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3,400 | A woman presented to the ER with complaints of nausea, vomiting, and epigastric discomfort, ongoing for about 4 to 5 months. | General Medicine | Discharge Summary - 9 | DISCHARGE DIAGNOSIS:,1. Epigastric pain. Questionable gastritis, questionable underlying myocardial ischemia.,2. Congestive heart failure exacerbation.,3. Small pericardial effusion with no tamponade.,4. Hypothyroidism.,5. Questionable subacute infarct versus neoplasm in the pons.,6. History of coronary artery disease, status post angioplasty and stent.,7. Hypokalemia.,CLINICAL RESUME: , This 83 year-old woman who presented to the ER with complaints of nausea, vomiting, and epigastric discomfort, ongoing for about 4 to 5 months. She has had extensive work up and had her gallbladder removed on April 22, 2007, and had an endoscopy, which had demonstrative gastric ulcer disease apparently about a year ago. She has had abdominal CAT scan and gastric emptying studies which was normal.,A CT scan of the abdomen done on her May 9, 2007, which showed bilateral peripelvic renal cysts and a redundant sigmoid colon. Otherwise unremarkable. The patient follows with Dr. XYZ as an outpatient. The patient had some worsening of her symptoms over the last few days and then came to the ER. She was admitted. Please refer to Dr. XYZ initial H&P for complete details.,HOSPITAL COURSE:,1. Epigastric pain, nausea, and vomiting. The patient was restituted with antiemetics and her symptoms improved. It was not clear whether her nausea and abdominal pain were due to gastritis, peptic ulcer disease/gastric ischemia, or cardiac origin. A brain MRI was also done which basically showed a tiny focus of abnormal enhancement in the pons, which could be subacute like infarct. However, brain neoplasm could not be excluded. Other workup including a CT angio did not show any evidence of acute pulmonary emboli. It showed some moderate cardiomegaly with bilateral pleural effusions, and a small pericardial effusion. The patient underwent Cardiolite stress test but finished only the resting studies, which was inconclusive. She refused to complete the stress test. She was seen by Dr. XYZ in consultation who recommended that the patient should have a small bowel follow through and eventually angiogram as an outpatient.,2. Congestive heart failure exacerbation. The patient was treated with ACE inhibitors, diuretics, Aldactone, and Lasix, and improved. An echocardiogram done showed an ejection fraction of about 30% to 35%, mild water decrease in LV systolic function, with multiple segmental wall motion abnormalities, a small anterior pericardial effusion, but no electrocardiographic signs of cardiac tamponade. There was some pseudo normal pattern of filling, mild MR and global hypokinesis of the LV.,3. Small pericardial effusion. The patient did not have any clinical or echocardiographic evidence of tamponade.,4. Hypothyroidism. TSH was quite elevated at 19.,5. Questionable subacute infarct versus neoplasm in the pons on an MRI of the head.,6. History of coronary artery disease/angioplasty and stents.,7. Hyperkalemia.,8. Patient was doing well. She was back to her baseline and was refusing further workup and the patient was stable and it was felt she could be safely discharged home to have further testing done as an outpatient.,MEDICATIONS AND ADVICE ON DISCHARGE:,1. She is to continue taking Coreg 12.5 mg p.o. b.i.d.,2. Cozaar 50 mg p.o. daily.,3. Aldactone 25 mg p.o. daily.,4. Synthroid 0.075 mg p.o. daily.,5. Carafate 1 gram p.o. 4 times a day.,6. Claritin 10 mg p.o. daily.,7. Lasix 20 mg p.o. daily.,8. K-Dur 20 mEq p.o. daily.,9. Prilosec 40 mg p.o. daily.,10. Zofran 4 mg p.o. q.4-6 hourly p.r.n.,She is to follow up with her primary care physician, Dr. XYZ in 2 to 3 days' time. She is to follow up with Dr. XYZ her cardiologist in 1 to 2 days' time. She is to follow up with Dr. XYZ from GI as scheduled. The patient was advised that she will need a small bowel follow through with angiogram which can be arranged by her gastroenterologist as an outpatient. She was also advised that she would need a repeat MRI of her head in 2 to 3 months' time. She will also need repeat echocardiogram done in one month for a pericardial effusion. This can be arranged by her primary care physician. Repeat TSH to be done in 6 weeks' time.,Over 35 minutes were spent in the patient discharged. | null |
3,401 | Patient with complaints of shortness of breath and was found to have acute COPD exacerbation. | General Medicine | Discharge Summary - 2 | ADMISSION DIAGNOSIS (ES):,1. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.,2. Pneumonia.,3. Congestive heart failure.,4. Diabetes mellitus.,5. Neuropathy.,6. Anxiety.,7. Hypothyroidism.,8. Depression.,9. Hypertension.,DISCHARGE DIAGNOSIS (ES):,1. Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.,2. Diabetes mellitus.,3. Hypothyroidism.,4. Altered mental status, less somnolent, likely secondary to medications, resolved.,5. Lower gastrointestinal bleed.,6. Status post episode of atrial fibrillation.,7. Status post diverticular bleed.,DISCHARGE MEDICATIONS:,1. Albuterol inhaler q.i.d.,2. Xanax 1 mg t.i.d.,3. Cardizem CD 120 mg daily.,4. Colace 100 mg b.i.d.,5. Iron sulfate 325 mg b.i.d.,6. NPH 10 units subcutaneous b.i.d.,7. Atrovent inhaler q.i.d.,8. Statin oral suspension p.o. q.i.d., swish and spit.,9. Paxil 10 mg daily.,10. Prednisone 20 mg daily.,11. Darvocet Darvocet-N 100, one q.4h PRN pain.,12. Metamucil one pack b.i.d.,13. Synthroid 50 mcg daily.,14. Nexium 40 mg daily.,HOSPITAL COURSE:, The patient was a 66-year-old who presented with complaints of shortness of breath and was found to have acute COPD exacerbation. She had previously been at outlying hospital and had left AMA after 10 sets of BiPAP use. Here she was able to be kept off BiPAP later and slowly improved her exacerbation of COPD with the assistance of pulmonary. She was thought to have bronchitis as well and was treated with antibiotics. During hospitalization she developed acute lower GI bleed and was transferred to intensive care unit and transfused packed red blood cells. GI was consulted, performed endoscopy, revealing diverticular disease of the sigmoid colon, with this being the suspected cause of hemorrhage. Plavix is being held for at least 10 days. Lovenox held as well. No further signs of bleeding. The patient's respiratory status did slowly improve to baseline. She is discharged and given the above noted medications. Followup with Dr. Pesce, of diagnostic pulmonary, in the outpatient setting. She will also followup with Dr. Pesce, in the outpatient setting. | null |
3,402 | Patient with fever of unknown origin. | General Medicine | Discharge Summary - 7 | REASON FOR ADMISSION: , Fever of unknown origin.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , The patient is a 39-year-old woman with polymyositis/dermatomyositis on methotrexate once a week. The patient has also been on high-dose prednisone for an urticarial rash. The patient was admitted because of persistent high fevers without a clear-cut source of infection. She had been having temperatures of up to 103 for 8-10 days. She had been seen at Alta View Emergency Department a week prior to admission. A workup there including chest x-ray, blood cultures, and a transthoracic echocardiogram had all remained nondiagnostic, and were normal. Her chest x-ray on that occasion was normal. After the patient was seen in the office on August 10, she persisted with high fevers and was admitted on August 11 to Cottonwood Hospital. Studies done at Cottonwood: CT scan of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis. Results: CT chest showed mild bibasilar pleural-based interstitial changes. These were localized to mid and lower lung zones. The process was not diffuse. There was no ground glass change. CT abdomen and pelvis was normal. Infectious disease consultation was obtained. Dr. XYZ saw the patient. He ordered serologies for CMV including a CMV blood PCR. Next serologies for EBV, Legionella, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, Coccidioides, and cryptococcal antigen, and a PPD. The CMV serology came back positive for IgM. The IgG was negative. The CMV blood PCR was positive, as well. Other serologies and her PPD stayed negative. Blood cultures stayed negative.,In view of the positive CMV, PCR, and the changes in her CAT scan, the patient was taken for a bronchoscopy. BAL and transbronchial biopsies were performed. The transbronchial biopsies did not show any evidence of pneumocystis, fungal infection, AFB. There was some nonspecific interstitial fibrosis, which was minimal. I spoke with the pathologist, Dr. XYZ and immunopathology was done to look for CMV. The patient had 3 nucleoli on the biopsy specimens that stained positive and were consistent with CMV infection. The patient was started on ganciclovir once her CMV serologies had come back positive. No other antibiotic therapy was prescribed. Next, the patient's methotrexate was held.,A chest x-ray prior to discharge showed some bibasilar disease, showing interstitial infiltrates. The patient was given ibuprofen and acetaminophen during her hospitalization, and her fever resolved with these measures.,On the BAL fluid cell count, the patient only had 5 WBCs and 5 RBCs on the differential. It showed 43% neutrophils, 45% lymphocytes.,Discussions were held with Dr. XYZ, Dr. XYZ, her rheumatologist, and with pathology.,DISCHARGE DIAGNOSES:,1. Disseminated CMV infection with possible CMV pneumonitis.,2. Polymyositis on immunosuppressive therapy (methotrexate and prednisone).,DISCHARGE MEDICATIONS:,1. The patient is going to go on ganciclovir 275 mg IV q.12 h. for approximately 3 weeks.,2. Advair 100/50, 1 puff b.i.d.,3. Ibuprofen p.r.n. and Tylenol p.r.n. for fever, and will continue her folic acid.,4. The patient will not restart for methotrexate for now.,She is supposed to follow up with me on August 22, 2007 at 1:45 p.m. She is also supposed to see Dr. XYZ in 2 weeks, and Dr. XYZ in 2-3 weeks. She also has an appointment to see an ophthalmologist in about 10 days' time. This was a prolonged discharge, more than 30 minutes were spent on discharging this patient. | general medicine, fever of unknown origin, blood cultures, transbronchial biopsies, infection, cmv, admission, illness, interstitial, fever, serologies, chest, nondiagnostic, methotrexate |
3,403 | Patient with increased shortness of breath of one day duration. | General Medicine | Discharge Summary - 3 | DISCHARGE DIAGNOSES:,1. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute hypercapnic respiratory failure.,2. Chronic atrial fibrillation with prior ablation done on Coumadin treatment.,3. Mitral stenosis.,4. Remote history of lung cancer with prior resection of the left upper lobe.,5. Anxiety and depression.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:, Details are present in the dictated report.,BRIEF HOSPITAL COURSE:, The patient is a 71-year-old lady who came in with increased shortness of breath of one day duration. She denied history of chest pain or fevers or cough with purulent sputum at that time. She was empirically treated with a course of antibiotics of Avelox for ten days. She also received steroids, prednisolone 60 mg, and breathing treatments with albuterol, Ipratropium and her bronchodilator therapy was also optimized with theophylline. She continued to receive Coumadin for her chronic atrial fibrillation. Her heart rate was controlled and was maintained in the 60s-70s. On the third day of admission she developed worsening respiratory failure with fatigue, and hence was required to be intubated and ventilated. She was put on mechanical ventilation from 1/29 to 2/6/06. She was extubated on 2/6 and put on BI-PAP. The pressures were gradually increased from 10 and 5 to 15 of BI-PAP and 5 of E-PAP with FIO2 of 35% at the time of transfer to Kindred. Her bronchospasm also responded to the aggressive bronchodilation and steroid therapy.,DISCHARGE MEDICATIONS:, Prednisolone 60 mg orally once daily, albuterol 2.5 mg nebulized every 4 hours, Atrovent Respules to be nebulized every 6 hours, Pulmicort 500 micrograms nebulized twice every 8 hours, Coumadin 5 mg orally once daily, magnesium oxide 200 mg orally once daily.,TRANSFER INSTRUCTIONS:, The patient is to be strictly kept on bi-level PAP of 15 I-PAP/E-PAP of 5 cm and FIO2 of 35% for most of the times during the day. She may be put on nasal cannula 2 to 3 liters per minute with an O2 saturation of 90-92% at meal times only, and that is to be limited to 1-2 hours every meal. On admission her potassium had risen slightly to 5.5, and hence her ACE inhibitor had to be discontinued. We may restart it again at a later date once her blood pressure control is better if required. | general medicine, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypercapnic respiratory failure, atrial fibrillation, chronic atrial fibrillation, increased shortness of breath, shortness of breath, increased shortness, coumadin, atrial, |
3,404 | A white female with a history of fevers. | General Medicine | Discharge Summary - 8 | DISCHARGE DIAGNOSES:,1. Gram-negative rod bacteremia, final identification and susceptibilities still pending.,2. History of congenital genitourinary abnormalities with multiple surgeries before the 5th grade.,3. History of urinary tract infections of pyelonephritis.,OPERATIONS PERFORMED: , Chest x-ray July 24, 2007, that was normal. Transesophageal echocardiogram July 27, 2007, that was normal. No evidence of vegetations. CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis July 27, 2007, that revealed multiple small cysts in the liver, the largest measuring 9 mm. There were 2-3 additional tiny cysts in the right lobe. The remainder of the CT scan was normal.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , Briefly, the patient is a 26-year-old white female with a history of fevers. For further details of the admission, please see the previously dictated history and physical. ,HOSPITAL COURSE:, Gram-negative rod bacteremia. The patient was admitted to the hospital with suspicion of endocarditis given the fact that she had fever, septicemia, and Osler nodes on her fingers. The patient had a transthoracic echocardiogram as an outpatient, which was equivocal, but a transesophageal echocardiogram here in the hospital was normal with no evidence of vegetations. The microbiology laboratory stated that the Gram-negative rod appeared to be anaerobic, thus raising the possibility of organisms like bacteroides. The patient does have a history of congenital genitourinary abnormalities which were surgically corrected before the fifth grade. We did a CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis, which only showed some benign appearing cysts in the liver. There was nothing remarkable as far as her kidneys, ureters, or bladder were concerned. I spoke with Dr. XYZ of infectious diseases, and Dr. XYZ asked me to talk to the patient about any contact with animals, given the fact that we have had a recent outbreak of tularemia here in Utah. Much to my surprise, the patient told me that she had multiple pet rats at home, which she was constantly in contact with. I ordered tularemia and leptospirosis serologies on the advice of Dr. XYZ, and as of the day after discharge, the results of the microbiology still are not back yet. The patient, however, appeared to be responding well to levofloxacin. I gave her a 2-week course of 750 mg a day of levofloxacin, and I have instructed her to follow up with Dr. XYZ in the meantime. Hopefully by then we will have a final identification and susceptibility on the organism and the tularemia and leptospirosis serologies will return. A thought of ours was to add doxycycline, but again the patient clinically appeared to be responding to the levofloxacin. In addition, I told the patient that it would be my recommendation to get rid of the rats. I told her that if indeed the rats were carriers of infection and she received a zoonotic infection from exposure to the rats, that she could be in ongoing continuing danger and her children could also potentially be exposed to a potentially lethal infection. I told her very clearly that she should, indeed, get rid of the animals. The patient seemed reluctant to do so at first, but I believe with some coercion from her family, that she finally came to the realization that this was a recommendation worth following., ,DISPOSITION,DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS: , Activity is as tolerated. Diet is as tolerated.,MEDICATIONS: , Levaquin 750 mg daily x14 days.,Followup is with Dr. XYZ of infectious diseases. I gave the patient the phone number to call on Monday for an appointment. Additional followup is also with Dr. XYZ, her primary care physician. Please note that 40 minutes was spent in the discharge. | general medicine, abdomen and pelvis, gram negative rod, congenital genitourinary, genitourinary abnormalities, transesophageal echocardiogram, infectious diseases, leptospirosis serologies, gram negative, ct scan, identification, infections, levofloxacin, additional, discharge |
3,405 | Intractable migraine with aura. The patient is discharged home. Secondary diagnoses are Bipolar disorder, iron deficiency anemia, anxiety disorder, and history of tubal ligation. | General Medicine | Discharge Summary - Migraine | ADMITTING DIAGNOSIS: , Intractable migraine with aura.,DISCHARGE DIAGNOSIS:, Migraine with aura.,SECONDARY DIAGNOSES:,1. Bipolar disorder.,2. Iron deficiency anemia.,3. Anxiety disorder.,4. History of tubal ligation.,PROCEDURES DURING THIS HOSPITALIZATION:,1. CT of the head with and without contrast, which was negative.,2. An MRA of the head and neck with and without contrast also negative.,3. The CTA of the neck also read as negative.,4. The patient also underwent a lumbar puncture in the Emergency Department, which was grossly unremarkable though an opening pressure was not obtained.,HOME MEDICATIONS:,1. Vicodin 5/500 p.r.n.,2. Celexa 40 mg daily.,3. Phenergan 25 mg p.o. p.r.n.,4. Abilify 10 mg p.o. daily.,5. Klonopin 0.5 mg p.o. b.i.d.,6. Tramadol 30 mg p.r.n.,7. Ranitidine 150 mg p.o. b.i.d.,ALLERGIES:, SULFA drugs.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , The patient is a 25-year-old right-handed Caucasian female who presented to the emergency department with sudden onset of headache occurring at approximately 11 a.m. on the morning of the July 31, 2008. She described the headache as worse in her life and it was also accompanied by blurry vision and scotoma. The patient also perceived some swelling in her face. Once in the Emergency Department, the patient underwent a very thorough evaluation and examination. She was given the migraine cocktail. Also was given morphine a total of 8 mg while in the Emergency Department. For full details on the history of present illness, please see the previous history and physical.,BRIEF SUMMARY OF HOSPITAL COURSE: ,The patient was admitted to the neurological service after her headache felt to be removed with the headache cocktail. The patient was brought up to 4 or more early in the a.m. on the August 1, 2008 and was given the dihydroergotamine IV, which did allow some minimal resolution in her headache immediately. At the time of examination this morning, the patient was feeling better and desired going home. She states the headache had for the most part resolved though she continues to have some diffuse trigger point pain.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AT THE TIME OF DISCHARGE: , General physical exam was unremarkable. HEENT: Pupils were equal and respond to light and accommodation bilaterally. Extraocular movements were intact. Visual fields were intact to confrontation. Funduscopic exam revealed no disc pallor or edema. Retinal vasculature appeared normal. Face is symmetric. Facial sensation and strength are intact. Auditory acuities were grossly normal. Palate and uvula elevated symmetrically. Sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles are full strength bilaterally. Tongue protrudes in midline. Mental status exam: revealed the patient alert and oriented x 4. Speech was clear and language is normal. Fund of knowledge, memory, and attention are grossly intact. Neurologic exam: Vasomotor system revealed full power throughout. Normal muscle tone and bulk. No pronator drift was appreciated. Coordination was intact to finger-to-nose, heel-to-shin and rapid alternating movement. No tremor or dysmetria. Excellent sensory. Sensation is intact in all modalities throughout. The patient does have notable trigger points diffusely including the occiput, trapezius bilaterally, lumbar, back, and sacrum. Gait was assessed, the patient's routine and tandem gait were normal. The patient is able to balance on heels and toes. Romberg is negative. Reflexes are 2+ and symmetric throughout. Babinski reflexes are plantar.,DISPOSITION:, The patient is discharged home.,INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOLLOWUP: ,The patient is to followup with her primary care physician as needed. | null |
3,406 | The patient is a 93-year-old Caucasian female with a past medical history of chronic right hip pain, osteoporosis, hypertension, depression, and chronic atrial fibrillation admitted for evaluation and management of severe nausea and vomiting and urinary tract infection. | General Medicine | Discharge Summary - 19 | PRIMARY DISCHARGE DIAGNOSES:,1. Urinary tract infection.,2. Gastroenteritis with nausea and vomiting.,3. Upper gastrointestinal bleed likely secondary to gastritis.,4. Right hip osteoarthritic pain.,SECONDARY DISCHARGE DIAGNOSES:,1. Hypertension.,2. Gastroesophageal reflux disease.,3. Chronic atrial fibrillation.,4. Osteoporosis.,5. Valvular heart disease.,HOSPITAL COURSE SUMMARY: , The patient is 93-year-old Caucasian female with a past medical history of hypertension, chronic atrial fibrillation, gastroesophageal reflux disease, osteoporosis and chronic right hip pain after total hip arthroplasty was admitted to our hospital for complaints of nausea and vomiting and urinary tract infection. Over the course of her hospitalization, the patient was started on antibiotic regimen and proton pump inhibitors for an episode of coffee-ground emesis. The patient was managed conservatively and was also provided with physical therapy for chronic right hip pain.,At the time of discharge, the patient continues to complain of right hip pain impairing ability to walk. The patient denies any chest pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, shortness of breath, abdominal pain or any urine or bowel problems.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: , Can be referred to the H&P dictated in the chart.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: , Can be referred to the H&P dictated in the chart.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: ,VITAL SIGNS: At the time of discharge temperature 36.6 degree Celsius, pulse rate of 77 per minute, respiratory rate 20 per minute, blood pressure 115/63, and oxygen saturation of 94% on room air.,GENERAL: The patient is a thin built Caucasian female with no pallor, cyanosis or icterus. She is alert and oriented x3.,HEENT: No carotid bruits, JVD, lymphadenopathy or thyromegaly. Pupils are equally reactive to light and accommodation.,BACK AND EXTREMITY: Bilateral pitting edema and peripheral pulses are palpable. The patient has right hip brace/immobilizer.,HEART: Irregularly irregular heart rhythm, grade 2-3/6 systolic ejection murmur best heard over the aortic area and normal S1 and S2.,CHEST: Auscultation revealed bibasilar crackles.,ABDOMEN: Soft, nontender, no organomegaly and bowel sounds are present.,CNS: Nonfocal.,LABORATORY STUDIES: , WBC 6.5, hemoglobin 12.5, hematocrit 38.9, platelet count 177,000, INR 1.2, sodium 141, potassium 3.6 and serum creatinine of 0.8. Liver function tests were normal. The patient's troponin was elevated at 0.05 at the time or presentation, but it trended down to 0.04 on the third set. Urinalysis revealed trace protein, trace blood, and 10-20 WBCs. Blood culture showed no growth till date. Urine culture grew 50-100,000 colonies of Enterococcus susceptible to ampicillin and nitrofurantoin.,Chest x-ray showed enlarged heart with large intrathoracic hiatal hernia. Lung parenchyma was otherwise clear.,Right hip x-ray showed that the prosthesis was in satisfactory position. There was small gap between the cancellous bone and the long stem femoral component of the prosthesis, which is within normal limits.,DISCHARGE MEDICATIONS:,1. Aspirin 81 mg orally once daily.,2. Calcium with vitamin D two tablets orally once daily.,3. Nexium 40 mg orally once daily.,4. Multivitamins with minerals one capsule once daily.,5. Zoloft 25 mg orally once daily.,6. Norco 325/10 mg every 6-8 hours as needed for pain.,7. Systane ophthalmic solution two drops in both eyes every two hours as needed.,8. Herbal __________ by mouth everyday.,9. Macrodantin 100 mg orally every six hours for seven days.,ALLERGIES:, Penicillin.,PROGNOSIS: , Improved.,ASSESSMENT AND DISCHARGE PLAN: ,The patient is a 93-year-old Caucasian female with a past medical history of chronic right hip pain, osteoporosis, hypertension, depression, and chronic atrial fibrillation admitted for evaluation and management of severe nausea and vomiting and urinary tract infection.,PROBLEM #1: | null |
3,407 | The patient is a 53-year-old woman with history of hypertension, diabetes, and depression. Serotonin syndrome secondary to high doses of Prozac and atypical chest pain with myocardial infarction ruled out. | General Medicine | Discharge Summary - 18 | ADMISSION DIAGNOSES:,1. Atypical chest pain.,2. Nausea.,3. Vomiting.,4. Diabetes.,5. Hypokalemia.,6. Diarrhea.,7. Panic and depression.,8. Hypertension.,DISCHARGE DIAGNOSES:,1. Serotonin syndrome secondary to high doses of Prozac.,2. Atypical chest pain with myocardial infarction ruled out.,3. Diabetes mellitus.,4. Hypertension.,5. Diarrhea resolved.,ADMISSION SUMMARY: , The patient is a 53-year-old woman with history of hypertension, diabetes, and depression. Unfortunately her husband left her 10 days prior to admission and she developed severe anxiety and depression. She was having chest pains along with significant vomiting and diarrhea. Of note, she had a nuclear stress test performed in February of this year, which was normal. She was readmitted to the hospital to rule out myocardial infarction and for further evaluation.,ADMISSION PHYSICAL: , Significant for her being afebrile. Apparently there was one temperature registered mildly high at 100. Her blood pressure was 140/82, heart rate 83, oxygen saturation was 100%. She was tearful. HEART: Heart sounds were regular. LUNGS: Clear. ABDOMEN: Soft. Apparently there were some level of restlessness and acathexia. She was also pacing.,ADMISSION LABS: ,Showed CBC with a white count of 16.9, hematocrit of 46.9, platelets 318,000. She had 80% neutrophils, no bands. UA on 05/02 came out negative. Chemistry panel shows sodium 138, potassium 3.5, creatinine 0.6, calcium 8.3, lactate 0.9, ALT was 39, AST 38, total bilirubin 0.6. Her initial CK came out at 922. CK-MB was low. Troponin was 0.04. She had a normal amylase and lipase. Previous TSH few days prior was normal. Chest x-ray was negative.,HOSPITAL COURSE:,1. Serotonin syndrome. After reevaluation of the patient including evaluation of the lab abnormalities it was felt that she likely had serotonin syndrome with obvious restlessness, increased bowel activity, agitation, and elevated white count and CPK. She did not have fever, tremor or hyperreflexia. Her CPK improved with IV fluids. She dramatically improved with this discontinuation of her Prozac. Her white count came back down towards normal. At time of discharge, she was really feeling back to normal.,2. Depression and anxiety with history of panic attacks exacerbated by her husband leaving her 2 weeks ago. We discussed this. Also, discussed the situation with a psychiatrist who is available on Friday and I discussed the situation with the patient. In regards to her medications, we are discontinuing the Prozac and she is being reevaluated by Dr. X on Monday or Tuesday. Cymbalta has been recommended as a good alternative medication for her. The patient does have a counselor. It is going to be difficult for her to go home alone. I discussed the resources with her. She has a daughter who will be coming to town in a couple of weeks, but she does have a friend that she can call and stay the next few days with.,3. Hypertension. She will continue on her usual medications.,4. Diabetes mellitus. She will continue on her usual medications.,5. Diarrhea resolved. Her electrolyte abnormalities resolved. She had received fluid rehydration.,DISPOSITION:, She is being discharged to home. She will stay with a friend for a couple of days. She will be following up with Dr. X on Monday or Tuesday. Apparently Dr. Y has already discussed the situation and the plan with her. She will continue on her usual medications except for discontinuing the Prozac.,DISCHARGE MEDICATIONS: , Include,1. Omeprazole 20 mg daily.,2. Temazepam 15 mg at night.,3. Ativan 1 mg one-half to one three times a day as needed.,4. Cozaar 50 daily.,5. Prandin 1 mg before meals.,6. Aspirin 81 mg.,7. Multivitamin daily.,8. Lantus 60 units at bedtime.,9. Percocet 10/325 one to two at night for chronic pain. She is running out of that, so we are calling a prescription for #10 of those. | null |
