We reviewed the clinical characteristics and surgical results of patients who had consecutive esotropia after exotropia surgery with at least 6 months of follow-up. The number of transient esotropic cases with more than 10 prism diopter postoperatively was 105[9%] in total 1128 cases and persistent esotropic cases at least for six months after surgery was 24[2%]. Significant correlations were found between the development of consecutive esotropia and the presence of amblyopia[p=0.04], poor stereopsis[p=0.02], suppression of the Worth 4-dot test[p<.01], and recession-resction surgery[p=0.02]. The corrective surgery for consecutive esotropia was performed on 12 cases[1.1%] with unilateral lateral rectus advancement[7 cases], bilateral lateral rectus advancement[3 cases], unilateral medial rectus recession[1 case] and bilateral medial rectus recession[1 case]. All of them showed good results.
Esotropia* ; Exotropia* ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans

BACKGROUND: A rapid increase in isoflurane concentration induces tachycardia and hypertension and increases plasma catecholamine concentration. The current study examined the effects of the rate of increase in inhaled isoflurane concentration on the circulatory responses. METHODS: Unpremedicated sixty three ASA physical status 1 patients, aged 20-40 years, scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia were randomly allocated into one of three groups. In each group, the inspired concentration of isoflurane via mask was increased up to 5 vol% at the rate different from other groups. The inspired concentration of isoflurane via mask was increased to 5.0 vol% abruptly (group 1), for 100 seconds (group 2), or 200 seconds (group 3). The target was to produce an end-tidal concentration of isoflurane (ETisof) of 2.6 vol% which was maintained until the end of the study by adjusting the vaporizer setting, when necessary. Heart rate (HR), mean arterial pressure (MAP), ETisof, end-tidal concentration of carbon dioxide, and peripheral oxygen saturation were measured at baseline and every 30 seconds for 5 minutes after inhalation of isoflurane and for 2 minutes after intubation. RESULTS: HR and MAP were significantly increased in all three groups compared with baseline, but significant differences in maximum values were not observed in three groups. There were significant differences among the groups in time from the onset of isoflurane inhalation to the maximal effect on HR and MAP. However, there were no significant differences among the groups of the ETisof at the maximal HR and MAP were seen. CONCLUSIONS: The high concentration of isoflurane transiently increase HR and MAP during inhaled anesthesia induction. However, the rate of increase in inhaled isoflurane concentration does not affect the circulatory responses.
Anesthesia ; Anesthesia, General ; Arterial Pressure ; Carbon Dioxide ; Heart Rate ; Humans ; Hypertension ; Inhalation ; Intubation ; Isoflurane* ; Masks ; Nebulizers and Vaporizers ; Oxygen ; Plasma ; Tachycardia

BACKGROUND: Bone cement implantation syndrome is characterized by hypotension, hypoxemia, cardiac arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, or any combination of these complications. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of methylmethacrylate bone cement on cardiopulmonary variables during cemented hip arthroplasty in the elderly patients. METHODS: Twenty patients, aged over 65, undergoing cemented hip arthroplasty under general anesthesia were evaluated. Various cardiopulmonary variables with pulmonary and radial artery catheter, analysis of arterial blood gases, and capnography were measured at pre- and post-prosthetic insertion. RESULTS: The application of methylmethacrylate bone cement and femoral prosthesis resulted in an increase in pulmonary artery pressure and pulmonary vascular resistance, but there were no significant changes in blood pressure, heart rate, cardiac output, and systemic vascular resistance. Cemented hip arthroplasty was also associated with increased PaCO2 and dead space ventilation. Decreased PaO2 (1 atient) and hypotension (2 patients) were noted just after implatation of bone cement and prosthesis. CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, hip arthroplasty with methylmethacrylate bone cement is associated with substantial risk in the elderly patients. We make recommendations of measures for the prevention and the management against hypotension and hypoxemia during cemented hip arthroplasty in the elderly patients.
Aged* ; Anesthesia, General ; Anoxia ; Arrhythmias, Cardiac ; Arthroplasty* ; Blood Pressure ; Capnography ; Cardiac Output ; Catheters ; Gases ; Heart Arrest ; Heart Rate ; Hip* ; Humans ; Hypotension ; Methylmethacrylate ; Prostheses and Implants ; Pulmonary Artery ; Radial Artery ; Vascular Resistance ; Ventilation

