Authors: Saoulidou E N et al Cureus 17(5): e83617. doi:10.7759/cureus.83617 Abstract Postoperative vision loss is a rare complication following surgery in prone positioning. Waking with loss of visual acuity after an elective nonocular surgery is a catastrophic event, not only for the patient but also for the physicians. The specific pathogenesis of postoperative vision loss remains unknown in most […]
Read MoreAuthors: Singavarapu J, et al Cureus 17(5): e83687. doi:10.7759/cureus.83687 Abstract Pierre Robin Sequence (PRS) is a rare congenital disorder characterized by a triad of micrognathia, glossoptosis, and airway obstruction. This case report presents a rare instance of PRS marked by congenital airway obstruction, which significantly complicated endotracheal intubation with vocal cord motion and a smaller […]
Read MoreAuthors: Abu Alwafa R, et al Cureus 17(5): e83700. doi:10.7759/cureus.83700 Abstract Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare mesenchymal neoplasm predominantly affecting children and young adults. Here, we present a case of IMT incidentally discovered in the mesentery of a six-month-old infant, managed through radical surgery. The patient initially presented with decreased oral intake and […]
Read MoreAuthor: Claire Wallace Becker’s ASC Review The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Md., has been named the top CRNA school in 2025, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Grad School” rankings. Each university was given a score from 1 (marginal) to 5 (outstanding), based on a survey of academics at peer […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Minnesota has the highest hourly mean wage for anesthesiologists, according to 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2. Here’s hourly mean anesthesiologist wage for the 24 states and Washington, D.C., which were available on the BLS metrics. State Hourly mean wage Alabama $155.74 District […]
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