1.Mycotic Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: A Case Report of Successful Anatomic Reconstruction.
Makoto Kamada ; Tadaaki Abe ; Ryousei Kuribayashi ; Satoshi Sekine ; Hiroaki Aida ; Keiji Seki ; Atsushi Meguro ; Yoshiki Shibata ; Keitarou Iijima ; Katsuyuki Kondoh
Japanese Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1995;24(1):53-55
A 63-year-old woman who was diagnosed a having impending rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysm underwent urgent anatomic reconstruction. Histopathological findings revealed abscess formation around the aneurysmal wall, and a definitive diagnosis of mycotic aneurysm was established. Successful management of this rare aortic disease depends on early accurate diagnosis, control of infection and careful surgical management.
2.Effect of Posture on Voluntary Cough Strength in Healthy People
Yuuichi KIMURA ; Masachika NIIMI ; Chihiro YAMAMOTO ; Katsuyuki SHIBATA ; Takehiko NAKAMURA ; Chiko KIMURA
The Japanese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 2018;55(10):17026-
Objective:This study investigated the relationship between posture and voluntary cough strength in healthy people.Methods:The participants were 50 normal adults. We measured cough peak flow (CPF), chest circumferences at maximal inspiratory level and maximal expiratory level, blood pressure, and pulse rate in the supine position, prone position, and prone position with a pillow under the abdomen. The difference between chest circumferences at maximal inspiratory and maximal expiratory levels was calculated and defined as the thoracic expansion difference.Results:CPF and chest circumferences at maximal inspiratory level and maximal expiratory level were significantly higher in the prone position with a pillow under the abdomen than in the supine position. There were no differences in thoracic expansion difference and blood pressure among all the positions. Pulse rate was significantly lower in the supine position compared with the other positions.Conclusion:We concluded that voluntary cough strength would increase in the prone position with a pillow under the abdomen.
3.Effect of Posture on Voluntary Cough Strength in Healthy People
Yuuichi KIMURA ; Masachika NIIMI ; Chihiro YAMAMOTO ; Katsuyuki SHIBATA ; Takehiko NAKAMURA ; Chiko KIMURA
The Japanese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 2019;56(2):150-157
Objective:This study investigated the relationship between posture and voluntary cough strength in healthy people.Methods:The participants were 50 normal adults. We measured cough peak flow (CPF), chest circumferences at maximal inspiratory level and maximal expiratory level, blood pressure, and pulse rate in the supine position, prone position, and prone position with a pillow under the abdomen. The difference between chest circumferences at maximal inspiratory and maximal expiratory levels was calculated and defined as the thoracic expansion difference.Results:CPF and chest circumferences at maximal inspiratory level and maximal expiratory level were significantly higher in the prone position with a pillow under the abdomen than in the supine position. There were no differences in thoracic expansion difference and blood pressure among all the positions. Pulse rate was significantly lower in the supine position compared with the other positions.Conclusion:We concluded that voluntary cough strength would increase in the prone position with a pillow under the abdomen.