Expanded adipose-derived stem cells for the treatment of complex perianal fistula including Crohn’s disease
In patients without Crohn’s disease, surgery is the mainstay treatment but faecal incontinence and recurrence are high. Infliximab is used in Crohn’s patients but not all respond to therapy. Objective: After an evaluation of the current treatment options, we discuss studies of adipose-derived stem cell (ASC) therapy, a novel approach for treating complex perianal fistulas.
Methods: ASCs are obtained from a liposuction procedure and a subsequent expansion process. They are administered according to a strict protocol which involves infusion of the cells into the target lesion along with fibrin glue.
Radionecrosis induced by cardiac imaging procedures: a case study of a 66-year-old diabetic male with several comorbidities.
Abstract: Radionecrosis is a rare sequitur of cardiac catheterization and imaging procedures. A 66-year-old diabetic male with several comorbidities developed a scapular burn immediately after the last of 3 cardiac catheterization and stenting procedures conducted...
Radionecrosis induced by cardiac imaging procedures: a case study of a 66-year-old diabetic male with several comorbidities.
Abstract: Radionecrosis is a rare sequitur of cardiac catheterization and imaging procedures. A 66-year-old diabetic male with several comorbidities developed a scapular burn immediately after the last of 3 cardiac catheterization and stenting procedures conducted...
The role of the hyperbaric treatment center in medical education at John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM).
Abstract: Smerz, , , , , , , , (2008). The role of the hyperbaric treatment center in medical education at John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM). Hawaii medical journal, 2008 Jul;67(7):188-9. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18686558
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for late radiation tissue injury in gynaecological patients.
Abstract: Pelvic radiation therapy is an important element of curative therapy for gynaecological cancers. Serious radiation-related complications developing months or years after treatment are known as late radiation tissue injury (LRTI). We investigated the possible...
The diversity of carbon monoxide intoxication: medical courses can differ extremely-a case report.
Abstract: Intoxications of carbon monoxide are frequent and may affect systems of lung, heart, and brain, leading to coma or death in severe cases. In this case report, we present two adults who were exposed to the same source of carbon monoxide for a nearly equal...
Therapeutic effect of hyperbaric oxygen in psoriasis vulgaris: two case reports and a review of the literature.
Abstract: Psoriasis is an inflammatory and immunological cutaneous disease. The high morbidity in patients with psoriasis results from severe clinical manifestations and/or adverse effects of treatment. The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society and Federal Medicare...
Major neurological events following foam sclerotherapy.
Abstract: This report describes two complications of severe neurologic alterations (TIA, CVA) after foamed sclerotherapy injection. Using foam sclerotherapy in accepted concentrations, volume, and in standard ratio of air to sclerosant, two serious neurologic...
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for cesarean section wound in diabetes mellitus gravida.
Abstract: We report the use of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy to treat the complication of necrotizing fasciitis following Cesarean section in a postpartum gravida with diabetes mellitus. Our patient was a 25-year-old, gravida 1, para 1, woman with a history of type...