Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-3658/1510319
Nocardia Infection and Associated Outcomes in Patients with Solid Organ Transplant
Rezwan Munshi, MD, Narois Nehru, MD, Madison Lannom, MD, James R. Pellegrini Jr, MD, Ngoc-Van Tran, MD and Fatima Anjum, MD
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: 2024/04/18
Solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients are more susceptible to infections, particularly Nocardia infections (NI). Our study examines the outcomes associated with NI in SOT recipients. Our study used National Inpatient Sample data (2015-Q4 to 2018) and ICD-10 codes to identify patients with NI and SOT. Pearson chi-square test was used to evaluate categorical and continuous variables....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-4053.1510044
Effectiveness of Bongo Device for PTSD Related Nightmares Associated with Dream Enactment in REM Predominant OSA
Gandotra K, MD, Zi Yu Liu, MD, El Ghoul R, MD and Strohl KP, MD
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2024/04/17
We present a case of a patient with post traumatic stress disorder related nightmares with REM predominant obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who was treated with nasal expiratory positive airway pressure (EPAP) device. EPAP therapy was successful in reducing his nightmares associated with dream enactment. This case illustrates EPAP therapy may be an effective alternative therapy for nightmares in certain individuals with REM predominate sleep apnea....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-3966/1710061
Successful Use of Radial Artery Graft in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Case Report
Nabeel Al-Madwahi, MD, PhD, Abeer Shaia'a Naji Sa'adan, MD, Ali Fadhel, MD, PhD, Nbil Al-Gaadabi, MD and Alezz Aljunaid, MD
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2024/04/18
Angiography revealed significant lesions in the left main, left anterior descending, and left circumflex arteries, while the right coronary artery showed diffuse atherosclerosis but no significant stenosis. Echocardiography confirmed acute ischemic changes. Due to the extensive CAD and high-risk profile, percutaneous coronary intervention was deemed unsuitable, and CABG was performed using a radial artery graft....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4474/1710158
Spinal Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor in an Adult: Case Report and Comprehensive Review of the Literature
Emal Lesha, MD, L Erin Miller, BA, Taylor Orr, MS, Michael S Muhlbauer, MD, Manjari Pandey, MD, Brent A Orr, MD, PhD, Andrew B Boucher, MD and Sarada Wellikoff, MD
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2024/04/17
Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (AT/RT) is a Grade 4 embryonal tumor, rare and aggressive, most often presenting in children 0-5 years of age. In the adult population, AT/RTs are exceedingly rare, and usually located intracranially in the supratentorial compartment. AT/RTs of the spine are even more uncommon. Here, we detail the case of a young adult with AT/RT of the lumbar spine who underwent surgical resection of the lesion followed by radiation and chemotherapy. We also provide a comprehens...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2690-3164/1710016
Anomalous Retro Psoas Iliac Artery in a Patient with Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Case Report
Abdulmajeed Mounzer Mouhsen and Liqa A Rousan
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2024/04/15
The retro-psoas iliac artery is a rare vascular anomaly that has been reported few times in the literature; and while it may be clinically silent with no specific symptoms; reporting it can prevent many complications that may arise during surgical and interventional procedures. We report a case of a 40-year-old male who presented with progressive neurological symptoms, and was found to have a right retro-psoas iliac artery as an incidental finding on a lumbar spine MRI....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5742/1510091
From Routine to Exceptional: Exploration of a Unique Case of Bilateral Renal Parenchymal Perforation and Unilateral Hematoma Formation after Double J Ureteral Stent Insertion
Saleh Abdelkerim Nedjim, Hissein Hagguir, Youssef Bencherki, Amine Moataz, Mohamed Dakir, Adil Debbagh and Rachid Aboutaieb
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2024/04/15
Double J stent is a routine procedure in urology. Today, it is used for a wide range of indications. Their use is not without consequences. Complications may be frequent or rare, minor or serious. Perforation of the renal parenchyma, with or without the formation of a hematoma, is a serious complication that is considered very rare. In this report, we report the case of a 70-year-old patient who underwent bilateral double-J ureteral stent for obstructive renal failure due to prostate cancer....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4016/1710037
A Case Report of a Late, Unexpected Complication Following Internal Meniscal Suture Using All Inside Fast-Fix Technique
Rayan Fairag, Alexandre Rudel, Jean-François Gonzalez and Adil Douiri
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2024/04/14
Meniscal repair surgery is currently one of the most commonly performed orthopedic procedures. All-inside meniscal repair is simple and often sufficient for meniscal healing. Nevertheless, as with any other surgical technique, they are associated with complications that must be highlighted for better results and to avoid revisions for unjustified meniscectomies. To our knowledge, all inside anchors (FasT-Fix 360Ⓡ, Smith & Nephew, Inc., USA) pulling out and impinging on the deep fibers of the m...