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 | Laparoscopic repair of a posttraumatic left-sided diaphragmatic hernia complicated by strangulation and... |  Figure 2: Diagnostic laparoscopic procedure of posttraumatic left-sided diaphragmatic hernia complicated by strangulation and colon obstruction.Bottom Line: Both cases were successfully treated with laparoscopy.We found that laparoscopy is a safe, successful, and gentle procedure not only for diagnosis but also for treatment of complicated PDH.The postoperative course and long-term follow-up (range, 12 to 30 months)... | Andreev AL, Protsenko AV, Globin AV - JSLS (2010 Jul-Sep) |
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 | Unusual complication of urethral catheterization: a case report. |  Figure 1: Instillation of contrast media through a Foley catheter to assess proper positioning. The foley catheter tip was found in the right lower ureter, and there was extravasation of contrast media around the right ureter.Bottom Line: During a routine urethral catheter change in a 38-yr-old woman, a 14-Fr Foley catheter was accidentally placed into the right ureter through the ureteral orifice.The position of the catheter was confirmed by retrograde urogram through urethral catheter.Percutaneous... | Kim MK, Park K - J. Korean Med. Sci. (2008) |
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![(a) Preoperative radiograph [Granuloma], (b) Six weeks postoperative radiograph [no changes are seen], (c) Three months postoperative [decrease in size of lesion], (d) Six months postoperative [completely healed]](/imgs/rescaled137/3198554_JCD-14-252-g002.png) | Monitoring of healing by ultrasound with color power doppler after root canal treatment of maxillary... | ![(a) Preoperative radiograph [Granuloma], (b) Six weeks postoperative radiograph [no changes are seen], (c) Three months postoperative [decrease in size of lesion], (d) Six months postoperative [completely healed]](/imgs/rescaled240/3198554_JCD-14-252-g002.png) Figure 2: (a) Preoperative radiograph [Granuloma], (b) Six weeks postoperative radiograph [no changes are seen], (c) Three months postoperative [decrease in size of lesion], (d) Six months postoperative [completely healed]Bottom Line: After confirming the diagnosis all the teeth were subjected to nonsurgical endodontic treatment.At the end of the follow-up period of three months and six months, the findings in terms of change in the lesion size were the same with both the radiograph and... | Maity I, Kumari A, Shukla AK, Usha H, Naveen D - J Conserv Dent (2011) |
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 | Right ventricular outflow tract stenting in a low birth weight infant born with tetralogy of fallot and... |  Figure 1: A: pulmonary angiogram showing insertion of 1st stent into the pulmonary value to the infundibulum via main pulmonary artery. B: but the proximal infundibulum was not covered by stent. Another stent additionally inserted for full covering of infundibulum. C:...Bottom Line: At that time his body weight was 4.9 kg and total corrective surgery was deemed feasible.Eight months following surgical repair, the patient remained well without medical intervention.RVOT stenting may be a viable interim procedure while waiting for a low birth... | Bang S, Ko HK, Yu JJ, Han MK, Kim YH, Ko JK, et al. - Korean Circ J (2011) |
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 | Biphasic calcium phosphate in periapical surgery. |  Figure 0004: 2 years' follow-upBottom Line: They can be good bone substitutes due to their excellent biocompatibility.Biphasic calcium phosphate is a bone substitute which is a mixture of hydroxyapatite and beta -tricalcium phosphate in fixed ratios.Studies have demonstrated the osteoconductive potential... | Suneelkumar C, Datta K, Srinivasan MR, Kumar ST - J Conserv Dent (2008) |
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 | Percutaneous endovascular management of recurrent aneurysm of transplant renal artery anastomosed to... |  Figure 0001: Fluoroscopic images: A- Aneurysm and stenosis of the graft artery. B- Undeployed stent-graft in place. C- Inflated balloon. D- After angioplasty and covered stent-graft placementBottom Line: Transplant renal artery aneurysm presents with hypertension, graft dysfunction and bleeding.We report a case of percutaneous covered stent-graft for recurrent aneurysm with stenosis of transplant renal artery.To our knowledge this is the first report of successful... | Hegde UN, Rajapurkar MM, Gang SD, Lele SS - Indian J Urol (2008) |
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 | Flipper coil closure of patent ductus arteriosus. |  Figure 16: Small PDA in a large adult patient. This was crossed with an innominate catheterBottom Line: Transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus is now a well established therapeutic option.In this paper, we illustrate step by step the technique of Flipper coil closure of small (<3mm) ducts. | Grech V, Degiovanni J - Images Paediatr Cardiol (2007) |
