Biomedical subjects

J V Poblete

Publications and source records attributed to J V Poblete.

3 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1997

Irreducible dorsal dislocation of the distal interphalangeal joint: case report and literature review.

An irreducible dorsal dislocation of the DIP joint is a rare injury. Irreducibility is primarily caused, in closed injuries, by the interposed volar plate, and in open injuries by the dislocated FDP tendon. It is important to recognize the complex nature of this dislocation and to limit attempts at closed reduction. Early surgical exploration, anatomic reduction, and early mobilization are prerequisites to good functional recovery.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1995

Ptosis after blepharoplasty.

Ptosis is a complication that can arise after blepharoplasty resulting in lid asymmetry. It should be recognized early and intervention directed at its underlying anatomical cause. Ptosis can be secondary to lid edema, hematoma, septal levator adhesions, septal suturing, supratarsal fixation, and levator complex injury. Injury to the levator complex can be rarefaction, dehiscence, or disinsertion. Evaluation of this condition involves assessment of the degree of ptosis and the amount of levator function. Severe ptosis with poor levator function requires reexploration and repair of the levator mechanism. Mild or moderate ptosis may resolve spontaneously and can be managed expectantly. Chronic cases (longer than 3 months) may need exploration, and the procedure used is guided by the amount of levator function present.

Blepharoptosis↗

PubMed1995

Toxic shock syndrome as a complication of breast prostheses.

A case of a 21-year-old woman who developed toxic shock syndrome 6 days after augmentation mammaplasty with saline breast implants is reported. The infecting organism was S. aureus that was toxic shock syndrome exotoxin 1-negative and staphylococcal endotoxin B-positive. The causes and etiology of this rare postoperative complication are discussed.

Adult↗