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Anaphylaxis , Food Hypersensitivity , Humans , Myosin Heavy Chains , Allergens , Seafood , TropomyosinABSTRACT
OBJETIVO: Analizar las características de presentación, complicaciones y secuelas, de las fracturas de temporal ingresadas en UCIP.MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Análisis descriptivo retrospectivo de las historias clínicas y TC craneal. RESULTADOS: Veintisiete pacientes ingresados en UCIP presentaron fractura del temporal: 13 (48%) sin afectación de peñasco (grupo 1) y 14 (52%) con afectación de peñasco (grupo 2). El grupo 2 presentó mayor estancia en la UCIP: 4,5 días (RI: 2,75-22,25) vs. 2 (RI: 1-3) (p = 0,018), mayor frecuencia de secuelas (p = 0,04) y presencia de fístula del LCR (p < 0,02). Los scores de PRIMS III e índice de traumatismo pediátrico no mostraron diferencias significativas. El 31% presentó hipoacusia, 2 pacientes fallecieron y 4 (15%) presentaron secuelas permanentes. CONCLUSIONES: Las fracturas temporales pueden ser graves, especialmente si incluyen al peñasco, bien por las lesiones asociadas, que marcan el riesgo vital, como por las secuelas (déficit auditivo o fístula LCR). Los autores indican el seguimiento de estos pacientes a largo plazo por Otorrinolaringología
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the clinical presentation, complications and sequelae in patients with temporal bone fracture in the last 11 years. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 27 patient medical records were retrospectively analysed. RESULTS: Of the 27 patients who were admitted for temporal bone fracture from 2001 to 2012, 13 (48%) had no petrous involvement (Group 1), and 14 (52%) with petrous involvement (Group 2). Patients in Group 2 had a longer P-ICU stay: median 4.5 days (RI: 2.75-22.25 d) vs 2 (RI: 1-3 d) (P=.018); more days on mechanical ventilation support: median 3 days (RI: 1.50-17 d) vs 1 (RI: 1-1.25 d). This group also had a higher frequency in sequelae (P=.04 OR = 1.4 (95% CI: 1.05-1.95)) and a higher incidence in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) fistula (P<.02; OR 2.33; 95% CI (1.27-4.27)). Severity scores (PRIMS III and PTI) showed no significant differences. Some degree of hearing loss was observed in 31% of the patients. Traffic accident was the main cause of trauma (33%), followed by falls (27%). There were 2 deaths and 4 (15%) had permanent sequelae. CONCLUSIONS: Isolated temporal bone fractures usually have a good outcome in children, but in some cases they can be fatal or have permanent sequelae. Long term follow up is recommendedby authors
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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Temporal Bone/abnormalities , Temporal Bone/injuries , Otolaryngology/instrumentation , Otolaryngology/methods , Peripheral Nervous System Agents/administration & dosage , Peripheral Nervous System Agents/analysis , Temporal Bone/growth & development , Temporal Bone/metabolism , Otolaryngology/standards , Peripheral Nervous System Agents/adverse effects , Peripheral Nervous System Agents/chemical synthesisABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the clinical presentation, complications and sequelae in patients with temporal bone fracture in the last 11 years. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 27 patient medical records were retrospectively analysed. RESULTS: Of the 27 patients who were admitted for temporal bone fracture from 2001 to 2012, 13 (48%) had no petrous involvement (Group 1), and 14 (52%) with petrous involvement (Group 2). Patients in Group 2 had a longer P-ICU stay: median 4.5 days (RI: 2.75-22.25 d) vs 2 (RI: 1-3 d) (P=.018); more days on mechanical ventilation support: median 3 days (RI: 1.50-17 d) vs 1 (RI: 1-1.25 d). This group also had a higher frequency in sequelae (P=.04 OR=1.4 (95% CI: 1.05-1.95)) and a higher incidence in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) fistula (P<.02; OR 2.33; 95% CI (1.27-4.27)). Severity scores (PRIMS III and PTI) showed no significant differences. Some degree of hearing loss was observed in 31% of the patients. Traffic accident was the main cause of trauma (33%), followed by falls (27%). There were 2 deaths and 4 (15%) had permanent sequelae. CONCLUSIONS: Isolated temporal bone fractures usually have a good outcome in children, but in some cases they can be fatal or have permanent sequelae. Long term follow up is recommended by authors.
