תוצאת חיפוש

יעל אסטרייכר-קדם, דין עד-אל, אייל גור, רפאל פיינמסר וטומס שפיצר

שאת האפיתל הקשקשי של הלוע התחתון היא מחלה תוקפנית בעלת פרוגנוזה גרועה. חולים העוברים ניתוח לכריתת השאת זקוקים לשיחזור הלוע התחתון והוושט. מיתלה חופשי מהמעי הצם נחשב היום לטיפול הבחירה של שיחזורי הלוע התחתון. בעבודה זו מוצגת סידרה של חמישה חולים הלוקים בשאת האפיתל הקשקשי של הלוע התחתון, שעברו כריתה מלאה של הלוע והגרון במרכז הרפואי רבין, ושיחזור עם מיתלה חופשי מהמעי הצם.

שלושה חולים ניתן היה להחזיר לתזונה פומית כשבועיים לאחר הניתוח. בחולה אחת התהווה נצור בין הלוע המשוחזר לעור הצוואר, ולכן היא המשיכה לקבל הזנה אך ורק בפיום המעי הצם. בחולה אחת התהווה נמק של המיתלה החופשי, והוא ניכרת. למרות התחלואה הכרוכה בניתוחי הלוע התחתון וסיכויי הריפוי הנמוכים, הרי ששיחזור מוצלח עם מיתלה מהמעי הצם מאפשר חזרה לתזונה פומית ולשיפור ניכר באיכות-חייו של החולה.

מיכל בר-נתן, יחזקאל סידי, חנן גור

המח' לרפואה פנימית ג', מרכז רפואי שיבא, תל-השומר

תסחיף ריאתי (ת"ר) הוא מצב שכיח בתחומי רפואה שונים והסתמנותו הקלינית מגוונת. הביטויים השכיחים כוללים קוצר נשימה פתאומי, כאב צידרי (pleural pain), שיעול, גניחת-דם ועילפון. טאכיפנאה, טאכיקרדיה, גודש ורידי צוואר והיפוקסמיה. שיעור התמותה מת"ר הוא 6%-8%, למרות טיפול, אך בחולים עם ת"ר המלווה בירידת לחץ-דם, עלול שיעור התמותה להגיע עד 30%.

מצב קליני קשה יותר הוא תסחיף ריאתי מסיבי (תר"מ). זהו מצב מסכן חיים, הכרוך בשיעור תמותה גבוה ביותר ומחייב טיפול מיידי. מרבית החולים (60%-70%) עלולים למות תוך 1-6 שעות מתחילת התסמינים, אם לא יוחל טיפול. הטיפול בחולה עם תר"מ מחייב שיתוף פעולה של צוות רפואי הכולל את הרופאים המטפלים, אנשי דימות פולשני, יחידה לטיפול נמרץ ומנתחי לב. ההחלטות חייבות להתקבל במהירות על סמך הוריות המעוגנות בתוצאות מחקרים, אך מביאות בחשבון את הידע והניסיון המקומי של הצוות הרפואי.

המטרה בסקירה הנוכחית היא לדון בהיבטים השונים של הטיפול בחולה עם תר"מ, על סמך המידע בספרות ועל סמך הניסיון שרכשנו בטיפול במספר חולים עם תר"מ בשנים האחרונות, תוך ניסיון לשתף את קהל הקוראים בתרשימי הזרימה לטיפול, שגובשו במחלקתנו.

Jet Lag Causing or Exacerbating Psychiatric Disorders

Gregory Katz, Rimona Durst, Josef Zislin, Hilla Knobler, Haim Y. Knobler

Kfar Shaul Mental Health Center, Jerusalem (Affiliated with the Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem)

Desynchronization of circadian rhythmicity resulting from rapid travel through at least 4 time zones leads to symptoms of jet lag syndrome. The most commonly experienced symptoms in normal individuals are sleep disorders, difficulties with concentrating, irritability, mild depression, fatigue, and gastrointestinal disturbances.