3,408 | Bradycardia, dizziness, diabetes, hypertension, abdominal pain, and sick sinus syndrome. | General Medicine | Discharge Summary - 13 | ADMITTING DIAGNOSES:,1. Bradycardia.,2. Dizziness.,3. Diabetes.,4. Hypertension.,5. Abdominal pain.,DISCHARGE DIAGNOSIS:, Sick sinus syndrome. The rest of her past medical history remained the same.,PROCEDURES DONE: , Permanent pacemaker placement after temporary internal pacemaker.,HOSPITAL COURSE: , The patient was admitted to the intensive care unit. Dr. X was consulted. A temporary intracardiac pacemaker was placed. Consultation was requested to Dr. Y. He considered the need to have a permanent pacemaker after reviewing electrocardiograms and telemetry readings. The patient remained in sinus rhythm with severe bradycardias, but all of them one to one transmission. This was considered to be a sick sinus syndrome. Permanent pacemaker was placed on 09/05/2007 with right atrium appendage and right ventricular apex electrode placement. This is a Medtronic pacemaker. After this, the patient remained with pain in the left side of the chest in the upper area as expected, but well controlled. Right femoral artery catheter was removed. The patient remained with good pulses in the right lower extremity with no hematoma. Other problem was the patient's blood pressure, which on 09/05/2007 was found at 180/90. Medication was adjusted to benazepril 20 mg a day. Norvasc 5 mg was added as well. Her blood pressure has remained better, being today 144/74 and 129/76.,FINAL DIAGNOSES: ,Sick sinus syndrome. The rest of her past medical history remained without change, which are:,1. Diabetes mellitus.,2. History of peptic ulcer disease.,3. Hypertension.,4. Insomnia.,5. Osteoarthritis.,PLAN: , The patient is discharged home to continue her previous home medications, which are:,1. Actos 45 mg a day.,2. Bisacodyl 10 mg p.o. daily p.r.n. constipation.,3. Cosopt eye drops, 1 drop in each eye 2 times a day.,4. Famotidine 20 mg 1 tablet p.o. b.i.d.,5. Lotemax 0.5% eye drops, 1 drop in each eye 4 times a day.,6. Lotensin (benazepril) increased to 20 mg a day.,7. Triazolam 0.125 mg p.o. at bedtime.,8. Milk of Magnesia suspension 30 mL daily for constipation.,9. Tylenol No. 3, one to two tablets every 6 hours p.r.n. pain.,10. Promethazine 25 mg IM every 6 hours p.r.n. nausea or vomiting.,11. Tylenol 325 mg tablets every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain.,12. The patient will finish cefazolin 1 g IV every 6 hours, total 5 dosages after pacemaker placement.,DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS: , Follow up in the office in 10 days for staple removal. Resume home activities as tolerated with no starch, sugar-free diet. | null |
3,409 | The patient underwent a scalp skin biopsy with pathology specimen obtained. At the time of discharge, the patient had improved. | General Medicine | Discharge Summary - 17 | FINAL DIAGNOSIS/REASON FOR ADMISSION:,1. Acute right lobar pneumonia.,2. Hypoxemia and hypotension secondary to acute right lobar pneumonia.,3. Electrolyte abnormality with hyponatremia and hypokalemia - corrected.,4. Elevated liver function tests, etiology undetermined.,5. The patient has a history of moderate-to-severe dementia, Alzheimer's type.,6. Anemia secondary to current illness and possible iron deficiency.,7. Darkened mole on the scalp, status post skin biopsy, pending pathology report.,OPERATION AND PROCEDURE: , The patient underwent a scalp skin biopsy with pathology specimen obtained on 6/11/2009. Dr. X performed the procedure, thoracentesis on 6/12/2009 both diagnostic and therapeutic. Dr. Y's results pending.,DISPOSITION: , The patient discharged to long-term acute facility under the care of Dr. Z.,CONDITION ON DISCHARGE: , Clinically improved, however, requiring acute care.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS: ,Include those on admission combined with IV Flagyl 500 mg every 8 hours and Levaquin 500 mg daily.,HOSPITAL SUMMARY: , This is one of several admissions for this 68-year-old female who over the initial 48 hours preceding admission had a complaint of low-grade fever, confusion, dizziness, and a nonproductive cough. Her symptoms progressed and she presented to the emergency room at Brighton Gardens where a chest x-ray revealed evolving right lobar infiltrate. She was started on antibiotics. Infectious Disease was consulted. She was initially begun on vancomycin. Blood, sputum, and urine cultures were obtained; the results of which were negative for infection. She was switched to IV Levaquin and received IV Flagyl for possible C. diff colitis as well as possible cholecystitis. During her hospital stay, she initially was extremely relatively hypotensive with mild symptoms and she became dizzy with upright positioning. Her systolic blood pressure was 60-70 mmHg despite rather aggressive IV fluid management up to 250 mL an hour. She was seen in consultation by Dr. Y who monitored her fluid and pulmonary treatment. Due to some elevated liver function tests, she was seen in consultation by Dr. X. An ultrasound was negative; however, she did undergo CT scan of the chest and abdomen and there was a suspicion of fluid circling the gallbladder. A HIDA scan was performed and revealed no evidence of gallbladder dysfunction. Liver functions were monitored throughout her stay and while elevated, did reduce to approximately 1.5 times normal value. She also was seen in consultation by Infectious Disease who followed her for several days and agreed with current management of antibiotics. Over her week-stay, the patient was moderately hypoxemic with room air pulse oximetry of 90%. She was placed on incentive spirometry and over the succeeding days, she did have improved pulmonary function.,LABORATORY TESTS: , Initially revealed a white count of 13,000, however, approximately 24 hours following admission her white count stabilized and in fact remained normal throughout her stay. Blood cultures were negative at 5 days. Sputum culture was negative. Urine culture was negative and thoracentesis culture negative at 24 hours. The patient did receive 2 units of packed red cells with the hemoglobin drop to 9 for cardiovascular support, as no evidence of GI bleeding was obtained. Her most recent blood work on 6/14/2009 revealed a white count of 7000 and hemoglobin of 12.1 with a hematocrit of 36.8. Her PT and PTT were normal. Occult blood studies were negative for occult blood. Hepatitis B antigen was negative. Hepatitis A antibody IgM was negative. Hepatitis B core IgM negative, and hepatitis C core antibody was negative. At the time of discharge on 6/14/2009, sodium was 135, potassium was 3.7, calcium was 8.0, her ALT was 109, AST was 70, direct bilirubin was 0.2, LDH was 219, serum iron was 7, total iron unbound 183, and ferritin level was 267.,At the time of discharge, the patient had improved. She complained of some back discomfort and lumbosacral back x-ray did reveal some evidence of mild degenerative disk disease with no obvious compression fracture acute noted and she will be followed by Dr. Z. | general medicine, pneumonia, hypoxemia, hypotension, electrolyte abnormality, anemia, scalp skin biopsy, liver function tests, lobar pneumonia, infectious disease, skin biopsy, white count, cultures |
3,410 | Upper respiratory illness with apnea, possible pertussis. a one plus-month-old female with respiratory symptoms for approximately a week prior to admission. This involved cough, post-tussive emesis, and questionable fever. | General Medicine | Discharge Summary - 16 | ADMISSION DIAGNOSIS: , Upper respiratory illness with apnea, possible pertussis.,DISCHARGE DIAGNOSIS: , Upper respiratory illness with apnea, possible pertussis.,COMPLICATIONS: , None.,OPERATIONS: , None,BRIEF HISTORY AND PHYSICAL: , This is a one plus-month-old female with respiratory symptoms for approximately a week prior to admission. This involved cough, post-tussive emesis, questionable fever, but only 99.7. Their usual doctor prescribed amoxicillin over the phone. The coughing persisted and worsened. She went to the ER, where sats were normal at baseline, but dropped into the 80s with coughing spells. They did witness some apnea. They gave some Rocephin, did some labs, and the patient was transferred to hospital.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: , On admission, GENERAL: Well-developed, well-nourished baby in no apparent distress. HEENT: There was some nasal discharge. Remainder of the HEENT was normal. LUNG: Had few rhonchi. No retractions. No significant coughing or apnea during the admission physical. ABDOMEN: Benign. EXTREMITIES: Were without any cyanosis.,SIGNIFICANT LABS AND X-RAYS: ,She had a CBC done Garberville, which showed a white count of 12.4, with a differential of 10 segs, 82 lymphs, 8 monos, hemoglobin of 15, hematocrit 42, platelets 296,000, and a normal BMP. An x-ray was done and I do not have an official interpretation, but to the admitting physician, Dr. X it showed no significant infiltrate. Well at hospital, she had a rapid influenza swab done, which was negative. She had a rapid RSV done, which is still not in the chart, but I believe I was told that it was negative. She also had a pertussis PCR swab done and a pertussis culture done, neither of which has result in the chart. I do know that the pertussis culture proved to be negative.,CONSULTATION: , Public Health Department was notified of a case of suspected pertussis.,HOSPITAL COURSE: , The baby was afebrile. Required no oxygen in the hospital. Actually fed reasonably well. Did have one episode of coughing with slight emesis. Appeared basically quite well between episodes. Had no apnea witnessed and after overnight observation, the parents were anxious to go home. The patient was started on Zithromax in the hospital.,CONDITION AND TREATMENT: , The patient was in stable condition and good condition on exam at the time and was discharged home on Zithromax to be followed up in the office within a week.,INSTRUCTIONS TO PATIENT:, Include usual diet and to follow up within a week, but certainly sooner if the coughing is worse and there is cyanosis or apnea again. | general medicine, emesis, cough, upper respiratory illness, respiratory illness, apnea, pertussis, |
3,411 | Gastroenteritis and autism. She developed constipation one week prior to admission and mother gave her MiraLax and her constipation improved. | General Medicine | Discharge Summary - 15 | FINAL DIAGNOSES:,1. Gastroenteritis.,2. Autism.,DIET ON DISCHARGE:, Regular for age.,MEDICATIONS ON DISCHARGE: , Adderall and clonidine for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.,ACTIVITY ON DISCHARGE: , As tolerated.,DISPOSITION ON DISCHARGE: , Follow up with Dr. X in ABC Office in 1 to 2 weeks.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , This 10-and-4/12-year-old Caucasian female has autism and is enrolled at ABC School, and she takes Adderall and clonidine for her hyperactivity. She developed constipation one week prior to admission and mother gave her MiraLax and her constipation improved. She developed vomiting 3 days prior to admission, but did not have diarrhea. She voided on the day of admission. When she presented to the office, her weight was 124 pounds, which was approximately 10 pounds below previous weights and even had a weight of 151.5 pounds, 05/30/2007 and weight of 137.5 pounds, 09/11/2007 with mother giving no good explanation as to why she had lost all this weight. She was admitted because of the persistent vomiting, but there was concern about the weight loss.,Physical examination on admission was unremarkable except for the obvious signs autistic spectrum disorder.,LABORATORY DATA: ,Laboratory data included sedimentation rate of 12, magnesium level of 2.2, TSH of 2.63 with normal being 0.34 to 5.60, free T4 of 1.68 with normal being 0.58 to 1.64. Chest x-ray and abdominal films were unremarkable. Hemoglobin 14.5, hematocrit 43.5, platelet count 400,000, white blood count 11,800. Urinalysis was negative for ketones. Specific gravity 1.023, and negative for protein. Sodium 137, potassium 3.4, chloride 103, CO2 20, BUN 21, creatinine 0.9, and anion gap 14, glucose 90, total protein 8.1, albumin 4.5, calcium 8.8, bilirubin 1.5, AST 26, ALT 16, alkaline phosphatase 118. Thyroid peroxidase antibody studies are pending.,HOSPITAL COURSE: ,The child was observed on IV fluids and advanced to clear liquids and then regular diet as tolerated. On the second hospital day, mother was comfortable taking her to home. Mother did not have a good explanation for the weight loss. In the hospital, her weight was 124 pounds, her height 58 inches, temperature 98.0 degree F., pulse 123, respirations 18, blood pressure 148/94. Follow up blood pressure were some of them were in the 125 to 70 range making us think her hypertension as labile and perhaps related to the excitement of the admission.,She seem quite happy and in no distress at the time of discharge. We will follow up in the office and try to further evaluate her for the unexplained weight loss. She has been taking the Adderall for at least a year, and the mother does not think the Adderall is the cause of the weight loss. The free T4 is borderline high and probably bears repeating along with further studies for Graves disease as an outpatient. | general medicine, gastroenteritis, autism, constipation, hyperactivity, blood pressure, weight loss, adderall |
3,412 | Hyperglycemia, cholelithiasis, obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and cholecystitis. | General Medicine | Discharge Summary - 11 | ADMISSION DIAGNOSES: , Hyperglycemia, cholelithiasis, obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension.,DISCHARGE DIAGNOSES: , Hyperglycemia, cholelithiasis, obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and cholecystitis.,PROCEDURE: , Laparoscopic cholecystectomy.,SERVICE: , Surgery.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:, Ms. ABC is a 57-year-old woman. She suffers from morbid obesity. She also has diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea. She was evaluated in the Bariatric Surgical Center for placement of a band. During her workup, she was noted to have evidence of cholelithiasis. It was felt that the patient would benefit from removal of her gallbladder prior to having band placement secondary to her diabetes and the risk of infection of the band. The patient was scheduled to undergo her procedure on 12/31/09; however, at blood glucose check, the patient was noted to be hyperglycemic, her sugar was 438. She was admitted to the hospital for treatment of her hyperglycemia.,HOSPITAL COURSE: , Ms. ABC was admitted to the hospital. She was seen by Dr. A. He put her on an insulin drip. Her sugars slowly did come down to normal down to between 115 and 134. On the next day, she was then taken to the operating room, where she underwent her laparoscopic cholecystectomy. She was noted to be a difficult intubation for the procedure. There were some indications of chronic cholecystitis, a little bit of edema, mild edema and adhesions of omentum around the gallbladder. She underwent the procedure. She tolerated without difficulty. She was recovered in the Postoperative Care Unit and then returned to the floor. Her blood sugar postprocedure was noted to be 233. She was started back on a sliding scale insulin. She continued to do well and was felt to be stable for discharge following the procedure.,DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS: ,To return to the Medifast diet. To continue with her blood glucose. She needs to follow up with Dr. B, and she will see me next week on Friday. We will determine if we will proceed with her lap band at that time. She may shower. She needs to keep her wounds clean and dry. No heavy lifting. No driving on narcotic pain medicines. She needs to continue with her CPAP machine and continue to monitor her sugars. | general medicine, medifast, hyperglycemia, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, medifast diet, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, morbid obesity, obstructive sleep apnea, sleep apnea, diabetes, |
3,413 | Acute cerebrovascular accident/left basal ganglia and deep white matter of the left parietal lobe, hypertension, urinary tract infection, and hypercholesterolemia. | General Medicine | Discharge Summary - 1 | DISCHARGE DIAGNOSES:,1. Acute cerebrovascular accident/left basal ganglia and deep white matter of the left parietal lobe.,2. Hypertension.,3. Urinary tract infection.,4. Hypercholesterolemia.,PROCEDURES:,1. On 3/26/2006, portable chest, single view. Impression: atherosclerotic change in the aortic knob.,2. On 3/26/2006, chest, portable, single view. Impression: Mild tortuosity of the thoracic aorta, maybe secondary to hypertension; right lateral costophrenic angle is not evaluated due to positioning of the patient.,3. On March 27, 2006, swallowing study: Normal swallowing study with minimal penetration with thin liquids.,4. On March 26, 2006, head CT without contrast: 1) Air-fluid level in the right maxillary sinus suggestive of acute sinusitis; 2) A 1.8-cm oval, low density mass in the dependent portion of the left maxillary sinus is consistent with a retention cyst; 3) Mucoparietal cell thickening in the right maxillary sinus and ethmoid sinuses.,4. IV contrast CT scan of the head is unremarkable.,5. On 3/26/2006, MRI/MRA of the neck and brain, with and without contrast: 1) Changes consistent with an infarct involving the right basal ganglia and deep white matter of the left parietal lobe, as described above; 2) Diffuse smooth narrowing of the left middle cerebral artery that may be a congenital abnormality. Clinical correlation is necessary.,6. On March 27th, echocardiogram with bubble study. Impression: Normal left ventricular systolic function with estimated left ventricular ejection fraction of 55%. There is mild concentric left ventricular hypertrophy. The left atrial size is normal with a negative bubble study.,7. On March 27, 2006, carotid duplex ultrasound showed: 1) Grade 1 carotid stenosis on the right; 2) No evidence of carotid stenosis on the left.,HISTORY AND PHYSICAL: ,This is a 56-year-old white male with a history of hypertension for 15 years, untreated. The patient woke up at 7: 15 a.m. on March 26 with the sudden onset of right-sided weakness of his arm, hand, leg and foot and also with a right facial droop, right hand numbness on the dorsal side, left face numbness and slurred speech. The patient was brought by EMS to emergency room. The patient was normal before he went to bed the prior night. He was given aspirin in the ER. The CT of the brain without contrast did not show any changes. He could not have a CT with contrast because the machine was broken. He went ahead and had the MRI/MRA of the brain and neck, which showed infarct involving the right basal ganglia and deep white matter of the left parietal lobe. Also, there is diffuse smooth narrowing of the left middle cerebral artery.,The patient was admitted to the MICU.,HOSPITAL COURSE PER PROBLEM LIST:,1. Acute cerebrovascular accident: The patient was not a candidate for tissue plasminogen activator. A neurology consult was obtained from Dr. S. She agrees with our treatment for this patient. The patient was on aspirin 325 mg and also on Zocor 20 mg once a day. We also ordered fasting blood lipids, which showed cholesterol of 165, triglycerides 180, HDL cholesterol 22, LDL cholesterol 107. Dr. Farber agreed to treat the risk factors, to not treat blood pressure for the first two weeks of the stroke. We put the patient on p.r.n. labetalol only for systolic blood pressure greater than 200, diastolic blood pressure greater than 120. The patient's blood pressure has been stable and he did not need any blood pressure medications. His right leg kept improving with increased muscle strength and it was 4-5/5, however, his right upper extremity did not improve much and was 0-1/5. His slurred speech has been improved a little bit. The patient started PT, OT and speech therapy on the second day of hospitalization. The patient was transferred out to a regular floor on the same day of admission based on his stable neurologic exam. Also, we added Aggrenox for secondary stroke prevention, suggested by Dr. F. Echocardiogram was ordered and showed normal left ventricular function with bubble study that was negative. Carotid ultrasound only showed mild stenosis on the right side. EKG did not show any changes, so the patient will be transferred to Siskin Rehabilitation Hospital today on Aggrenox for secondary stroke prevention. He will not need blood pressure treatment unless systolic is greater than 220, diastolic greater than 120, for the first week of his stroke. On discharge, on his neurologic exam, he has a right facial palsy from the eye below, he has right upper extremity weakness with 0-1/5 muscle strength, right leg is 4-5/5, improved slurred speech.,2. Hypertension: As I mentioned in item #1, see above, his blood pressure has been stable. This did not need any treatment.,3. Urinary tract infection: The patient had urinalysis on March 26th, which showed a large amount of leukocyte esterase, small amount of blood with red blood cells 34, white blood cells 41, moderate amount of bacteria. The patient was started on Cipro 250 mg p.o. b.i.d. on March 26th. He needs to finish seven days of antibiotic treatment for his UTI. Urine culture and sensitivity were negative.,4. Hypercholesterolemia: The patient was put on Zocor 20 mg p.o. daily. The goal LDL for this patient will be less than 70. His LDL currently is 107, HDL is 22, triglycerides 180, cholesterol is 165.,CONDITION ON DISCHARGE:, Stable.,ACTIVITY: ,As tolerated.,DIET:, Low-fat, low-salt, cardiac diet.,DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS:,1. Take medications regularly.,2. PT, OT, speech therapist to evaluate and treat at Siskin Rehab Hospital.,3. Continue Cipro for an additional two days for his UTI.,DISCHARGE MEDICATIONS:,1. Cipro 250 mg, one tablet p.o. b.i.d. for an additional two days.,2. Aggrenox, one tablet p.o. b.i.d.,3. Docusate sodium 100 mg, one cap p.o. b.i.d.,4. Zocor 20 mg, one tablet p.o. at bedtime.,5. Prevacid 30 mg p.o. once a day.,FOLLOW UP:,1. The patient needs to follow up with Rehabilitation Hospital after he is discharged from there.,2. The patient can call the Clinic if he needs a follow up appointment with us, or the patient can find a primary care physician since he has insurance. | null |
3,414 | The patient is a 60-year-old female patient who off and on for the past 10 to 12 months has had almost daily diarrhea, nausea, inability to eat. | General Medicine | Discharge Summary - 14 | HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , The patient is a 60-year-old female patient who off and on for the past 10 to 12 months has had almost daily diarrhea, nausea, inability to eat. She had an EGD and colonoscopy with Dr. ABC a few days prior to this admission. Colonoscopy did reveal diverticulosis and EGD showed retained bile and possible gastritis. Biopsies were done. The patient presented to our emergency room for worsening abdominal pain as well as swelling of the right lower leg.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: , Extensive and well documented in prior charts.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: , Abdomen was diffusely tender. Lungs clear. Blood pressure 129/69 on admission. At the time of admission, she had just a trace of bilateral lower edema.,LABORATORY STUDIES: , White count 6.7, hemoglobin 13, hematocrit 39.3. Potassium of 3.2 on 08/15/2007.,HOSPITAL COURSE: , Dr. ABC apparently could not advance the scope into the cecum and therefore warranted a barium enema. This was done and did not really show what the cecum on the barium enema. There was some retained stool in that area and the patient had a somewhat prolonged hospital course on the remaining barium from the colon. She did have some enemas. She had persistent nausea, headache, neck pain throughout this hospitalization. Finally, she did improve enough to the point where she could be discharged home.,DISCHARGE DIAGNOSIS: , Nausea and abdominal pain of uncertain etiology.,SECONDARY DIAGNOSIS: ,Migraine headache.,COMPLICATIONS: ,None.,DISCHARGE CONDITION: , Guarded.,DISCHARGE PLAN: ,Follow up with me in the office in 5 to 7 days to resume all pre-admission medications. Diet and activity as tolerated. | general medicine, diarrhea, nausea, inability to eat, egd, colonoscopy, biopsies, barium enema, cecum, barium, admission, |
3,415 | Patient today with ongoing issues with diabetic control. | General Medicine | Diabetes Mellitus - SOAP Note - 2 | SUBJECTIVE:, I am asked to see the patient today with ongoing issues around her diabetic control. We have been fairly aggressively, downwardly adjusting her insulins, both the Lantus insulin, which we had been giving at night as well as her sliding scale Humalog insulin prior to meals. Despite frequent decreases in her insulin regimen, she continues to have somewhat low blood glucoses, most notably in the morning when the glucoses have been in the 70s despite decreasing her Lantus insulin from around 84 units down to 60 units, which is a considerable change. What I cannot explain is why her glucoses have not really climbed at all despite the decrease in insulin. The staff reports to me that her appetite is good and that she is eating as well as ever. I talked to Anna today. She feels a little fatigued. Otherwise, she is doing well.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: ,Vitals as in the chart. The patient is a pleasant and cooperative. She is in no apparent distress.,ASSESSMENT AND PLAN: , Diabetes, still with some problematic low blood glucoses, most notably in the morning. To address this situation, I am going to hold her Lantus insulin tonight and decrease and then change the administration time to in the morning. She will get 55 units in the morning. I am also decreasing once again her Humalog sliding scale insulin prior to meals. I will review the blood glucoses again next week., | general medicine, diabetic control, insulin prior to meals, low blood glucoses, sliding scale, lantus insulin, diabetes, mellitus, lantus, glucoses, |
3,416 | Consult for generalized body aches, cough, nausea, and right-sided abdominal pain for two days - Bronchitis. | General Medicine | Cough & Abdominal Pain | CHIEF COMPLAINT: , Cough and abdominal pain for two days.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , This is a 76-year-old female who has a history of previous pneumonia, also hypertension and macular degeneration, who presents with generalized body aches, cough, nausea, and right-sided abdominal pain for two days. The patient stated that the abdominal pain was only associated with coughing. The patient reported that the cough is dry in nature and the patient had subjective fevers and chills at home.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: ,Significant for pneumonia in the past, pleurisy, macular degeneration, hypertension, and phlebitis.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: ,The patient had bilateral cataract extractions in 2007, appendectomy as a child, and three D&Cs in the past secondary to miscarriages.,MEDICATIONS: , On presentation included hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg p.o. daily, aspirin 81 mg p.o. daily, and propranolol 40 mg p.o. daily. The patient also takes multivitamin and Lutein over-the-counter for macular degeneration.,ALLERGIES: , THE PATIENT HAS NO KNOWN DRUG ALLERGIES.,FAMILY HISTORY:, Mother died at the age of 59 due to stomach cancer and father died at the age of 91 years old.,SOCIAL HISTORY:, The patient quit smoking 17 years ago; prior to that had smoked one pack per day for 44 years. Denies any alcohol use. Denies any IV drug use.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: ,GENERAL: This is a 76-year-old female, well nourished. VITAL SIGNS: On presentation included a temperature of 100.1, pulse of 144 with a blood pressure of 126/77, the patient is saturating at 95% on room air, and has respiratory rate of 20. HEENT: Anicteric sclerae. Conjunctivae pink. Throat was clear. Mucosal membranes were dry. CHEST: Coarse breath sounds bilaterally at the bases. CARDIAC: S1 and S2. No murmurs, rubs or gallops. No evidence of carotid bruits. ABDOMEN: Positive bowel sounds, presence of soreness on examination in the abdomen on palpation. There is no rebound or guarding. EXTREMITIES: No clubbing, cyanosis or edema.,HOSPITAL COURSE: , The patient had a chest x-ray, which showed increased markings present bilaterally likely consistent with chronic lung changes. There is no evidence of effusion or consolidation. Degenerative changes were seen in the shoulder. The patient also had an abdominal x-ray, which showed nonspecific bowel gas pattern. Urinalysis showed no evidence of infection as well as her influenza A&B were negative. Preliminary blood cultures have been with no growth to date status post 48 hours. The patient was started on cefepime 1 g IV q.12h. and given IV hydration. She has also been on Xopenex nebs q.8h. round the clock and in regards to her hypertension, she was continued on her hydrochlorothiazide and propranolol. In terms of prophylactic measures, she received Lovenox subcutaneously for DVT prophylaxis. Currently today, she feels much improved with still only a mild cough. The patient has been afebrile for two days, saturating at 97% on room air with a respiratory rate of 18. Her white count on presentation was 13.6 and yesterday's white count was 10.3.,FINAL DIAGNOSIS:, Bronchitis.,DISPOSITION: , The patient will be going home.,MEDICATIONS: , Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg p.o. daily, propranolol 40 mg p.o. daily. Also, Avelox 400 mg p.o. daily x10 days, guaifenesin 10 cc p.o. q.6h. p.r.n. for cough, and aspirin 81 mg p.o. daily.,DIET:, To follow a low-salt diet.,ACTIVITY:, As tolerated.,FOLLOWUP: ,To follow up with Dr. ABC in two weeks. | null |
3,417 | A gentleman with a long history of heroin abuse, trying to get off the heroin, last use shortly prior to arrival including cocaine. The patient does have a history of alcohol abuse, but mostly he is concerned about the heroin abuse. | General Medicine | Detox from Heroin | CHIEF COMPLAINT:, Detox from heroin.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , This is a 52-year-old gentleman with a long history of heroin abuse, who keeps relapsing, presents once again, trying to get off the heroin, last use shortly prior to arrival including cocaine. The patient does have a history of alcohol abuse, but mostly he is concerned about the heroin abuse.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: , Remarkable for chronic pain. He has had multiple stab wounds, gunshot wounds, and a variety of other injuries that resulted him having chronic pain and he states that is what triggers of him getting on heroin to try to get out of pain. He has previously been followed by ABC but has not seen him for several years.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: ,The patient states that he did use heroin as well as cocaine earlier today and feels under the influence. Denies any headache or visual complaints. No hallucinations. No chest pain, shortness of breath, abdominal pain or back pain. Denies any abscesses.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , The patient is a smoker. Admits to heroin use, alcohol abuse as well. Also admits today using cocaine.,FAMILY HISTORY:, Noncontributory.,MEDICATIONS: , He has previously been on analgesics and pain medications chronically. Apparently, he just recently got out of prison. He has previously also been on Klonopin and lithium. He was previously on codeine for this pain.,ALLERGIES: , NONE.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: , VITAL SIGNS: The patient is afebrile. He is markedly hypertensive, 175/104 and pulse 117 probably due to the cocaine onboard. His respiratory rate is normal at 18. GENERAL: The patient is a little jittery but lucid, alert, and oriented to person, place, time, and situation. HEENT: Unremarkable. Pupils are actually moderately dilated about 4 to 5 mm, but reactive. Extraoculars are intact. His oropharynx is clear. NECK: Supple. His trachea is midline. LUNGS: Clear. He has good breath sounds and no wheezing. No rales or rhonchi. Good air movement and no cough. CARDIAC: Without murmur. ABDOMEN: Soft and nontender. He has multiple track marks, multiple tattoos, but no abscesses. NEUROLOGIC: Nonfocal.,IMPRESSION: , MEDICAL EXAMINATION FOR THE PATIENT WHO WILL BE DETOXING FROM HEROIN.,ASSESSMENT AND PLAN: ,At this time, I think the patient can be followed up at XYZ. I have written a prescription of clonidine and Phenergan for symptomatic relief and this has been faxed to the pharmacy. I do not think he needs any further workup at this time. He is discharged otherwise in stable condition. | general medicine, phenergan, detox from heroin, alcohol abuse, heroin abuse, detox, heroin, alcohol, cocaine, abuse, |
