Purpose: Suprascapular neuropathy can be caused by a solid mass, transverse scapular ligament hypertrophy, paralabral cyst, or dilatation of a suprascapular vein. Studies have measured the size of the cyst and veins using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to aid diagnosis of suprascapular neuropathy. However, it is often difficult to determine the size of a cyst and vein. we measured cyst and vein size as potential diagnostic markers for suprascapular neuropathy. Methods: This study retrospectively enrolled 118 patients diagnosed with a paralabral cyst in a clinic from January 2016 to December 2019. After excluding other neuropathies and cysts not related to the course of the suprascapular nerve, a total of 67 patients were analyzed. The cyst diameter, cyst volume, and vein diameter were measured engorgement by MRI in axial, coronal, and sagittal T2-weighted images. Cutoff values were established based on Youden’s index. Results: There was no significant difference between the neuropathy and control groups in cyst coronal diameter, but the neuropathy group had greater sagittal (p=0.001), axial (p=0.001), and maximum cyst diameters (p=0.005), cyst volume (p=0.003), and coronal (p=0.002), axial (p=0.001), and maximum vein diameters (p=0.001). Conclusion In suprascapular neuropathy symptomatic patients, electromyographyerve conduction velocity tests are eventually needed when in doubt. However, measuring cyst diameter, volume, and suprascapular vein diameter as a screening test could be considered.

Splenic hemorrhage (hematoma and rupture) is a rare complication of pancreatitis. In this article, we present a rare case of spontaneous splenic rupture as a complication of acute pancreatitis. A literature review was also completed to describe the patient characteristics, associated pancreatitis etiology, clinical presentations, risk factors, diagnostic and treatment modalities, and outcomes.

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Colitis* ; Dasatinib* ; Humans ; Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive*

PURPOSE: We sought to determine whether early clinical performance of new posterior stabilized (PS) knee system, the Vega-PS (Aesculap), is better than that of two established total knee arthroplasty (TKA) prostheses, the E.motion-PS (Aesculap) and the Genesis II (Smith & Nephew) in terms of functional outcomes, patient satisfaction, and incidence of adverse events. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We compared the clinical outcomes of 206 consecutive TKAs using Vega-PS with those of 205 TKAs using E.motion-PS and 216 TKAs using Genesis II at 2 years of follow-up. RESULTS: Overall, the knees with the Vega-PS had better functional outcome scores than the knees with the E.motion-PS, but had similar outcome scores to the knees with the Genesis II, as evident from the American Knee Society knee score (94.2 vs. 92.5 vs. 93.2), Western Ontario McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis (WOMAC) stiffness index (1.8 vs. 2.3 vs. 2.0), WOMAC function index (11.8 vs. 16.8 vs. 18.5), Short Form 36 (SF-36) physical component summary score (41.9 vs. 39.3 vs. 41.6), and SF-36 mental component summary score (50.0 vs. 45.8 vs. 46.9). Patient satisfaction was higher in the Vega-PS and Genesis II groups than the E.motion-PS group. No notable group differences were found in terms of the incidence of adverse events. CONCLUSIONS: The Vega-PS, a newly developed PS fixed bearing prosthesis, had comparable or superior clinical performance in comparison with the two established fixed or mobile bearing PS prostheses.
Arthroplasty ; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee ; Follow-Up Studies ; Incidence ; Knee ; Ontario ; Osteoarthritis ; Patient Satisfaction ; Prostheses and Implants ; Prosthesis Design

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Adenocarcinoma* ; B-Lymphocytes* ; Colon* ; Gastrointestinal Neoplasms ; Intestine, Small* ; Lymphoma ; Lymphoma, B-Cell*

Facial feminization surgery (FFS) incorporates aesthetic and craniofacial surgical principles and techniques to feminize masculine facial features and facilitate gender transitioning. A detailed understanding of the defining male and female facial characteristics is essential for success. In this first part of a two-part series, we discuss key aspects of the general preoperative consultation that should be considered when evaluating the prospective facial feminization patient. Assessment of the forehead, orbits, hairline, eyebrows, eyes, and nose and the associated procedures, including scalp advancement, supraorbital rim reduction, setback of the anterior table of the frontal sinus, rhinoplasty, and soft tissue modifications of the upper and midface are discussed. In the second part of this series, bony manipulation of the midface, mandible, and chin, as well as soft tissue modification of the nasolabial complex and chondrolaryngoplasty are discussed. Finally, a review of the literature on patient-reported outcomes in this population following FFS is provided.

Facial feminization surgery (FFS) refers to a set of procedures aimed at altering the features of a masculine face to achieve a more feminine appearance. In the second part of this twopart series, assessment and operations involving the midface, mandible, and chin, as well as soft tissue modification of the nasolabial complex and chondrolaryngoplasty, are discussed. Finally, we provide a review of the literature on patient-reported outcomes in this population following FFS and suggest a path forward to optimize care for FFS patients.

Facial feminization surgery (FFS) incorporates aesthetic and craniofacial surgical principles and techniques to feminize masculine facial features and facilitate gender transitioning. A detailed understanding of the defining male and female facial characteristics is essential for success. In this first part of a two-part series, we discuss key aspects of the general preoperative consultation that should be considered when evaluating the prospective facial feminization patient. Assessment of the forehead, orbits, hairline, eyebrows, eyes, and nose and the associated procedures, including scalp advancement, supraorbital rim reduction, setback of the anterior table of the frontal sinus, rhinoplasty, and soft tissue modifications of the upper and midface are discussed. In the second part of this series, bony manipulation of the midface, mandible, and chin, as well as soft tissue modification of the nasolabial complex and chondrolaryngoplasty are discussed. Finally, a review of the literature on patient-reported outcomes in this population following FFS is provided.

Several cases of photodynamic therapy (PDT) for the curative treatment of early gastric cancer have recently been reported. However, PDT has been performed in only limited cases because it is impossible to determine the pathologic subtype or stage of the malignant lesion after the procedure. Nevertheless, PDT combined with endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is expected to enhance the accuracy of the pathologic assessment and enable more effective, safe treatment for early gastric cancer. Furthermore, PDT may exert a complementary and synergetic effect on ESD for the atypical forms of early gastric cancer. From this background, we report here on a case of early gastric cancer that mimicked submucosal tumor, and this was removed by ESD, and then this was followed by adjuvant PDT. The patient had a high risk for operation due to his old age and comorbidity. After the procedure, he achieved complete remission and he is currently under follow up: he is without recurrence of tumor one year after ESD.
Comorbidity ; Humans ; Photochemotherapy ; Recurrence ; Stomach Neoplasms ; Triazenes