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 | A patient with melorheostosis manifesting with features similar to tricho-dento-osseous syndrome: a case... |  Figure 1: Radiographic pantogram showed total anodontia, in addition there was inverted V shaped dysplastic mental protuberance (arrow).Bottom Line: Mutations in the 13 exons and flanking intronic regions of the LEMD3-gene have not been detected.His phenotypic features were consistent but not completely diagnostic for tricho-dento-osseous syndrome (TDO).We report what might be a novel syndromic association.Melorheostosis... | Al Kaissi A, Skoumal M, Roetzer K, Grill F, et al. - J Med Case Reports (2008) |
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 | Variations in impacted mandibular permanent molars: Report of three rare cases. |  Figure 4: Orthopantomogram showing horizontally impacted 38, 47, and 48Bottom Line: The impaction of permanent teeth is not uncommon, but few permanent teeth are rarely impacted like mandibular first and second molars.Though third molars are commonly impacted, inversely impacted mandibular third molars are very rare.Here, we report three unusual... | Joshi M, Kasat V - Contemp Clin Dent (2011) |
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 | Minimally invasive spigelian hernia repair. |  Figure 2: Intraoperative image of the right-sided incarcerated spigelian hernia. The hernia sac contained omentum and bowel.Bottom Line: One patient developed a seroma that resolved without intervention.There was complete resolution of preoperative symptoms at the 12-month follow-up.Minimally invasive repair of spigelian hernias is an alternative to the traditional open surgical technique.Further... | Baucom C, Nguyen QD, Hidalgo M, Slakey D - JSLS (2009 Apr-Jun) |
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 | Unicystic ameloblastoma with diverse mural proliferation - a hybrid lesion. |  Figure 1: Panoramic radiograph shows multilocular radiolucent lesion in the right body of the mandible crossing midline with involved teeth showing root resorption.Bottom Line: Intraluminal proliferation was of plexiform pattern and mural proliferation showed unusual histopathological findings, which revealed follicular, acanthomatous areas coexisted with desmoplastic areas.This mural picture was similar to the so-called 'hybrid lesion... | Mahadesh J, Rayapati DK, Maligi PM, Ramachandra P - Imaging Sci Dent (2011) |
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 | Laparoscopic assisted right hemicolectomy for caecal volvulus. |  Figure 2: Contrast enema showing abrupt cut off in the ascending colon due to caecal volvulus.Bottom Line: A case of acute caecal volvulus is presented where laparoscopy was used to avoid a major laparotomy.A technique is described for safe deflation of the caecum, which allowed a small incision for resection and anastomosis. | Kelly MD, Bunni J, Pullyblank AM - World J Emerg Surg (2008) |
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 | Enhanced in vitro antiproliferative effects of EpCAM antibody-functionalized paclitaxel-loaded PLGA nanoparticles... |  f5: Characterization of paclitaxel loaded nanoparticles by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). SEM was used for imaging and to study the surface morphology of the paclitaxel loaded nanoparticles.Bottom Line: To specifically deliver paclitaxel (PTX) to retinoblastoma (RB) cells, the anionic surface-charged poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) NPs loaded with paclitaxel were conjugated with epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM) antibody for enhancing site-specific... | Mitra M, Misra R, Harilal A, Sahoo SK, Krishnakumar S - Mol. Vis. (2011) |
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 | Pediatric electrophysiology in India: a sub-speciality come of age. |  F2A: Right ventricular angiography showing a left sided right atrium and ventricle in a girl operated for a large VSD and corrected transposition who was having hemodynamically unstable VT.Bottom Line: Not Available. | Thomas JM, Francis J, Cherian K - Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J (2008) |
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 | Cholesterol granuloma of the tympanic membrane presenting as a blue eardrum. |  Figure 3: After elevation of the tympanomeatal flap, the inner surface of the tympanic membrane showed this round, brownish mass which had a glistening surface (arrow indicates) with severely thickened pars tensa at the posteroinferior quadrant.Bottom Line: In addition, a pinhole perforation noted in the anterosuperior area revealed a brown discharge.New bone formation was confirmed in the mastoid antrum and epitympanum, and the epitympanum was blocked by new bone.The tympanic membrane revealed a round, brownish... | Jang CH, Kim JS, Cho YB - Yonsei Med. J. (2009) |
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 | Sarcoidosis in a dental surgeon: a case report. |  Figure 2: Particles of calcium phosphate found in the lung biopsy.Bottom Line: Although the causes of sarcoidosis are still unknown, past and current studies have provided evidence that this disease may be associated with occupational exposure to specific environmental agents.We describe a case of sarcoidosis in a dental surgeon with... | Checchi L, Nucci MC, Gatti AM, Mattia D, Violante FS - J Med Case Reports (2010) |
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