3,418 | Patient had a piece of glass fall on to his right foot. A 4-mm laceration. Acute foot pain, now resolved. The patient was given discharge instructions on wound care. | General Medicine | Cut on Foot - ER Visit | CHIEF COMPLAINT:, Cut on foot.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:, This is a 32-year-old male who had a piece of glass fall on to his right foot today. The patient was concerned because of the amount of bleeding that occurred with it. The bleeding has been stopped and the patient does not have any pain. The patient has normal use of his foot, there is no numbness or weakness, the patient is able to ambulate well without any discomfort. The patient denies any injuries to any other portion of his body. He has not had any recent illness. The patient has no other problems or complaints.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:, Asthma.,CURRENT MEDICATION: , Albuterol.,ALLERGIES:, NO KNOWN DRUG ALLERGIES.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , The patient is a smoker.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:, VITAL SIGNS: Temperature 98.8 oral, blood pressure 132/86, pulse is 76, and respirations 16. Oxygen saturation is 100% on room air and interpreted as normal. CONSTITUTIONAL: The patient is well-nourished, well-developed, the patient appears to be healthy. The patient is calm and comfortable in no acute distress and looks well. The patient is pleasant and cooperative. HEENT: Head is atraumatic, normocephalic, and nontender. Eyes are normal with clear conjunctiva and cornea bilaterally. NECK: Supple with full range of motion. CARDIOVASCULAR: Peripheral pulse is +2 to the right foot. Capillary refills less than two seconds to all the digits of the right foot. RESPIRATIONS: No shortness of breath. MUSCULOSKELETAL: The patient has a 4-mm partial thickness laceration to the top of the right foot and about the area of the mid foot. There is no palpable foreign body, no foreign body is visualized. There is no active bleeding, there is no exposed deeper tissues and certainly no exposed tendons, bone, muscle, nerves, or vessels. It appears that the laceration may have nicked a small varicose vein, which would have accounted for the heavier than usual bleeding that currently occurred at home. The patient does not have any tenderness to the foot. The patient has full range of motion to all the joints, all the toes, as well as the ankles. The patient ambulates well without any difficulty or discomfort. There are no other injuries noted to the rest of the body. SKIN: The 4-mm partial thickness laceration to the right foot as previously described. No other injuries are noted. NEUROLOGIC: Motor is 5/5 to all the muscle groups of the right lower extremity. Sensory is intact to light touch to all the dermatomes of the right foot. The patient has normal speech and normal ambulation. PSYCHIATRIC: The patient is alert and oriented x4. Normal mood and affect. HEMATOLOGIC/LYMPHATIC: No active bleeding is occurring at this time. No evidence of bruising is noted to the body.,EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT COURSE:, The patient had antibiotic ointment and a bandage applied to his foot.,DIAGNOSES:,1. A 4-MM LACERATION TO THE RIGHT FOOT.,2. ACUTE RIGHT FOOT PAIN, NOW RESOLVED.,CONDITION UPON DISPOSITION: , Stable.,DISPOSITION:, To home. The patient was given discharge instructions on wound care and asked to return to emergency room should he have any evidence or signs and symptoms of infection. The patient was precautioned that there may still be a small piece of glass retained in the foot and that there is a possibility of infection or that the piece of glass may be extruded later on. | general medicine, foot pain, cut on foot, piece of glass, foreign body, active bleeding, foot, injuries, atraumatic, laceration, bleeding, body, |
3,419 | A 94-year-old female from the nursing home with several days of lethargy and anorexia. She was found to have evidence of UTI and also has renal insufficiency and digitalis toxicity. | General Medicine | Discharge Summary - 12 | CURRENT HISTORY:, A 94-year-old female from the nursing home with several days of lethargy and anorexia. She was found to have evidence of UTI. She also has renal insufficiency and digitalis toxicity. She is admitted for further treatment.,Past medical history, social history, family history, physical examination can be seen on the admission H&P.,LABORATORIES ON ADMISSION: , White count 11,700, hemoglobin 12.8, hematocrit 37.2, BUN 91, creatinine 2.2, sodium 131, potassium 5.1. Digoxin level of 4.1.,HOSPITAL COURSE: , The patient was admitted and intravenous fluids and antibiotics were administered. Blood cultures were negative. Urine cultures were nondiagnostic. Renal function improved with creatinine down to 1 at the time of discharge. Digoxin was restarted at a lower dose. Her condition improved and she is stabilized and transferred back to assisted living in good condition.,PRIMARY DIAGNOSES:,1. Urinary tract infection.,2. Volume depletion.,3. Renal insufficiency.,4. Digitalis toxicity.,SECONDARY DIAGNOSES:,1. Aortic valve stenosis.,2. Congestive heart failure.,3. Hypertension.,4. Chronic anemia.,5. Degenerative joint disease.,6. Gastroesophageal reflux disease.,PROCEDURES:, None.,COMPLICATIONS: , None.,DISCHARGE CONDITION: , Improved and stable.,DISCHARGE PLAN: ,Physical activity: With assistance. ,Diet: No restriction. ,Medications: Lasix 40 mg daily, lisinopril 5 mg daily, digoxin 0.125 mg daily, Augmentin 875 mg 1 tablet twice a day for 1 week, Nexium 40 mg daily, Elavil 10 mg at bedtime, Detrol 2 mg twice a day, potassium 10 mEq daily and diclofenac 50 mg twice a day. ,Follow up: She will see Dr. X in the office as scheduled. | null |
3,420 | Patient with a past medical history of hypertension for 15 years. | General Medicine | Consult - Hypertension | HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:, The patient is a 74-year-old white woman who has a past medical history of hypertension for 15 years, history of CVA with no residual hemiparesis and uterine cancer with pulmonary metastases, who presented for evaluation of recent worsening of the hypertension. According to the patient, she had stable blood pressure for the past 12-15 years on 10 mg of lisinopril. In August of 2007, she was treated with doxorubicin and, as well as Procrit and her blood pressure started to go up to over 200s. Her lisinopril was increased to 40 mg daily. She was also given metoprolol and HCTZ two weeks ago, after she visited the emergency room with increased systolic blood pressure. Denies any physical complaints at the present time. Denies having any renal problems in the past.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:, As above plus history of anemia treated with Procrit. No smoking or alcohol use and lives alone.,FAMILY HISTORY:, Unremarkable.,PRESENT MEDICATIONS: , As above.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , Cardiovascular: No chest pain. No palpitations. Pulmonary: No shortness of breath, cough, or wheezing. Gastrointestinal: No nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. GU: No nocturia. Denies having gross hematuria. Salt intake is minimal. Neurological: Unremarkable, except for history of old CVA.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: , Blood pressure today is 182/78. Examination of the head is unremarkable. Neck is supple with no JVD. Lungs are clear. There is no abdominal bruit. Extremities 1+ edema bilaterally.,LABORATORY DATA:, Urinalysis done in the office shows 1+ proteinuria; same is shown by urinalysis done at Hospital. The creatinine is 0.8. Renal ultrasound showed possible renal artery stenosis and a 2 cm cyst in the left kidney. MRA of the renal arteries was essentially unremarkable with no suspicion for renal artery stenosis.,IMPRESSION AND PLAN:, Accelerated hypertension. No clear-cut etiology for recent worsening since renal artery stenosis was ruled out by negative MRA. I could only blame Procrit initiation, as well as possible fluid retention as a cause of the patient's accelerated hypertension. She was started on hydrochlorothiazide less than two weeks ago with some improvement in her hypertension. At this point, I would not pursue a diagnosis of renal artery stenosis. Since she is maxed out on lisinopril and her pulse is 60, I would not increase beta-blocker or ACE inhibitor. I will continue HCTZ at 24 mg daily. The patient was also given a sample of Tekturna, which would hopefully improve her systolic blood pressure. The patient was told to be stick with her salt intake. She will report to me in 10 days with the result of her blood pressure. She will also repeat an SMA7 to rule out possible hyperkalemia due to Tekturna. | general medicine, hypertension, ace inhibitor, accelerated hypertension, hctz, mra of the renal arteries, procrit, sma7, anemia, beta-blocker, doxorubicin, hemiparesis, history of cva, hyperkalemia, no abdominal bruit, uterine cancer, renal artery stenosis, artery stenosis, blood pressure, blood, pressure, renal, |
3,421 | Sepsis, possible SBP. A 53-year-old Hispanic man with diabetes, morbid obesity, hepatitis C, cirrhosis, history of alcohol and cocaine abuse presented in the emergency room for ground-level fall secondary to weak knees. He complained of bilateral knee pain, but also had other symptoms including hematuria and epigastric pain for at least a month. | General Medicine | Consult - Sepsis | REASON FOR THE CONSULT: , Sepsis, possible SBP.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , This is a 53-year-old Hispanic man with diabetes, morbid obesity, hepatitis C, cirrhosis, history of alcohol and cocaine abuse, who presented in the emergency room on 01/07/09 for ground-level fall secondary to weak knees. He complained of bilateral knee pain, but also had other symptoms including hematuria and epigastric pain for at least a month. He ran out of prescription medications 1 month ago. In the ER he was initially afebrile, but then spiked up to 101.3 with heart rate of 130, respiratory rate of 24. White blood cell count was slightly low at 4 and platelet count was only 22,000. Abdominal ultrasound showed mild-to-moderate ascites. He was given 1 dose of Zosyn and then started on levofloxacin and Flagyl last night. Dr. X was called early this morning due to hypotension, SBP in the 70s. He then changed antibiotic regiment to vancomycin and doripenem.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: , Hepatitis C, cirrhosis, coronary artery disease, hyperlipidemia, chronic venous stasis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, history of exploratory laparotomy for stab wounds, chronic recurrent leg wounds, and hepatic encephalopathy.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , The patient is a former smoker, reportedly quit in 2007. He used cocaine in the past, reportedly quit in 2005. He also has a history of alcohol abuse, but apparently quit more than 10 years ago.,ALLERGIES:, None known.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS: , Vancomycin, doripenem, thiamine, Protonix, potassium chloride p.r.n., magnesium p.r.n., Zofran. p.r.n., norepinephrine drip, and vitamin K.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , Not obtainable as the patient is drowsy and confused.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,CONSTITUTIONAL/VITAL SIGNS: Heart rate 101, respiratory rate 17, blood pressure 92/48, temperature 97.5, and oxygen saturation 98% on 2 L nasal cannula.,GENERAL APPEARANCE: The patient is drowsy. Morbidly obese. Height 5 feet 8 inches, body weight 182 kilos.,EYES: Slightly pale conjunctivae, icteric sclerae. Pupils equal, brisk reaction to light.,EARS, NOSE, MOUTH AND THROAT: Intact gross hearing. Moist oral mucosa. No oral lesions.,NECK: No palpable neck masses. Thyroid is not enlarged on inspection.,RESPIRATORY: Regular inspiratory effort. No crackles or wheezes.,CARDIOVASCULAR: Regular cardiac rhythm. No rales or rubs. Positive bipedal edema, 2+, right worse than left.,GASTROINTESTINAL: Globular abdomen. Soft. No guarding, no rigidity. Tender on palpation of n right upper quadrant and epigastric area. Mildly tender on palpation of right upper quadrant and epigastric area.,LYMPHATIC: No cervical lymphadenopathy.,SKIN: Positive diffuse jaundice. No palpable subcutaneous nodules.,PSYCHIATRIC: Poor judgment and insight.,LABORATORY DATA: , White blood cell count from 01/08/09 is 9 with 68% neutrophils, 20% bands, H&H 9.7/28.2, platelet count 24,000. INR 3.84, PTT more than 240. BUN and creatinine 26.8/1.2. AST 76, ALT 27, alkaline phosphatase 48, total bilirubin 17.85. Total CK 1198.6, LDH 873.2. Troponin 0.09, myoglobin 2792. Urinalysis from 01/07/09 shows small leucocyte esterase, positive nitrites, 1 to 3 wbc's, 0 to 1 rbc's, 2+ bacteria. Two sets of blood cultures from 01/07/09 still pending.,RADIOLOGY:, Chest x-ray from 01/07/09 did not show any pathologic abnormalities of the heart, mediastinum, lung fields, bony or soft tissue structures. Left knee x-rays on 01/07/09 showed advanced osteoarthritis. Abdominal ultrasound on 01/07/09 showed mild-to-moderate ascites, mild prominence of the gallbladder with thickened ball and pericholecystic fluid. Preliminary report of CAT scan of the abdomen showed changes consistent to liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension with mild ascites, splenomegaly, and dilated portal/splenic and superior mesenteric vein. Appendix was not clearly seen, but there was no evidence of pericecal inflammation.,IMPRESSION:,1. Septic shock.,2. Possible urinary tract infection.,3. Ascites, rule out spontaneous bacterial peritenonitis.,4. Hyperbilirubinemia, consider cholangitis.,5. Alcoholic liver disease.,6. Thrombocytopenia.,7. Hepatitis C.,8. Cryoglobulinemia.,RECOMMENDATIONS:,1. Continue with vancomycin and doripenem at this point.,2. Agree with paracentesis.,3. Send ascitic fluid for cell count, differential and cultures.,4. Follow up with result of blood cultures.,5. We will get urine culture from the specimen on admission.,6. The patient needs hepatitis A vaccination.,Additional ID recommendations as appropriate upon followup. | null |
3,422 | The patient needs refills on her Xanax | General Medicine | Consult - Smoking Cessation | CHIEF COMPLAINT: , I need refills.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:, The patient presents today stating that she needs refills on her Xanax, and she would also like to get something to help her quit smoking. She is a new patient today. She states that she has mesothelioma in the lining of her stomach and that it does cause her some problems with eating and it causes some chronic pain. She states that she is under the care of a cancer specialist; however, she just recently moved back to this area and is trying to find a doctor a little closer than his office. She states that she has tried several different things to help her quit smoking and she has failed everything and had heard good results about Chantix and wanted to give it a try.,OBJECTIVE: ,Well developed and well nourished. She does not appear to be in any acute distress. Cardiovascular: Regular rhythm. No murmurs, gallops, or rubs. Capillary refill less than 3 seconds. Peripheral pulses are 2+ bilaterally. Respiratory: Her lungs are clear to auscultation bilaterally with good effort. No tenderness to palpation over chest wall. Musculoskeletal: She has full range of motion of all four extremities. No tenderness to palpation over long bones. Skin: Warm and dry. No rashes or lesions. Neuro: Alert and oriented x3. Cranial nerves II-XII are grossly intact. No focal deficits.,PLAN: , I did refill her medications. I have requested that she have her primary doctor forward her records to me. I have discussed Chantix and its use and success rate. She was given a prescription, as well as a coupon. She is to watch for any worsening signs or symptoms. She verbalized understanding of discharge instructions and prescriptions. I would like to see her back to proceed with her preventive health measures. | general medicine, quit smoking, chantix, mesothelioma, smoking, xanax, refills |
3,423 | Followup diabetes mellitus, type 1. | General Medicine | Diabetes Mellitus - SOAP Note - 1 | CHIEF COMPLAINT: ,Followup diabetes mellitus, type 1., ,SUBJECTIVE:, Patient is a 34-year-old male with significant diabetic neuropathy. He has been off on insurance for over a year. Has been using NPH and Regular insulin to maintain his blood sugars. States that he is deathly afraid of having a low blood sugar due to motor vehicle accident he was in several years ago. Reports that his blood sugar dropped too low which caused the accident. Since this point in time, he has been unwilling to let his blood sugars fall within a normal range, for fear of hypoglycemia. Also reports that he regulates his blood sugars with how he feels, rarely checking his blood sugar with a glucometer., ,Reports that he has been worked up extensively at hospital and was seeing an Endocrinologist at one time. Reports that he had some indications of kidney damage when first diagnosed. His urine microalbumin today is 100. His last hemoglobin A1C drawn at the end of December is 11.9. Reports that at one point, he was on Lantus which worked well and he did not worry about his blood sugars dropping too low. While using Lantus, he was able to get his hemoglobin A1C down to 7. His last CMP shows an elevated alkaline phosphatase level of 168. He denies alcohol or drug use and is a non smoker. Reports he quit drinking 3 years ago. I have discussed with patient that it would be appropriate to do an SGGT and hepatic panel today. Patient also has a history of gastroparesis and impotence. Patient requests Nexium and Viagra, neither of which are covered under the Health Plan. , ,Patient reports that he was in a scooter accident one week ago, fell off his scooter, hit his head. Was not wearing a helmet. Reports that he did not go to the emergency room and had a headache for several days after this incident. Reports that an ambulance arrived at the scene and he was told he had a scalp laceration and to go into the emergency room. Patient did not comply. Reports that the headache has resolved. Denies any dizziness, nausea, vomiting, or other neurological abnormalities., ,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: , WD, WN. Slender, 34-year-old white male. VITAL SIGNS: Blood sugar 145, blood pressure 120/88, heart rate 104, respirations 16. Microalbumin 100. SKIN: There appears to be 2 skin lacerations on the left parietal region of the scalp, each approximately 1 inch long. No signs of infection. Wound is closed with new granulation tissue. Appears to be healing well. HEENT: Normocephalic. PERRLA. EOMI. TMs pearly gray with landmarks present. Nares patent. Throat with no redness or swelling. Nontender sinuses. NECK: Supple. Full ROM. No LAD. CARDIAC: | general medicine, diabetes mellitus, nph, regular insulin, sggt, diabetic neuropathy, dizziness, followup, glucometer, hypoglycemia, microalbumin, nausea, neurological, vomiting, mellitus type, blood sugars, blood, diabetes, mellitus, sugars |
3,424 | Coronary artery disease, prior bypass surgery. The patient has history of elevated PSA and BPH. He had a prior prostate biopsy and he recently had some procedure done, subsequently developed urinary tract infection, and presently on antibiotic. From cardiac standpoint, the patient denies any significant symptom except for fatigue and tiredness. | General Medicine | Consult - Coronary Artery Disease | REASON FOR CONSULTATION:, Coronary artery disease (CAD), prior bypass surgery.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , The patient is a 70-year-old gentleman who was admitted for management of fever. The patient has history of elevated PSA and BPH. He had a prior prostate biopsy and he recently had some procedure done, subsequently developed urinary tract infection, and presently on antibiotic. From cardiac standpoint, the patient denies any significant symptom except for fatigue and tiredness. No symptoms of chest pain or shortness of breath.,His history from cardiac standpoint as mentioned below.,CORONARY RISK FACTORS: , History of hypertension, history of diabetes mellitus, nonsmoker. Cholesterol elevated. History of established coronary artery disease in the family and family history positive.,FAMILY HISTORY: , Positive for coronary artery disease.,SURGICAL HISTORY: , Coronary artery bypass surgery and a prior angioplasty and prostate biopsies.,MEDICATIONS:,1. Metformin.,2. Prilosec.,3. Folic acid.,4. Flomax.,5. Metoprolol.,6. Crestor.,7. Claritin.,ALLERGIES:, DEMEROL, SULFA.,PERSONAL HISTORY: , He is married, nonsmoker, does not consume alcohol, and no history of recreational drug use.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:, Significant for multiple knee surgeries, back surgery, and coronary artery bypass surgery with angioplasty, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, elevated PSA level, BPH with questionable cancer. Symptoms of shortness of breath, fatigue, and tiredness.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:,CONSTITUTIONAL: No history of fever, rigors, or chills except for recent fever and rigors.,HEENT: No history of cataract or glaucoma.,CARDIOVASCULAR: As above.,RESPIRATORY: Shortness of breath. No pneumonia or valley fever.,GASTROINTESTINAL: Nausea and vomiting. No hematemesis or melena.,UROLOGICAL: Frequency, urgency.,MUSCULOSKELETAL: No muscle weakness.,SKIN: None significant.,NEUROLOGICAL: No TIA or CVA. No seizure disorder.,PSYCHOLOGICAL: No anxiety or depression.,ENDOCRINE: As above.,HEMATOLOGICAL: None significant.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,VITAL SIGNS: Pulse of 75, blood pressure 130/68, afebrile, and respiratory rate 16 per minute.,HEENT: Atraumatic, normocephalic.,NECK: Veins flat. No significant carotid bruits.,LUNGS: Air entry bilaterally fair.,HEART: PMI displaced. S1 and S2 regular.,ABDOMEN: Soft, nontender. Bowel sounds present.,EXTREMITIES: No edema. Pulses are palpable. No clubbing or cyanosis.,CNS: Benign.,EKG: | null |
3,425 | Nonhealing right ankle stasis ulcer. A 52-year-old native American-Indian man with hypertension, chronic intermittent bipedal edema, and recurrent leg venous ulcers was admitted for scheduled vascular surgery. | General Medicine | Consult - Stasis Ulcer | REASON FOR THE CONSULT:, Nonhealing right ankle stasis ulcer.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , This is a 52-year-old native American-Indian man with hypertension, chronic intermittent bipedal edema, and recurrent leg venous ulcers, who was admitted on 01/27/09 for scheduled vascular surgery per Dr. X. I was consulted for nonhealing right ankle stasis ulcer. There is a concern that the patient had a low-grade fever of 100.2 early this morning. The patient otherwise feels well. He was not even aware of the fever. He does have some ankle pain, worse on the right than the left. Old medical records were reviewed. He has multiple hospitalizations for leg cellulitis. Multiple wound cultures have repeatedly grown Pseudomonas, Enterococcus, and Stenotrophomonas in the past. Klebsiella and Enterobacter have also grown in the few wound cultures at some point. The patient has been following up at the wound center as an outpatient and was referred to Dr. X for definitive surgical management.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:,CONSTITUTIONAL: No malaise. Positive recent low-grade fevers. No chills.,HEENT: No acute change in visual acuity, no diplopia, no acute hearing disturbances, and no sinus congestion. No sore throat.,CARDIAC: No chest pain or cough.,GASTROINTESTINAL: No nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.,All other systems were reviewed and were negative.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: ,Hypertension, exploratory laparotomy in 2004 for abdominal obstruction, cholecystectomy in 2005, chronic intermittent bipedal edema, venous insufficiency, chronic recurrent stasis ulcers.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , The patient admits to heavy alcohol drinking in the past, quit several years ago. He is also a former cigarette smoker, quit several years ago.,ALLERGIES:, None known.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS:, Primaxin, daptomycin, clonidine, furosemide, potassium chloride, lisinopril, metoprolol, ranitidine, Colace, amlodipine, zinc sulfate, Lortab p.r.n., multivitamins with minerals.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,CONSTITUTIONAL/VITAL SIGNS: Heart rate 73, respiratory rate 20, blood pressure 104/67, temperature 98.3, and oxygen saturation 92% on room air.,GENERAL APPEARANCE: The patient is awake, alert, and not in cardiorespiratory distress. Height 6 feet 1.5 inches, body weight 125.26 kilos.,EYES: Pink conjunctivae, anicteric sclerae. Pupils equal, brisk reaction to light.,EARS, NOSE, MOUTH AND THROAT: Intact gross hearing. Moist oral mucosa. No oral lesions.,NECK: No palpable neck masses. Thyroid is not enlarged on inspection.,RESPIRATORY: Regular inspiratory effort. No crackles or wheezes.,CARDIOVASCULAR: Regular cardiac rhythm. No thrills or rubs.,GASTROINTESTINAL: Normoactive bowel sounds. Soft. No guarding or rigidity.,LYMPHATIC: No cervical lymphadenopathy.,MUSCULOSKELETAL: Good range of motion of upper and lower extremities.,SKIN: There is hyperpigmentation involving the distal calf of both legs. There is an open wound on the right medial,malleolar area measuring 9 x 5cm with minimal serous drainage. Periwound is hyperpigmented with a hint of erythema extending proximally to the medial aspect, distal third of the right lower leg. There is warmth, but minimal tenderness on palpation of this area. There is also a wound on the right lateral malleolar area measuring 4 x 3 cm, another open wound on the left medial malleolar area measuring 7 x 4 cm. Wound edges are poorly defined.,PSYCHIATRIC: Appropriate mood and affect, oriented x3. Fair judgment and insight.,LABORATORY RESULTS: , White blood cell count from 01/28/09 is 5.8 with 64% neutrophils, H&H 11.3/33.8, and platelet count 176,000. BUN and creatinine 9.2/0.52. Albumin 3.6, AST 25, ALT 9, alk phos 87, and total bilirubin 0.6. One wound culture from right leg wound culture from 01/27/09 noted with young growth. Left leg wound culture from 01/27/09 also with young growth.,RADIOLOGY:, Chest x-ray done on 01/28/09 showed chronic bibasilar subsegmental atelectasis likely related to elevated hemidiaphragm secondary to chronic ileus. No absolute findings.,IMPRESSION:,1. Fevers.,2. Right leg/ankle cellulitis.,3. Chronic recurrent bilateral ankle venous ulcers.,4. Multiple previous wound cultures positive for Pseudomonas, Enterococcus, and Stenotrophomonas.,5. Hypertension.,RECOMMENDATIONS:,1. We have ordered 2 sets of blood cultures.,2. Agree with daptomycin and Primaxin IV.,3. Follow up result of wound cultures.,4. I will order an MRI of the right ankle to check for underlying osteomyelitis.,Additional ID recommendations as appropriate upon followup. | null |
3,426 | The patient is a 63-year-old white male who was admitted to the hospital with CHF and lymphedema. | General Medicine | Consult - CHF & Lymphedema | HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:, The patient is a 63-year-old white male who was admitted to the hospital with CHF and lymphedema. He also has a history of obesity, hypertension, sleep apnea, chronic low back pain, cataracts, and past history of CA of the lung. This consultation was made for better control of his blood sugars. On questioning, the patient says that he does not have diabetes. He says that he has never been told about diabetes except during his last admission at Jefferson Hospital. Apparently, he was started on glipizide at that time. His blood sugars since then have been good and he says when he went back to Jefferson three weeks later, he was told that he does not have a sugar problem. He is not sure. He is not following any specific diet. He says "my doctor wants me to lose 30-40 pounds in weight" and he would not mind going on a diet. He has a long history of numbness of his toes. He denies any visual problems.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: , As above that includes CA of the lung, COPD, bilateral cataracts. He has had chronic back pain. There is also a history of bilateral hip surgeries, penile implant and removal, umbilical hernia repair, and back pain with two surgeries with details of which are unknown.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , The patient has been a smoker since the age of 10. So, he was smoking 2-3 packs per day. Since being started on Chantix, he says he has cut it down to half a pack per day. He does not abuse alcohol.,MEDICATIONS: ,1. Glipizide 5 mg p.o. daily.,2. Theophylline.,3. Z-Pak.,4. Chantix.,5. Januvia 100 mg daily.,6. K-Lor.,7. OxyContin.,8. Flomax.,9. Lasix.,10. Advair.,11. Avapro.,12. Albuterol sulfate.,13. Vitamin B tablet.,14. OxyContin and oxycodone for pain.,FAMILY HISTORY: , Positive for diabetes mellitus in the maternal grandmother.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , As above. He says he has had numbness of toes for a long time. He denies any visual problems. His legs have been swelling up from time to time for a long time. He also has history of COPD and gets short of breath with minimal activity. He is also not able to walk due to his weight. He has had ulcers on his legs, which he gets discharge from. He has chronic back pain and takes OxyContin. He denies any constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting. There is no chest pain. He does get short of breath on walking.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,The patient is a well-built, obese, white male in no acute distress.,Vital signs: Pulse rate of 89 per minute and regular. Blood pressure of 113/69, temperature is 98.4 degrees Fahrenheit, and respirations are 18.,HEENT: Head is normocephalic and atraumatic. Eyes, PERRLA. EOMs intact. Fundi were not examined.,Neck: Supple. JVP is low. Trachea central. Thyroid small in size. No carotid bruits.,Heart: Shows normal sinus rhythm with S1 and S2.,Lungs: Show bilateral wheezes with decreased breath sounds at the bases.,Abdomen: Soft and obese. No masses. Bowel sounds are present.,Extremities: Show bilateral edema with changes of chronic venostasis. He does have some open weeping sores. Pulses could not be palpated due to leg swelling.,IMPRESSION/PLAN:,1. Diabetes mellitus, type 2, new onset. At this time, the patient is on Januvia as well as glipizide. His blood sugar right after eating his supper was 101. So, I am going to discontinue glipizide, continue on Januvia, and add no-concentrated sweets to the diet. We will continue to follow his blood sugars closely and make adjustments as needed.,2. Neuropathy, peripheral, query etiology. We will check TSH and B12 levels.,3. Lymphedema.,4. Recurrent cellulitis.,5. Obesity, morbid.,6. Tobacco abuse. He was encouraged to cut his cigarettes down to 5 cigarettes a day. He says he feels like smoking after meals. So, we will let him have it after meals first thing in the morning and last thing at night.,7. Chronic venostasis.,8. Lymphedema. We would check his lipid profile also.,9. Hypertension.,10. Backbone pain, status post back surgery.,11. Status post hernia repair.,12. Status post penile implant and removal.,13. Umbilical hernia repair. | null |
