Extracorporeal carbondioxide removal (ecco2r): case series and review of literature

Hydrocarbon Toxicity: A Review of Literature and Case Series

Methamphetamine Related Radiculopathy: Case Series and Review of Literature

Background: Peripheral nervous injury and neuromuscular complications from methamphetamine abuse has not been reported. The mechanism is not yet identified. Methods: Eight patients with lower extremity weakness following methamphetamine abuse were reported during December 2009 to May 2010. Results: Patients presented with lower extremity weakness. All patients were co-abusers of methamphetami...

Adverse effects of extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R) for acute respiratory failure: a systematic review protocol

BACKGROUND The extracorporeal membrane carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R) system is primarily designed for the purpose of removing CO2 from the body for patients with potentially reversible severe acute hypercapnic respiratory failure or being considered for lung transplantation. Systematic reviews have focused on the effectiveness of ECCO2R. To the author's best knowledge, this is the first syste...

Glaucoma Surgery in Pregnancy: A Case Series and Literature Review

AbstractGlaucoma management in pregnant patients is a real challenge, especially when the glaucoma is not controlled with medications. We report the results of 6 incisional glaucoma surgeries for the management of medically uncontrolled glaucoma patients during pregnancy. This retrospective, case series was conducted on the 6 eyes of 3pregnant patients with uncontrolled glaucoma using maximum t...

Angioleiomyoma of the Hand: A Case Series and Review of the Literature

Background: Angioleiomyomas are rare tumors arising from vascular tissue that can occasionally present in the hand.Reports of angioleiomyomas in this location are highly limited. Here, we describe the presentation and outcomes of aseries of cases of angioleiomyomas.Methods: A retrospective case review of five patients with angioleiomyomas arising in the hand was performed. Pat...