Biomedical subjects

James Leong

Publications and source records attributed to James Leong.

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PubMed2006

Mycobacterium ulcerans ulcers: a proposed surgical management algorithm.

Mycobacterium ulcerans (MU) is the third common mycobacterial infection after tuberculosis and leprosy. In endemic areas, MU ulcers should be considered in the differential diagnosis of any unusual or nonhealing lesion or ulcer. Diagnosis and treatment should be instigated promptly. Delay may lead to disfiguring or disabling scars. Surgical management, therefore, should aim towards early excision, with clear margins of the ulcer. We present 4 consecutive patients treated by our department within a 6-month period for MU ulcers. The presentation, diagnosis and surgical management are described. Based on our experience and after reviewing the literature, we have developed a surgical algorithm for the management of MU ulcers.

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PubMed2006

Gluteal compartment syndrome.

Gluteal compartment syndrome is uncommon and is often diagnosed late, resulting in muscle necrosis and sciatic nerve palsy. The mainstay of treatment is prompt diagnosis and early surgery. A high index of suspicion is essential, especially in the setting of major bleeding and excessive pain. Embolization and hyperbaric oxygen may be considered as adjuncts to surgery.

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PubMed2003

Too much vacuum-assisted closure.

There has been an explosion in the use of the vacuum-assisted closure device since 1997. Selectively and judiciously used, it is a valuable tool. However, we are concerned by the expanding list of 'indications' for its use. Prolonged applications, frequently several weeks, at the expense of early surgical reconstruction, might compromise the outcome in selected cases. We report four cases that illustrate this problem and stress the importance of timely surgical reconstruction utilizing the range of reconstructive techniques available as well as vacuum-assisted closure dressing.

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