There is strong evidence relating affective disorders to circadian rhythm abnormalities, such as occur in jet lag. Less convincing suggestions relate jet lag to psychosis. We presume, relying on the literature and our accumulated experience, that in predisposed individuals jet lag may play a role in triggering exacerbation of, or de novo affective disorders, as well as, though less convincing, schizophreniform psychosis or even schizophrenia. An illustrative case vignette exemplifies the possible relationship between jet lag following eastbound flight and psychotic manifestations.

Corneal Infection - Causes and Effects on Vision

Y. Domniz, R. Avisar, H. Savir

Ophthalmology Depts., Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin, and Hasharon Hospital, Petah Tikva

We conducted a retrospective 5-year survey of corneal infections treated in the ophthalmology ward of Hasharon Hospital. The most frequent type of corneal infection was corneal abscess; the most frequent cause was Staphylococcus albus, although this bacterium is not reported as a frequent cause of corneal infections.

There was improvement in visual acuity in 69.2% and no change in 15.4%. Corneal infection by Pseudomonas aeruginosa was the most frequent cause of worsening of corneal acuity (23.08%). The greatest improvement of visual acuity was in those with corneal ulcers. The worst visual acuity was in those with corneal abscesses. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was the main cause of infection in contact-lens wearers.

In the world medical literature, Staphylococcus albus is considered of very low virulence. This bacterium was the most frequent cause of corneal infections in our study so it may have greater virulence in Israel.

Recurrent Anaphylactic Reactions During Hospitalization – an Unusual Etiology 

Y. Graif, A. Goren, A. Reshef

Military Allergy Clinic, Israel Defense Forces and Allergy and Immunology Clinic, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer

The prevalence of hypersensitivity and untoward reactions to natural rubber latex (NRL) products is increasing, particularly among specific risk groups. A young man aged 23 years who experienced several episodes of allergic reactions, 2 of which included anaphylactic shock during hospital admission, is presented. These episodes were initially attributed to intravenous medication, but were most probably caused by inadvertent exposure to latex.

Medical facilities may contain large amounts of latex, and therefore present a hazardous environment for sensitive people. Increasing awareness of latex sensitivity among patients-at-risk and medical personnel, and implementing simple prophylactic measures, may reduce morbidity and mortality. We propose simple and practical guidelines for diagnosis and treatment.

Can Police Car Flashing-Light Induce Encephalographic Discharges and Seizures?

G. Vainstein, V. Yofe, N. Gadoth

Dept. of Neurology, Meir General Hospital, Sapir Medical Center, Kfar Saba

The new police car flashing-light device (930 Heliobe Lightbar) has recently been implicated as potentially epileptogenic. We exposed 30 epileptic patients, 30 nonepileptic patients who suffered from headache and 15 normal volunteers to this light source. All had routine EEGs with standard intermittent photic stimulation, followed by 3-minute stimulation with the Lightbar. In none were either seizures or EEG changes induced. In 1 epileptic spike-and-wave activity induced by standard photic stimulation was enhanced with the Lightbar.

We could not confirm that the Lightbar is epileptogenic.

Elastofibroma, a Rare Cause of Snapping Scapula Syndrome

Ilan Cohen, Yehuda Kolender, Josephine Isakov, Aaron Chechick, Yitzhak Meller

Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer and Depts. of Orthopedic Oncology and Pathology, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv

Scapular pain is a common complaint in daily orthopedic practice. A different type of scapular discomfort, the snapping scapula syndrome that occurs when smooth gliding motion of the scapula upon the chest wall is interfered with is much less common.

We studied the syndrome of periscapular pain and discomfort, and present a rare etiology: elastofibroma dorsi, a unique, benign, soft tissue-tumor with unique characteristics.

Elastofibroma appears deep to the lower scapular pole, is often bilateral, and consists of a mixture of collagen, elastic fibers and fibroblasts. We present 6 cases, in 3 men and 3 women aged 51-65.