BACKGROUND: In searching for a differential spinal block between dependent and nondependent sides, we evaluated the influence of the duration of lateral decubitus on the spread of hyperbaric bupivacaine during spinal anesthesia. METHODS: Spinal anesthesia with 1.2 ml of hyperbaric 0.5% bupivacaine (6 mg) was administered with a 25-gauge Whitacre unidirectional needle to 50 ASA 1 patients undergoing unilateral knee arthroscopy. The patients were allocated randomly to three groups according to the duration of lateral decubitus after spinal injection in the lateral position operation side dependent: Group 1, 10 min in lateral decubitus then supine; Group 2, 20 min in lateral decubitus then supine; Group 3, 30 min in lateral decubitus then supine. Sensory and motor block (pinprick/modified Bromage scale) as well as skin temperature were compared between the dependent and nondependent sides. Circulatory variables were recorded for 10 min after being turned supine. RESULTS: The sensory block between dependent and nondependent sides were significantly different in Group 3. In Group 1, the level of maximum sensory block was higher than Group 3 on nondependent side. There was no difference in the number of patients having achieved Grade 3 and 0 motor block among three groups on dependent and nondependent sides. The skin temperature in lateral decubitus was significantly higher on the dependent side than nondependent side in three groups. In Groups 1 and 2, the skin temperatures of nondependent side were increased after turned supine, but that was maintained during supine position in Group 3. The circulatory variables were stable in all 50 patients. CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that when a small dose of 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine is injected into patients in the lateral position, complete unilateral spinal anesthesia is achieved when the patients arekeep in a lateral position for more than 30 min after spinal injection.
Anesthesia, Spinal* ; Arthroscopy ; Bupivacaine* ; Humans ; Injections, Spinal ; Knee ; Needles ; Skin Temperature ; Supine Position

BACKGROUND: Recently, functional direct cortical stimulation mapping is frequently used during craniotomy for the surgery of brain pathology (tumors, epileptic foci etc.) within or close to the central motor area. We reviewed and analyzed our experiences to evaluate the safety and efficacy of our hospital's anesthetic management regimens. METHODS: We used three anesthetic regimens (isoflurane fentanyl; propofol fentanyl; awake craniotomy, conscious sedation analgesia) in 44 patients. We evaluated the success ratio of mapping and the incidence of intraoperative problems (seizures, changes in vital signs etc) in each regimens. RESULTS: In awake craniotomy group, functional mapping is performed successfully in all patients but there were some intraoperative problems (hypertension; 3 in 11 patients, hypercapnia; 3 in 11 patients, change to general anesthesia required; 1 in 12 patients). In general anesthesia groups, there were no significant differences between isoflurane treated patients and propofol treated patients in the success ratio of mapping (17/20 vs 11/12) and the incidence of intraoperative problems (seizure; 3/20 vs 1/12, hypertension; 2/20 vs 1/12). CONCLUSION: This results suggest that the anesthetic management regimens used in our hospital provide suitable conditions for craniotomies when brain mapping is required.
Anesthesia, General ; Brain Diseases ; Brain Mapping ; Conscious Sedation ; Craniotomy* ; Fentanyl ; Humans ; Hypercapnia ; Hypertension ; Incidence ; Isoflurane ; Propofol ; Vital Signs

