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An Anatomical Study on the Foramen Ovale and the Foramen Spinosum

JOURNAL of CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH, 2013
An anatomical study was undertaken to note the shape of the foramen ovale(FO), foramen spinosum (FS) & presence or absence of canalis innominatus. FO is present in the posterior part of the greater wing of sphenoid. FS is located posterolareral to foramen ovale. Aims & Objective: We attempted this study to find out the variations in shape, bony growth &
Karan Bhagwan Khairnar, Prashant Amanrao Bhusar   +1 more
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An unusual case of upper limb ischemia in a marathon runner

Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques, 2020
Acute limb ischemia in young adults warrants thorough investigation to determine the underlying cause. Here, we present a case of acute upper limb ischemia in a marathon runner secondary to paradoxical embolism.
William Gondoputro, MBBS, BSc (Adv), Saissan Rajendran, MBBS, MS, FRACS, David Celermajer, MBBS, PhD, DSc, FRACP, FAA, Raffi Qasabian, MBBS, BSc, FRACS   +3 more
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Vascular air embolism during percutaneous nephrolithotomy without pneumopyelogram: a case report of successful rescue

Journal of International Medical Research, 2022
Vascular air embolism (VAE) is a rare complication of percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Paradoxical air embolization resulting from VAE may be more likely to occur in patients with an atrial-septal defect, such as patent foramen ovale.
Junlong Zhang, Hongle He, Chengqiang Mo, Zhenhua Chen, Shuangjian Jiang   +4 more
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Impact of percutaneous patent foramen ovale closure on migraine course

, 2010
Migraine is a neurological disorder characterized by an increased individual susceptibility to respond to certain triggers by a propagating wave of neuronal depolarization that culminates in typical migraine headaches.
Schwerzmann, Markus, Meier, Bernhard
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Partial PFO Closure for Persistent Hypoxemia in a Patient with Ebstein Anomaly

Case Reports in Cardiology, 2015
Ebstein anomaly is characterized by deformities of the anterior leaflet of the tricuspid valve and atrialization of the right ventricle. Patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation are recommended to have tricuspid valve surgery with concomitant atrial ...
S. A. Zuberi, S. Liu, J. W. Tam, F. Hussain, D. Maguire, M. Kass   +5 more
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ADNP‐Related Helsmoortel–Van der Aa Syndrome: A Review of the Literature and Clinical Recommendations for Assessment and Monitoring

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT ADNP‐related Helsmoortel–Van der Aa syndrome (ADNP‐related HVDAS) is a single gene form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) caused by pathogenic sequence variants in the activity‐dependent neuroprotective protein (ADNP) gene. In addition to ASD, ADNP‐related HVDAS is associated with a wide range of cognitive, behavioral, and physical health ...
Jarrett Fastman, Ana Kolevzon, Paige Siper, Tess Levy, Jeffrey M. Saland, Yitzchak Frank, Robert Rapaport, Kayla Kupietzky, William E. Bennett Jr, Bruce Gelb, Sandra Bedrosian Sermone, Alexander Kolevzon   +11 more
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What general practitioners need to know about patent foramen ovale [PDF]

, 2014
A patent foramen ovale (PFO) consists of a hole between the right and left atriums of the heart that did not close the way it should after birth. Twenty five percent of the population have a PFO, but this usually does not cause problems, because the ...
Saliba, Mario
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Momentarily stuck in the foramen ovale [PDF]

European Journal of Echocardiography, 2007
An 80-year-old woman was admitted for a diagnosis of severe pulmonary embolism. A large serpentine thrombus stuck in a patent foramen ovale (PFO) completely resolved without the patient experiencing any manifestation. The right renal artery was the final destination. Thromboaspiration was unsuccessful. Three months later, the patient was diagnosed with
Maxime, Rousselle, Pierre-Vladimir, Ennezat, Jean-Marc, Aubert, Julie, Darchis, Xavier, Gonin, Daniel, Lenica, Jean-Jacques, Bauchart, Jean-Luc, Auffray, Virginia, Gaxotte, Thierry H, LeJemtel, Patrick, Goldstein, Philippe, Asseman   +11 more
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The petrotympanic canal (Huguier canal): Evolutionary, anatomical, and medical perspectives

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract The petrotympanic canal, traditionally referred to as Civinini's or Huguier's canal, represents an anatomical passage connecting the middle ear and temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Despite its early description, its structural complexity and functional significance have often been underestimated. In this study, we combined historical, anatomical,
Andrea Papini, Nicola Montemurro, Ferdinando Paternostro, Immacolata Belviso, Massimo Galli, Petra Martini, Licia Uccelli, Jacopo Moggi‐Cecchi, Gregorio Oxilia   +8 more
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Acute coronary syndrome of paradoxical origin

Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia, 2013
We describe a rare case of acute myocardial infarction secondary to paradoxical embolism complicating acute pulmonary embolism. A 44-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with chest pain.
Ana Rita Ferreira, António Freitas, Pedro Magno, Ana Oliveira Soares, Pedro Farto e Abreu, José Pedro Neves, Victor M. Gil   +6 more
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