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Abstract Background Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a clonal hematopoietic stem cell disorder caused by somatic mutations in the PIGA gene, resulting in loss of glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)‐anchored proteins, including the complement regulatory proteins, CD55 and CD59.
Ganesh Raman +4 more
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Surgical intervention of Lemierre’s syndrome: a case report and review of the literature
Background Lemierre’s syndrome is a fatal and rare disease that is typically characterized by oropharyngeal infection and internal jugular vein thrombosis. Timely institution of appropriate antibiotics is the standard treatment.
Yiqi Pan +6 more
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Internal Jugular Vein Thrombosis in Isolated Tuberculous Cervical Lymphadenopathy. [PDF]
Tuberculosis is a common infectious disease with a high prevalence in developing countries and presents a major public health issue. Internal jugular vein (IJV) thrombosis is a rare complication in tuberculous cervical lymphadenopathy.
Khaladkar S +4 more
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Brain strain: Blood flow and metabolism in environmental extremes
Abstract This narrative review compares and contrasts the most commonly encountered environmental stressors on human cerebrovascular functioning. From high altitude and space, extreme apnoea, heat and cold stress, the impact of these stressors on the regulation of cerebral blood flow (CBF) and oxygen metabolism (CMRO2${\mathrm{CM}}{{\mathrm{R}}_ ...
Dario Vrdoljak +3 more
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Internal Jugular Vein Thrombosis due to Chronic Kidney Disease: A Case Report
WOS: 000502115400078PubMed: 31560940Internal jugular vein (IJV) thrombosis is a rare vascular event. The most common causes of internal jugular vein thrombosis are prolonged central venous catheterization, infection, malignancy and ovarian ...
Kara, Hakan
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Maximizing Neurovascular Outcomes of Facial Transplantation: A Comprehensive Review
ABSTRACT Facial transplantation is a division of reconstructive surgery which aims to improve the function and appearance of a face that has endured severe disfigurement. Currently, the face transplant procedure uses allogenic tissue, harvested from a brain‐dead donor, to replace damaged facial components.
Olivia A. James, Faye Bennett
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A RARE COMPLICATION OF INTERNAL JUGULAR VEIN CANNULATION: HORNER’S SYNDROME [PDF]
Internal jugular vein cannulation has become the preferred approach for temporary vascular access for hemodialysis. Internal jugular vein cannulation is associated with a high rate of successful catheter placement.
Ömer Etlik +4 more
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ABDUCENS NERVE PALSY AND THROMBOSIS OF THE CEREBRAL VEINS AND SINUSES - A DIAGNOSTIC PITFALL [PDF]
Thrombosis of the cerebral veins and sinuses is an infrequent cerebrovascular disorder. Because the highly variable symptoms, recent neuroimaging plays a key role in the diagnosis.
Alexandra J. Tzoukeva +5 more
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ABSTRACT Superior vena cava syndrome is caused by obstruction of the superior vena cava leading to impaired drainage of the head, neck, and upper chest. A hot spot sign is a rare but sensitive radiological finding and is described as a focal area of hyper‐enhancement in Segment IVa (quadrate lobe) of the liver.
Ghazala Shahzad +6 more
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Otogenic Sigmoid Sinus Thrombosis Complicated by Cerebellar Abscess and Hydrocephalus: A Case Report
ABSTRACT A 44‐year‐old man developed otogenic sigmoid sinus thrombosis with cerebellar abscess, hydrocephalus, and recurrent posterior fossa infection. Staged neurosurgical drainage and canal‐wall‐down mastoidectomy achieved source control. Cultures were negative. Anticoagulant exposure was perioperative/early postoperative.
Alexandra Mădălina Bizdu‐Branovici +6 more
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