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Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma

Muscle &Nerve, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Thymoma is the most common tumor of the anterior mediastinum. Approximately 20%–30% of patients with a thymoma develop myasthenia gravis (MG), and an additional one third may possess positive acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibodies without MG.
Benjamin Claytor, Lukas Delasos, Daniel P. Raymond, Erik Seroogy, Jason Lempel, Yuebing Li   +5 more
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Traumatic diaphragmatic ruptures: clinical presentation, diagnosis and surgical approach in adults

, 2012
Objective: Traumatic diaphragmatic injuries are rare, but potentially life-threatening due to herniation of abdominal organs into the pleural cavities. They can be easily overlooked on initial diagnostics and a high index of suspicion is required.
Henne-Bruns, D, Formentini, Andrea, Kornmann, M, Henne-Bruns, Doris, Hofmann, S, Formentini, A, Hofmann, Sabine, Kornmann, Marko   +7 more
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Diagnostic Yield of Post‐Mortem Fetal Micro‐CT for Thoracic Abnormalities

Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study aims to identify the imaging findings specifically for thoracic anomalies in 1200 Micro‐CT cases, independent of whether the abnormality contributed to the main diagnosis or cause of death. Method We analyzed 1200 Micro‐CT scans in an unselected, consecutive cohort between 2017 and 2024 to identify thoracic anomalies ...
Ian C. Simcock, Audrey Lamouroux, Susan C. Shelmerdine, J. Ciaran Hutchinson, Neil J. Sebire, Owen J. Arthurs   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical Utility of Nuchal Translucency Measurement in First‐Trimester Ultrasound Screening in a Setting With First‐Tier NIPT for Aneuploidy Screening

Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the additional clinical value of nuchal translucency (NT) measurement at the first‐trimester anomaly scan (FTAS) in a setting with first‐tier non‐invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). Method This nationwide prospective cohort study, part of the IMITAS study on FTAS implementation, included all pregnancies with increased NT
Eline E. R. Lust, Kim Bronsgeest, Lidewij Henneman, Neeltje M. T. H. Crombag, Caterina M. Bilardo, Robert‐Jan H. Galjaard, Esther Sikkel, Audrey B. C. Coumans, Ayten Elvan‐Taşpınar, Sander Galjaard, Attie T. J. I. Go, Gwendolyn T. R. Manten, Eva Pajkrt, Elisabeth van Leeuwen, Monique C. Haak, Mireille N. Bekker   +15 more
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Ultrasonographic assessment of diaphragmatic function and its correlation with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease severity in Ain Shams University Hospitals patients

Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis
Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) represents a respiratory muscle dysfunction model. The diaphragm is the primary respiratory muscle, and its evaluation is essential in assessing cases with COPD.
George M.M. Elias, Khaled M.W. Helmy, Dalia A.E. El Embaby   +2 more
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Direct closed diaphragm injuries: diagnosis and treatment

Вестник медицинского института «Реавиз»: Реабилитация, врач и здоровье
Background. Diaphragmatic injuries caused by ribs or direct blunt diaphragmatic injuries at various periods after trauma are associated with the development of hemothorax, pneumohemothorax, and pulmonary contusion, which lead to secondary pulmonary ...
E. S. Vladimirova, I. V. Ermolova, F. A. Chernousov, V. G. Kotandzhan, E. B. Nikolaeva, I. E. Popova, O. A. Alekseechkina   +6 more
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Prenatal Magnetic Resonance Imaging Assessment of Fetal Airway Dimensions: Establishing an Anthropometric Database

Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Fetal airway anomalies can severely impair breathing at birth, potentially causing brain injury or death. Thus, early prenatal diagnosis is essential. While MRI is the most effective imaging modality for evaluating fetal airways, normative MRI data remain scarce.
Juliette Houssin, Ahmed El Ahmadi, Robinson Gravier‐Dumonceau, Richard Nicollas, Eric Moreddu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Single site laparoscopic repair of a Morgagni hernia in a pediatric patient

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2019
Anterior diaphragmatic hernias through the foramen of Morgagni are rare accounting for about 3% of surgically treated diaphragmatic hernias. Current management of Morgagni type diaphragmatic hernias involves surgical intervention, which is traditionally ...
Amanda Muñoz, Victoria Pepper, Faraz A. Khan, Andrei Radulescu   +3 more
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Prenatal and Perinatal Outcomes in Fetuses With Macrocystic Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformations: Thoracoamniotic Shunting Versus Expectant Management

Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Describe prenatal imaging characteristics, perinatal and postnatal outcomes in fetuses with isolated macrocystic congenital pulmonary airway malformations (CPAM) undergoing thoracoamniotic shunting (TAS) and expectant management. Methods Retrospective cohort study of 123 fetuses with isolated macrocystic CPAM managed at the Ontario ...
Laurence Sophie Carmant, Alexandria Kelly, SeungWoo Lee, Vesna Sokol Karadjole, Greg Ryan, Tim Van Mieghem, Prakesh S. Shah, Anna Otvodenko, Priscilla P. L. Chiu, Nimrah Abbasi   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Our Incidence of Diaphragmatic Hernia Detected with MDCT in the Past Two Years [PDF]

Düzce Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, 2015
Aim: Diaphragmatic hernia develops as a result of extension of the intraabdominal organs to the thorax from a diaphragmatic defect which may be either a congenital fusion defect or subsequently formed defect(iatrojenic or traumatic).
Nesrin Atcı, Hanifi Bayaroğulları, Sibel Doğru, Ramazan Davran   +3 more
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