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Orbital cellulitis: a review of 21 cases from Ibadan, Nigeria.

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This study was set up to review cases of orbital cellulitis admitted to the eye ward of our hospital between 1994 and 1998, and to compare the findings with similar studies. Twenty-one (14 males, 7 females, age range 45 days to 50 years [mean 13 years]) of 35 patients with an initial diagnosis of

Epidural empyema secondary to orbital cellulitis: a case report.

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OBJECTIVE To report a case of epidural empyema, a rare complication of orbital cellulitis, underlining the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate therapy to avoid severe complications often associated with this disease. METHODS The treatment was initiated with extended spectrum antibiotics

[Orbital cellulitis in children: a retrospective study of 33].

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Orbital cellulitis is rare. However the high risk of severe ocular and neurological complications make early diagnosis and adequate therapy essential. The purpose of this retrospective study is to describe 33 cases observed in the pediatric infectious disease department of the Casablanca Children's

Cysticercus racemosus in an eosinophilic phlegmon in the brain.

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Cysticercus racemosus in a tumour-like mass from the brain of a 30-year-old Canadian was identified by histological and specific immunofluorescent techniques. The patient possibly acquired the infection during her stay in India. She had a mild peripheral eosinophilia and complained of pounding

Acute Generalized Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Repeatedly Mistaken for Cellulitis.

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Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) may occur in association with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or independently of SLE. Among the various subtypes of CLE, acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (ACLE) has the highest rate of occurrence in association with SLE rather than independently; thus, if a

Atypical indications for OtoScan laser-assisted myringotomy.

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OBJECTIVE To describe the role of OtoScan laser-assisted myringotomy (OtoLAM) for indications other than chronic otitis media or recurrent acute otitis media. METHODS Cross-sectional review. METHODS Twenty-seven office-based OtoLAM procedures were performed in 21 patients for "atypical" reasons. The

Pitfalls in the determination of intracranial spread of complicated suppurative sinusitis.

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We present two cases of suppurative sinusitis that presented to our casualty department over a one-week period. Both patients suffered complications of the disease secondary to extension of the inflammatory process beyond the bony confines of the sinus. Neither of the patients had a previous history

[Anesthetic management of a patient with adrenoleukodystrophy].

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Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a genetic disorder with demyelination of the central nervous system and adrenal insufficiency. A 24-year-old man with ALD was scheduled for dental treatment under general anesthesia. He was diagnosted as having ALD at the age of 5. Past medical history included

Complications of knee arthroscopy performed by rheumatologists.

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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the complication rate of knee arthroscopy as performed by rheumatologists. METHODS A prospective study of complication rate in sequential patients having knee arthroscopies performed by rheumatologists at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) over an 8 year

Survey of adverse events following acupuncture (SAFA): a prospective study of 32,000 consultations.

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Acupuncture is increasingly used, so it is important to establish whether its benefits outweigh its risks. Numerous case reports of adverse events show that acupuncture is not free of risk, but accurate data from prospective investigations is scarce. A prospective survey was undertaken using

The Epidemiology of Emergency In-Patient Hospitalisations Among Those with 'No Fixed Abode' (Homeless) 2005-2014: What Lessons Can Be Learnt.

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Estimates show that homelessness is increasing in Ireland. This study analysed the epidemiology of emergency hospitalisations among those experiencing homelessness between 2005-2014. All in-patient admissions to acute hospitals classified with 'no fixed abode' were extracted from the Hospital

Prospective surveillance of children with invasive Haemophilus influenzae disease in Taiwan.

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During the 16 months from January 1, 1996 through April 30, 1997, forty-three cases of invasive Haemophilus influenzae disease were identified in residents younger than 14 years of age in Taiwan. H. influenzae serotyping was performed on all isolated specimens. There were 33 (76.7%) cases of type b

[Study of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteremia in children].

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From July 1999 to June 2004, we evaluated Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteremia in 40 children in Kamikawa and Soya Subprefectures in Hokkaido by obtaining the patient's information from 7 out of 9 hospitals in the area. The incidences of S. pneumoniae bacteremia in children aged < 2 years and < 5

Preliminary report of the safety and efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for specific complications of lung transplantation.

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BACKGROUND Lung transplantation (LTx) is a complex therapy requiring immunosuppression and is associated with significant infective morbidity and mortality. Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy has been used successfully in the treatment of specific serious infections, ischemic injuries and cerebral

Establishing a pediatric hospitalist program at an Academic Medical Center.

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Academic medical centers have been challenged to respond to a rapidly changing and increasingly competitive health care environment. The Pediatric Consultation and Referral Service (PCRS) at Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital (RB&C)/University Hospitals of Cleveland was established in 1993 with

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