BACKGROUND: Postoperative myalgia after administration of succinylcholine is a frequent complication after surgery. This study was designed to determine whether there was any association between postoperative myalgia and muscle relaxants. METHODS: Sixty patients were assigned to three groups of equal size. Group 1, the patients received succinylcholine, 1.0 mg/kg for tracheal intubation. Group 2, received pancuronium 0.01 mg/kg, 4 minutes before administration of succinylcholine 1.5 mg/kg. Group 3, received pancuronium 0.01 mg/kg, 4 minutes before administration of pancuronium 0.09 mg/kg. Blood samples for determination of serum potassium concentration were taken before the induction of anesthesia and 3 minutes after tracheal intubation. The incidence and severity of muscle fasciculation and myalgia were assessed in a double-blind manner. RESULTS: Serum potassium concentration was significantly increased in group 1. In group 2, incidence and severity of muscle fasciculation were significantly less than groups 1. Postoperative myalgia was significantly less in group 3 when compared with group 1 and 2. CONCLUSIONS: There was no significant correlation between succinylcholine induced fasciculation and postoperative myalgia. Pretreatment with pancuronium decreased the incidence of fasciculation and the changes of serum potassium concentration by succinylcholine, but has little effects on the succinylcholine induced postoperative myalgia.
Anesthesia ; Fasciculation ; Humans ; Incidence ; Intubation ; Myalgia* ; Pancuronium* ; Potassium ; Succinylcholine*

The circulatory stimulation accompanying laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation and its attendant potential hazards are well recognized. This study was perfomed to compare cardiovascular effects of rapid sequence induction with slow induction during induction of anesthesia and following tracheal intubation with laryngoscope. Eighty six adult patients ASA class I or II, ages 20-55, with no previous history of hypertension and pulmonary diseases that undergoing elective surgery requiring intubation, were admitted to the study. These patients were randomly divided into four groups. Group 1. Rapid sequence induction (n=20) Group 2. Slow induction for 7min. (n=20) Group 3. Slow induction for 10min. (n=21) Group 4. Slow induction for 15min. (n=25) Anesthesia was induced with lidocaine 1.5mg/kg and thiopental sodium 5mg/kg i.v. in a rapid sequence induction in group 1. Tracheal intubation with laryngoscope was facilitated with succinylcholine chloride 1mg/kg iv. Thereafter 50% nitrous oxide in oxygen, 2.0 vol% enflurane, and vecuronium bromide 0.1mg/kg was administered. Group 2, 3, 4 patients received thiopental sodium 5mg/kg iv, vecuronium bromide 0.1mg/kg iv, 2.0 vol% enflurane and 5096 nitrous oxide in oxygen with mask ventilation for 7 min, 10 min and 15 min before intubation with laryngoscope, respectively. After tracheal intubation inhalation of the anesthetic gases were administered. Blood pressure and heart rate measurements and electrocardiography were obtained throughout the study period. Slow induction (Group 2, 3, 4) significantly blunted the increase in heart rate and blood pressure caused by laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation than rapid sequence induction (group 1). Less unwanted effects were observed in group 2 and 3. Therefore, the author suggests that 7-10 minute of slow induction with volatile anesthetics following thiopental sodium injection is more effective in attenuating cardiovascular responses to tracheal intubation and laryngoscopy.
Adult ; Anesthesia ; Anesthetics ; Anesthetics, Inhalation ; Blood Pressure ; Electrocardiography ; Enflurane ; Heart Rate ; Humans ; Hypertension ; Inhalation ; Intubation ; Intubation, Intratracheal ; Laryngoscopes ; Laryngoscopy ; Lidocaine ; Lung Diseases ; Masks ; Nitrous Oxide ; Oxygen ; Succinylcholine ; Thiopental ; Vecuronium Bromide ; Ventilation

