Post-Stapedectomy Granuloma: A Devastating Complication

A glimmer of hope for a devastating complication.

A Rare Devastating Complication of Lasik: Bilateral Fungal Keratitis

Purpose. To report an unusual case of severe bilateral fungal keratitis following laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). Method. A 48-year-old man developed bilateral diffuse corneal infiltration two weeks after LASIK. The corneal scrapings revealed fungal filaments but cultures were negative. Results. The corneal ulceration was improved on the left eye whereas spontaneous perforation occurred a...

Para Phimosis Leading to Glans Gangrene - A Devastating Preventable Complication

Address for Correspondence: Dr. Ashok Kumar Sokhal, Department of Urology, King George’s Medical College, Uttar Pradesh, India Phone: +91 9695845074 e-mail: [email protected] Received: 2 May 2016 Accepted: 7 September 2016 • DOI: 10.4274/balkanmedj.2016.0677 Available at www.balkanmedicaljournal.org Cite this article as: Sokhal AK, Saini DK, Sankhwar S. Para Phimosis Leading to Glans...

Stroke: a rare but devastating procedural complication of PCI.

Stroke is a rare but devastating procedural complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), occurring in 0.1–0.4% of PCI cases. However, when it occurs, it results in significant patient morbidity, prolonged hospitalizations, high medical costs, and an increased mortality. For the individual patient it may be the worst possible complication. Recent publications from randomized trials ...

[Post-intubation laryngeal granuloma: a rare complication of tracheal intubation in pediatrics. Case report].

Laryngeal granulomas are benign lesions located in the posterior third of the glottis, mainly at the level of the vocal apophysis of the arytenoid cartilage. They are typically associated with three etiological factors: endotracheal intubation, inappropriate voice use and/or gastroesophageal reflux. The formation of a post-intubation laryngeal granuloma is a late complication related to intubat...