What happens if dental malpractice and radiological misdiagnosis get together?

The aim of this report is to describe a case presented with complaints of orbital pain and swelling in the right maxillary region. Patient’s history revealed that she had previously visited a dental professional, a neurologist and a general radiologist who failed to diagnose her correctly. Panoramic radiography, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) disclosed an iatrogenic displacement of a third molar and a large cystic lesion in the maxillary sinus. Patient was operated under local anesthesia. Microscopic examination of the removed specimen revealed an odontogenic cyst. The clinical characteristics of the iatrogenic displacements and the reliability of different imaging modalities were evaluated with special emphasis to the position of the dental professional

Effects of Local and Sustained Release of FGF, IGF, and GH on Germ Cells in Unilateral Undescended Testis in Rats

OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effects of the local release of fibroblast growth factor (FGF), insulin-like growth factor (IGF), and growth hormone (GH) on a germ cell population of ipsilateral undescended and contralateral descended testes of rats with a surgically created unilateral abdominal testis for 12 weeks and after the application of growth factors after orchidopexy

Assessment of Developmental And Radiological Long-Term Outcome of Children with Surgically Treated Midgut Volvulus

Background/aim: The aim is to evaluate the long-term outcome of asymptomatic patients who underwent surgical correction for midgut volvulus. Materials and methods: Seven patients managed surgically for midgut volvulus in the last 3 years were included. Demographic features, symptoms at presentation, diagnoses, surgical procedures, and complications were recorded. Patients were then contacted for follow-up and evaluation of long-term outcomes. General physical conditions, anthropometric parameters, feeding habits, and defecation histories were evaluated. Laboratory examinations were performed. Color Doppler ultrasonography (CDUS) was performed to evaluate blood flow in the superior mesenteric artery (SMA). Results: In total, seven patients were identified. The median age at admission was 3 days (0-90 days). Mean age at follow-up was 17 +/- 2 months. Growth parameters were normal in all cases. Four patients had low levels of ferritin and transferrin saturation. One patient had microcytic anemia. Another patient had low serum zinc level. One patient who had ileal resection had a high level of steatorrhea in stool examination. In CDUS, SMA blood flow volume was low in all cases. Peak-systolic velocity and resistance index were low in all but one case. Conclusion: Despite uneventful postoperative courses, all patients operated on for midgut volvulus showed mild laboratory changes and decreased blood flow in the SMA in long-term follow-up.WoSScopu