9(2): 10 - 11.

ABSTRACT

In this editorial, the situation of unethical publication is discussed. Similar to any kinds of publication, the unethical practice might be seen in published care report. The problem might be due to author, reviewer, editor or publisher. The proper management of the problematic publication is necessary. The retraction is the standard management of such problem.

Keywords: Case report, author, reviewer, editor, publisher, retraction

Fixed drug eruption due to Bromhexine

Silvera F. Fixed drug eruption due to Bromhexine. Case Study Case Rep. 2019; 9(1): 7 - 9.

 

ABSTRACT

 

Drug is generally used in medical practice. The adverse reaction to drug use is a common adverse effect that has to be monitored. Drug allergy can occur in any patient. Here, the author presents a case report of fixed drug allergy due to Bromhexine. Bromhexine is the specific simple drug that is widely used in daily clinical practice. The allergic reaction to Bromhexine is possible but uncommon. Practitioner has to aware that there is a possibility for the severe allergic reaction to Bromhexine.

 

Keywords: Bromhexine, allergy, eruption

Tongue gonorrhea: a case report

Lim S. Tongue gonorrhea: a case report. Case Study Case Rep. 2019; 9(1): 4 - 6.

 

ABSTRACT

 

Tongue is an important organ in the oral cavity. The infection of tongue is possible in clinical medicine. Nevertheless, the unusual infection might be sometimes observable. In this short article, the author reports a case of tongue gonococcal infection. The patient presented with the complaint of pain at tongue and gave history of oral sexual contact with a female prostitute.

 

Keywords: Tongue, gonorrhea

Editorial: A non - medical case as a medical case study

Joob B. Editorial: A non - medical case as a medical case study. Case Study Case Rep. 2019; 9(1): 1 - 3.

 

ABSTRACT

 

Medical case study is a useful medical article that can be the resource and lesson learnt for the readers. A good case study is usually valuable and useful for clinical practitioner. The clinical case study is usually derived from good clinical case scenario. Nevertheless, the clinical case study is sometimes based on the non - medical case scenario. In this editorial, a non – medical case as a medical case study is specifically discussed. The clinical practitioners should not forget the important of non – medical case scenario seen in their daily practice. If a clinical practitioner get an interesting experience on non – medical case scenario, the practitioner should report and share experience on that case in the case study and case report journal.

 

Keywords: Case study, medical, non-medical