3,427 | Acute on chronic COPD exacerbation and community acquired pneumonia both resolving. However, she may need home O2 for a short period of time. | General Medicine | COPD & Pneumonia - SOAP | SUBJECTIVE: , Review of the medical record shows that the patient is a 97-year-old female patient who has been admitted and has been treated for community acquired pneumonia along with COPD exacerbation. The patient does have a longstanding history of COPD. However, she does not use oxygen at her independent assisted living home. Yesterday, she had made improvement since being here at the hospital. She needed oxygen. She was tested for home O2 and qualified for it yesterday also. Her lungs were very tight. She did have wheezes bilaterally and rhonchi on the right side mostly. She appeared to be a bit weak and although she was requesting to be discharged home, she did not appear to be fit for it.,Overnight, the patient needed to use the rest room. She stated that she needed to urinate. She awoke, decided not to call for assistance. She stated that she did have her nurse call light button next to her and she was unable to gain access to her walker. She attempted to walk to the rest room on her own. She sustained a fall. She stated that she just felt weak. She bumped her knee and her elbow. She had femur x-rays, knee x-rays also. There was possibility of subchondral fracture and some swelling of her suprapatellar bursa on the right side. This morning, she denied any headache, back pain or neck pain. She complained mostly of right anterior knee pain for which she had some bruising and swelling.,OBJECTIVE:,VITAL SIGNS: The patient's max temperature over the past 24 hours was 36.5; her blood pressure is 148/77, her pulse is 87 to 106. She is 95% on 2 L via nasal cannula.,HEART: Regular rate and rhythm without murmur, gallop or rub.,LUNGS: Reveal no expiratory wheezing throughout. She does have some rhonchi on the right mid base. She did have a productive cough this morning and she is coughing green purulent sputum finally.,ABDOMEN: Soft and nontender. Her bowel sounds x4 are normoactive.,NEUROLOGIC: She is alert and oriented x3. Her pupils are equal and reactive. She has got a good head and facial muscle strength. Her tongue is midline. She has got clear speech. Her extraocular motions are intact. Her spine is nontender on palpation from neck to lumbar spine. She has good range of motion with regard to her shoulders, elbows, wrists and fingers. Her grip strengths are equal bilaterally. Both elbows are strong from extension to flexion. Her hip flexors and extenders are also strong and equal bilaterally. Extension and flexion of the knee bilaterally and ankles also are strong. Palpation of her right knee reveals no crepitus. She does have suprapatellar inflammation with some ecchymosis and swelling. She has got good joint range of motion however.,SKIN: She did have a skin tear involving her right forearm lateral, which is approximately 2 to 2.5 inches in length and is at this time currently Steri-Stripped and wrapped with Coban and is not actively bleeding.,ASSESSMENT:,1. Acute on chronic COPD exacerbation.,2. Community acquired pneumonia both resolving. However, she may need home O2 for a short period of time.,3. Generalized weakness and deconditioning secondary to the above. Also sustained a fall secondary to instability and not using her walker or calling for assistance. The patient stated that she knew better and she should have called for assistance and she had been told repeatedly from her family members and staff to call for assistance if she needed to get out of bed.,PLAN:,1. I will have PT and OT evaluate the patient and give recommendation to safety and appliance use at home i.e. walker. Myself and one of her daughter's spoke today about the fact that she generally lives independently at the Brooke and she may need assisted living along with physical therapy and oxygen for a period of time rather than going back to independent living.,2. We will obtain an orthopedic consult secondary to her fall to evaluate her x-rays and function. | general medicine, community acquired pneumonia, copd exacerbation, home o2, acute on chronic, pneumonia, exacerbation, copd |
3,428 | A 52-year-old female who said she has had 1 week of nausea and vomiting, which is moderate-to-severe. | General Medicine | Consult - Vomiting & Nausea | CHIEF COMPLAINT:, Vomiting and nausea.,HPI: , The patient is a 52-year-old female who said she has had 1 week of nausea and vomiting, which is moderate-to-severe. She states she has it at least once a day. It can be any time, but can also be postprandial. She states she will vomit up some dark brown-to-green fluid. There has been no hematemesis. She states because of the nausea and vomiting, she has not been able to take much in the way of PO intake over the past week. She states her appetite is poor. The patient has lost 40 pounds of weight over the past 16 months. She states for the past few days, she has been getting severe heartburn. She used Tums over-the-counter and that did not help. She denies having any dysphagia or odynophagia. She is not having any abdominal pain. She has no diarrhea, rectal bleeding, or melena. She has had in the past, which was remote. She did have some small amounts of rectal bleeding on the toilet tissue only if she passed a harder stool. She has a history of chronic constipation for most of her life but she definitely has a bowel movement every 3 to 4 days and this is unchanged. The patient states she has never had any endoscopy or barium studies of the GI tract.,The patient is anemic and her hemoglobin is 5.7 and she is thrombocytopenic with the platelet count of 34. She states she has had these abnormalities since she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She states that she has metastatic breast cancer and that is in her rib cage and spine and she is getting hormonal chemotherapy for this and she is currently under the care of an oncologist. The patient also has acute renal failure at this point. The patient said she had a PET scan done about a week ago.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:, Metastatic breast cancer to her rib cage and spine, hypothyroidism, anemia, thrombocytopenia, hypertension, Bells palsy, depression, uterine fibroids, hysterectomy, cholecystectomy, breast lumpectomy, and thyroidectomy.,ALLERGIES: , No known drug allergies.,MEDICINES:, She is on Zofran, Protonix, fentanyl patch, Synthroid, Ativan, and Ambien.,SOCIAL HISTORY: ,The patient is divorced and is a homemaker. No smoking or alcohol.,FAMILY HISTORY:, Negative for any colon cancer or polyps. Her father died of mesothelioma, mother died of Hodgkin lymphoma.,SYSTEMS REVIEW: , No fevers, chills or sweats. She has no chest pain, palpitations, coughing or wheezing. She does get shortness of breath, no hematuria, dysuria, arthralgias, myalgias, rashes, jaundice, bleeding or clotting disorders. The rest of the system review is negative as per the HPI.,PHYSICAL EXAM: , Temperature 98.4, blood pressure 95/63, heart rate 84, respiratory rate of 18, and weight is 108 kg. GENERAL APPEARANCE: The patient was comfortable in bed. Skin exam is negative for any rashes or jaundice. LYMPHATICS: There is no palpable lymphadenopathy of the cervical or the supraclavicular area. HEENT: She has some mild ptosis of the right eye. There is no icterus. The patient's conjunctivae and sclerae are normal. Pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation. No lesions of the oral mucosa or mucosa of the pharynx. NECK: Supple. Carotids are 2+. No thyromegaly, masses or adenopathy. HEART: Has regular rhythm. Normal S1 and S2. She has a 2/6 systolic ejection murmur. No rubs or gallops. Lungs are clear to percussion and auscultation. Abdomen is obese, it may be mildly distended. There is no increased tympany. The patient does have hepatosplenomegaly. There is no obvious evidence of ascites. The abdomen is nontender, bowel sounds are present. The extremities show some swelling and edema of the ankle regions bilaterally. Legs are in SCDs. No cyanosis or clubbing. For the rectal exam, it shows brown stool that is very trace heme positive at most. For the neuro exam, she is awake, alert, and oriented x3. Memory intact. No focal deficits. Insight and judgment are intact.,X-RAY AND LABORATORY DATA: ,She came in, white count 9.2, hemoglobin 7.2, hematocrit 22.2, MCV of 87, platelet count is 47,000. Calcium is 8.1, sodium 134, potassium 5.3, chloride 102, bicarbonate 17, BUN of 69, creatinine of 5.2, albumin 2.2, ALT 28, bilirubin is 2.2, alkaline phosphatase is 359, AST is 96, and lipase is 30. Today, her hemoglobin is 5.7, TSH is 1.1, platelet count is 34,000, alkaline phosphatase is 303, and bilirubin of 1.7.,IMPRESSION,1. The patient has one week of nausea and vomiting with decreased p.o. intake as well as dehydration. This could be on the basis of her renal failure. She may have a viral gastritis. The patient does have a lot of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms recently. She could have peptic mucosal inflammation or peptic ulcer disease.,2. The patient does have hepatosplenomegaly. There is a possibility she could have liver metastasis from the breast cancer.,3. She has anemia as well as thrombocytopenia. The patient states this is chronic.,4. A 40-pound weight loss.,5. Metastatic breast cancer.,6. Increased liver function tests. Given her bone metastasis, the elevated alkaline phosphatase may be from this as opposed to underlying liver disease.,7. Chronic constipation.,8. Acute renal failure.,PLAN: ,The patient will be on a clear liquid diet. She will continue on the Zofran. She will be on IV Protonix. The patient is going to be transfused packed red blood cells and her hemoglobin and hematocrit will be monitored. I obtained the result of the abdominal x-rays she had done through the ER. The patient has a consult pending with the oncologist to see what her PET scan show. There is a renal consult pending. I am going to have her get a total abdominal ultrasound to see if there is any evidence of liver metastasis and also to assess her kidneys. Her laboratory studies will be followed. Based upon the patient's medical condition and including her laboratory studies including a platelet count, we talked about EGD versus upper GI workup per upper GI symptoms. I discussed informed consent for EGD. I discussed the indications, risks, benefits, and alternatives. The risks reviewed included, but were not limited to an allergic reaction or side effect to medicines, cardiopulmonary complications, bleeding, infection, perforation, and needing to get admitted for antibiotics or blood transfusion or surgery. The patient voices her understanding of the above. She wants to think about what she wants to do. Overall, this is a very ill patient with multiorgan involvement. | null |
3,429 | Patient was brought in the Emergency Room following an episode of syncope. The patient relates that he may have had a seizure activity prior to that. Prior to the episode, he denies having any symptoms of chest pain or shortness of breath. | General Medicine | Consult - Syncope | REASON FOR CONSULTATION: , Syncope.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: ,The patient is a 69-year-old gentleman, a good historian, who relates that he was brought in the Emergency Room following an episode of syncope. The patient relates that he may have had a seizure activity prior to that. Prior to the episode, he denies having any symptoms of chest pain or shortness of breath. No palpitation. Presently, he is comfortable, lying in the bed. As per the patient, no prior cardiac history.,CORONARY RISK FACTORS: , History of hypertension. No history of diabetes mellitus. Nonsmoker. Cholesterol status is borderline elevated. No history of established coronary artery disease. Family history noncontributory.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: ,Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, recently diagnosed with Parkinson's, as a Parkinson's tremor, admitted for syncopal evaluation.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: ,Back surgery, shoulder surgery, and appendicectomy.,FAMILY HISTORY: , Nonsignificant.,MEDICATIONS:,1. Pain medications.,2. Thyroid supplementation.,3. Lovastatin 20 mg daily.,4. Propranolol 20 b.i.d.,5. Protonix.,6. Flomax.,ALLERGIES:, None.,PERSONAL HISTORY:, He is married. Nonsmoker. Does not consume alcohol. No history of recreational drug use.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS,CONSTITUTIONAL: No weakness, fatigue, or tiredness.,HEENT: No history of cataract or glaucoma.,CARDIOVASCULAR: No congestive heart failure. No arrhythmias.,RESPIRATORY: No history of pneumonia or valley fever.,GASTROINTESTINAL: No nausea, vomiting, hematemesis, or melena.,UROLOGICAL: No frequency or urgency.,MUSCULOSKELETAL: Arthritis and muscle weakness.,SKIN: Nonsignificant.,NEUROLOGIC: No TIA or CVA. No seizure disorder.,ENDOCRINE/HEMATOLOGIC: Nonsignificant.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION,VITAL SIGNS: Pulse of 93, blood pressure of 158/93, afebrile, and respiratory rate 16 per minute.,HEENT: Atraumatic and normocephalic.,NECK: Neck veins are flat. No significant carotid bruits.,LUNGS: Air entry is bilaterally decreased.,HEART: PMI is displaced. S1 and S2 are regular.,ABDOMEN: Soft and nontender. Bowel sounds are present.,EXTREMITIES: No edema. Pulses are palpable. No clubbing or cyanosis. The patient is moving all extremities; however, the patient has tremors.,RADIOLOGICAL DATA: , EKG reveals normal sinus rhythm with underlying nonspecific ST-T changes secondary to tremors.,LABORATORY DATA: , H&H stable. White count of 14. BUN and creatinine are within normal limits. Cardiac enzyme profile is negative. Ammonia level is elevated at 69. CT angiogram of the chest, no evidence of pulmonary embolism. Chest x-ray is negative for acute changes. CT of the head, unremarkable, chronic skin changes. Liver enzymes are within normal limits.,IMPRESSION:,1. The patient is a 69-year-old gentleman, admitted with syncopal episode and possible seizure disorder. | null |
3,430 | A 37-year-old admitted through emergency, presented with symptoms of chest pain, described as a pressure-type dull ache and discomfort in the precordial region. Also, shortness of breath is noted without any diaphoresis. Symptoms on and off for the last 3 to 4 days especially when he is under stress. No relation to exertional activity. No aggravating or relieving factors. | General Medicine | Consult - Chest Pain - 1 | REASON FOR CONSULTATION:, Chest pain.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , The patient is a 37-year-old gentleman admitted through emergency room. He presented with symptoms of chest pain, described as a pressure-type dull ache and discomfort in the precordial region. Also, shortness of breath is noted without any diaphoresis. Symptoms on and off for the last 3 to 4 days especially when he is under stress. No relation to exertional activity. No aggravating or relieving factors. His history is significant as mentioned below. His workup so far has been negative.,CORONARY RISK FACTORS:, No history of hypertension or diabetes mellitus. Active smoker. Cholesterol status, borderline elevated. No history of established coronary artery disease. Family history positive.,FAMILY HISTORY: , His father died of coronary artery disease.,SURGICAL HISTORY: , No major surgery except for prior cardiac catheterization.,MEDICATIONS AT HOME:, Includes pravastatin, Paxil, and BuSpar.,ALLERGIES:, None.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , Active smoker. Does not consume alcohol. No history of recreational drug use.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: , Hyperlipidemia, smoking history, and chest pain. He has been, in October of last year, hospitalized. Subsequently underwent cardiac catheterization. The left system was normal. There was a question of a right coronary artery lesion, which was thought to be spasm. Subsequently, the patient did undergo nuclear and myocardial perfusion scan, which was normal. The patient continues to smoke actively since in last 3 to 4 days especially when he is stressed. No relation to exertional activity.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:,CONSTITUTIONAL: No history of fever, rigors, or chills.,HEENT: No history of cataract, blurring vision, or glaucoma.,CARDIOVASCULAR: As above.,RESPIRATORY: Shortness of breath. No pneumonia or valley fever.,GASTROINTESTINAL: No epigastric discomfort, hematemesis, or melena.,UROLOGICAL: No frequency or urgency.,MUSCULOSKELETAL: No arthritis or muscle weakness.,CNS: No TIA. No CVA. No seizure disorder.,ENDOCRINE: Nonsignificant.,HEMATOLOGICAL: Nonsignificant.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,VITAL SIGNS: Pulse of 75, blood pressure of 112/62, afebrile, and respiratory rate 16 per minute.,HEENT: Head is atraumatic and normocephalic. Neck veins flat.,LUNGS: Clear.,HEART: S1 and S2, regular.,ABDOMEN: Soft and nontender.,EXTREMITIES: No edema. Pulses palpable. No clubbing or cyanosis.,CNS: Benign.,PSYCHOLOGICAL: Normal.,MUSCULOSKELETAL: Within normal limits.,DIAGNOSTIC DATA: , EKG, normal sinus rhythm. Chest x-ray unremarkable.,LABORATORY DATA: , First set of cardiac enzyme profile negative. H&H stable. BUN and creatinine within normal limits.,IMPRESSION:,1. Chest pain in a 37-year-old gentleman with negative cardiac workup as mentioned above, questionably right coronary spasm.,2. Hyperlipidemia.,3. Negative EKG and cardiac enzyme profile.,RECOMMENDATIONS: | null |
3,431 | Followup evaluation and management of chronic medical conditions. Congestive heart failure, stable on current regimen. Diabetes type II, A1c improved with increased doses of NPH insulin. Hyperlipidemia, chronic renal insufficiency, and arthritis. | General Medicine | Chronic Medical Conditions - Followup | REASON FOR VISIT: , Followup evaluation and management of chronic medical conditions.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:, The patient has been doing quite well since he was last seen. He comes in today with his daughter. He has had no symptoms of CAD or CHF. He had followup with Dr. X and she thought he was doing quite well as well. He has had no symptoms of hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia. He has had no falls. His right knee does pain him at times and he is using occasional doses of Tylenol for that. He wonders whether he could use a knee brace to help him with that issue as well. His spirits are good. He has had no incontinence. His memory is clear, as is his thinking.,MEDICATIONS:,1. Bumex - 2 mg daily.,2. Aspirin - 81 mg daily.,3. Lisinopril - 40 mg daily.,4. NPH insulin - 65 units in the morning and 25 units in the evening.,5. Zocor - 80 mg daily.,6. Toprol-XL - 200 mg daily.,7. Protonix - 40 mg daily.,8. Chondroitin/glucosamine - no longer using.,MAJOR FINDINGS:, Weight 240, blood pressure by nurse 160/80, by me 140/78, pulse 91 and regular, and O2 saturation 94%. He is afebrile. JVP is normal without HJR. CTAP. RRR. S1 and S2. Aortic murmur unchanged. Abdomen: Soft, NT without HSM, normal BS. Extremities: No edema on today's examination. Awake, alert, attentive, able to get up on to the examination table under his own power. Able to get up out of a chair with normal get up and go. Bilateral OA changes of the knee.,Creatinine 1.7, which was down from 2.3. A1c 7.6 down from 8.5. Total cholesterol 192, HDL 37, and triglycerides 487.,ASSESSMENTS:,1. Congestive heart failure, stable on current regimen. Continue.,2. Diabetes type II, A1c improved with increased doses of NPH insulin. Doing self-blood glucose monitoring with values in the morning between 100 and 130. Continue current regimen. Recheck A1c on return.,3. Hyperlipidemia, at last visit, he had 3+ protein in his urine. TSH was normal. We will get a 24-hour urine to rule out nephrosis as the cause of his hypertriglyceridemia. In the interim, both Dr. X and I have been considering together as to whether the patient should have an agent added to treat his hypertriglyceridemia. Specifically we were considering TriCor (fenofibrate). Given his problems with high CPK values in the past for now, we have decided not to engage in that strategy. We will leave open for the future. Check fasting lipid panel today.,4. Chronic renal insufficiency, improved with reduction in dose of Bumex over time.,5. Arthritis, stable. I told the patient he could use Extra Strength Tylenol up to 4 grams a day, but I suggest that he start with a regular dose of 1 to 2 to 3 grams per day. He states he will inch that up slowly. With regard to a brace, he stated he used one in the past and that did not help very much. I worry a little bit about the tourniquet type effect of a brace that could increase his edema or put him at risk for venous thromboembolic disease. For now he will continue with his cane and walker.,6. Health maintenance, flu vaccination today.,PLANS: , Followup in 3 months, by phone sooner as needed. | general medicine, congestive heart failure, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, chronic renal insufficiency, arthritis, chronic medical conditions, heart, |
3,432 | A 2-month-old female with 1-week history of congestion and fever x2 days. | General Medicine | Congestion & Fever - 2-month-old | CHIEF COMPLAINT:, A 2-month-old female with 1-week history of congestion and fever x2 days.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:, The patient is a previously healthy 2-month-old female, who has had a cough and congestion for the past week. The mother has also reported irregular breathing, which she describes as being rapid breathing associated with retractions. The mother states that the cough is at times paroxysmal and associated with posttussive emesis. The patient has had short respiratory pauses following the coughing events. The patient's temperature has ranged between 102 and 104. She has had a decreased oral intake and decreased wet diapers. The brother is also sick with URI symptoms, and the patient has had no diarrhea. The mother reports that she has begun to regurgitate after her feedings. She did not do this previously.,MEDICATIONS: , None.,SMOKING EXPOSURE: , None.,IMMUNIZATIONS: , None.,DIET: ,Similac 4 ounces every 2 to 3 hours.,ALLERGIES:, No known drug allergies.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: ,The patient delivered at term. Birth weight was 6 pounds 1 ounce. Postnatal complications: Neonatal Jaundice. The patient remained in the hospital for 3 days. The in utero ultrasounds were reported to be normal.,PRIOR HOSPITALIZATIONS: , None.,FAMILY/SOCIAL HISTORY: , Family history is positive for asthma and diabetes. There is also positive family history of renal disease on the father's side of the family.,DEVELOPMENT: , Normal. The patient tests normal on the newborn hearing screen.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: GENERAL: , The patient has had fever, there have been no chills. SKIN: No rashes. HEENT: Mild congestion x1 week. Cough, at times paroxysmal, no cyanosis. The patient turns red in the face during coughing episodes, posttussive emesis. CARDIOVASCULAR: No cyanosis. GI: Posttussive emesis, decreased oral intake. GU: Decreased urinary output. ORTHO: No current issues. NEUROLOGIC: No change in mental status. ENDOCRINE: There is no history of weight loss. DEVELOPMENT: No loss of developmental milestones.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: ,VITAL SIGNS: Weight is 4.8 kg, temperature 100.4, heart rate is 140, respiratory rate 30, and saturations 100%.,GENERAL: This is a well-appearing infant in no acute distress.,HEENT: Shows anterior fontanelle to be open and flat. Pupils are equal and reactive to light with red reflex. Nares are patent. Oral mucosa is moist. Posterior pharynx is clear. Hard palate is intact. Normal gingiva.,HEART: Regular rate and rhythm without murmur.,LUNGS: A few faint rales. No retractions. No stridor. No wheezing on examination. Mild tachypnea.,EXTREMITIES: Warm, good perfusion. No hip clicks.,NEUROLOGIC: The patient is alert. Normal tone throughout. Deep tendon reflexes are 2+/4. No clonus.,SKIN: Normal.,LABORATORY DATA:, CBC shows a white count of 12.4, hemoglobin 10.1, platelet count 611,000; 38 segs 3 bands, 42 lymphocytes, and 10 monocytes. Electrolytes were within normal limits. C-reactive protein 0.3. Chest x-ray shows no acute disease with the exception of a small density located in the retrocardiac area on the posterior view. UA shows 10 to 25 bacteria.,ASSESSMENT/PLAN: ,This is a 2-month-old, who presents with fever, paroxysmal cough and episodes of respiratory distress. The patient is currently stable in the emergency room. We will admit the patient to the pediatric floor. We will send out pertussis PCR. We will also follow results of urine culture and that the urine dip shows 10 to 25 bacteria. The patient will be followed up for signs of sepsis, apnea, urinary tract infection, and pneumonia. We will wait for a radiology reading on the chest x-ray to determine if the density seen on the lateral film is a normal variant or represents pathology. | null |
3,433 | Patient with multiple problems, main one is chest pain at night. | General Medicine | Consult - Chest Pain | CHIEF COMPLAINT:, Multiple problems, main one is chest pain at night.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:, This is a 60-year-old female with multiple problems as numbered below:,1. She reports that she has chest pain at night. This happened last year exactly the same. She went to see Dr. Murphy, and he did a treadmill and an echocardiogram, no concerns for cardiovascular disease, and her symptoms resolved now over the last month. She wakes in the middle of the night and reports that she has a pressure. It is mild-to-moderate in the middle of her chest and will stay there as long she lies down. If she gets up, it goes away within 15 minutes. It is currently been gone on for the last week. She denies any fast heartbeats or irregular heartbeats at this time.,2. She has been having stomach pains that started about a month ago. This occurs during the daytime. It has no relationship to foods. It is mild in nature, located in the mid epigastric area. It has been better for one week as well.,3. She continues to have reflux, has noticed that if she stops taking Aciphex, then she has symptoms. If she takes her Aciphex, she seems that she has the reflux belching, burping, and heartburn under control.,4. She has right flank pain when she lies down. She has had this off and on for four months. It is a dull achy pain. It is mild in nature.,5. She has some spots on her shoulder that have been present for a long time, but over the last month have been getting bigger in size and is elevated whereas they had not been elevated in the past. It is not painful.,6. She has had spots in her armpits initially on the right side and then going to the left side. They are not itchy.,7. She is having problems with urgency of urine. When she has her bladder full, she suddenly has an urge to use the restroom, and sometimes does not make it before she begins leaking. She is wearing a pad now.,8. She is requesting a colonoscopy for screening as well. She is wanting routine labs for following her chronic leukopenia, also is desiring a hepatitis titer.,9. She has had pain in her thumbs when she is trying to do fine motor skills, has noticed this for the last several months. There has been no swelling or redness or trauma to these areas.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:, She has recently been to the eye doctor. She has noticed some hearing loss gradually. She denies any problems with swallowing. She denies episodes of shortness of breath, although she has had a little bit of chronic cough. She has had normal bowel movements. Denies any black or bloody stools, diarrhea, or constipation. Denies seeing blood in her urine and has had no urinary problems other than what is stated above. She has had no problems with edema or lower extremity numbness or tingling.,SOCIAL HISTORY:, She works at nursing home. She is a nonsmoker. She is currently trying to lose weight. She is on the diet and has lost several pounds in the last several months. She quit smoking in 1972.,FAMILY HISTORY: , Her father has type I diabetes and heart disease. She has a brother who had heart attack at the age of 52. He is a smoker.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:, Episodic leukopenia and mild irritable bowel syndrome.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS:, Aciphex 20 mg q.d. and aspirin 81 mg q.d.,ALLERGIES:, No known medical allergies.,OBJECTIVE:,Vital Signs: Weight: 142 pounds. Blood pressure: 132/78. Pulse: 72.,General: This is a well-developed adult female who is awake, alert, and in no acute distress.,HEENT: Her pupils are equally round and reactive to light. Conjunctivae are white. TMs look normal bilaterally. Oropharynx appears to be normal. Dentition is excellent.,Neck: Supple without lymphadenopathy or thyromegaly.,Lungs: Clear with normal respiratory effort.,Heart: Regular rhythm and rate without murmur. Radial pulses are normal bilaterally.,Abdomen: Soft, nontender, and nondistended without organomegaly.,Extremities: Examination of the hands reveals some tenderness at the base of her thumbs bilaterally as well as at the PIP joint and DIP joint. Her armpits are examined. She has what appears to be a tinea versicolor rash present in the armpits bilaterally. She has a lesion on her left shoulder, which is 6 mm in diameter. It has diffuse borders and is slightly red. It has two brown spots in it. In her lower extremities, there is no cyanosis or edema. Pulses at the radial and posterior tibial pulses are normal bilaterally. Her gait is normal.,Psychiatric: Her affect is pleasant and positive.,Neurological: She is grossly intact. Her speech seems to be clear. Her coordination of upper and lower extremities is normal.,ASSESSMENT/PLAN:,1. Chest pain. At this point, because of Dr. Murphy’s evaluation last year and the symptoms exactly the same, I think this is noncardiac. My intonation is that this is reflux. I am going have her double her Aciphex or increase it to b.i.d., and I am going to have her see Dr. XYZ for possible EGD if he thinks that would be appropriate. She is to let me know if her symptoms are getting worse or if she is having any severe episodes.,2. Stomach pain, uncertain at this point, but I feel like this is probably related as well to chest pain.,3. Suspicious lesions on the left shoulder. We will do a punch biopsy and set her up for an appointment for that.,4. Tinea versicolor in the axillary area. I have prescribed selenium sulfide lotion to apply 10 minutes a day for seven days.,5. Cystocele. We will have her see Dr. XYZ for further discussion of repair due to her urinary incontinence.,6. History of leukopenia. We will check a CBC.,7. Pain in the thumbs, probably arthritic in nature, observe for now.,8. Screening. We will have her see Dr. XYZ for discussion of colon cancer screening.,9. Gastroesophageal reflux disease. I have increased Aciphex to b.i.d. for now. | null |
