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“Multiple myeloma is characterized by a monoclonal neoplastic proliferation of plasma cells. Systematically, multiple myeloma would bring on hypercalcemia, anemia, renal failure, and bone lesions. The vertebrae, ribs, pelvic bone, and skull are usually involved in bone lesions. We report a 46-year-old man whose initial finding of multiple myeloma was a mandible mass. Mandible mass is not rare in

multiple myeloma, but it is not that frequently seen as an initial finding.”
“Access-port (AP) complications after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) are often seen but seldom reported in literature. AP complications requiring additional surgery is reported

in 3.6% to 24% of LAGB patients (Susmallian et al. Obes. Surg, 4:128-131, 2003; Peterli et al. Obes. Surg., 12(6):851-856, 2002; Busetto et al. Obes. Surg., 12:83-92, 2002; Mittermair et al. Obes. Surg., 19:446-450, 2009; Holeczy et al. Obes. Surg., 9:453-455, 1999; Bueter et al. Arch. Surg., 393:199-205, 2008; Launay-Savary et al. Obes Surg, 18:1406-1410, 2008; Balsiger et al. J. Gastrointest. Surg., 11:1470-1477, 2007; Szold and Abu-Abeid Surg. Endosc., 16:230-233, 2002). We evaluated the effect of fixing the AP on the pectoral fascia using the Velocity (TM) Injection Port on complication and re-operation rate. From January 2005 till October 2007, 619 LAGB procedures were performed using the SAGB QuickClose (TM). All procedures were performed Selleckchem ABT 263 by three dedicated surgeons using the pars flaccida technique. APs were placed on the fascia of the pectoral muscle using an infra-mammary incision. The AP device was fixed on the fascia using the Velocity (TM) Injection Port

and Applier. Data was obtained retrospectively and records of 619 consecutive patients were reviewed for access-port complications. Sixty-eight AP complications were observed. Complications could be divided in four categories. Discomfort was reported in 30 patients, seven needing additional surgery. Infection contributed to 11 patients Napabucasin molecular weight needing surgical removal of the device. Fourteen Patients with superficial infection were treated conservatively. Nine patients had inaccessible APs. Ultrasound-guided access was required in three patients. The remainder needed surgical relocation of the AP. Leakage of the tube was observed in four patients all of which needed revisional surgery. Our experience shows that fixation of the AP on the left pectoral fascia using the Velocity (TM) leads to a readily accessible AP with good anaesthetic and aesthetic results. In our series, 68 (11%) complications were recorded, of which 28 (4.5%) needed additional surgery.”
“Background: Over the last few years, awareness and detection rates of hypopituitarism following traumatic brain injury (TBI) and subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) has steadily increased.