Wiener klinische Wochenschrift
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Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · Sep 2014
Endoscopic excavation for gastric heterotopic pancreas: an analysis of 42 cases from a tertiary center.
Because of the difficulty associated with making an accurate diagnosis of gastric heterotopic pancreas (HP) before surgery, surgical resection is usually performed in suspected cases. However, this is an invasive procedure and prone to certain surgical complications. ⋯ Endoscopic excavation appears to be a safe and feasible procedure for accurate histopathologic evaluation and curative treatment in gastric HP. Use of EUS has some value in the diagnosis of gastric HP before the procedure
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Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · Sep 2014
Multicenter Study Observational StudyEffectiveness and safety of ciclesonide in the treatment of patients with persistent allergic or non-allergic asthma in medical practice (Data from a non-interventional study conducted in Austria).
Effectiveness and safety profile of ciclesonide in the treatment of persistent allergic or non-allergic asthma was evaluated in real-life setting in Austria. ⋯ This study confirmed the effectiveness and safety of ciclesonide under routine conditions in Austria. Improvements in symptom control, lung function, and quality of life were observed. Ciclesonide was well tolerated.
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Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · Sep 2014
Review Case ReportsAuditory hallucinations associated with nitrofurantoin use: case report and review of the literature.
In this case report, we present an 83-year-old Caucasian immune-competent woman with Alzheimer's disease and organic personality disorder who developed auditory hallucinations when treated with two nitrofurantoin (NF) tablets (100 mg) every 12 h because of acute cystitis due to extended-spectrum-β-lactamase-positive Escherichia coli. An 83-year-old Caucasian woman with Alzheimer's disease developed auditory hallucinations 2 days after intake of two NF tablets (100 mg) daily. After thorough discussion, it was decided not to rechallenge with NF because of the serious adverse effect. After NF discontinuation suggested by clinical pharmacist and switching to imipenem 500 mg and cilastatin 500 mg three times daily for 7 days, symptoms significantly improved the next day. No other drugs known to interact with NF were administered. ⋯ This case report can be used to remind clinicians and clinical pharmacists of keeping in mind the potential of NF associated with auditory hallucinations, which can be easily confused with more serious conditions.
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Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · Sep 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialIrreversible airway obstruction assessed by high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT), exhaled nitric oxide (FENO), and biological markers in induced sputum in patients with asthma.
The objective of this study was to explore the significance of assessing irreversible airway obstruction (IAO) in asthma patients by high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT), biological markers in induced sputum, and exhaled nitric oxide (FENO). ⋯ Asthma patients with IAO have an increased BWT. Airway measurements with HRCT scans appear to be valuable in the evaluation of airway remodeling in asthma patients with IAO.