Vibrio vulnificus infection is a fatal disease occurring after the consumption of seafood in patients with underlying liver disease. Inflammation of the skin, subcutanous fat and fascia disseminates from the lower extremity to the trunk and upper extremity Infectious myositis caused by vibrio vulnificus is rare, and its MR imaging findings have not been reported. We report these in a case of infectious myositis caused by vibrio vulnificus involving both lower extremities.
Fascia ; Humans ; Inflammation ; Liver Diseases ; Lower Extremity ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging ; Myositis* ; Seafood ; Skin ; Upper Extremity ; Vibrio vulnificus* ; Vibrio*

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Proper proximal contact is important for maintaining and stabilizing the dental arch. However, the proximal contact strength (PCS) is not a constant value and can be affected by a variety of factors. PURPOSE: This study examined the influences of postural changes on the posterior PCS. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twelve adults with a normal occlusion and had not undergone prosthetic treatment or proximal restoration were participated in this study. A metal strip was inserted into the proximal surface and removed at a constant velocity. The contact strength was measured in every contact point between canine to second molar in both arches. The PCSs were obtained initially in the upright position, secondly in the supine position and finally in the upright position again. All measurements were repeated after a 2 hour period. Statistical analysis was carried out using the Friedman test (P < .05). RESULTS: Generally, a decrease in PCS occurred when the posture was changed from the initial upright to supine position, while it increased when the posture was changed from the supine to upright position. A significant change was observed in all areas except for between the canine-first premolar in the maxilla and between the first molarsecond molar in the mandible areas. CONCLUSION: The posterior PCS, which dentists generally believe to be a static feature of occlusion, is affected significantly by posture.
Adult ; Bicuspid ; Dental Arch ; Dentists ; Humans ; Mandible ; Maxilla ; Molar ; Posture ; Supine Position

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Membranes* ; Nipples* ; Pregnancy*

Sclerosing mesenteritis is a rare disease presenting as chronic inflammation and fibrosis of mesentery around the small and large intestine. And in most cases, it shows indolent and benign clinical course resulting in favorable prognosis. It is often diagnosed through characterized radiologic finding in abdominal examinations including computed tomography scan. However, it is important to rule out other conditions involving mesentery when diagnosing sclerosing mesenteritis. In the case of malignancy, the method of treatment and prognosis can be completely different therefore thorough examinations are essential. We herein report a 75-year-old male who suffered from frequent diarrhea and weight loss. Initially, he was diagnosed with sclerosing mesenteritis through abdominal computed tomography scan showing "misty" soft-tissue attenuation around the mesenteric vessel. However, follow up positron emission tomography scan and biopsy finding confirmed the common bile duct cancer with lymph node metastasis.
Aged ; Biopsy ; Cholangiocarcinoma* ; Common Bile Duct ; Diarrhea ; Fibrosis ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Inflammation ; Intestine, Large ; Lymph Nodes* ; Male ; Mesentery ; Methods ; Neoplasm Metastasis* ; Panniculitis ; Panniculitis, Peritoneal* ; Positron-Emission Tomography ; Prognosis ; Rare Diseases ; Weight Loss

Sclerosing mesenteritis is a rare disease presenting as chronic inflammation and fibrosis of mesentery around the small and large intestine. And in most cases, it shows indolent and benign clinical course resulting in favorable prognosis. It is often diagnosed through characterized radiologic finding in abdominal examinations including computed tomography scan. However, it is important to rule out other conditions involving mesentery when diagnosing sclerosing mesenteritis. In the case of malignancy, the method of treatment and prognosis can be completely different therefore thorough examinations are essential. We herein report a 75-year-old male who suffered from frequent diarrhea and weight loss. Initially, he was diagnosed with sclerosing mesenteritis through abdominal computed tomography scan showing "misty" soft-tissue attenuation around the mesenteric vessel. However, follow up positron emission tomography scan and biopsy finding confirmed the common bile duct cancer with lymph node metastasis.
Aged ; Biopsy ; Cholangiocarcinoma* ; Common Bile Duct ; Diarrhea ; Fibrosis ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Inflammation ; Intestine, Large ; Lymph Nodes* ; Male ; Mesentery ; Methods ; Neoplasm Metastasis* ; Panniculitis ; Panniculitis, Peritoneal* ; Positron-Emission Tomography ; Prognosis ; Rare Diseases ; Weight Loss

