BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES During the past few decades, there has been a significant increase in the number of cesarean deliveries, and thus an increase in the number of complications. A common complication of multiple cesarean deliveries is symptomatic uterine scar dehiscence, for which there are no treatment guidelines available. We report a case of uterine scar dehiscence-the repair of it by ...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to describe the successful operative management of a patient with superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome, using the transmastoid approach under local anaesthesia. METHODS The transmastoid approach was used to plug the superior semicircular canal. RESULTS Post-operatively, the patient experienced significant improvement in his symptoms of sound- a...

Severe uterine bleeding is not a common presentation of cesarean section scar dehiscence in the first trimester. We present a 41-year-old lady with uterine scar dehiscence that was probably secondary to uterotonic medication used for the management of first trimester incomplete abortion. The use of uterotonic medications (Methergine) may be a contributing factor in this case. It should be used ...

Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Implantation is an important armamentarium in the management of refractory glaucoma like pseudophakic glaucoma in pediatric age group [1]. Though effective, complications are not uncommon [2,3]. However conjunctival dehiscence is relatively rare and previously has not been reported in this age group. Here we present a case of failed repair of conjunctival dehiscence over co...

To report acute onset lens particle glaucoma associated with a spontaneous anterior capsular dehiscence. A 66-year-old man presented with spontaneous anterior lens capsule dehiscence with an acute onset of right eye pain that was associated with white particles in the anterior chamber angle and intraocular pressure (IOP) of 55 mmHg. No trauma or other inflammatory antecedents were reported. A h...

Sternal dehiscence is a recognised complication after median sternotomy, occurring in 0.5-5% of cases with or without infection. A 72-year-old man presenting with collapse and ventricular tachycardia was investigated for a possible acute cardiac event 2 years after coronary artery bypass grafting for ischemic heart disease. Work-up chest X-ray showed displacement of all sternal wires, and compu...

Vestibular symptoms to sound should arise suspicion for semicircular canal dehiscence (SCD) syndrome, especially when Tullio phenomenon or Hennebert’s sign are present. But diverse clinical presentation makes this diagnosis not straightforward. Repeating episodes of positional vertigo in a patient with posterior semicircular canal dehiscence is herein presented case. Inconsistent history of pat...

Multiple semicircular canal dehiscences are clinical entities characterised by vestibular and cochlear symptoms induced by enhanced sensitivity of labyrinthine receptors due to a multiple bone defect of the otic capsule. The case is presented of a 38-year-old male with bilateral posterior semicircular canal dehiscence associated with unilateral (right) superior semicircular canal dehiscence. Th...

OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence of superior semicircular canal dehiscence (SCD) in patients with spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) otorrhea. STUDY DESIGN Case series with chart review. SETTING Tertiary care referral center. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Patients included have undergone a middle fossa craniotomy for repair of spontaneous CSF otorrhea between January 2007 and December 2011...

Objective: To determine if the treatment of penetrating colonic injury must include fecal diversion at or proximal to the injury, to avoid sepsis and mortality. Data source: Studies were identified by searching MEDLINE 1966–2001, the Cochrane Controlled Trials Registry and EMBASE. Study selection: Studies were included if they were randomized controlled trials comparing outcomes of primary repa...