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Cerebral Embolism: Distal Subclavian Disease As A Rare Etiology, Iram Naz, Ziad Sophie
Cerebral Embolism: Distal Subclavian Disease As A Rare Etiology, Iram Naz, Ziad Sophie
Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subclavian artery occlusive disease is usually secondary to persistent compression caused by thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) and rarely due to focal atherosclerosis. Emboli from diseased vessel can flow retrograde to the vertebral or carotid arteries to produce ischemic infarct with or without neurological deficit. We are reporting two cases of distal subclavian artery disease presenting with cerebral embolization, an unusual manifestation. Such surgically correctable lesions producing cerebral emboli and stroke needs consideration while evaluating patients with unusual presentation to prevent further occurrence of stroke.
Life Threatening Mediastinal Haematoma: A Complication Of Central Venous Catheterization, Omer Ashraf, Hasanat Sharif
Life Threatening Mediastinal Haematoma: A Complication Of Central Venous Catheterization, Omer Ashraf, Hasanat Sharif
Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Central venous catheterization (CVC) has established risks and benefits in its application as a vascular access source, particularly in situations involving temporary cannulation. We present a rare case of life-threatening mediastinal haematoma resulting from CVC usage. Even though aggressive intervention yielded survival, the patient was left with permanent vocal compromise owing to traumatic palsy of the right recurrent laryngeal nerve. One should be careful in selection of venous access and be aware of alternatives routes.
Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor Of The Lung In An Adolescent Boy, S Sheikh, Saulat H. Fatimi, N Yaqoob
Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor Of The Lung In An Adolescent Boy, S Sheikh, Saulat H. Fatimi, N Yaqoob
Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors of the lung are rare, here, an unusual case is described. A 14-year-old boy presented with a history of weight loss and clubbing and was found to have a solitary circumscribed mass in right lower lobe treated with lobectomy. This case indicates the need for early and complete removal of the inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the lung.
5 Year Survival Of A Patient With Malignant Thymoma With Superior Vena Caval Syndrome, Saulat H. Fatimi, Sadaf Sheikh, Saba Mansoor
5 Year Survival Of A Patient With Malignant Thymoma With Superior Vena Caval Syndrome, Saulat H. Fatimi, Sadaf Sheikh, Saba Mansoor
Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery
No abstract provided.
Tracheal Inujry Due To Blunt Chest Trauma: A Rare Surgical Emergency, Usman Ahmad, Muhammad A Javed, Saulat H. Fatimi, Fahad Shuja
Tracheal Inujry Due To Blunt Chest Trauma: A Rare Surgical Emergency, Usman Ahmad, Muhammad A Javed, Saulat H. Fatimi, Fahad Shuja
Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Tracheal injury is a rare complication of blunt chest trauma. The patients usually present with signs of respiratory distress. Primary repair is the treatment of choice in case of large defects, while small tears can be managed conservatively. Immediate operation is recommended to improve deteriorating pulmonary function. The decrease in mortality and long-term morbidity depends on early diagnosis. We report a case of tracheal injury due to non-penetrating thoracic trauma which was successfully managed with surgery.
Primary Repair Of An Esophageal Rupture Using Pleural Flap, Saulat H. Fatimi, Sadaf Sheikh, Asif Anwar Ali
Primary Repair Of An Esophageal Rupture Using Pleural Flap, Saulat H. Fatimi, Sadaf Sheikh, Asif Anwar Ali
Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Esophageal perforation remains an important thoracic emergency. Aggressive operative therapy remains the mainstay for treatment. A case of esophageal perforation, consequent upon impacted food bolus, is presented. An 80 years old female, with multiple comorbidities, presented with dysphagia and right sided chest pain, who had a distal esophageal tear, secondary to accidental meat ball ingestion. Rigid esophagoscopy showed complete occlusion of the distal esophagus with a meat ball. Right thoracotomy was performed, which showed perforated esophagus with large meat ball protruding from it. Endoscopic removal of the food particles was done, and the rupture was repaired using a pleural flap. …
Aspergilloma In A Patient With No Previous History Of Chronic Lung Disease, Sadaf Sheikh, Saulat H. Fatimi
Aspergilloma In A Patient With No Previous History Of Chronic Lung Disease, Sadaf Sheikh, Saulat H. Fatimi
Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Patients with aspergilloma should undergo surgical treatment, because there is a risk of sudden life threatening hemoptysis and because there is no effective alternate medical therapy. We report a case of aspergilloma in a 47 year old man with no past history of tuberculosis presented with the complaint of hemoptysis for two weeks. It was diagnosed radiologically and treated with left upper lobectomy. Post operative course was complicated by cardiorhythmic disorder.
Giant Multiple Intra-Abdominal Hydatid Cysts, Naila Nadeem, Hassan Khan, Saulat H. Fatimi, Mohammad Nadeemd Ahmad
Giant Multiple Intra-Abdominal Hydatid Cysts, Naila Nadeem, Hassan Khan, Saulat H. Fatimi, Mohammad Nadeemd Ahmad
Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery
No abstract provided.