An intracranial hemorrhage is a fatal complication associated with general anesthesia. It can occur in patients with an intracranial aneurysm, hypertension, cerebral vascular malformation, and blood dyscrasia, etc. A sudden hemodynamic change during intubation and extubation in general anesthesia is dangerous, particularly in these patients. We encountered an intraventricular hemorrhage in a 42 year old pregnant woman after a cesarean section. The patient was induced with 300 mg of thiopental and 45 mg of rocuronium. The anesthesia was maintained with N2O/O2 and sevoflurane after endotracheal intubation. Five hours after surgery, the patient had a seizure at the ward. A MRI and CT scan of the brain showed a right intraventricular and basal ganglia hematoma. The CT 3-D brain angiography showed an unruptured small aneurysm on the right posterior communicating artery.
Adult ; Anesthesia ; Anesthesia, General* ; Aneurysm ; Angiography ; Arteries ; Basal Ganglia ; Brain ; Cerebral Hemorrhage ; Cesarean Section* ; Female ; Hematoma ; Hemodynamics ; Hemorrhage* ; Humans ; Hypertension ; Intracranial Aneurysm ; Intracranial Hemorrhages ; Intubation ; Intubation, Intratracheal ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging ; Pregnancy ; Pregnant Women ; Seizures ; Thiopental ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed ; Vascular Malformations

Recent evidence suggests that surgical incision and other noxious perioperative events may induce prolonged changes in central neural function that later contribute to postoperative pain, Inhibition of these changes may be of value in the reduction of postoperative pain. Several clinical studies have shown that pretreatment with local anesthetics, opioids, NASAIDs and N-methyl-D-aspartate(NMDA) antagonist are effective in relieving postoperative pain. We compared the efficacy of pre-emptive and post-incisional epidural analgesia with morphine 2 mg in 0.25% bupivacaine(8 ml) on the postoperative pain. Seventy patients (ASA physical status I, 2) scheduled for elective lower abdominal surgery were randomized to one of two groups of equal size and prospectively studied in a double-blind manner. Group I received epidural morphine(2 mg, in 8 ml 0.25% bupivacaine) before surgical incision followed by epidural normal saline(8 ml) just before termination of the surgery. Group 2 received epidural normal saline(8ml) before surgical incision, followed by epidural morphine(2 mg, in 8 ml 0.25% bupivacaine) just before termination of the surgery. Anesthesia was induced with thiopental sodium(4~6 mg/kg) and maintained with N2O/O2 and enflurane. Paralysis was achieved with pancuronium. Percentage of maximal possible effect(MPE) was significantly higher(P<0.05) in group 1 (85.3%) than in group 2 (70.8%). Secondary analgesic requirement was less in group 1(9/35 patients, 25.7%) than in group 2 (15/35 patients, 42.9%). Visual analog scale pain and mood score and Prince-Henry pain score are not significantly different between two groups. We conclude that pre-emptive epidural analgesia with morphine and bupivacaine may be more effective in relieving postoperative pain than post-incisional analgesia in lower abdominal surgery.
Analgesia* ; Analgesia, Epidural ; Analgesics, Opioid ; Anesthesia ; Anesthetics, Local ; Bupivacaine ; Enflurane ; Humans ; Morphine* ; Pain, Postoperative ; Pancuronium ; Paralysis ; Prospective Studies ; Thiopental ; Visual Analog Scale

Fibrosing cholestatic hepatitis (FCH) is the most devastating manifestation of recurrent hepatitis C in transplant recipients with hepatitis C virus (HCV), possibly leading to death or retransplantation. Although FCH was first described as a complication of hepatitis B, this manifestation has been well documented in association with HCV in the setting of liver transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, heart transplantation, and end-stage human immunodeficiency virus infection. We report the clinical course and antiviral response in a patient with FCH due to recurrent hepatitis C after cadaveric liver transplantation who was treated with pegylated interferon alpha-2a and ribavirin.
Antiviral Agents/*administration & dosage ; Cholestasis, Intrahepatic/*diagnosis/pathology ; Combined Modality Therapy ; Hepacivirus/drug effects ; Hepatitis C, Chronic/diagnosis/*drug therapy/pathology ; Humans ; Interferon Alfa-2a/*administration & dosage ; *Liver Transplantation ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Polyethylene Glycols/*administration & dosage ; RNA, Viral/analysis ; Recurrence ; Ribavirin/*administration & dosage ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed