Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Bovine Aortic Arch and early Atherosclerosis: When one plus one equals three | | Author : E Chatzistamatiou*, G Moustakas, I Babatseva-Vagena, C Danelatos, A Androulakis, C Avgeropoulou, D Tousoulis and I Kallikazaros | | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Despite that even normally functioning bicuspid aortic valves can have abnormal transvalvular-flow patterns, resulting in regional increases in wall shear stress and aortic dilatation, most often are preserved during ascending aorta replacement. On the other hand, the most common normal variant of aortic arch branching, known as bovine aortic arch, may be considered a risk factor for the development of ascending aorta dilatation, as recent studies have shown. However, data are lacking in the literature regarding the involvement of bicuspid aortic valve and/or bovine aortic arch in early atherosclerosis development. |
| Corticoid Injection for Subacromial Impingement Syndrome Treatment | | Author : Manh Nguyen Huu, Dung Tran Trung*, Thanh Ma Ngoc, Quyet Tran, Trinh Le Khanh, Hanh Tran Thi My and Dat Tran Tien | | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Objective: Evaluate the treatment result of corticoid injection for subacromial impingement syndrome Patients and method: 30 patients with shoulder pain for at least 3 months, diagnosed subacromial impingement syndrome, excluded rotator cuff tear and labral lesion. A single injection into subacromial space with Methylprednisolone acetate 40 mg. Evaluate the result with VAS and Constant score. |
| Traumatic Injuries Requiring Simultaneous Emergent Operative Procedures, Knife Wounds to the Top of the Skull and the Abdomen | | Author : L Ray Matthews*, Moungar Cooper, David Carney, Omar Danner, Jonathan Nguyen, Keren Bashan Gilzenrat, Carolyn Moore, Kahdi Udobi, Ed Childs, Peter Rhee and Assad Taha | | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :The simultaneous commencement of operative interventions by two or more surgical teams in the multiply injured patient is gaining more acceptance. We describe a rare case of concomitant penetrating injuries to the brain, chest and abdomen that required an orchestrated immediate approach and resulted in a good outcome. Both injuries were life threatening. A coordinated effort between Trauma Surgery and Neurosurgery working simultaneously produced an excellent outcome for this patient. |
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