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  • 1
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    Electronic Resource
    Springer
    Pediatric radiology 26 (1996), S. 291-297 
    ISSN: 1432-1998
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract Purpose. A retrospective study was carried out in order to determine the role of sonography in establishing the diagnosis in extremity osteomyelitis.Materials and methods. The imaging documents of 24 infants and children aged from 2 weeks to 13 years with osteomyelitis (acute 21, chronic 3) were reviewed. Sonograms and conventional radiographs were available in all patients. Additional skeletal scintigraphy had been performed in 13 patients and MRI in only 3. Special emphasis was put on the different ultrasound findings and their onset in the course of disease.Results. Intra-articular fluid collections (in 15 cases) and/or subperiosteal abscess formation (in 12) were the most frequent early sonographic findings, and preceded any radiographic changes by several days in 11 of these cases. Together with positive clinical signs of inflammation, they were usually sufficient to establish the correct diagnosis. In selected cases, fluid or abscess puncture for immediate microscopic and later bacteriological studies was carried out under sonographic control. In addition, sonography was also able to detect superficial cortical erosion and even an intramedullary focus in a very young patient.Conclusion. Ultrasonography is a very helpful tool for establishing the correct diagnosis in osteomyelitis and reducing the frequency of additional imaging studies.
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  • 2
    ISSN: 1433-0474
    Keywords: Schlüsselwörter Ballonplatzhalter ; CCAM ; Pneumonektomie ; Pneumothorax ; Key words Balloon prothesis ; CCAM ; Pneumonectomy ; Pneumothorax
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Summary The rarely occurring bilateral CCAM has a poor prognosis. Case Report: At birth boy E. presented with respiratory distress. His bilateral severe CCAM was misdiagnosed until the typical bullous x-ray pattern developed within the first few days of life. His condition deteriorated despite conservative treatment. Facing respiratory and cardiac decompensation he underwent unilateral pneumonectomy. The diagnosis was histologically confirmed. A refillable balloon was implanted to prevent mediastinal shifting. Boy E. stabilized gradually and came off both CPAP and supplementary oxygen. At age 1 y, during a course of severe pneumonia he died of sudden cardiac arrest. Discussion: According to the literature, bilateral severe CCAM unequivocally leads to death within days or weeks. In contrast, our patient improved gradually after surgery. But, CCAM bears an increased risk of cardial decompensation in infancy which surgery can reduce but not eliminate. For the time being, in cases of severe bilateral CCAM there is no effective treatment modality other than surgery.
    Notes: Zusammenfassung Folgen der seltenen beidseitigen pulmonalen CCAM sind hochgradige Ateminsuffizienz und rechtskardiale Belastung mit Dekompensation typischerweise innerhalb weniger Lebenstage. Fallbericht: Unser Patient fiel als Neugeborenes durch respiratorische Insuffizienz auf. Eine beidseitige CCAM wurde initial als Atemnotsyndrom verkannt. Auch nach zügiger Diagnosestellung drohte unter konservativer Therapie die respiratorische und kardiale Dekompensation, weshalb wir uns zur einseitigen Pneumonektomie mit Einlage eines Ballonplatzhalters entschlossen. Die Histologie bestätigte unsere radiologische Diagnose. Im weiteren Verlauf zeigte sich zunächst eine Stabilisierung; der Patient war zeitweilig ohne Atemhilfe oder supplementären Sauerstoff. Mit 1 Jahr kam es zum Sekundenherztod im Rahmen einer schweren Pneumonie. Entgegen der kurzfristig infausten Literaturprognose berichten wir von einem zunächst guten Behandlungserfolg. Diskussion: In Analogie zur bronchopulmunalen Dysplasie ist ein bis zum 3. Lebensjahr wesentlich erhöhtes Risiko der kardialen Dekompensation anzunehmen. Die Operation kann dieses Risiko nur mindern, nicht ausschließen. In Anbetracht des – wenngleich temporären – Operationserfolgs halten wir therapeutischen Nihilismus bei beidseitiger CCAM für unangebracht.
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