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[Odontogenic cutaneous fistula: a diagnostic challenge].

open access: yesAnales del Sistema Sanitario de Navarra, 2017
Odontogenic cutaneous fistula (OCF) is the result of an abnormal canalization originating from chronic periapical infection. It represents a diagnostic challenge, as it is frequently misdiagnosed as dermatological lesion.
A. de Quintana-Sancho   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The importance of medical and nursing care of the open prostatectomy-related vesico-cutaneous fistula

open access: yes, 2017
Obstruction of the Foley catheter following open prostatectomy occurs frequently and can lead to the development of vesiculo-cutaneous fistula unless recognized and managed effectively.
Sökmen D.   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Eosinophilia and Hypereosinophilia: A Practical Approach to Navigating a Broad Differential Diagnosis

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Haematology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Eosinophilia, defined as an absolute eosinophil count (AEC) of ≥ 0.5 × 109/L, is a frequently encountered finding with a vast spectrum of potential underlying etiologies. Hypereosinophilia (HE) is defined as AEC > 1.5 × 109/L and may become life‐threatening when eosinophil‐induced organ damage occurs, defining the hypereosinophilic syndrome ...
Stijn Wigerinck, Peter Vandenberghe
wiley   +1 more source

Do proton pump inhibitors reduce the incidence of pharyngocutaneous fistulae following total laryngectomy? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Includes abstract.Includes bibliographical references.Pharyngocutaneous fistula is a common complication of total laryngectomy. We hypothesised that perioperative proton pump inhibitor (PPI) treatment could reduce the incidence of pharyngocutaneous ...
Stephenson, Katherine Anna
core   +1 more source

Postoperative Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Rates with Subfascial Epidural Drain Placement after Intentional Durotomy in Spine Surgery

open access: yesGlobal Spine Journal, 2016
Study Design Retrospective chart review. Objective Postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak is a known complication of intraoperative durotomy. Intraoperative placement of subfascial epidural drains following primary dural repair has been proposed as
Tianyi Niu   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Delayed diagnosis of xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis in a quadriplegic patient with uncontrolled cutaneous fistula

open access: yesMedicine, 2018
Rationale: Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is a chronic destructive granulomatous inflammation that is characterized by urinary tract obstruction and invasion of the renal parenchyma. Although rare, XGP can lead to fatal complications, including
Jae-Hyuk Yang   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Fibro-muscular-periosteal flap and bilobed flap for post-auricular cutaneous mastoid fistula closure

open access: yes, 2019
Background A post-auricular cutaneous mastoid fistula is a rare condition that can occur following radical mastoid surgery, chronic suppurative otitis media or spontaneous exteriorisation of cholesteatoma from the mastoid through the post-auricular skin ...
Pavone, C, Pendolino, A L, Zanoletti, E
core   +1 more source

Self-inflicted Macro Urethro-cutaneous Fistula [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
An 18-year-old male having a 3 cm coronal macro urethro-cutaneous fistula, developing as a result of a strangulating rope tied at the coronal sulcus in an attempt to cause penile detumescence, is presented for its rare mode of self-inflicted penile ...
Dalal, Satish   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Orofacial pain disorder or trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia? Insights into pathophysiology and implications in medicine and dentistry

open access: yesHeadache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, EarlyView.
There are some headache disorders known as trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias (TACs). When these “headaches” are localized in the mid‐face region, they are known as “trigeminal autonomic orofacial pains” (TAOPs), and they can mimic other types of face pains including dental pain, which puts the patient at risk of receiving treatments that are incorrect.
Marcela Romero‐Reyes, Simon Akerman
wiley   +1 more source

Delayed granulomatous reaction and cutaneous fistula induced by retained electrodes from a cardiac pacemaker in a child

open access: yesPediatric dermatology, 2018
Permanent epicardial pacing wires are sometimes left in place and can lead to long‐term complications. We report on a case of a granulomatous reaction with a cutaneous fistula secondary to the retained epicardial pacing wires in a child and highlight the
Leire Sánchez-Los Arcos   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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