1/138. Use of rigid hysteroscope for extraction of foreign bodies embedded in lower urinary tract.PURPOSE: To introduce the use of the 20F rigid hysteroscope in urologic procedures. MATERIALS AND methods: The 20F hysteroscope was used to remove deeply embedded foreign bodies from the lower urinary tract of three patients in whom previous attempts with standard cystoscopic equipment were unsuccessful. RESULTS: In all three cases, the hysteroscope easily passed into the urethra and with the use of rigid instruments was able to remove the foreign bodies without complication. CONCLUSION: Situations may arise when the removal of embedded foreign bodies is not possible with standard cystoscopic equipment. The hysteroscope, which is available in most operating rooms, was able to extirpate even deeply embedded foreign bodies.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = extraction (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/138. Percutaneous extraction of an embolized hyperalimentation catheter fragment.Extraction of an embolized catheter fragment from an infant's heart was accomplished using a loop wire snare. At the time of extraction, a cutdown venotomy was necessary to avoid damaging the femoral vein. This is the eighth reported case of nonsurgical extraction in children under the age of 10 years.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.5keywords = extraction (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/138. A new device for endoscopic foreign body extraction.A yoghurt-spoon with a long handle which could not be removed initially from the stomach during several sessions was finally successfully extracted by a new simple device.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = extraction (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/138. Gastric foreign bodies: no longer a cross to bear.Flexible video gastroscopy can be combined with laparoscopic techniques to aid extraction of difficult gastric foreign bodies. A case is presented describing this technique.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.25keywords = extraction (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/138. Removal of infected pacemaker leads with deep hypothermic circulatory arrest and open surgical exploration of the superior vena cava and innominate veins.Despite the use of transvenous methods for extraction of infected leads, failed attempts may result in retained lead fragments. Retained lead fragments may be a focus of continued infection leading to sepsis. We present two patients in which conversion from cardiopulmonary bypass to hypothermic circulatory arrest allowed direct visualization, using venotomies in the superior vena cava and innominate vein to achieve complete removal of retained pacemaker lead fragments. Use of venotomies in the extracardiac venous system is a technical addition to prior descriptions of lead extraction using deep hypothermia and circulatory arrest.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.5keywords = extraction (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/138. Partial rupture of the tricuspid valve after extraction of permanent pacemaker leads: detection by transesophageal echocardiography.Traumatic lesions of the tricuspid valve complicating pacemaker lead extractions appear to be rare. We report two cases of partial rupture of the tricuspid valve, following apparently uneventful extraction of permanent ventricular leads, resulting in severe regurgitation and, in one case, chronic heart failure. TEE was useful to identify the traumatic mechanism of tricuspid regurgitation (TR) and the extent of valvular lesions in these patients. Such etiology should be suspected, and TEE performed, in patients developing TR or heart failure late after lead extraction.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.75keywords = extraction (Clic here for more details about this article) |
7/138. Odontogenic sinusitis causing orbital cellulitis.BACKGROUND: Odontogenic sinusitis is a well-recognized condition that usually is responsive to standard medical and surgical treatment. Current antibiotic therapy recommendations are directed against the usual odontogenic and sinus flora. CASE DESCRIPTION: The authors present a case of a patient with acute sinusitis initiated by a complicated tooth extraction that did not yield readily to standard treatment. The case was complicated by orbital extension of the sinusitis. The authors isolated methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, species from the affected sinus that usually is not encountered in uncomplicated acute nonnosocomial or odontogenic sinusitis. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Though such forms of resistant microbial flora as MRSA are rare, they may be seen in patients who have a history of intravenous, or i.v., drug use and in immunocompromised patients. Management of patients with orbital extension of sinusitis requires hospitalization and i.v. antibiotic treatment.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.25keywords = extraction (Clic here for more details about this article) |
8/138. A case of stapler pin in the root canal--extending beyond the apex.There have been several reports describing the placement, by patients, of foreign objects into exposed pulp chambers and canals. In the present case, a 13-year-old patient reported with complaints of pain and a history of inserting a foreign object into the root canal of the left central incisor. On examination the foreign body was found to be a stapler pin which was projecting 5 millimeters from the apical foramen. foreign bodies discovered from the root canal have varied from radiolucent objects like wooden tooth picks or tooth brush bristles to radioopaque materials like paper pins, needles, pencil leads etc. In the present case, despite our best efforts, the patient did not agree to undergo any treatment except for the extraction of the left central incisor.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.25keywords = extraction (Clic here for more details about this article) |
9/138. Ingested endotracheal tube in an adult following intubation attempt for head injury.General surgeons are often consulted for assistance in the management of ingested foreign bodies. deglutition of an endotracheal tube is an unusual complication of airway management. In these cases, the artificial airway is "lost" when it becomes lodged deep into the esophagus. Endoscopic extraction has been described as therapeutic. We report a case in which prehospital endotracheal intubation attempt for the management of closed head injury resulted in a swallowed endotracheal tube. The tube remained undetected until radiographs were performed for a second unrelated traumatic event 2 years later. Endoscopic extraction was unsuccessful, due to rigidity of the tube. Surgical extraction via gastrotomy was uneventful. Surgeons involved in trauma and other emergency settings should be aware of this complication and options in management.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.75keywords = extraction (Clic here for more details about this article) |
10/138. Foreign body in a mandibular permanent molar--a case report.A thirteen-year-old boy was examined in the Department of Pedodontics during a school-screening programme. On examination the left mandibular first permanent molar was found to be grossly destroyed. On radiographic evaluation a radio opaque screw shaped foreign object was seen in the pulp chamber of the said tooth. Retrieval of the foreign object was tried but the attempt was unsuccessful and an extraction was planned. A case of a unique foreign object in the pulp chamber of the tooth is reported.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.25keywords = extraction (Clic here for more details about this article) |
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