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F Triki

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PubMed2002

[Corneal lesions caused by caterpillar hairs: four case studies].

Caterpillar hairs disseminated by the wind can cause serious ocular problems in humans. We present 4 cases of corneal lesions caused by caterpillar hairs. Intense functional signs observed in exposed subjects should bring this diagnosis to mind. The severity of this affection is due to the possibility of intraocular migration, even many years after the first accident. Treatment consists of removing the caterpillar hair associated with an antibiotic and local anti-inflammatory treatment.

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PubMed2002

[Management of posteriorly dislocated lenses: a report on 18 cases].

The posterior dislocation of the lens is a relatively frequent complication of ocular trauma. Treatment is medical, surgical and optical. The authors present a retrospective study of 18 patients (18 eyes) operated between January 1990 and December 1999 for a posterior dislocation of the lens. The age of the patients varied from 9 to 60 years, with a mean of 46 years. The etiology of the dislocation was an eye contusion in 15 cases and spontaneous dislocation in 3 cases. Vitrectomy was performed in all the patients, followed by extraction of the lens using one of two methods Results were good in both groups, with a final visual acuity better than 1/10 in 11 cases out of 18. Complications were substantially fewer than when using old techniques and included 4 cases of hypertonia, 3 cases of corneal edema, 2 cases of retinal detachment, and 1 case of macular edema. All of these complications were treated medically and/or surgically. The authors discuss the advantages and disadvantages of all lens extraction techniques and the benefits of the use of perfluorocarbon liquid in the treatment of the dislocated lens.

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PubMed1993

[Retinal detachment in the patient surgically treated for cataract].

We report 95 cases of retinal detachment in patients aged from 17 to 82 years, aphakic (49 cases) and pseudophakic (46 cases). Risk factors are vitreous issue, inflammation, Yag capsulotomy, retinal predisposal lesions and secondary implantation. Surgery is not different from other retinal detachment. Anatomic result are successful in 66% of aphakic and in 70% of pseudophakic patients.

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PubMed1987

[Total paralysis of the brachial plexus. Value of the preservation of the limb and the restoration of active flexion of the elbow].

Twenty-six cases of complete brachial plexus paralysis treated surgically have been studied with particular regard to the function of the preserved limb after at least four years. A partial reinnervation was attempted in 27 cases including six neurotisations in the absence of a useful nerve stump. Out of these 28 patients, 14 remained completely paralysed and 14 recovered active elbow flexion equal to or greater than grade 3. Examination of these young injured patients showed that: 1. The preservation of the limb was always preferable to amputation which was only requested by one patient. 2. Active flexion of the elbow greatly improved the functional result by allowing certain types of holding and gripping activity and the ability to put the paralysed and insensitive hand into the pocket or supported on a surface. It also limits downward dislocation of the shoulder which is often painful.

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PubMed1986

[Consequences of adult brachial plexus paralysis and its surgical treatment on respiratory function].

The authors have studied 22 patients suffering from traumatic brachial plexus injuries and the consequences on respiratory function of paralysis of the diaphragm and other respiratory muscles. They have also studied the effects of some surgical treatment on respiratory function. The patients were divided into three groups: post-traumatic paralysis of the diaphragm (5 cases), patients who had had an intercostal neurotization (11 cases) and patients with paralysis of some respiratory muscles with an intact diaphragm (2 cases). Six tests were performed--vital capacity, total pulmonary capacity, residual functional capacity, airway resistance, maximum expiratory volume per second and airflow at 50 p. 100 of the vital capacity. Respiratory function was decreased by about 50 p. 100 in cases of diaphragmatic paralysis. This finding should be taken into consideration in cases of extensive lesions of the brachial plexus. The effects of intercostal neurotization were minimal when performed in cases with respiratory paralysis, but with an intact diaphragm. They were negligible in the absence of any respiratory paralysis. It is concluded that intercostal neurotization should not be performed in cases with diaphragmatic paralysis. In such cases, other types of neurotization are preferred.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1985

[Restoration of elbow extension in the tetraplegic by transplantation of the posterior deltoid. Study of 21 cases].

The authors have transferred the posterior part of the deltoid muscle to the triceps in 21 tetraplegics. A modification of Moberg's technique has been employed utilising a strip of fascia lata reinforced by Dacron sutures to allow rehabilitation after only 3 weeks. Despite limited active extension of the elbow and diminished power, results were considered to be satisfactory by the patients. They benefited from a greater range of movement of the hand, an improved possibility of bearing weight, improvement in the use of wheelchairs and better ability to express their bladder.

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