3,434 | A 5-month-old infant with cold, cough, and runny nose for 2 days. Mom states she had no fever. Her appetite was good but she was spitting up a lot. | General Medicine | Congestion & Cough - 5-month-Old | CHIEF COMPLAINT: , Congestion and cough.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: ,The patient is a 5-month-old infant who presented initially on Monday with a cold, cough, and runny nose for 2 days. Mom states she had no fever. Her appetite was good but she was spitting up a lot. She had no difficulty breathing and her cough was described as dry and hacky. At that time, physical exam showed a right TM, which was red. Left TM was okay. She was fairly congested but looked happy and playful. She was started on Amoxil and Aldex and we told to recheck in 2 weeks to recheck her ear. Mom returned to clinic again today because she got much worse overnight. She was having difficulty breathing. She was much more congested and her appetite had decreased significantly today. She also spiked a temperature yesterday of 102.6 and always having trouble sleeping secondary to congestion.,ALLERGIES: , She has no known drug allergies.,MEDICATIONS: ,None except the Amoxil and Aldex started on Monday.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: ,Negative.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , She lives with mom, sister, and her grandparent.,BIRTH HISTORY: , She was born, normal spontaneous vaginal delivery at Woman's weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces. No complications. Prevented, she passed her hearing screen at birth.,IMMUNIZATIONS: , Also up-to-date.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: , Negative.,FAMILY HISTORY: ,Noncontributory.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,VITAL SIGNS: Her respiratory rate was approximately 60 to 65.,GENERAL: She was very congested and she looked miserable. She had no retractions at this time.,HEENT: Her right TM was still red and irritated with no light reflex. Her nasal discharge was thick and whitish yellow. Her throat was clear. Her extraocular muscles were intact.,NECK: Supple. Full range of motion.,CARDIOVASCULAR EXAM: She was tachycardic without murmur.,LUNGS: Revealed diffuse expiratory wheezing.,ABDOMEN: Soft, nontender, and nondistended.,EXTREMITIES: Showed no clubbing, cyanosis or edema.,LABORATORY DATA: ,Her chem panel was normal. RSV screen is positive. Chest x-ray and CBC are currently pending.,IMPRESSION AND PLAN: ,RSV bronchiolitis with otitis media. Admit for oral Orapred, IV Rocephin, nebulizer treatments and oxygen as needed. | null |
3,435 | Congestion, tactile temperature. | General Medicine | Congestion - 21-day-old | CHIEF COMPLAINT:, Congestion, tactile temperature.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , The patient is a 21-day-old Caucasian male here for 2 days of congestion - mom has been suctioning yellow discharge from the patient's nares, plus she has noticed some mild problems with his breathing while feeding (but negative for any perioral cyanosis or retractions). One day ago, mom also noticed a tactile temperature and gave the patient Tylenol.,Baby also has had some decreased p.o. intake. His normal breast-feeding is down from 20 minutes q.2h. to 5 to 10 minutes secondary to his respiratory congestion. He sleeps well, but has been more tired and has been fussy over the past 2 days. The parents noticed no improvement with albuterol treatments given in the ER. His urine output has also decreased; normally he has 8 to 10 wet and 5 dirty diapers per 24 hours, now he has down to 4 wet diapers per 24 hours. Mom denies any diarrhea. His bowel movements are yellow colored and soft in nature.,The parents also noticed no rashes, just his normal neonatal acne. The parents also deny any vomiting, apnea.,EMERGENCY ROOM COURSE: , In the ER, the patient received a lumbar puncture with CSF fluid sent off for culture and cell count. This tap was reported as clear, then turning bloody in nature. The patient also received labs including a urinalysis and urine culture, BMP, CBC, CRP, blood culture. This patient also received as previously noted, 1 albuterol treatment, which did not help his respiratory status. Finally, the patient received 1 dose of ampicillin and cefotaxime respectively each.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , See above history of present illness. Mom's nipples are currently cracked and bleeding. Mom has also noticed some mild umbilical discharge as well as some mild discharge from the penile area. He is status post a circumcision. Otherwise, review of systems is negative.,BIRTH/PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: , The patient was an 8 pounds 13 ounces' term baby born 1 week early via a planned repeat C-section. Mom denies any infections during pregnancy, except for thumb and toenail infections, treated with rubbing alcohol (mom denies any history of boils in the family). GBS status was negative. Mom smoked up to the last 5 months of the pregnancy. Mom and dad both deny any sexually transmitted diseases or genital herpetic lesions. Mom and baby were both discharged out of the hospital last 48 hours. This patient has received no hospitalizations so far.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY:, Circumcision.,ALLERGIES: , No known drug allergies.,MEDICATIONS:, Tylenol.,IMMUNIZATIONS:, None of the family members this year have received a flu vaccine.,SOCIAL HISTORY:, At home lives mom, dad, a 2-1/2-year-old brother, and a 5-1/2-year-old maternal stepbrother. Both brothers at home are sick with cold symptoms including diarrhea and vomiting. The brother (2-1/2-year-old) was seen in the ER tonight with this patient and discharged home with an albuterol prescription. A nephew of the mom with an ear infection. Mom also states that she herself was sick with the flu soon after delivery. There has been recent travel exposure to dad's family over the Christmas holidays. At this time, there is also exposure to indoor cats and dogs. This patient also has positive smoking exposure coming from mom.,FAMILY HISTORY: , Paternal grandmother has diabetes and hypertension, paternal grandfather has emphysema and was a smoker. There are no children needing the use of a pediatric subspecialist or any childhood deaths less than 1 year of age.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: ,VITALS: Temperature max is 99, heart rate was 133 to 177, blood pressure is 114/43 (while moving), respiratory rate was 28 to 56 with O2 saturations 97 to 100% on room air. Weight was 4.1 kg.,GENERAL: Not in acute distress, sneezing, positive congestion with breaths taken.,HEENT: Normocephalic, atraumatic head. Anterior fontanelle was soft, open, and flat. Bilateral red reflexes were positive. Oropharynx is clear with palate intact, negative rhinorrhea.,CARDIOVASCULAR: Heart was regular rate and rhythm with a 2/6 systolic ejection murmur heard best at the upper left sternal border, vibratory in nature. Capillary refill was less than 3 seconds.,LUNGS: Positive upper airway congestion, transmitted sounds; negative retractions, nasal flaring, or wheezes.,ABDOMEN: Bowel sounds are positive, nontender, soft, negative hepatosplenomegaly. Umbilical site was with scant dried yellow discharge.,GU: Tanner stage 1 male, circumcised. There was mild hyperemia to the penis with some mild yellow dried discharge.,HIPS: Negative Barlow or Ortolani maneuvers.,SKIN: Positive facial erythema toxicum.,LABORATORY DATA: , CBC drawn showed a white blood cell count of 14.5 with a differential of 25 segmental cells, 5% bands, 54% lymphocytes. The hemoglobin was 14.4, hematocrit was 40. The platelet count was elevated at 698,000. A CRP was less than 0.3.,A hemolyzed BMP sample showed a sodium of 139, potassium of 5.6, chloride 105, bicarb of 21, and BUN of 4, creatinine 0.4, and a glucose of 66.,A cath urinalysis was negative.,A CSF sample showed 0 white blood cells, 3200 red blood cells (again this was a bloody tap per ER personnel), CSF glucose was 41, CSF protein was 89. A Gram stain showed rare white blood cells, many red blood cells, no organisms.,ASSESSMENT: , A 21-day-old with:,1. Rule out sepsis.,2. Possible upper respiratory infection.,Given the patient's multiple sick contacts, he is possibly with a viral upper respiratory infection causing his upper airway congestion plus probable fever. The bacterial considerations although to consider in this child include group B streptococcus, E. coli, and Listeria. We should also consider herpes simplex virus, although these 3200 red blood cells from his CSF could be due to his bloody tap in the ER. Also, there is not a predominant lymphocytosis of his CSF sample (there is 0 white blood cell count in the cell count).,Also to consider in this child is RSV. The patient though has more congested, nasal breathing more than respiratory distress, for example retractions, desaturations, or accessory muscle use. Also, there is negative apnea in this patient.,PLAN: ,1. We will place this patient on the rule out sepsis pathway including IV antibiotics, ampicillin and gentamicin for at least 48 hours.,2. We will follow up with his blood, urine, and CSF cultures. | null |
3,436 | Multiple extensive subcutaneous abscesses, right thigh. Massive open wound, right thigh, status post right excision of multiple subcutaneous abscesses, right thigh. | General Medicine | Chronic Abscesses - Discharge Summary | DISCHARGE DIAGNOSES,1. Multiple extensive subcutaneous abscesses, right thigh.,2. Massive open wound, right thigh, status post right excision of multiple subcutaneous abscesses, right thigh.,PROCEDURES PERFORMED,1. On 03/05/08, by Dr. X, was massive debridement of soft tissue, right lateral thigh and hip.,2. Soft tissue debridement on 03/16/08 of right thigh and hip by Dr. X.,3. Split thickness skin graft to right thigh and right hip massive open wound on 04/01/08 by Dr. Y.,REASON FOR ADMISSION: , The patient is a 62-year-old male with a history of drug use. He had a history of injection of heroin into his bilateral thighs. Unfortunately, he developed chronic abscesses, open wounds on his bilateral thighs, much worse on his right than his left. Decision was made to do a radical excision and then it is followed by reconstruction.,HOSPITAL COURSE: ,The patient was admitted on 03/05/08 by Dr. X. He was taken to the operating room. He underwent a massive resection of multiple subcutaneous abscesses, heroin remnants, which left massive huge open wounds to his right thigh and hip. This led to a prolonged hospital course. The patient initially was treated with local wound care. He was treated with broad spectrum antibiotics. He ended up growing out different species of Clostridium. Infectious Disease consult was obtained from Dr. Z. He assisted in further antibiotic coverage throughout the rest of his hospitalization. The patient also had significant hypoalbuminemia, decreased nutrition. Given his large wounds, he did end up getting a feeding tube placement, and prior to grafting, he received significant feeding tube supplementation to help achieve adequate nutrition for healing. The patient had this superior area what appeared to be further necrotic, infected soft tissue. He went back to the OR on 03/16/08 and further resection done by Dr. X. After this, his wound appeared to be free of infection. He is treated with a wound VAC. He slowly, but progressively had significant progress in his wound. I went from a very poor-looking wound to a red granulated wound throughout its majority. He was thought ready for skin grafting. Note that the patient had serial ultrasounds given his high risk of DVT from this massive wound and need for decreased activity. These were negative. He was treated with SCDs to help decrease his risk. On 04/01/08, the patient was taken to the operating room, was thought to have an adequate ________ grafting. He underwent skin grafting to his right thigh and hip massive open wound. Donor sites were truncated. Postoperatively, the patient ended up with a vast majority of skin graft taking. To unable to take, he was kept on IV antibiotics, strict bed rest, and limited range of motion of his hip. He is continued on VAC dressing. Graft progressively improved with this therapy. Had another ultrasound, which was negative for DVT. The patient was mobilized up out of his bed. Infectious Disease recommendations were obtained. Plan was to complete additional 10 days of antibiotics at discharge. This will be oral antibiotics. I would monitor his left side, which has significantly decreased inflammation and irritation or infection given the antibiotic coverage. So, decision was not made to excise this, but instead monitor. By 04/11/08, his graft looked good. It was pink and filling in. He looked stable for discharge. The patient was discharged to home.,DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS: , Discharge to home.,CONDITION: , Stable.,Antibiotic Augmentin XR script was written. He is okay to shower. Donor site and graft site dressing instruction orders were given for Home Health and the patient. His followup was arranged with Dr. X and myself. | general medicine, multiple extensive subcutaneous abscesses, open wound, subcutaneous abscesses, multiple subcutaneous abscesses, skin grafting, thigh, wound, abscesses, wounds, subcutaneous, antibiotics, |
3,437 | Lump in the chest wall. Probably an old fracture of the area with callus formation, need to rule out the possibility of a tumor. | General Medicine | Chest Wall Lump - Consult | CHIEF COMPLAINT:, Lump in the chest wall.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , This is a 56-year-old white male who has been complaining of having had a lump in the chest for the past year or so and it has been getting larger and tender according to the patient. It is tender on palpation and also he feels like, when he takes a deep breath also, it hurts.,CHRONIC/INACTIVE CONDITIONS,1. Hypertension.,2. Hyperlipidemia.,3. Glucose intolerance.,4. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?,5. Tobacco abuse.,6. History of anal fistula.,ILLNESSES:, See above.,PREVIOUS OPERATIONS: , Anal fistulectomy, incision and drainage of perirectal abscess, hand surgery, colonoscopy, arm nerve surgery, and back surgery.,PREVIOUS INJURIES: , He had a broken ankle in the past. They questioned the patient who is a truck driver whether he has had an auto accident in the past, he said that he has not had anything major. He said he bumped his head once, but not his chest, although he told the nurse that a car fell on his chest that is six years ago. He told me that he hit a moose once, but he does not remember hitting his chest.,ALLERGIES: , TO BACTRIM, SIMVASTATIN, AND CIPRO.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS,1. Lisinopril.,2. Metoprolol.,3. Vitamin B12.,4. Baby aspirin.,5. Gemfibrozil.,6. Felodipine.,7. Levitra.,8. Pravastatin.,FAMILY HISTORY: , Positive for hypertension, diabetes, and cancer. Negative for heart disease, obesity or stroke.,SOCIAL HISTORY: ,The patient is married. He works as a truck driver and he drives in town. He smokes two packs a day and he has two beers a day he says, but not consuming illegal drugs.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS,CONSTITUTIONAL: Denies weight loss/gain, fever or chills.,ENMT: Denies headaches, nosebleeds, voice changes, blurry vision or changes in/loss of vision.,CV: See history of present illness. Denies chest pain, SOB supine, palpitations, edema, varicose veins or leg pains.,RESPIRATORY: He has a chronic cough. Denies shortness of breath, wheezing, sputum production or bloody sputum.,GI: Denies heartburn, blood in stools, loss of appetite, abdominal pain or constipation.,GU: Denies painful/burning urination, cloudy/dark urine, flank pain or groin pain.,MS: Denies joint pain/stiffness, backaches, tendon/ligaments/muscle pains/strains, bone aches/pains or muscle weakness.,NEURO: Denies blackouts, seizures, loss of memory, hallucinations, weakness, numbness, tremors or paralysis.,PSYCH: Denies anxiety, irritability, apathy, depression, sleep disturbances, appetite disturbances or suicidal thoughts.,INTEGUMENTARY: Denies unusual hair loss/breakage, skin lesions/discoloration or unusual nail breakage/discoloration.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION,CONSTITUTIONAL: Blood pressure 140/84, pulse rate 100, respiratory rate 20, temperature 97.2, height 5 feet 10 inches, and weight 218 pounds. The patient is well developed, well nourished, and with fair attention to grooming. The patient is moderately overweight.,NECK: The neck is symmetric, the trachea is in the midline, and there are no masses. No crepitus is palpated. The thyroid is palpable, not enlarged, smooth, moves with swallowing, and has no palpable masses.,RESPIRATION: Normal respiratory effort. There is no intercostal retraction or action by the accessory muscles. Normal breath sounds bilaterally with no rhonchi, wheezing or rubs. There is a localized 2-cm diameter hard mass in relationship to the costosternal cartilages in the lower most position in the left side, just adjacent to the sternum.,CARDIOVASCULAR: The PMI is palpable at the 5ICS in the MCL. No thrills on palpation. S1 and S2 are easily audible. No audible S3, S4, murmur, click, or rub. Carotid pulses 2+ without bruits. Abdominal aorta is not palpable. No audible abdominal bruits. Femoral pulses are 2+ bilaterally, without audible bruits. Extremities show no edema or varicosities. | null |
3,438 | The patient is a very pleasant 72-year-old female with previous history of hypertension and also recent diagnosis of C. diff, presents to the hospital with abdominal pain, cramping, and persistent diarrhea. | General Medicine | C. Diff Colitis Consult | REASON FOR CONSULT: ,I was asked to see the patient for C. diff colitis.,HISTORY OF PRESENTING ILLNESS: , Briefly, the patient is a very pleasant 72-year-old female with previous history of hypertension and also recent diagnosis of C. diff for which she was admitted here in 5/2009, who presents to the hospital on 6/18/2009 with abdominal pain, cramping, and persistent diarrhea. After admission, she had a CT of the abdomen done, which showed evidence of diffuse colitis and she was started on IV Flagyl and also on IV Levaquin. She was also placed on IV Reglan because of nausea and vomiting. In spite of the above, her white count still continues to be elevated today. On questioning the patient, she states the nausea and vomiting has resolved, but the diarrhea still present, but otherwise denies any other specific complaints except for some weakness.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: , Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, recent C. diff colitis, which had resolved based on speaking to Dr. X. Two weeks ago, he had seen the patient and she was clinically well.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: ,Noncontributory.,SOCIAL HISTORY: ,No history of smoking, alcohol, or drug use. She lives at home.,HOME MEDICATIONS: ,She is on atenolol and Mevacor.,ALLERGIES: NO KNOWN DRUG ALLERGIES.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: ,Positive for diarrhea and abdominal pain, otherwise main other complaints are weakness. She denies any cough, sputum production, or dysuria at this time. Otherwise, a 10-system review is essentially negative.,PHYSICAL EXAM:,GENERAL: She is awake and alert, currently in no apparent distress.,VITAL SIGNS: She has been afebrile since admission, temperature today 96.5, heart rate 80, respirations 18, blood pressure 125/60, and O2 sat is 98% on 2 L.,HEENT: Pupils are round and reactive to light and accommodation.,CHEST: Clear to auscultation bilaterally.,CARDIOVASCULAR: S1 and S2 are present. No rales appreciated.,ABDOMEN: She does have tenderness to palpation all over with some mild rebound tenderness also. No guarding noted. Bowel sounds present.,EXTREMITIES: No clubbing, cyanosis, or edema.,CT of the abdomen and pelvis is also reviewed on the computer, which showed evidence of diffuse colitis.,LABORATORY: , White blood cell count today 21.5, hemoglobin 12.4, platelet count 284,000, and neutrophils 89. UA on 6/18/2009 showed no evidence of UTI. Sodium today 130, potassium 2.7, and creatinine 0.4. AST and ALT on 6/20/2009 were normal. Blood cultures from admission were negative. Urine culture on admission was negative. C. diff was positive. Stool culture was negative.,ASSESSMENT:,1. A 72-year-old female with Clostridium difficile colitis.,2. Diarrhea secondary to above and also could be related Reglan, which was discontinued today.,3. Leukocytosis secondary to above, mild improvement today though.,4. Bilateral pleural effusion by CT of the chest, although could represent thickening.,5. New requirement for oxygen, rule out pneumonia.,6. Hypertension.,PLAN:,1. Treat the C. diff aggressively especially given CT appearance and her continued leukocytosis and because of the Levaquin, which could have added additional antibiotic pressure, so I will restart the IV Flagyl.,2. Continue p.o. vancomycin. Add Florastor to help replenish the gut flora.,3. Monitor WBCs closely and follow clinically and if there is any deterioration in her clinical status, I would recommend getting surgical evaluation immediately for surgery if needed.,4. We will check a chest x-ray especially given her new requirement for oxygen. | null |
3,439 | Suspicious calcifications upper outer quadrant, left breast. Left breast excisional biopsy with preoperative guidewire localization and intraoperative specimen radiography. | General Medicine | Breast Calcifications - Preop Consult | REASON FOR HOSPITALIZATION: ,Suspicious calcifications upper outer quadrant, left breast.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , The patient is a 78-year-old woman who had undergone routine screening mammography on 06/04/08. That study disclosed the presence of punctate calcifications that were felt to be in a cluster distribution in the left breast mound at the 2 o'clock position. Additional imaging studies confirmed the suspicious nature of these calcifications. The patient underwent a stereotactic core needle biopsy of the left breast 2 o'clock position on 06/17/08. The final histologic diagnosis of the tissue removed during that procedure revealed focal fibrosis. No calcifications could be identified in examination of the biopsy material including radiograph taken of the preserved tissue.,Two days post stereotactic core needle biopsy, however, the patient returned to the breast center with severe swelling and pain and mass in the left breast. She underwent sonographic evaluation and was found to have a development of false aneurysm formation at the site of stereotactic core needle biopsy. I was called to see the patient in the emergency consultation in the breast center. At the same time, Dr. Y was consulted in Interventional Radiology. Dr. Z and Dr. Y were able to identify the neck of the false aneurysm in the left breast mound and this was injected with ultrasound guidance with thrombin material. This resulted in immediate occlusion of the false aneurysm. The patient was seen in my office for followup appointment on 06/24/08. At that time, the patient continued to have signs of a large hematoma and extensive ecchymosis, which resulted from the stereotactic core needle biopsy. There was, however, no evidence of reforming of the false aneurysm. There was no evidence of any pulsatile mass in the left breast mound or on the left chest wall.,I discussed the issues with the patient and her husband. The underlying problem is that the suspicious calcifications, which had been identified on mammography had not been adequately sampled with the stereotactic core needle biopsy; therefore, the histologic diagnosis is not explanatory of the imaging findings. For this reason, the patient was advised to have an excisional biopsy of this area with guidewire localization. Since the breast mound was significantly disturbed from the stereotactic core needle biopsy, the decision was to postpone any surgical intervention for at least three to four months. The patient now returns to undergo the excision of the left breast tissue with preoperative guidewire localization to identify the location of suspicious calcifications.,The patient has a history of prior stereotactic core needle biopsy of the left breast, which was performed on 01/27/04. This revealed benign histologic findings. The family history is positive involving a daughter who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 40. Other than her age, the patient has no other risk factors for development of breast cancer. She is not receiving any hormone replacement therapy. She has had five children with the first pregnancy occurring at the age of 24. Other than her daughter, there are no other family members with breast cancer. There are no family members with a history of ovarian cancer.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: , Other hospitalizations have occurred for issues with asthma and pneumonia.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: , Colon resection in 1990 and sinus surgeries in 1987, 1990 and 2005.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS:,1. Plavix.,2. Arava.,3. Nexium.,4. Fosamax.,5. Advair.,6. Singulair.,7. Spiriva.,8. Lexapro.,DRUG ALLERGIES:, ASPIRIN, PENICILLIN, IODINE AND CODEINE.,FAMILY HISTORY:, Positive for heart disease, hypertension and cerebrovascular accidents. Family history is positive for colon cancer affecting her father and a brother. The patient has a daughter who was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 40.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , The patient does not smoke. She does have an occasional alcoholic beverage.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: ,The patient has multiple medical problems, for which she is under the care of Dr. X. She has a history of chronic obstructive lung disease and a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease. There is a history of anemia and there is a history of sciatica, which has been caused by arthritis. The patient has had skin cancers, which have been treated with local excision.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,GENERAL: The patient is an elderly aged female who is alert and in no distress.,HEENT: Head, normocephalic. Eyes, PERRL. Sclerae are clear. Mouth, no oral lesions.,NECK: Supple without adenopathy.,HEART: Regular sinus rhythm.,CHEST: Fair air entry bilaterally. No wheezes are noted on examination.,BREASTS: Normal topography bilaterally. There are no palpable abnormalities in either breast mound. Nipple areolar complexes are normal. Specifically, the left breast upper outer quadrant near the 2 o'clock position has no palpable masses. The previous tissue changes from the stereotactic core needle biopsy have resolved. Axillary examination normal bilaterally without suspicious lymphadenopathy or masses.,ABDOMEN: Obese. No masses. Normal bowel sounds are present.,BACK: No CVA tenderness.,EXTREMITIES: No clubbing, cyanosis or edema.,ASSESSMENT:,1. Left breast mound clustered calcifications, suspicious by imaging located in the upper outer quadrant at the 2 o'clock position.,2. Prior stereotactic core needle biopsy of the left breast did not resolve the nature of the calcifications, this now requires excision of the tissue with preoperative guidewire localization.,3. History of chronic obstructive lung disease and asthma, controlled with medications.,4. History of gastroesophageal reflux disease, controlled with medications.,5. History of transient ischemic attack managed with medications.,6. History of osteopenia and osteoporosis, controlled with medications.,7. History of anxiety controlled with medications.,PLAN: , Left breast excisional biopsy with preoperative guidewire localization and intraoperative specimen radiography. This will be performed on an outpatient basis. | null |
