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We prospectively studied the feasibility and effectiveness of sputum induction in obtaining good quality sputum and its subsequent bacterial yield in children with clinically suspected acute lower-respiratory-tract infection (aLRTI). Good quality sputum was collected in 89/98 (91%) patients. Sputum cultures revealed ≥1 bacterial pathogens in 22 cases (25%). Adverse events were infrequent and mild (6%). Sputum induction is feasible in young children and leads to an increased number of etiological diagnoses of aLRTI.
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This brief report describes the radiographic images of a 29-year-old man with asymptomatic sarcoidosis. On a CT-scan a coalescent granuloma with a central core and peripheral nodules mimics a globular cluster galaxy; therefore it is called 'galaxy sign'. This is a classic finding in a granulomatous disease like sarcoidosis.
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Granuloma do Sistema Respiratório/diagnóstico por imagem , Sarcoidose/diagnóstico por imagem , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X/métodos , Adulto , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Humanos , MasculinoRESUMO
Stapled hemorrhoidopexy is a surgical procedure used worldwide for the treatment of grade III and IV hemorrhoids in all age groups. However, life-threatening complications occur occasionally. The following case report describes the development of pelvic sepsis after stapled hemorrhoidopexy. A literature review of techniques used to manage major septic complications after stapled hemorrhoidopexy was performed. There is no standardized treatment currently available. Stapled hemorrhoidopexy is a safe, effective and time-efficient procedure in the hands of experienced colorectal surgeons.