Authors: Divya A, Dalal N, McKendry G, et al. Cureus 18(7): e112528. doi:10.7759/cureus.112528 Abstract Vasoplegic shock following cardiac surgery is associated with significant morbidity. While norepinephrine is recommended as first-line therapy, vasopressin has been proposed as an alternative due to catecholamine-independent mechanisms. Comparative evidence in postcardiac surgery populations remains limited. We conducted a systematic review […]
Read MoreAuthors: Oishi H, Kato T, Hagiwara N, et al. Cureus 18(7): e112568. doi:10.7759/cureus.112568 Background Microvascular decompression (MVD) is associated with a high incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). Unlike in general surgery, where PONV is predominantly serotonin-mediated, MVD additionally activates non-serotonergic emetic mechanisms, including vestibular stimulation and direct brainstem perturbation. Whether selective 5-HT₃ receptor […]
Read MoreAuthors: Kane T M, Russo C M, Chirdon P, et al. Cureus 18(7): e112650. doi:10.7759/cureus.112650 Abstract Although giant cell tumors are generally benign, locally aggressive growth can cause profound pathologic tissue destruction and, in some cases, transform into metastatic neoplasms. Here, we present the case of a 37-year-old female with a previously decompressed giant cell […]
Read MoreAuthors: Rocha A, Cardante Santos C, Alves P, et al. Cureus 18(7): e112723. doi:10.7759/cureus.112723 Abstract CTNNB1-related neurodevelopmental disorder with spastic diplegia and visual defect (NEDSDV) is a rare genetic condition characterized by developmental delay, axial hypotonia, peripheral spasticity, and ophthalmologic abnormalities. Due to its phenotypic overlap with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy, NEDSDV may be underdiagnosed, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Sievers M, Meral R, Anderson D Cureus 18(7): e112535. doi:10.7759/cureus.112535 Abstract The patient was a pregnant 30-year-old gravida 6, para 0 (G6P0) woman at 22 weeks and four days (22w4d) with myelomeningocele and neurogenic bladder who presented with progressive pain, fevers, chills, and transaminitis concerning for urosepsis requiring emergent cystolithalopaxy. Preoperative evaluation identified marked lower-extremity […]
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