3,440 | Complex open wound right lower extremity complicated by a methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus cellulitis. The patient is a 52-year-old male who has had a very complex course secondary to a right lower extremity complex open wound. | General Medicine | Cellulitis - Discharge Summary | DISCHARGE DIAGNOSIS: ,Complex open wound right lower extremity complicated by a methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus cellulitis.,ADDITIONAL DISCHARGE DIAGNOSES:,1. Chronic pain.,2. Tobacco use.,3. History of hepatitis C.,REASON FOR ADMISSION:, The patient is a 52-year-old male who has had a very complex course secondary to a right lower extremity complex open wound. He has had prolonged hospitalizations because of this problem. He was recently discharged when he was noted to develop as an outpatient swollen, red tender leg. Examination in the emergency room revealed significant concern for significant cellulitis. Decision was made to admit him to the hospital.,HOSPITAL COURSE:, The patient was admitted on 03/26/08 and was started on IV antibiotics elevation, was also counseled to minimizing the cigarette smoking. The patient had edema of his bilateral lower extremities. The hospital consult was also obtained to address edema issue question was related to his liver hepatitis C. Hospital consult was obtained. This included an ultrasound of his abdomen, which showed just mild cirrhosis. His leg swelling was thought to be secondary to chronic venostasis and with likely some contribution from his liver as well. The patient eventually grew MRSA in a moderate amount. He was treated with IV vancomycin. Local wound care and elevation. The patient had slow progress. He was started on compression, and by 04/03/08 his leg got much improved, minimal redness and swelling was down with compression. The patient was thought safe to discharge home.,DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS: , The patient was discharged on doxycycline 100 mg p.o. b.i.d. x10 days. He was also given prescription for Percocet and OxyContin, picked up at my office. He is instructed to do daily wound care and also wrap his leg with an Ace wrap. Followup was arranged in a couple of weeks.,DISCHARGE CONDITION: , Stable. | general medicine, chronic pain, methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus cellulitis, complex open wound, staphylococcus aureus, wound care, cellulitis, wound, hepatitis, |
3,441 | First-degree and second-degree burns, right arm secondary to hot oil spill - Workers' Compensation industrial injury. | General Medicine | Burn - Consult | CHIEF COMPLAINT: , Burn, right arm.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , This is a Workers' Compensation injury. This patient, a 41 year-old male, was at a coffee shop, where he works as a cook, and hot oil splashed onto his arm, burning from the elbow to the wrist on the medial aspect. He has had it cooled, and presents with his friend to the Emergency Department for care.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: ,Noncontributory.,MEDICATIONS: ,None.,ALLERGIES: ,None.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: , GENERAL: Well-developed, well-nourished 21-year-old male adult who is appropriate and cooperative. His only injury is to the right upper extremity. There are first and second degree burns on the right forearm, ranging from the elbow to the wrist. Second degree areas with blistering are scattered through the medial aspect of the forearm. There is no circumferential burn, and I see no areas of deeper burn. The patient moves his hands well. Pulses are good. Circulation to the hand is fine.,FINAL DIAGNOSIS:,1. First-degree and second-degree burns, right arm secondary to hot oil spill.,2. Workers' Compensation industrial injury.,TREATMENT: , The wound is cooled and cleansed with soaking in antiseptic solution. The patient was ordered Demerol 50 mg IM for pain, but he refused and did not want pain medication. A burn dressing is applied with Neosporin ointment. The patient is given Tylenol No. 3, tabs #4, to take home with him and take one or two every four hours p.r.n. for pain. He is to return tomorrow for a dressing change. Tetanus immunization is up to date. Preprinted instructions are given. Workers' Compensation first report and work status report are completed.,DISPOSITION: , Home. | general medicine, burn, workers' compensation industrial injury, workers' compensation, degree |
3,442 | Left buttock abscess, status post incision and drainage. Recommended some local wound care | General Medicine | Buttock Abscess | CHIEF COMPLAINT: , Buttock abscess.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , This patient is a 24-year-old African-American female who presented to the hospital with buttock pain. She started off with a little pimple on the buttock. She was soaking it at home without any improvement. She came to the hospital on the first. The patient underwent incision and drainage in the emergency department. She was admitted to the hospitalist service with elevated blood sugars. She has had positive blood cultures. Surgery is consulted today for evaluation.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: ,Diabetes type II, poorly controlled, high cholesterol.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: , C-section and D&C.,ALLERGIES:, NO KNOWN DRUG ALLERGIES.,MEDICATIONS: , Insulin, metformin, Glucotrol, and Lipitor.,FAMILY HISTORY: , Diabetes, hypertension, stroke, Parkinson disease, and heart disease.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , Significant for pain in the buttock. Otherwise negative.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,GENERAL: This is an overweight African-American female not in any distress.,VITAL SIGNS: She has been afebrile since admission. Vital signs have been stable. Blood sugars have been in the 200 range.,HEENT: Normal to inspection.,NECK: No bruits or adenopathy.,LUNGS: Clear to auscultation.,CV: Regular rate and rhythm.,ABDOMEN: Protuberant, soft, and nontender.,EXTREMITIES: No clubbing, cyanosis or edema.,RECTAL EXAM: The patient has a drained abscess on the buttock cheek. There is some serosanguineous drainage. There is no longer any purulent drainage. The wound appears relatively clean. I do not see a lot of erythema.,ASSESSMENT AND PLAN: , Left buttock abscess, status post incision and drainage. I do not believe surgical intervention is warranted. I have recommended some local wound care. Please see orders for details. | general medicine, buttock pain, pimple, incision and drainage, local wound care, blood sugars, diabetes, buttock, abscess, |
3,443 | Care conference with family at the bedside and decision to change posture of care from aggressive full code status to terminal wean with comfort care measures in a patient with code last night with CPR and advanced cardiac life support. | General Medicine | Care Conference With Family | REASON FOR FOLLOWUP:, Care conference with family at the bedside and decision to change posture of care from aggressive full code status to terminal wean with comfort care measures in a patient with code last night with CPR and advanced cardiac life support.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , This is a 65-year-old patient originally admitted by me several weeks ago with profound hyponatremia and mental status changes. Her history is also significant for likely recurrent aspiration pneumonia and intubation earlier on this admission as well. Previously while treating this patient I had met with the family and discussed how aggressive the patient would wish her level of care to be given that there was evidence of possible ovarian malignancy with elevated CA-125 and a complex mass located in the ovary. As the patient was showing signs of improvement with some speech and ability to follow commands, decision was made to continue to pursue an aggressive level of care, treat her dysphagia, hypertension, debilitation and this was being done. However, last night the patient had apparently catastrophic event around 2:40 in the morning. Rapid response was called and the patient was intubated, started on pressure support, and given CPR. This morning I was called to the bedside by nursing stating the family had wished at this point not to continue this aggressive level of care. The patient was seen and examined, she was intubated and sedated. Limbs were cool. Cardiovascular exam revealed tachycardia. Lungs had coarse breath sounds. Abdomen was soft. Extremities were cool to the touch. Pupils were 6 to 2 mm, doll's eyes were not intact. They were not responsive to light. Based on discussion with all family members involved including both sons, daughter and daughter-in-law, a decision was made to proceed with terminal wean and comfort care measures. All pressure support was discontinued. The patient was started on intravenous morphine and respiratory was requested to remove the ET tube. Monitors were turned off and the patient was made as comfortable as possible. Family is at the bedside at this time. The patient appears comfortable and the family is in agreement that this would be her wishes per my understanding of the family and the patient dynamics over the past month, this is a very reasonable and appropriate approach given the patient's failure to turn around after over a month of aggressive treatment with likely terminal illness from ovarian cancer and associated comorbidities.,Total time spent at the bedside today in critical care services, medical decision making and explaining options to the family and proceeding with terminal weaning was excess of 37 minutes. | general medicine, full code status, terminal wean, comfort care, cpr, advanced cardiac life support, care conference, family, bedsideNOTE,: Thesetranscribed medical transcription sample reports and examples are provided by various users andare for reference purpose only. MTHelpLine does not certify accuracy and quality of sample reports.These transcribed medical transcription sample reports may include some uncommon or unusual formats;this would be due to the preference of the dictating physician. All names and dates have beenchanged (or removed) to keep confidentiality. Any resemblance of any type of name or date orplace or anything else to real world is purely incidental. |
3,444 | Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, Wolff-Parkinson White Syndrome, recent aortic valve replacement with bioprosthetic Medtronic valve, and hyperlipidemia. | General Medicine | Atrial Fibrillation - SOAP | SUBJECTIVE: , The patient states that she feels better. She is on IV amiodarone, the dosage pattern is appropriate for ventricular tachycardia. Researching the available records, I find only an EMS verbal statement that tachycardia of wide complex was seen. There is no strip for me to review all available EKG tracings show a narrow complex atrial fibrillation pattern that is now converted to sinus rhythm.,The patient states that for a week, she has been home postoperative from aortic valve replacement on 12/01/08 at ABC Medical Center. The aortic stenosis was secondary to a congenital bicuspid valve, by her description. She states that her shortness of breath with exertion has been stable, but has yet to improve from its preoperative condition. She has not had any decline in her postoperative period of her tolerance to exertion.,The patient had noted intermittent bursts of fast heart rate at home that had been increasing over the last several days. Last night, she had a prolonged episode for which she contacted EMS. Her medications at home had been uninterrupted and without change from those listed, being Toprol-XL 100 mg q.a.m., Dyazide 25/37.5 mg, Nexium 40 mg, all taken once a day. She has been maintaining her Crestor and Zetia at 20 and 10 mg respectively. She states that she has been taking her aspirin at 325 mg q.a.m. She remains on Zyrtec 10 mg q.a.m. Her only allergy is listed to latex.,OBJECTIVE:,VITAL SIGNS: Temperature 36.1, heart rate 60, respirations 14, room air saturation 98%, and blood pressure 108/60. The patient shows a normal sinus rhythm on the telemetry monitor with an occasional PAC.,GENERAL: She is alert and in no apparent distress.,HEENT: Eyes: EOMI. PERRLA. Sclerae nonicteric. No lesions of lids, lashes, brows, or conjunctivae noted. Funduscopic examination unremarkable. Ears: Normal set, shape, TMs, canals and hearing. Nose and Sinuses: Negative. Mouth, Tongue, Teeth, and Throat: Negative except for dental work.,NECK: Supple and pain free without bruit, JVD, adenopathy or thyroid abnormality.,CHEST: Lungs are clear bilaterally to auscultation. The incision is well healed and without evidence of significant cellulitis.,HEART: Shows a regular rate and rhythm without murmur, gallop, heave, click, thrill or rub. There is an occasional extra beat noted, which corresponds to a premature atrial contraction on the monitor.,ABDOMEN: Soft and benign without hepatosplenomegaly, rebound, rigidity or guarding.,EXTREMITIES: Show no evidence of DVT, acute arthritis, cellulitis or pedal edema.,NEUROLOGIC: Nonfocal without lateralizing findings for cranial or peripheral nervous systems, strength, sensation, and cerebellar function. Gait and station were not tested.,MENTAL STATUS: Shows the patient to be alert, coherent with full capacity for decision making.,BACK: Negative to inspection or percussion.,LABORATORY DATA: , Shows from 12/15/08 2100, hemoglobin 11.6, white count 12.9, and platelets 126,000. INR 1.0. Electrolytes are normal with exception potassium 3.3. GFR is decreased at 50 with creatinine of 1.1. Glucose was 119. Magnesium was 2.3. Phosphorus 3.8. Calcium was slightly low at 7.8. The patient has had ionized calcium checked at Munson that was normal at 4.5 prior to her discharge. Troponin is negative x2 from 2100 and repeat at 07:32. This morning, her BNP was 163 at admission. Her admission chest x-ray was unremarkable and did not show evidence of cardiomegaly to suggest pericardial effusion. Her current EKG tracing from 05:42 shows a sinus bradycardia with Wolff-Parkinson White Pattern, a rate of 58 beats per minute, and a corrected QT interval of 557 milliseconds. Her PR interval was 0.12.,We received a call from Munson Medical Center that a bed had been arranged for the patient. I contacted Dr. Varner and we reviewed the patient's managed to this point. All combined impression is that the patient was likely to not have had actual ventricular tachycardia. This is based on her EP study from October showing her to be non-inducible. In addition, she had a cardiac catheterization that showed no evidence of coronary artery disease. What is most likely that the patient has postoperative atrial fibrillation. Her WPW may have degenerated into a ventricular tachycardia, but this is unlikely. At this point, we will convert the patient from IV amiodarone to oral amiodarone and obtain an echocardiogram to verify that she does not have evidence of pericardial effusion in the postoperative period. I will recheck her potassium, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus at this point and make adjustments if indicated. Dr. Varner will be making arrangements for an outpatient Holter monitor and further followup post-discharge.,IMPRESSION:,1. Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response.,2. Wolff-Parkinson White Syndrome.,3. Recent aortic valve replacement with bioprosthetic Medtronic valve.,4. Hyperlipidemia. | general medicine, ventricular tachycardia, wolff-parkinson white syndrome., ventricular response, medtronic valve, wolff parkinson white syndrome, aortic valve replacement, atrial fibrillation, atrial, aortic, tachycardia, fibrillation, ventricular, valve, medtronic, |
3,445 | A lady was admitted to the hospital with chest pain and respiratory insufficiency. She has chronic lung disease with bronchospastic angina. | General Medicine | Chest Pain & Respiratory Insufficiency | We discovered new T-wave abnormalities on her EKG. There was of course a four-vessel bypass surgery in 2001. We did a coronary angiogram. This demonstrated patent vein grafts and patent internal mammary vessel and so there was no obvious new disease.,She may continue in the future to have angina and she will have nitroglycerin available for that if needed.,Her blood pressure has been elevated and so instead of metoprolol, we have started her on Coreg 6.25 mg b.i.d. This should be increased up to 25 mg b.i.d. as preferred antihypertensive in this lady's case. She also is on an ACE inhibitor.,So her discharge meds are as follows:,1. Coreg 6.25 mg b.i.d.,2. Simvastatin 40 mg nightly.,3. Lisinopril 5 mg b.i.d.,4. Protonix 40 mg a.m.,5. Aspirin 160 mg a day.,6. Lasix 20 mg b.i.d.,7. Spiriva puff daily.,8. Albuterol p.r.n. q.i.d.,9. Advair 500/50 puff b.i.d.,10. Xopenex q.i.d. and p.r.n.,I will see her in a month to six weeks. She is to follow up with Dr. X before that. | general medicine, chest pain, respiratory insufficiency, chronic lung disease, bronchospastic angina, insufficiency, chest, angina, respiratory, bronchospastic |
3,446 | Patient has prostate cancer with metastatic disease to his bladder. The patient has had problems with hematuria in the past. The patient was encouraged to drink extra water and was given discharge instructions on hematuria. | General Medicine | Blood in Urine - ER Visit | CHIEF COMPLAINT: , Blood in urine.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: ,This is a 78-year-old male who has prostate cancer with metastatic disease to his bladder and in several locations throughout the skeletal system including the spine and shoulder. The patient has had problems with hematuria in the past, but the patient noted that this episode began yesterday, and today he has been passing principally blood with very little urine. The patient states that there is no change in his chronic lower back pain and denies any incontinence of urine or stool. The patient has not had any fever. There is no abdominal pain and the patient is still able to pass urine. The patient has not had any melena or hematochezia. There is no nausea or vomiting. The patient has already completed chemotherapy and is beyond treatment for his cancer at this time. The patient is receiving radiation therapy, but it is targeted to the bones and intended to give symptomatic relief of his skeletal pain and not intended to treat and cure the cancer. The patient is not enlisted in hospice, but the principle around the patient's current treatment management is focusing on comfort care measures.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , CONSTITUTIONAL: No fever or chills. The patient does report generalized fatigue and weakness over the past several days. HEENT: No headache, no neck pain, no rhinorrhea, no sore throat. CARDIOVASCULAR: No chest pain. RESPIRATIONS: No shortness of breath or cough, although the patient does get easily winded with exertion over these past few days. GASTROINTESTINAL: The patient denies any abdominal pain. No nausea or vomiting. No changes in the bowel movement. No melena or hematochezia. GENITOURINARY: A gross hematuria since yesterday as previously described. The patient is still able to pass urine without difficulty. The patient denies any groin pain. The patient denies any other changes to the genital region. MUSCULOSKELETAL: The chronic lower back pain which has not changed over these past few days. The patient does have multiple other joints, which cause him discomfort, but there have been no recent changes in these either. SKIN: No rashes or lesions. No easy bruising. NEUROLOGIC: No focal weakness or numbness. No incontinence of urine or stool. No saddle paresthesia. No dizziness, syncope or near-syncope. ENDOCRINE: No polyuria or polydipsia. No heat or cold intolerance. HEMATOLOGIC/LYMPHATIC: The patient does not have a history of easy bruising or bleeding, but the patient has had previous episodes of hematuria.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: , Prostate cancer with metastatic disease as previously described.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: , TURP.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS:, Morphine, Darvocet, Flomax, Avodart and ibuprofen.,ALLERGIES: , VICODIN.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , The patient is a nonsmoker. Denies any alcohol or illicit drug use. The patient does live with his family.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: , VITAL SIGNS: Temperature is 98.8 oral, blood pressure is 108/65, pulse is 109, respirations 16, oxygen saturation is 97% on room air and interpreted as normal. CONSTITUTIONAL: The patient is well nourished, well developed. The patient appears to be pale, but otherwise looks well. The patient is calm, comfortable. The patient is pleasant and cooperative. HEENT: Eyes normal with clear conjunctivae and corneas. Nose is normal without rhinorrhea or audible congestion. Mouth and oropharynx normal without any sign of infection. Mucous membranes are moist. NECK: Supple. Full range of motion. No JVD. CARDIOVASCULAR: Heart is mildly tachycardic with regular rhythm without murmur, rub or gallop. Peripheral pulses are +2. RESPIRATIONS: Clear to auscultation bilaterally. No shortness of breath. No wheezes, rales or rhonchi. Good air movement bilaterally. GASTROINTESTINAL: Abdomen is soft, nontender, nondistended. No rebound or guarding. No hepatosplenomegaly. Normal bowel sounds. No bruit. No masses or pulsatile masses. GENITOURINARY: The patient has normal male genitalia, uncircumcised. There is no active bleeding from the penis at this time. There is no swelling of the testicles. There are no masses palpated to the testicles, scrotum or the penis. There are no lesions or rashes noted. There is no inguinal lymphadenopathy. Normal male exam. MUSCULOSKELETAL: Back is normal and nontender. There are no abnormalities noted to the arms or legs. The patient has normal use of the extremities. SKIN: The patient appears to be pale, but otherwise the skin is normal. There are no rashes or lesions. NEUROLOGIC: Motor and sensory are intact to the extremities. The patient has normal speech. PSYCHIATRIC: The patient is alert and oriented x4. Normal mood and affect. HEMATOLOGIC/LYMPHATIC: There is no evidence of bruising noted to the body. No lymphadenitis is palpated.,EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TESTING:, CBC was done, which had a hemoglobin of 7.7 and hematocrit of 22.6. Neutrophils were 81%. The RDW was 18.5, and the rest of the values were all within normal limits and unremarkable. Chemistry had a sodium of 134, a glucose of 132, calcium is 8.2, and rest of the values are unremarkable. Alkaline phosphatase was 770 and albumin was 2.4. Rest of the values all are within normal limits of the LFTs. Urinalysis was grossly bloody with a large amount of blood and greater than 50 rbc's. The patient also had greater than 300 of the protein reading, moderate leukocytes, 30-50 white blood cells, but no bacteria were seen. Coagulation profile study had a PT of 15.9, PTT of 43 and INR of 1.3.,EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT COURSE: , The patient was given normal saline 2 liters over 1 hour without any adverse effect. The patient was given multiple doses of morphine to maintain his comfort while here in the emergency room without any adverse effect. The patient was given Levaquin 500 mg by mouth as well as 2 doses of Phenergan over the course of his stay here in the emergency department. The patient did not have an adverse reaction to these medicines either. Phenergan resolved his nausea and morphine did relieve his pain and make him pain free. I spoke with Dr. X, the patient's urologist, about most appropriate step for the patient, and Dr. X said he would be happy to care for the patient in the hospital and do urologic scopes if necessary and surgery if necessary and blood transfusion. It was all a matter of what the patient wished to do given the advanced stage of his cancer. Dr. X was willing to assist in any way the patient wished him to. I spoke with the patient and his son about what he would like to do and what the options were from doing nothing from keeping him comfortable with pain medicines to admitting him to the hospital with the possibility of scopes and even surgery being done as well as the blood transfusion. The patient decided to choose a middle ground in which he would be transfused with 2 units of blood here in the emergency room and go home tonight. The patient's son felt comfortable with his father's choice. This was done. The patient was transfused 2 units of packed red blood cells after appropriately typed and match. The patient did not have any adverse reaction at any point with his transfusion. There was no fever, no shortness of breath, and at the time of disposition, the patient stated he felt a little better and felt like he had a little more strength. Over the course of the patient's several-hour stay in the emergency room, the patient did end up developing enough problems with clotted blood in his bladder that he had a urinary obstruction. Foley catheter was placed, which produced bloody urine and relieved the developing discomfort of a full bladder. The patient was given a leg bag and the Foley catheter was left in place.,DIAGNOSES,1. HEMATURIA.,2. PROSTATE CANCER WITH BONE AND BLADDER METASTATIC DISEASE.,3. SIGNIFICANT ANEMIA.,4. URINARY OBSTRUCTION.,CONDITION ON DISPOSITION: ,Fair, but improved.,DISPOSITION: , To home with his son.,PLAN: , We will have the patient follow up with Dr. X in his office in 2 days for reevaluation. The patient was given a prescription for Levaquin and Phenergan tablets to take home with him tonight. The patient was encouraged to drink extra water. The patient was given discharge instructions on hematuria and asked to return to the emergency room should he have any worsening of his condition or develop any other problems or symptoms of concern. | null |
3,447 | Patient complaining of cough and blood mixed with sputum production with a past medical history significant for asbestos exposure. | General Medicine | Asbestos Exposure - Hemoptysis | REASON FOR CONSULTATION: , Hemoptysis.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , The patient is an 80-year-old African-American male, very well known to my service, with a past medical history significant for asbestos exposure. The patient also has a very extensive cardiac history that would be outlined below. He is being admitted with worsening shortness of breath and constipation. He is also complaining of cough and blood mixed with sputum production, but there is no fever.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY,1. Benign prostatic hypertrophy.,2. Peptic ulcer disease.,3. Atrial fibrillation.,4. Coronary artery disease.,5. Aortic valve replacement in 1991, St. Jude mechanical valve #23.,6. ICD implantation.,7. Peripheral vascular disease.,8. CABG in 1991 and 1998.,9. Congestive heart failure, EF 40%.,10. Asbestos exposure.,MEDICATIONS,1. Coumadin 6 mg alternating with 9 mg.,2. Prevacid 30 mg once a day.,3. Diovan 160 mg every day.,4. Flomax 0.4 mg every day.,5. Coreg 25 mg in the morning and 12.5 mg at night.,6. Aldactone 25 mg a day.,7. Lasix 20 mg a day.,8. Zocor 40 mg every day.,ALLERGIES,1. DARVOCET.,2. CLONIDINE.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION,GENERAL: The patient is an elderly male; awake, alert, and oriented, in no acute distress.,VITAL SIGNS: Blood pressure is 136/80, pulse is 70, respiratory rate is 20, temperature 99.3, pulse oximetry 96% on 2 L nasal cannula.,HEENT: Significant for peripheral cyanosis.,NECK: Supple.,LUNGS: Bibasilar crackles with decreased breath sounds in the left base.,CARDIOVASCULAR: Regular rate and rhythm with murmur and metallic click.,ABDOMEN: Soft and benign.,EXTREMITIES: 1+ cyanosis. No clubbing. No edema.,LABORATORY DATA:, Shows a white count of 6.9, hemoglobin 10.6, hematocrit 31.2, and platelet count 160,000. CK 266, PTT 37, PT 34, and INR 3.7. Sodium 141, potassium 4.2, chloride 111, CO2 23, BUN 18, creatinine 1.7, glucose 91, calcium 8.6, total protein 6.1, albumin 3.3, total bilirubin 1.4, alkaline phosphatase 56, and troponin I 0.085 and 0.074.,DIAGNOSTIC STUDIES: , Chest x-ray shows previous sternotomy with ICD implantation and aortic valve mechanical implant with left-sided opacification of the diaphragm worrisome for pleural effusion.,ASSESSMENT,1. Hemoptysis.,2. Acute bronchitis.,3. Coagulopathy.,4. Asbestos exposure.,5. Left pleural effusion.,RECOMMENDATIONS,1. Antibiotics. | null |