Intravenous Lignocaine for Chronic Pain

Alex Cahana, Victor Shvelzon, Orit Dolberg, Florella Magora, Yoram Shir

Pain Treatment Services, Depts. of Anesthesiology of Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer and of Hadassah-University Hospital, Jerusalem

Intravenous injection of lignocaine relieves pain in animals with experimentally induced pain, and in man, mainly those with neuropathic pain. 106 patients were treated with intravenous lignocaine during a period of 18 months (212 treatment sessions). Blood pressure, heart rate and pain scores were continuously monitored after an intravenous bolus of lignocaine, 1 mg/kg, followed by continuous infusion of lignocaine, 5 mg/kg during 1 hour. There was significant pain relief after each session in most patients, lasting from a few hours to 4 weeks. There were no significant side effects. We present 2 of our patients. Due to its simplicity, efficacy and safety, intravenous lignocaine injection is recommended for those with neuropathic pain unrelieved by other therapeutic modalities.

Onchocerca in Israel

A. Pressman, Y. Kandelis, Y. Bachar, G. Mogilner

Depts. of Pediatric Surgery and Pathology, Bnei-Zion Medical Center and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, The Technion, Haifa

The parasite Onchocerca volvulus is well-known in its endemic areas in South and Central America and West Africa. It is transmitted to man by simulium flies and causes systemic infection with skin, lymphatic and ophthalmic manifestations and can cause blindness (river blindness). Treatment with Ivermectin is effective but sometimes there is need for surgical intervention to prevent or treat complications. We describe an 11-year-old girl, a new immigrant from Ethiopia, who had a firm mass in her left thigh, caused by Onchocerca volvulus. It was completely excised. This is a very rare condition in Israel, which must be considered in patients coming from endemic areas.

Blunt Trauma causing Emboli from Friable Atherosclerotic Plaques

Selma Moses, Michael Motro, Yehuda Shoenfeld

Medical Dept. B and Cardiac Rehabilitation Institute, Chaim Sheba Medical Center and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University

We present a 55-year-old woman who developed a shower of emboli following a car accident. Such events may have medicolegal implications as well as preventive considerations.

Identification of Sentinel and Axillary Node Involvement in Breast Cancer

M.Z. Papa, D. Bersuk, M. Koler, E. Klein, M. Sareli, G. Ben-Ari

Dept. of Surgical Oncology and Breast Unit, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer

Axillary node dissection for breast cancer is important for staging and prognosis. "Sentinel nodes" are the first nodes into which primary cancer drains. Identification, removal and pathological examination of those nodes indicates whether completion of axillary lymphadenectomy is required. The sentinel nodes are identified using a vital dye injected at the primary tumor site. With this technique we were able to identify sentinel nodes in 46 of 48 (95%) women examined. An average of 2.7‏1.2 nodes were identified as sentinel nodes. In 81% of cases there was a correlation between involvement of sentinel nodes and of other axillary nodes as well. In 10% of patients sentinel nodes were involved with tumor while other axillary nodes were negative. The major problem in routine application of this is relationship in surgical decisions is reliable real time pathological identification of lymph node involvement by tumor.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Facilitating Alcohol and Drug Abuse in an Adult

R. Durst, P. Rebaudengo-Rosca

Talbieh Mental Health Center, Jerusalem (Affiliated with the Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School)

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been considered a mental and behavioral disorder of childhood and adolescence. It is being increasingly recognized in adults, who may have psychiatric co-morbidity with secondary depression, or a tendency to drug and alcohol abuse. We describe a 32-year-old woman known for years as suffering from borderline personality disorder and drug dependence (including hasshish, marijuana, LSD and "exstasy'") and alcohol abuse that did not respond to treatment. Only when correctly diagnosed as ADHD and appropriately treated with the psychotropic stimulant, methylphenidate (Ritalin), was there significant improvement. She succeeded academically, which had not been possible previously, the craving for drugs diminished and a drug-free state was reached. Although administration of psychostimulants to drug abusers is controversial, as they are addictive, in cases of ADHD they have promoted drug abstinence.