PURPOSE: Cystoscopy is very common and is one of the major office based procedures used in urologic clinics. However, a majority of patients complain of fear, pain, and discomfort when performing the procedure in an alert state. Routine administration of sedative and analgesic drugs is widely provided for gastorintestinal endoscopy to prevent patient discomfort and increase tolerance. Based on this, we investigated the safety and efficacy of midazolam induced sedative cystoscopy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred and twenty patients were enrolled in this study. They were divided into two groups; group I (n=80) consisted of patients who were sedated by midazolam 2.5mg IV before cystoscopy, and group II (n=40) consisted of patients who were not sedated and diclopenac 90mg was injected in them intramuscularly before cystoscopy to prevent pain. All patients in group I were reversed from the sedative state by flumazenil 0.5mg IV right after the completion of the cystoscopic procedure. The two groups were not significantly different in their age, sex, and weight distribution (p>0.05). Blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rates were monitored pre-, intra-, and post procedure. The status of consciousness was monitored every three minutes by the OAA/S (Observer's Assessment of Alertness/Sedation) scale. Pain scale, anxiety scale, satisfaction score from patients and operators were measured using a specified questionnaire. RESULTS: In group I, the pain scale and anxiety scale were significantly reduced compared to group II (p<0.001). There were temporary changes in blood pressure and pulse rate in group I, but they were not clinically significant and no specific management was required. Group I patients were significantly more satisfied with their procedures compared to the patients of group II (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Midazolam induced sedative cystoscopy can be applied safely and effectively as an outpatient base procedure. Further, we expect to apply this sedative procedure to other urologic procedures.
Analgesics ; Anxiety ; Blood Pressure ; Conscious Sedation ; Consciousness ; Cystoscopy* ; Endoscopy ; Flumazenil ; Heart Rate ; Humans ; Midazolam* ; Outpatients ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Respiratory Rate

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects over 10% of all pregnancies, both in Korea and worldwide. GDM not only increases the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preeclampsia, preterm birth, macrosomia, neonatal hypoglycemia, and shoulder dystocia, but it also significantly increases the risk of developing postpartum type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease in the mother. Additionally, GDM is linked to a higher risk of childhood obesity and diabetes in offspring, as well as neurodevelopmental disorders, including autistic spectrum disorder. This review offers a comprehensive summary of clinical epidemiological studies concerning maternal and fetal complications and explores mechanistic investigations that reveal the underlying pathophysiology.

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects over 10% of all pregnancies, both in Korea and worldwide. GDM not only increases the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preeclampsia, preterm birth, macrosomia, neonatal hypoglycemia, and shoulder dystocia, but it also significantly increases the risk of developing postpartum type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease in the mother. Additionally, GDM is linked to a higher risk of childhood obesity and diabetes in offspring, as well as neurodevelopmental disorders, including autistic spectrum disorder. This review offers a comprehensive summary of clinical epidemiological studies concerning maternal and fetal complications and explores mechanistic investigations that reveal the underlying pathophysiology.

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects over 10% of all pregnancies, both in Korea and worldwide. GDM not only increases the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preeclampsia, preterm birth, macrosomia, neonatal hypoglycemia, and shoulder dystocia, but it also significantly increases the risk of developing postpartum type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease in the mother. Additionally, GDM is linked to a higher risk of childhood obesity and diabetes in offspring, as well as neurodevelopmental disorders, including autistic spectrum disorder. This review offers a comprehensive summary of clinical epidemiological studies concerning maternal and fetal complications and explores mechanistic investigations that reveal the underlying pathophysiology.

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects over 10% of all pregnancies, both in Korea and worldwide. GDM not only increases the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preeclampsia, preterm birth, macrosomia, neonatal hypoglycemia, and shoulder dystocia, but it also significantly increases the risk of developing postpartum type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease in the mother. Additionally, GDM is linked to a higher risk of childhood obesity and diabetes in offspring, as well as neurodevelopmental disorders, including autistic spectrum disorder. This review offers a comprehensive summary of clinical epidemiological studies concerning maternal and fetal complications and explores mechanistic investigations that reveal the underlying pathophysiology.