3,448 | Antibiotic management for a right foot ulcer and possible osteomyelitis. | General Medicine | Antibiotic Management Consult | REASON FOR CONSULTATION: , Antibiotic management for a right foot ulcer and possible osteomyelitis.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:, The patient is a 68-year-old Caucasian male with past medical history of diabetes mellitus. He was doing fairly well until last week while mowing the lawn, he injured his right foot. He presented to the Hospital Emergency Room. Cultures taken from the wound on 06/25/2008, were reported positive for methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA). The patient was started on intravenous antibiotic therapy with Levaquin and later on that was changed to oral formulation. The patient underwent debridement of the wound on 07/29/2008. Apparently, MRI and a bone scan was performed at that facility, which was reported negative for osteomyelitis. The patient was then referred to the wound care center at General Hospital. From there, he has been admitted to Long-Term Acute Care Facility for wound care with wound VAC placement. On exam, he has a lacerated wound on the plantar aspect of the right foot, which extends from the second metatarsal area to the fifth metatarsal area, closed with the area of the head of these bones. The wound itself is deep and stage IV and with exam of her gloved finger in my opinion, the third metatarsal bone is palpable, which leads to the clinical diagnosis of osteomyelitis. The patient has serosanguineous drainage in this wound and it tracks under the skin in all directions except distal.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: , Positive for:,1. Diabetes mellitus.,2. Osteomyelitis of the right fifth toe, which was treated with intravenous antibiotic therapy for 6 weeks about 5 years back.,FAMILY HISTORY: , Positive for mother passing away in her late 60s from heart attack, father had liver cancer, and passed away from that. One of his children suffers from hypothyroidism, 2 grandchildren has cerebral palsy secondary to being prematurely born.,ALLERGIES: , No known drug allergies.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , Positive findings of the foot that have been mentioned above. All other systems reviewed were negative.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,General: A 68-year-old Caucasian male who was not in any acute hemodynamic distress at present.,Vital Signs: Show a maximum recorded temperature of 98, pulse is rating between 67 to 80 per minute, respiratory rate is 20 per minute, blood pressure is varying between 137/63 to 169/75.,HEENT: Pupils equal, round, reactive to light. Extraocular movements intact. Head is normocephalic. External ear exam is normal.,Neck: Supple. There is no palpable lymphadenopathy.,Cardiovascular: Regular rate and rhythm of the heart without any appreciable murmur, rub or gallop.,Lungs: Clear to auscultation and percussion bilaterally.,Abdomen: Soft, nontender, and nondistended without any organomegaly and bowel sounds are positive. There is no palpable lymphadenopathy in the inguinal and femoral area.,Extremities: There is no cyanosis, clubbing or edema. There is no peripheral stigmata of endocarditis. On the plantar aspect of the distal part of the right foot, the patient has a lacerated wound, which extends from the second metatarsal area to the fifth metatarsal area. Tracking under the skin is palpable with a gloved finger in all direction except the distal one. On the proximal tracking, the area of the wound, the third metatarsal bone is palpable. Therefore, clinically, the patient has diagnoses of osteomyelitis.,Central nervous system: The patient is alert, oriented x3. Cranial nerves II through XII are intact. There is no focal deficit appreciated.,LABORATORY DATA:, No laboratory or radiological data is available at present in the chart.,IMPRESSION/PLAN: , A 68-year-old Caucasian male with history of diabetes mellitus who had an accidental lawn mower-associated injury on the right foot. He has undergone debridement on 07/29/2008. Culture results from the debridement procedure are not available. Wound cultures from 07/25/2008 showed methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus.,From the Infectious Disease point of view, the patient has the following problems, and I would recommend following treatments strategy.,1. Right foot infected ulcer with clinical evidence of osteomyelitis. Even if the MRI and bone scan are negative, the treatment should be guided with diagnosis on clinical counts in my opinion. Cultures have been reported positive for methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus. Therefore, I would discontinue the current antibiotic regimen of oral Levaquin, Zyvox, and intravenous Zosyn, and start the patient on intravenous Ancef 2 g q.8 h. We will need to continue this treatment for 6 weeks for treatment of osteomyelitis and deep wound infection. I would also recommend continuation of wound care and wound VAC placement that would start tomorrow. We will get a PICC line placed to complete the 6-week course of intravenous antibiotic therapy.,2. We would check labs including CBC with differential, chemistry 7 panel, LFTs, ESR, and C-reactive protein levels every Monday and chemistry 7 panel and CBC every Thursday for the duration of antibiotic therapy.,3. I will continue to monitor wound healing 2 to 3 times a week. Wound care will be managed by the wound care team at the Long-Term Acute Care Facility.,4. The treatment plan was discussed in detail with the patient and his daughter who was visiting him when I saw him.,5. Other medical problems will continue to be followed and treated by Dr. X's group during this hospitalization.,6. I appreciate the opportunity of participating in this patient's care. If you have any questions please feel free to call me at any time. I will continue to follow the patient along with you for the next few days during this hospitalization. We would also try to get the results of the deep wound cultures from 07/29/2008, MRI, and bone scan from Hospital. | null |
3,449 | Questionable need for antibiotic therapy for possible lower extremity cellulitis. | General Medicine | Antibiotic Therapy Consult | REASON FOR CONSULTATION: , Questionable need for antibiotic therapy for possible lower extremity cellulitis.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , The patient is a 51-year-old Caucasian female with past medical history of morbid obesity and chronic lower extremity lymphedema. She follows up at the wound care center at Hospital. Her lower extremity edema is being managed there. She has had multiple episodes of cellulitis of the lower extremities for which she has received treatment with oral Bactrim and ciprofloxacin in the past according to her. As her lymphedema was not improving on therapy at that facility, she was referred for admission to Long-Term Acute Care Facility for lymphedema management. She at present has a stage II ulcer on the lower part of the medial aspect of left leg without any drainage and has slight erythema of bilateral lower calf and shin areas. Her measurements for lymphedema wraps have been taken and in my opinion, it is going to be started in a day or two.,I have been consulted to rule out the possibility of lower extremity cellulitis that may require antibiotic therapy.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:, Positive for morbid obesity, chronic lymphedema of the lower extremities, at least for the last three years, spastic colon, knee arthritis, recurrent cellulitis of the lower extremities. She has had a hysterectomy and a cholecystectomy in the remote past.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , The patient lives by herself and has three pet cats. She is an ex-smoker, quit smoking about five years ago. She occasionally drinks a glass of wine. She denies any other recreational drugs use. She recently retired from State of Pennsylvania as a psychiatric aide after 32 years of service.,FAMILY HISTORY: , Positive for mother passing away at the age of 38 from heart problems and alcoholism, dad passed away at the age of 75 from leukemia. One of her uncles was diagnosed with leukemia.,ALLERGIES: , ADHESIVE TAPE ALLERGIES.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:, At present, the patient is admitted with a nonresolving bilateral lower extremity lymphedema, which is a little bit more marked on the right lower extremity compared to the left. She denies any nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. She denies any pain, tenderness, increased warmth or drainage from the lower extremities. Denies chest pain, cough or phlegm production. All other systems reviewed were negative.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,General: A 51-year-old morbidly obese Caucasian female who is not in any acute hemodynamic distress at present.,Vital signs: Her maximum recorded temperature since admission today is 96.8, pulse is 65 per minute, respiratory rate is 18 to 20 per minute, blood pressure is 150/54, I do not see a recorded weight at present.,HEENT: Pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light. Extraocular movements intact. Head is normocephalic and external ear exam is normal.,Neck: Supple. There is no palpable lymphadenopathy.,Cardiovascular system: Regular rate and rhythm of the heart without any appreciable murmur, rub or gallop. Heart sounds are little distant secondary to thick chest wall.,Lungs: Clear to auscultation and percussion bilaterally.,Abdomen: Morbidly obese, soft, nontender, nondistended, there is no percussible organomegaly, there is no evidence of lymphedema on the abdominal pannus. There is no evidence of cutaneous candidiasis in the inguinal folds. There is no palpable lymphadenopathy in the inguinal and femoral areas.,Extremities: Bilateral lower extremities with evidence of extensive lymphedema, there is slight pinkish discoloration of the lower part of calf and shin areas, most likely secondary to stasis dermatosis. There is no increased warmth or tenderness, there is no skin breakdown except a stage II chronic ulcer on the lower medial aspect of the right calf area. It has minimal serosanguineous drainage and there is no surrounding erythema. Therefore, in my opinion, there is no current evidence of cellulitis or wound infection. There is no cyanosis or clubbing. There is no peripheral stigmata of endocarditis.,Central nervous system: The patient is alert and oriented x3, cranial nerves II through XII are intact, and there is no focal deficit appreciated.,LABORATORY DATA: , White cell count is 7.4, hemoglobin 12.9, hematocrit 39, platelet count of 313,000, differential is normal with 51% neutrophils, 37% lymphocytes, 9% monocytes and 3% eosinophils. The basic electrolyte panel is within normal limits and the renal function is normal with BUN of 17 and creatinine of 0.5. Liver function tests are also within normal limits.,The nasal screen for MRSA is negative. Urine culture is negative so far from admission. Urinalysis was negative for pyuria, leucocyte esterase, and nitrites.,IMPRESSION AND PLAN:, A 51-year-old Caucasian female with multiple medical problems mentioned above including history of morbid obesity and chronic lower extremity lymphedema. Admitted for inpatient management of bilateral lower extremity lymphedema. I have been consulted to rule out possibility of active cellulitis and wound infection.,At present, I do not find evidence of active cellulitis that needs antibiotic therapy. In my opinion, lymphedema wraps could be initiated. We will continue to monitor her legs with lymphedema wraps changes 2 to 3 times a week. If she develops any cellulitis, then appropriate antibiotic therapy will be initiated. ,Her stage II ulcer on the right leg does not look infected. I would recommend continuation of wound care along with lymphedema wraps.,Other medical problems will continue to be followed and treated by Dr. X's group during this hospitalization. Dr. Y from Plastic Surgery and Lymphedema Management Clinic is following.,I appreciate the opportunity of participating in this patient's care. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at any time. I will continue to follow the patient along with you 2-3 times per week during this hospitalization at the Long-Term Acute Care Facility. | null |
3,450 | Refractory anemia that is transfusion dependent. At this time, he has been admitted for anemia with hemoglobin of 7.1 and requiring transfusion. | General Medicine | Anemia - Consult | DIAGNOSIS:, Refractory anemia that is transfusion dependent.,CHIEF COMPLAINT: , I needed a blood transfusion.,HISTORY: , The patient is a 78-year-old gentleman with no substantial past medical history except for diabetes. He denies any comorbid complications of the diabetes including kidney disease, heart disease, stroke, vision loss, or neuropathy. At this time, he has been admitted for anemia with hemoglobin of 7.1 and requiring transfusion. He reports that he has no signs or symptom of bleeding and had a blood transfusion approximately two months ago and actually several weeks before that blood transfusion, he had a transfusion for anemia. He has been placed on B12, oral iron, and Procrit. At this time, we are asked to evaluate him for further causes and treatment for his anemia. He denies any constitutional complaints except for fatigue, malaise, and some dyspnea. He has no adenopathy that he reports. No fevers, night sweats, bone pain, rash, arthralgias, or myalgias.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: ,Diabetes.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY:, Hernia repair.,ALLERGIES: , He has no allergies.,MEDICATIONS: , Listed in the chart and include Coumadin, Lasix, metformin, folic acid, diltiazem, B12, Prevacid, and Feosol.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , He is a tobacco user. He does not drink. He lives alone, but has family and social support to look on him.,FAMILY HISTORY:, Negative for blood or cancer disorders according to the patient.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,GENERAL: He is an elderly gentleman in no acute distress. He is sitting up in bed eating his breakfast. He is alert and oriented and answering questions appropriately.,VITAL SIGNS: Blood pressure of 110/60, pulse of 99, respiratory rate of 14, and temperature of 97.4. He is 69 inches tall and weighs 174 pounds.,HEENT: Sclerae show mild arcus senilis in the right. Left is clear. Pupils are equally round and reactive to light. Extraocular movements are intact. Oropharynx is clear.,NECK: Supple. Trachea is midline. No jugular venous pressure distention is noted. No adenopathy in the cervical, supraclavicular, or axillary areas.,CHEST: Clear.,HEART: Regular rate and rhythm.,ABDOMEN: Soft and nontender. There may be some fullness in the left upper quadrant, although I do not appreciate a true spleen with inspiration.,EXTREMITIES: No clubbing, but there is some edema, but no cyanosis.,NEUROLOGIC: Noncontributory.,DERMATOLOGIC: Noncontributory.,CARDIOVASCULAR: Noncontributory.,IMPRESSION: , At this time is refractory anemia, which is transfusion dependent. He is on B12, iron, folic acid, and Procrit. There are no sign or symptom of blood loss and a recent esophagogastroduodenoscopy, which was negative. His creatinine was 1. My impression at this time is that he probably has an underlying myelodysplastic syndrome or bone marrow failure. His creatinine on this hospitalization was up slightly to 1.6 and this may contribute to his anemia.,RECOMMENDATIONS: ,At this time, my recommendation for the patient is that he undergoes further serologic evaluation with reticulocyte count, serum protein, and electrophoresis, LDH, B12, folate, erythropoietin level, and he should undergo a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. I have discussed the procedure in detail which the patient. I have discussed the risks, benefits, and successes of that treatment and usefulness of the bone marrow and predicting his cause of refractory anemia and further therapeutic interventions, which might be beneficial to him. He is willing to proceed with the studies I have described to him. We will order an ultrasound of his abdomen because of the possible fullness of the spleen, and I will probably see him in follow up after this hospitalization.,As always, we greatly appreciate being able to participate in the care of your patient. We appreciate the consultation of the patient. | null |
3,451 | Blood in toilet. Questionable gastrointestinal bleeding at this time, stable without any obvious signs otherwise of significant bleed. | General Medicine | Blood In Toilet | CHIEF COMPLAINT: ,Blood in toilet.,HISTORY: , Ms. ABC is a 77-year-old female who is brought down by way of ambulance from XYZ Nursing Home after nursing staff had noted there to be blood in the toilet after she had been sitting on the toilet. They did not note any urine or stool in the toilet and the patient had no acute complaints. The patient is unfortunately a poor historian in that she has dementia and does not recall any of the events. The patient herself has absolutely no complaints, such as abdominal pain or back pain, urinary and GI complaints. There is no other history provided by the nursing staff from XYZ. There apparently were no clots noted within there. She does not have a history of being on anticoagulants.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: , Actually quite limited, includes that of dementia, asthma, anemia which is chronic, hypothyroidism, schizophrenia, positive PPD in the past.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: ,Unknown.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , No tobacco or alcohol.,MEDICATIONS: , Listed in the medical records.,ALLERGIES:, No known drug allergies.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: , VITAL SIGNS: Stable.,GENERAL: This is a well-nourished, well-developed female who is alert, oriented in all spheres, pleasant, cooperative, resting comfortably, appearing otherwise healthy and well in no acute distress.,HEENT: Visually normal. Pupils are reactive. TMs, canals, nasal mucosa, and oropharynx are intact.,NECK: No lymphadenopathy or JVD.,HEART: Regular rate and rhythm. S1, S2. No murmurs, gallops, or rubs.,LUNGS: Clear to auscultation. No wheeze, rales, or rhonchi.,ABDOMEN: Benign, flat, soft, nontender, and nondistended. Bowel sounds active. No organomegaly or mass noted.,GU/RECTAL: External rectum was normal. No obvious blood internally. There is no stool noted within the vault. There is no gross amount of blood noted within the vault. Guaiac was done and was trace positive. Visual examination anteriorly during the rectal examination noted no blood within the vaginal region.,EXTREMITIES: No significant abnormalities.,WORKUP: , CT abdomen and pelvis was negative. CBC was entirely within normal limits without any signs of anemia with an H and H of 14 and 42%. CMP also within normal limits. PTT, PT, and INR were normal. Attempts at getting the patient to give A urine were unsuccessful and the patient was very noncompliant, would not allow us to do any kind of Foley catheterization.,ER COURSE:, Uneventful. I have discussed the patient in full with Dr. X who agrees that she does not require any further workup or evaluation as an inpatient. We have decided to send the patient back to XYZ with observation by the staff there. She will have a CBC done daily for the next 3 days with results to Dr. X. They are to call him if there is any recurrences of blood or worsening of symptoms and they are to do a urinalysis at XYZ for blood.,ASSESSMENT: , Questionable gastrointestinal bleeding at this time, stable without any obvious signs otherwise of significant bleed. | null |
3,452 | Patient status post gastric bypass surgery, developed nausea and right upper quadrant pain. | General Medicine | Admission History & Physical - Nausea | CHIEF COMPLAINT: , Nausea.,PRESENT ILLNESS: , The patient is a 28-year-old, who is status post gastric bypass surgery nearly one year ago. He has lost about 200 pounds and was otherwise doing well until yesterday evening around 7:00-8:00 when he developed nausea and right upper quadrant pain, which apparently wrapped around toward his right side and back. He feels like he was on it but has not done so. He has overall malaise and a low-grade temperature of 100.3. He denies any prior similar or lesser symptoms. His last normal bowel movement was yesterday. He denies any outright chills or blood per rectum.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: , Significant for hypertension and morbid obesity, now resolved.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: , Gastric bypass surgery in December 2007.,MEDICATIONS: ,Multivitamins and calcium.,ALLERGIES: , None known.,FAMILY HISTORY: ,Positive for diabetes mellitus in his father, who is now deceased.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , He denies tobacco or alcohol. He has what sounds like a data entry computer job.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: ,Otherwise negative.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:, His temperature is 100.3, blood pressure 129/59, respirations 16, heart rate 84. He is drowsy, but easily arousable and appropriate with conversation. He is oriented to person, place, and situation. He is normocephalic, atraumatic. His sclerae are anicteric. His mucous membranes are somewhat tacky. His neck is supple and symmetric. His respirations are unlabored and clear. He has a regular rate and rhythm. His abdomen is soft. He has diffuse right upper quadrant tenderness, worse focally, but no rebound or guarding. He otherwise has no organomegaly, masses, or abdominal hernias evident. His extremities are symmetrical with no edema. His posterior tibial pulses are palpable and symmetric. He is grossly nonfocal neurologically.,STUDIES:, His white blood cell count is 8.4 with 79 segs. His hematocrit is 41. His electrolytes are normal. His bilirubin is 2.8. His AST 349, ALT 186, alk-phos 138 and lipase is normal at 239.,ASSESSMENT: , Choledocholithiasis, ? cholecystitis.,PLAN: , He will be admitted and placed on IV antibiotics. We will get an ultrasound this morning. He will need his gallbladder out, probably with intraoperative cholangiogram. Hopefully, the stone will pass this way. Due to his anatomy, an ERCP would prove quite difficult if not impossible unless laparoscopic assisted. Dr. X will see him later this morning and discuss the plan further. The patient understands. | general medicine, gastric bypass surgery, nausea, choledocholithiasis, cholecystitis, ercp, gastric bypass, bypass surgery, |
3,453 | Comprehensive annual health maintenance examination, dyslipidemia, tinnitus in left ear, and hemorrhoids. | General Medicine | Annual Health Maintenance Exam | HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: ,This 59-year-old white male is seen for comprehensive annual health maintenance examination on 02/19/08, although this patient is in excellent overall health. Medical problems include chronic tinnitus in the left ear with moderate hearing loss for many years without any recent change, dyslipidemia well controlled with niacin, history of hemorrhoids with occasional external bleeding, although no problems in the last 6 months, and also history of concha bullosa of the left nostril, followed by ENT associated with slight septal deviation. There are no other medical problems. He has no symptoms at this time and remains in excellent health.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: , Otherwise noncontributory. There is no operation, serious illness or injury other than as noted above.,ALLERGIES: , There are no known allergies.,FAMILY HISTORY: , Father died of an MI at age 67 with COPD and was a heavy smoker. His mother is 88, living and well, status post lung cancer resection. Two brothers, living and well. One sister died at age 20 months of pneumonia.,SOCIAL HISTORY:, The patient is married. Wife is living and well. He jogs or does Cross Country track 5 times a week, and weight training twice weekly. No smoking or significant alcohol intake. He is a physician in allergy/immunology.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:, Otherwise noncontributory. He has no gastrointestinal, cardiopulmonary, genitourinary or musculoskeletal symptomatology. No symptoms other than as described above.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,GENERAL: He appears alert, oriented, and in no acute distress with excellent cognitive function. VITAL SIGNS: His height is 6 feet 2 inches, weight is 181.2, blood pressure is 126/80 in the right arm, 122/78 in the left arm, pulse rate is 68 and regular, and respirations are 16. SKIN: Warm and dry. There is no pallor, cyanosis or icterus. HEENT: Tympanic membranes benign. The pharynx is benign. Nasal mucosa is intact. Pupils are round, regular, and equal, reacting equally to light and accommodation. EOM intact. Fundi reveal flat discs with clear margins. Normal vasculature. No hemorrhages, exudates or microaneurysms. No thyroid enlargement. There is no lymphadenopathy. LUNGS: Clear to percussion and auscultation. Normal sinus rhythm. No premature beat, murmur, S3 or S4. Heart sounds are of good quality and intensity. The carotids, femorals, dorsalis pedis, and posterior tibial pulsations are brisk, equal, and active bilaterally. ABDOMEN: Benign without guarding, rigidity, tenderness, mass or organomegaly. NEUROLOGIC: Grossly intact. EXTREMITIES: Normal. GU: Genitalia normal. There are no inguinal hernias. There are mild hemorrhoids in the anal canal. The prostate is small, if any normal to mildly enlarged with discrete margins, symmetrical without significant palpable abnormality. There is no rectal mass. The stool is Hemoccult negative.,IMPRESSION:,1. Comprehensive annual health maintenance examination.,2. Dyslipidemia.,3. Tinnitus, left ear.,4. Hemorrhoids.,PLAN:, At this time, continue niacin 1000 mg in the morning, 500 mg at noon, and 1000 mg in the evening; aspirin 81 mg daily; multivitamins; vitamin E 400 units daily; and vitamin C 500 mg daily. Consider adding lycopene, selenium, and flaxseed to his regimen. All appropriate labs will be obtained today. Followup fasting lipid profile and ALT in 6 months. | general medicine, tinnitus, dyslipidemia, annual health maintenance, health, hemorrhoids, benign |
3,454 | Possible exposure to ant bait. She is not exhibiting any symptoms and parents were explained that if she develops any vomiting, she should be brought back for reevaluation. | General Medicine | Ant Bait Exposure - ER Visit | CHIEF COMPLAINT: , Possible exposure to ant bait.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:, This is a 14-month-old child who apparently was near the sink, got into the childproof cabinet and pulled out ant bait that had Borax in it. It had 11 mL of this fluid in it. She spilled it on her, had it on her hands. Parents were not sure whether she ingested any of it. So, they brought her in for evaluation. They did not note any symptoms of any type.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: , Negative. Generally very healthy.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , The child has not been having any coughing, gagging, vomiting, or other symptoms. Acting perfectly normal. Family mostly noted that she had spilled it on the ground around her, had it on her hands, and on her clothes. They did not witness that she ingested any, but did not see anything her mouth.,MEDICATIONS: , None.,ALLERGIES: , NONE.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: , VITAL SIGNS: The patient was afebrile. Stable vital signs and normal pulse oximetry. GENERAL: The child is very active, cheerful youngster, in no distress whatsoever. HEENT: Unremarkable. Oral mucosa is clear, moist, and well hydrated. I do not see any evidence of any sort of liquid on the face. Her clothing did have the substance on the clothes, but I did not see any evidence of anything on her torso. Apparently, she had some on her hands that has been wiped off.,EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT COURSE:, I discussed the case with Poison Control and apparently this is actually relatively small quantity and it is likely to be a nontoxic ingestion if she even ingested, which should does not appear likely to be the case.,IMPRESSION: , Exposure to ant bait.,PLAN: , At this point, it is fairly unlikely that this child ingested any significant amount, if at all, which seems unlikely. She is not exhibiting any symptoms and I explained to the parents that if she develops any vomiting, she should be brought back for reevaluation. So, the patient is discharged in stable condition. | general medicine, borax, vomiting, exposure to ant bait, ant bait, exposure, symptoms, |
3,455 | This is a pleasant 50-year-old female who has undergone an APR secondary to refractory ulcerative colitis. Overall, her quality of life has significantly improved since she had her APR. She is functioning well with her ileostomy. | Gastroenterology | Wound Check - Status Post APR | HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:, Ms. Connor is a 50-year-old female who returns to clinic for a wound check. The patient underwent an APR secondary to refractory ulcerative colitis. Subsequently, she developed a wound infection, which has since healed. On our most recent visit to our clinic, she has her perineal stitches removed and presents today for followup of her perineal wound. She describes no drainage or erythema from her bottom. She is having good ostomy output. She does not describe any fevers, chills, nausea, or vomiting. The patient does describe some intermittent pain beneath the upper portion of the incision as well as in the right lower quadrant below her ostomy. She has been taking Percocet for this pain and it does work. She has since run out has been trying extra strength Tylenol, which will occasionally help this intermittent pain. She is requesting additional pain medications for this occasional abdominal pain, which she still experiences.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: , Temperature 95.8, pulse 68, blood pressure 132/73, and weight 159 pounds. This is a pleasant female in no acute distress. The patient's abdomen is soft, nontender, nondistended with a well-healed midline scar. There is an ileostomy in the right hemiabdomen, which is pink, patent, productive, and protuberant. There are no signs of masses or hernias over the patient's abdomen.,ASSESSMENT AND PLAN: , This is a pleasant 50-year-old female who has undergone an APR secondary to refractory ulcerative colitis. Overall, her quality of life has significantly improved since she had her APR. She is functioning well with her ileostomy. She did have concerns or questions about her diet and we discussed the BRAT diet, which consisted of foods that would slow down the digestive tract such as bananas, rice, toast, cheese, and peanut butter. I discussed the need to monitor her ileostomy output and preferential amount of daily output is 2 liters or less. I have counseled her on refraining from soft drinks and fruit drinks. I have also discussed with her that this diet is moreover a trial and error and that she may try certain foods that did not agree with her ileostomy, however others may and that this is something she will just have to perform trials with over the next several months until she finds what foods that she can and cannot eat with her ileostomy. She also had questions about her occasional abdominal pain. I told her that this was probably continue to improve as months went by and I gave her a refill of her Percocet for the continued occasional pain. I told her that this would the last time I would refill the Percocet and if she has continued pain after she finishes this bottle then she would need to start ibuprofen or Tylenol if she had continued pain. The patient then brought up some right hand and arm numbness, which has been there postsurgically and was thought to be from positioning during surgery. This is all primarily gone away except for a little bit of numbness at the tip of the third digit as well as some occasional forearm muscle cramping. I told her that I felt that this would continue to improve as it has done over the past two months since her surgery. I told her to continue doing hand exercises as she has been doing and this seems to be working for her. Overall, I think she has healed from her surgery and is doing very well. Again, her quality of life is significantly improved. She is happy with her performance. We will see her back in six months just for a general routine checkup and see how she is doing at that time. | gastroenterology, perineal wound, wound infection, wound, wound check, ulcerative colitis, apr, ileostomyNOTE |