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Fractures, Bone/complications , Fractures, Bone/diagnosis , Temporal Bone/injuries , Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Injury Severity Score , Male , Retrospective Studies , Time FactorsABSTRACT
Introducción: Las deformidades craneales, que han existido desde siempre, recientemente han suscitado un gran interés. Varios estudios muestran un aumento llamativo de consultas por plagiocefalia occipital. En este trabajo se analizan los factores clínico-epidemiológicos relativos a esta deformación. Pacientes y métodos: Se revisaron las historias de 158 niños atendidos en nuestro hospital para evaluación de deformación craneal. Se recogieron datos clínicos y de neuroimagen, tratamientos y resultados, analizando especialmente los factores de riesgo. Resultados: Durante el estudio se apreció un aumento de visitas por esta causa. La media de edad al consultar fue de 9 meses, existiendo un claro predominio (68%) de varones. El tipo de deformación fue: plagiocefalia occipital unilateral (89,2%), bilateral (7,6%) y dolicocefalia (3,2%). Aparte de la posición para dormir, se encontraron diversos factores de riesgo, como colecciones pericerebrales de líquido cefalorraquídeo (LCR) en el 50% de los niños valorados mediante estudios de neuroimagen. El tratamiento fue conservador (posicional y/o fisioterapia) en la mayoría de niños y con cascos en 12, apreciándose mejoría en 136 pacientes. Discusión y conclusiones: Estos hallazgos concuerdan con los de la bibliografía. Un resultado original del estudio fue la elevada incidencia de colecciones pericerebrales de LCR. El aumento de plagiocefalia posicional coincidió con las indicaciones de la Academia Americana de Pediatría sobre la posición para dormir, con el fin de evitar la muerte súbita del lactante. Se destaca el papel del pediatra en la detección y el manejo inicial de estos pacientes. La instauración de medidas de prevención se considera más importante que las indicadas para su tratamiento (AU)
Introduction: Cranial deformities have always existed, but it is only until recently that they provoked a greater interest. Several reports have demonstrated an increasing tendency for occipital plagiocephaly. This work presents an analysis of the clinical-epidemiological features of these deformities in our area. Patients and methods: The medical records and neuroimaging studies of 158 children seen a tour hospital due to a skull deformation were analyzed, paying special attention to risk factors. Results: During the study period, an increase in the number of consultations for skull deformation of children was noted. The mean age for the patients at consultation was 9 months.There was a predominance of boys (68%) over girls. The deformities were: unilateral- (89.2%) or bilateral-posterior plagiocephaly (7.6%), and dolicochephaly (3.2%). In addition to the supine position for sleeping, there were several risk factors, among them pericerebral collections of cerebrospinal fluid found in 50% of children subjected to neuroimaging studies. Most children were managed conservatively, while 12 patients were given helmets, which led to an improvement in 136 cases. Discussion and conclusions: The present findings agree with those in the current literature. Aunique result of this study was the high rate of pericerebral fluid collections found in children assessed with neuroimaging methods. The increase in positional plagiocephaly seems to parallel the application of the recommendations for supine sleeping position established by the American Academy of Pediatrics for preventing the sudden infant death syndrome. The role played by Pediatricians in the detection, initial management and referral of these children is highlighted. Prevention measures seem to be more important than those regarding treatment (AU)
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Humans , Male , Female , Infant, Newborn , Craniofacial Abnormalities/diagnosis , Plagiocephaly, Nonsynostotic/diagnosis , Synostosis/diagnosis , Modalities, Position , Diagnosis, Differential , Subdural Effusion/diagnosis , Tomography, X-Ray ComputedABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION: Cranial deformities have always existed, but it is only until recently that they provoked a greater interest. Several reports have demonstrated an increasing tendency for occipital plagiocephaly. This work presents an analysis of the clinical-epidemiological features of these deformities in our area. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The medical records and neuroimaging studies of 158 children seen at our hospital due to a skull deformation were analyzed, paying special attention to risk factors. RESULTS: During the study period, an increase in the number of consultations for skull deformation of children was noted. The mean age for the patients at consultation was 9 months. There was a predominance of boys (68%) over girls. The deformities were: unilateral- (89.2%) or bilateral-posterior plagiocephaly (7.6%), and dolicochephaly (3.2%). In addition to the supine position for sleeping, there were several risk factors, among them pericerebral collections of cerebrospinal fluid found in 50% of children subjected to neuroimaging studies. Most children were managed conservatively, while 12 patients were given helmets, which led to an improvement in 136 cases. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The present findings agree with those in the current literature. A unique result of this study was the high rate of pericerebral fluid collections found in children assessed with neuroimaging methods. The increase in positional plagiocephaly seems to parallel the application of the recommendations for supine sleeping position established by the American Academy of Pediatrics for preventing the sudden infant death syndrome. The role played by Pediatricians in the detection, initial management and referral of these children is highlighted. Prevention measures seem to be more important than those regarding treatment.
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Plagiocephaly, Nonsynostotic/diagnosis , Plagiocephaly, Nonsynostotic/epidemiology , Skull/abnormalities , Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Infant , Male , Retrospective StudiesABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) overdrainage in hydrocephalus is well recognized. Overshunting following cysto-peritoneal (CP) drainage in patients with arachnoid cysts (AC) is rarely documented. AIM: We report five patients with acquired Chiari malformation I and three with posterior fossa overcrowding due to excessive CSF drainage in shunted intracranial ACs. We review our observations and discuss the current knowledge on the pathogenesis and management of this complication. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The medical records of the eight patients were analyzed in regard to clinical manifestation, cyst and shunt characteristics, management, and outcomes. RESULTS: Mean age of the patients was 5.5 years. After an average interval of 5 years, five patients developed symptoms related to hindbrain herniation and three to severe shunt overdrainage following CP shunting. Several management modalities were utilized that achieved a good result in seven instances. DISCUSSION: Some shunted ACs may evolve with overdrainage syndromes. Posterior fossa overcrowding and tonsillar herniation constitute their most severe forms. CSF hypotension, bone changes, venous engorgement, and probably cerebral chronic edema at the posterior fossa constitute the main factors involved in the pathogenesis of this entity. We also review previous instances of acquired Chiari malformation originating after AC shunting. CONCLUSIONS: Posterior fossa overcrowding and acquired Chiari I malformation can develop after excessive CSF drainage of intracranial ACs. Overshunting manifestations require prompt recognition and management. Preventive measures consist of making a stringent selection of cases being considered for surgery, avoiding CP drainage, and placing of a programmable valve as initial treatment of intracranial ACs if shunting is considered.