3,456 | Upper endoscopy with foreign body removal (Penny in proximal esophagus). | Gastroenterology | Upper Endoscopy - Foreign Body Removal | PROCEDURE:, Upper endoscopy with foreign body removal.,PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS (ES):, Esophageal foreign body.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS (ES):, Penny in proximal esophagus.,ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS:, None.,COMPLICATIONS:, None.,DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE: ,After informed consent was obtained, the patient was taken to the pediatric endoscopy suite. After appropriate sedation by the anesthesia staff and intubation, an upper endoscope was inserted into the mouth, over the tongue, into the esophagus, at which time the foreign body was encountered. It was grasped with a coin removal forcep and removed with an endoscope. At that time, the endoscope was reinserted, advanced to the level of the stomach and stomach was evaluated and was normal. The esophagus was normal with the exception of some mild erythema, where the coin had been sitting. There were no erosions. The stomach was decompressed of air and fluid. The scope was removed without difficulty.,SUMMARY:, The patient underwent endoscopic removal of esophageal foreign body.,PLAN:, To discharge home, follow up as needed. | gastroenterology, upper endoscopy, endoscopy, endoscopy suite, esophagus, foreign body, foreign body removal, esophageal foreign body, stomach, |
3,457 | Possible free air under the diaphragm. On a chest x-ray for what appeared to be shortness of breath she was found to have what was thought to be free air under the right diaphragm. No intra-abdominal pathology. | General Medicine | Air Under Diaphragm - Consult | REASON FOR CONSULTATION: , Possible free air under the diaphragm.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , The patient is a 77-year-old female who is unable to give any information. She has been sedated with Ativan and came into the emergency room obtunded and unable to give any history. On a chest x-ray for what appeared to be shortness of breath she was found to have what was thought to be free air under the right diaphragm.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: , Significant for alcohol abuse. Unable to really gather any other information because she is so obtunded.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: ,Looking at the medical chart, she had an appendectomy, right hip fracture from a fall in 2005, and TAH/BSO.,MEDICATIONS:, Unable to evaluate.,ALLERGIES: , UNABLE TO EVALUATE.,SOCIAL HISTORY: ,Significant history of alcohol abuse, according to the emergency room physician, who sees her on a regular basis.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , Unable to obtain.,PHYSICAL EXAM,VITAL SIGNS: Temp 98.3, heart rate 82, respiratory rate 24, and blood pressure 141/70.,GENERAL: She is a very obtunded female who upon arousal is not able to provide any information of any use.,HEENT: Atraumatic.,NECK: Soft and supple.,LUNGS: Bilaterally diminished.,HEART: Regular.,ABDOMEN: Soft, and with deep palpation I am unable to arouse the patient, unable to elicit any tenderness.,LABORATORY STUDIES: , Show a normal white blood cell count with no shift. Elevated AST at 138, with a normal ALT at 38. Alkaline phosphatase of 96, bilirubin 0.8. Sodium is 107, with 68 chloride and potassium of 2.8.,X-ray of the chest shows the possibility of free air; therefore, a CT scan was obtained because of the patient's physical examination, which shows no evidence of intra-abdominal pathology. The etiology of the air under the diaphragm is actually a colonic air that is anterior superior to the dome of the diaphragm, near the dome of the liver.,ASSESSMENT: , No intra-abdominal pathology.,PLAN:, Have her admitted to the medical service for treatment of her hyponatremia. | null |
3,458 | Umbilical hernia repair. A standard curvilinear umbilical incision was made, and dissection was carried down to the hernia sac using a combination of Metzenbaum scissors and Bovie electrocautery. | Gastroenterology | Umbilical Hernia Repair - 1 | PROCEDURE PERFORMED: , Umbilical hernia repair.,PROCEDURE:, After informed consent was obtained, the patient was brought to the operative suite and placed supine on the operating table. The patient was sedated, and an adequate local anesthetic was administered using 1% lidocaine without epinephrine. The patient was prepped and draped in the usual sterile manner.,A standard curvilinear umbilical incision was made, and dissection was carried down to the hernia sac using a combination of Metzenbaum scissors and Bovie electrocautery. The sac was cleared of overlying adherent tissue, and the fascial defect was delineated. The fascia was cleared of any adherent tissue for a distance of 1.5 cm from the defect. The sac was then placed into the abdominal cavity and the defect was closed primarily using simple interrupted 0 Vicryl sutures. The umbilicus was then re-formed using 4-0 Vicryl to tack the umbilical skin to the fascia.,The wound was then irrigated using sterile saline, and hemostasis was obtained using Bovie electrocautery. The skin was approximated with 4-0 Vicryl in a subcuticular fashion. The skin was prepped with benzoin, and Steri-Strips were applied. A dressing was then applied. All surgical counts were reported as correct.,Having tolerated the procedure well, the patient was subsequently taken to the recovery room in good and stable condition. | gastroenterology, fascial defect, umbilical hernia repair, curvilinear umbilical, hernia sac, metzenbaum scissors, umbilical hernia, bovie electrocautery, electrocautery, hernia, incision, umbilical, |
3,459 | The patient complaining of abdominal pain, has a long-standing history of diabetes treated with Micronase daily. | General Medicine | Acute Cystitis & Diabetes Type II | HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , The patient is a 45-year-old male complaining of abdominal pain. The patient also has a long-standing history of diabetes which is treated with Micronase daily.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: , There is no significant past medical history noted today.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,HEENT: Patient denies ear abnormalities, nose abnormalities and throat abnormalities.,Cardio: Patient has history of elevated cholesterol, but does not have ASHD, hypertension and PVD.,Resp: Patient denies asthma, lung infections and lung lesions.,GI: Patient denies colon abnormalities, gall bladder problems, liver abnormalities and peptic ulcer disease.,GU: Patient has history of Urinary tract disorder, but does not have Bladder disorder and Kidney disorder.,Endocrine: Patient has history of diabetes, but does not have hormonal irregularities and thyroid abnormalities.,Dermatology: Patient denies allergic reactions, rashes and skin lesions.,MEDS:, Micronase 2.5 mg Tab PO QAM #30. Bactrim 400/80 Tab PO BID #30.,SOCIAL HISTORY:, No known history of drug or alcohol abuse. Work, diet, and exercise patterns are within normal limits.,FAMILY HISTORY:, No significant family history.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:, Non-contributory.,Vital Signs: Height = 72 in. Weight =184 lbs. Upright BP = 120/80 mmHg. Pulse = 80 bpm. Resp =12 pm. Patient is afebrile.,Neck: The neck is supple. There is no jugular venous distension. The thyroid is nontender, or normal size and conto.,Lungs: Lung expansion and excursions are symmetric. The lungs are clear to auscultation and percussion.,Cardio: There is a regular rhythm. SI and S2 are normal. No abnormal heart sounds are detected. Blood pressure is equal bilaterally.,Abdomen: Normal bowel sounds are present. The abdomen is soft; The abdomen is nontender; without organomegaly; There is no CVA tenderness. No hernias are noted.,Extremities: There is no clubbing, cyanosis, or edema.,ASSESSMENT: , Diabetes type II uncontrolled. Acute cystitis.,PLAN: , Endocrinology Consult, complete CBC. ,RX: , Micronase 2.5 mg Tab PO QAM #30, Bactrim 400/80 Tab PO BID #30. | null |
3,460 | Patient is a three years old male who about 45 minutes prior admission to the emergency room ingested about two to three tablets of Celesta 40 mg per tablets. | General Medicine | Accidental Celesta Ingestion - ER Visit | HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:, Patient is a three years old male who about 45 minutes prior admission to the emergency room ingested about two to three tablets of Celesta 40 mg per tablets. Mom called to the poison control center and the recommendation was to take the patient to the emergency room and be evaluated. The patient was alert and did not vomit during the transport to the emergency room. Mom left the patient and his little one-year-old brother in the room by themselves and she went outside of the house for a couple of minutes, and when came back, she saw the patient having the Celesta foils in his hands and half of tablet was moist and on the floor. The patient said that the pills "didn't taste good," so it is presumed that the patient actually ingested at least two-and-a-half tablets of Celesta, 40 mg per tablet.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:, Baby was born premature and he required hospitalization, but was not on mechanical ventilation. He doesn't have any hospitalizations after the new born. No surgeries.,IMMUNIZATIONS: , Up-to-date.,ALLERGIES: , NOT KNOWN DRUG ALLERGIES.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION,VITAL SIGNS: Temperature 36.2 Celsius, pulse 112, respirations 24, blood pressure 104/67, weight 15 kilograms.,GENERAL: Alert, in no acute distress.,SKIN: No rashes.,HEENT: Head: Normocephalic, atraumatic. Eyes: EOMI, PERRL. Nasal mucosa clear. Throat and tonsils, normal. No erythema, no exudates.,NECK: Supple, no lymphadenopathy, no masses.,LUNGS: Clear to auscultation bilateral.,HEART: Regular rhythm and rate without murmur. Normal S1, S2.,ABDOMEN: Soft, nondistended, nontender, present bowel sounds, no hepatosplenomegaly, no masses.,EXTREMITIES: Warm. Capillary refill brisk. Deep tendon reflexes present bilaterally.,NEUROLOGICAL: Alert. Cranial nerves II through XII intact. No focal exam. Normal gait.,RADIOGRAPHIC DATA: , Patient has had an EKG done at the admission and it was within normal limits for the age.,EMERGENCY ROOM COURSE: , Patient was under observation for 6 hours in the emergency room. He had two more EKGs during observation in the emergency room and they were all normal. His vital signs were monitored every hour and were within normal limits. There was no vomiting, no diarrhea during observation. Patient did not receive any medication or has had any other lab work besides the EKG.,ASSESSMENT AND PLAN: , Three years old male with accidental ingestion of Celesta. Discharged home with parents, with a followup in the morning with his primary care physician. | general medicine, accidental ingestion of celesta, celesta, tablets, ingestion, |
3,461 | The patient presented to the emergency room last evening with approximately 7- to 8-day history of abdominal pain which has been persistent. | General Medicine | Abdominal Pain - Consult | CHIEF COMPLAINT:, Abdominal pain.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:, The patient is a 71-year-old female patient of Dr. X. The patient presented to the emergency room last evening with approximately 7- to 8-day history of abdominal pain which has been persistent. She was seen 3 to 4 days ago at ABC ER and underwent evaluation and discharged and had a CT scan at that time and she was told it was "normal." She was given oral antibiotics of Cipro and Flagyl. She has had no nausea and vomiting, but has had persistent associated anorexia. She is passing flatus, but had some obstipation symptoms with the last bowel movement two days ago. She denies any bright red blood per rectum and no history of recent melena. Her last colonoscopy was approximately 5 years ago with Dr. Y. She has had no definite fevers or chills and no history of jaundice. The patient denies any significant recent weight loss.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: ,Significant for history of atrial fibrillation, under good control and now in normal sinus rhythm and on metoprolol and also on Premarin hormone replacement.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: , Significant for cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and hysterectomy. She has a long history of known grade 4 bladder prolapse and she has been seen in the past by Dr. Chip Winkel, I believe that he has not been re-consulted.,ALLERGIES: , SHE IS ALLERGIC OR SENSITIVE TO MACRODANTIN.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , She does not drink or smoke.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , Otherwise negative for any recent febrile illnesses, chest pains or shortness of breath.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,GENERAL: The patient is an elderly thin white female, very pleasant, in no acute distress.,VITAL SIGNS: Her temperature is 98.8 and vital signs are all stable, within normal limits.,HEENT: Head is grossly atraumatic and normocephalic. Sclerae are anicteric. The conjunctivae are non-injected.,NECK: Supple.,CHEST: Clear.,HEART: Regular rate and rhythm.,ABDOMEN: Generally nondistended and soft. She is focally tender in the left lower quadrant to deep palpation with a palpable fullness or mass and focally tender, but no rebound tenderness. There is no CVA or flank tenderness, although some very minimal left flank tenderness.,PELVIC: Currently deferred, but has history of grade 4 urinary bladder prolapse.,EXTREMITIES: Grossly and neurovascularly intact.,LABORATORY VALUES: ,White blood cell count is 5.3, hemoglobin 12.8, and platelet count normal. Alkaline phosphatase elevated at 184. Liver function tests otherwise normal. Electrolytes normal. Glucose 134, BUN 4, and creatinine 0.7.,DIAGNOSTIC STUDIES:, EKG shows normal sinus rhythm.,IMPRESSION AND PLAN: , A 71-year-old female with greater than one-week history of abdominal pain now more localized to the left lower quadrant. Currently is a nonacute abdomen. The working diagnosis would be sigmoid diverticulitis. She does have a history in the distant past of sigmoid diverticulitis. I would recommend a repeat stat CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis and keep the patient nothing by mouth. The patient was seen 5 years ago by Dr. Y in Colorectal Surgery. We will consult her also for evaluation. The patient will need repeat colonoscopy in the near future and be kept nothing by mouth now empirically. The case was discussed with the patient's primary care physician, Dr. X. Again, currently there is no indication for acute surgical intervention on today's date, although the patient will need close observation and further diagnostic workup. | null |
3,462 | Viral gastroenteritis. Patient complaining of the onset of nausea and vomiting after she drank lots of red wine. She denies any sore throat or cough. She states no one else at home has been ill. | Gastroenterology | Viral Gastroenteritis | HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , Patient is a 40-year-old white female visiting with her husband complaining of the onset of nausea and vomiting approximately at 11 p.m. last night, after she states she drank "lots of red wine." She states after vomiting, she felt "fine through the night," but woke with more nausea and vomiting and diaphoresis. She states she has vomited approximately 20 times today and has also had some slight diarrhea. She denies any sore throat or cough. She states no one else at home has been ill. She has not taken anything for her symptoms.,MEDICATIONS: , Currently the patient is on fluoxetine for depression and Zyrtec for environmental allergies.,ALLERGIES: , SHE HAS NO KNOWN DRUG ALLERGIES.,SOCIAL HISTORY:, The patient is married and is a nonsmoker, and lives with her husband, who is here with her.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS,Patient denies any fever or cough. She notes no blood in her vomitus or stool. The remainder of her review of systems is discussed and all are negative.,Nursing notes were reviewed with which I agree.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION,VITAL SIGNS: Temp is 37.6. Other vital signs are all within normal limits.,GENERAL: Patient is a healthy-appearing, middle-aged white female who is lying on the stretcher and appears only mildly ill.,HEENT: Head is normocephalic and atraumatic. Pharynx shows no erythema, tonsillar edema, or exudate. NECK: No enlarged anterior or posterior cervical lymph nodes. There is no meningismus.,HEART: Regular rate and rhythm without murmurs, rubs, or gallops.,LUNGS: Clear without rales, rhonchi, or wheezes.,ABDOMEN: Active bowel sounds. Soft without any focal tenderness on palpation. There are no masses, guarding, or rebound noted.,SKIN: No rash.,EXTREMITIES: No cyanosis, clubbing, or edema.,LABORATORY DATA: , CBC shows a white count of 12.9 with an elevation in the neutrophil count on differential. Hematocrit is 33.8, but the indices are normochromic and normocytic. BMP is remarkable for a random glucose of 147. All other values are unremarkable. LFTs are normal. Serum alcohol is less than 5.,TREATMENT: , Patient was given 2 L of normal saline wide open as well as Compazine 5 mg IV x2 doses with resolution of her nausea. She was given two capsules of Imodium with some apple juice, which she was able to keep down. The patient did feel well enough to be discharged home.,ASSESSMENT:, Viral gastroenteritis.,PLAN: , Rx for Compazine 10 mg tabs, dispense five, sig. one p.o. q.8h. p.r.n. for any recurrent nausea. She was urged to use liquids only until the nausea has gone for 12 to 24 hours with slow advancement of her diet. Imodium for any diarrhea, but no dairy products until the diarrhea has gone for at least 24 hours. If she is unimproved in the next two days, she was urged to follow up with her PCP back home. | gastroenterology, nausea, vomiting, viral gastroenteritis, wine, gastroenteritis, ill, |
3,463 | Upper endoscopy with removal of food impaction. | Gastroenterology | Upper Endoscopy | PROCEDURE:, Upper endoscopy with removal of food impaction.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , A 92-year-old lady with history of dysphagia on and off for two years. She comes in this morning with complaints of inability to swallow anything including her saliva. This started almost a day earlier. She was eating lunch and had beef stew and suddenly noticed inability to finish her meal and since then has not been able to eat anything. She is on Coumadin and her INR is 2.5.,OPERATIVE NOTE: , Informed consent was obtained from patient. The risks of aspiration, bleeding, perforation, infection, and serious risk including need for surgery and ICU stay particularly in view of food impaction for almost a day was discussed. Daughter was also informed about the procedure and risks. Conscious sedation initially was administered with Versed 2 mg and fentanyl 50 mcg. The scope was advanced into the esophagus and showed liquid and solid particles from mid esophagus all the way to the distal esophagus. There was a meat bolus in the distal esophagus. This was visualized after clearing the liquid material and small particles of what appeared to be carrots. The patient, however, was not tolerating the conscious sedation. Hence, Dr. X was consulted and we continued the procedure with propofol sedation.,The scope was reintroduced into the esophagus after propofol sedation. Initially a Roth net was used and some small amounts of soft food in the distal esophagus was removed with the Roth net. Then, a snare was used to cut the meat bolus into pieces, as it was very soft. Small pieces were grabbed with the snare and pulled out. Thereafter, the residual soft meat bolus was passed into the stomach along with the scope, which was passed between the bolus and the esophageal wall carefully. The patient had severe bruising and submucosal hemorrhage in the esophagus possibly due to longstanding bolus impaction and Coumadin therapy. No active bleeding was seen. There was a distal esophageal stricture, which caused slight resistance to the passage of the scope into the stomach. As this area was extremely inflamed, a dilatation was not attempted.,IMPRESSION: , Distal esophageal stricture with food impaction. Treated as described above.,RECOMMENDATIONS:, IV Protonix 40 mg q.12h. Clear liquid diet for 24 hours. If the patient is stable, thereafter she may take soft pureed diet only until next endoscopy, which will be scheduled in three to four weeks. She should take Prevacid SoluTab 30 mg b.i.d. on discharge. | gastroenterology, dysphagia, removal of food impaction, distal esophagus, stomach, distal esophageal, esophageal stricture, upper endoscopy, food impaction, endoscopy, aspiration, sedation, bolus, impaction, esophagus, |
3,464 | Insertion of a triple-lumen central line through the right subclavian vein by the percutaneous technique. This lady has a bowel obstruction. She was being fed through a central line, which as per the patient was just put yesterday and this slipped out. | Gastroenterology | Ttriple-Lumen Central Line | PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES,1. Bowel obstruction.,2. Central line fell off.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES,1. Bowel obstruction.,2. Central line fell off.,PROCEDURE: , Insertion of a triple-lumen central line through the right subclavian vein by the percutaneous technique.,PROCEDURE DETAIL: , This lady has a bowel obstruction. She was being fed through a central line, which as per the patient was just put yesterday and this slipped out. At the patient's bedside after obtaining an informed consent, the patient's right deltopectoral area was prepped and draped in the usual fashion. Xylocaine 1% was infiltrated and with the patient in Trendelenburg position, she had her right subclavian vein percutaneously cannulated without any difficulty. A Seldinger technique was used and a triple-lumen catheter was inserted. There was a good flow through all three ports, which were irrigated with saline prior to connection to the IV solutions.,The catheter was affixed to the skin with sutures and then a dressing was applied.,The postprocedure chest x-ray revealed that there were no complications to the procedure and that the catheter was in good place. | gastroenterology, central line, triple lumen central line, subclavian vein, bowel obstruction, lumen, percutaneous, bowel, obstruction |
3,465 | Ultrasound Abdomen - elevated liver function tests. | Gastroenterology | Ultrasound - Abdomen - 1 | EXAM: , Ultrasound Abdomen., ,REASON FOR EXAM: , Elevated liver function tests., ,INTERPRETATION: , The liver demonstrates heterogeneously increased echotexture with significant fatty infiltration. The gallbladder is surgically absent. There is no fluid collection in the cholecystectomy bed. There is dilatation of the common bile duct up to 1 cm. There is also dilatation of the pancreatic duct that measures up to 3 mm. There is caliectasis in the right kidney. The bladder is significantly distended measuring 937 cc in volume. The caliectasis in the right kidney may be secondary to back pressure from the distended bladder. The aorta is normal in caliber., ,IMPRESSION:,1. Dilated common duct as well as pancreatic duct as described. Given the dilatation of these two ducts, ERCP versus MRCP is recommended to exclude obstructing mass. The findings could reflect changes of cholecystectomy. ,2. Significantly distended bladder with probably resultant caliectasis in the right kidney. Clinical correlation recommended. | gastroenterology, aorta, dilated common duct, mrcp, ercp, elevated liver function tests, pancreatic duct, distended bladder, ultrasound abdomen, cholecystectomy, ultrasound, abdomen, liver, dilatation, caliectasis, kidney, bladder, duct |
3,466 | Ultrasound abdomen, complete | Gastroenterology | Ultrasound - Abdomen | EXAM: , Ultrasound abdomen, complete.,HISTORY: , 38-year-old male admitted from the emergency room 04/18/2009, decreased mental status and right upper lobe pneumonia. The patient has diffuse abdominal pain. There is a history of AIDS.,TECHNIQUE:, An ultrasound examination of the abdomen was performed.,FINDINGS:, The liver has normal echogenicity. The liver is normal sized. The gallbladder has a normal appearance without gallstones or sludge. There is no gallbladder wall thickening or pericholecystic fluid. The common bile duct has a normal caliber at 4.6 mm. The pancreas is mostly obscured by gas. A small portion of the head of pancreas is visualized which has a normal appearance. The aorta has a normal caliber. The aorta is smooth walled. No abnormalities are seen of the inferior vena cava. The right kidney measures 10.8 cm in length and the left kidney 10.5 cm. No masses, cysts, calculi, or hydronephrosis is seen. There is normal renal cortical echogenicity. The spleen is somewhat prominent with a maximum diameter of 11.2 cm. There is no ascites. The urinary bladder is distended with urine and shows normal wall thickness without masses. The prostate is normal sized with normal echogenicity.,IMPRESSION: ,1. Spleen size at the upper limits of normal.,2. Except for small portions of pancreatic head, the pancreas could not be visualized because of bowel gas. The visualized portion of the head had a normal appearance.,3. The gallbladder has a normal appearance without gallstones. There are no renal calculi. | gastroenterology, echogenicity, gallbladder, ultrasound abdomen complete, ultrasound abdomen, abdomen, liver, gallstones, kidney, calculi, renal, spleen, pancreas, ultrasound |
3,467 | Left thoracotomy with drainage of pleural fluid collection, esophageal exploration and repair of esophageal perforation, diagnostic laparoscopy and gastrostomy, and radiographic gastrostomy tube study with gastric contrast, interpretation. | Gastroenterology | Thoracotomy & Esophageal Exploration | PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: ,Esophageal rupture.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:, Esophageal rupture.,OPERATION PERFORMED,1. Left thoracotomy with drainage of pleural fluid collection.,2. Esophageal exploration and repair of esophageal perforation.,3. Diagnostic laparoscopy and gastrostomy.,4. Radiographic gastrostomy tube study with gastric contrast, interpretation.,ANESTHESIA: , General anesthesia.,INDICATIONS OF THE PROCEDURE: , The patient is a 47-year-old male with a history of chronic esophageal stricture who is admitted with food sticking and retching. He has esophageal rupture on CT scan and comes now for a thoracotomy and gastrostomy.,DETAILS OF THE PROCEDURE: , After an extensive informed consent discussion process, the patient was brought to the operating room. He was placed in a supine position on the operating table. After induction of general anesthesia and placement of a double lumen endotracheal tube, he was turned and placed in a right lateral decubitus position on a beanbag with appropriate padding and axillary roll. Left chest was prepped and draped in a usual sterile fashion. After administration of intravenous antibiotics, a left thoracotomy incision was made, dissection was carried down to the subcutaneous tissues, muscle layers down to the fifth interspace. The left lung was deflated and the pleural cavity entered. The Finochietto retractor was used to help provide exposure. The sixth rib was shingled in the posterior position and a careful expiration of the left pleural cavity was performed.,Immediately encountered was left pleural fluid including some purulent fluid. Cultures of this were sampled and sent for microbiology analysis. The left pleural space was then copiously irrigated. A careful expiration demonstrated that the rupture appeared to be sealed. There was crepitus within the mediastinal cavity. The mediastinum was opened and explored and the esophagus was explored. The tissues of the esophagus appeared to show some friability and an area of the rupture in the distal esophagus. It was not possible to place any stitches in this tissue and instead a small intercostal flap was developed and placed to cover the area. The area was copiously irrigated, this provided nice coverage and repair. After final irrigation and inspection, two chest tubes were placed including a #36 French right angled tube at the diaphragm and a posterior straight #36 French. These were secured at the left axillary line region at the skin level with #0-silk.,The intercostal sutures were used to close the chest wall with a #2 Vicryl sutures. Muscle layers were closed with running #1 Vicryl sutures. The wound was irrigated and the skin was closed with skin staples.,The patient was then turned and placed in a supine position. A laparoscopic gastrostomy was performed and then a diagnostic laparoscopy performed. A Veress needle was carefully inserted into the abdomen, pneumoperitoneum was established in the usual fashion, a bladeless 5-mm separator trocar was introduced. The laparoscope was introduced. A single additional left-sided separator trocar was introduced. It was not possible to safely pass a nasogastric or orogastric tube, pass the stricture and perforation and so the nasogastric tube was left right at the level where there was some stricture or narrowing or resistance. The stomach however did have some air insufflation and we were able to place our T-fasteners through the anterior abdominal wall and through the anterior gastric wall safely. The skin incision was made and the gastric lumen was then accessed with the Seldinger technique. Guide wire was introduced into the stomach lumen and series of dilators was then passed over the guide wire. #18 French Gastrostomy was then passed into the stomach lumen and the balloon was inflated. We confirmed that we were in the gastric lumen and the balloon was pulled up, creating apposition of the gastric wall and the anterior abdominal wall. The T-fasteners were all crimped and secured into position. As was in the plan, the gastrostomy was secured to the skin and into the tube. Sterile dressing was applied. Aspiration demonstrated gastric content.,Gastrostomy tube study, with interpretation. Radiographic gastrostomy tube study with gastric contrast, with | gastroenterology, esophageal rupture, thoracotomy, drainage of pleural fluid, esophageal perforation, esophageal exploration, laparoscopy, gastrostomy, pleural fluid, diagnostic laparoscopy, radiographic gastrostomy, gastric lumen, gastrostomy tube, gastric contrast, gastric, interpretation, abdominal, pleural, lumen, esophageal, tube, |
3,468 | Umbilical hernia repair template. The umbilical hernia carefully reduced back into the cavity, and the fascia was closed with interrupted vertical mattress sutures to approximate the fascia. | Gastroenterology | Umbilical Hernia Repair | PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Umbilical hernia.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Umbilical hernia.,PROCEDURE PERFORMED: , Repair of umbilical hernia.,ANESTHESIA: , General.,COMPLICATIONS: , None.,ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS: , Minimal.,PROCEDURE IN DETAIL: ,The patient was prepped and draped in the sterile fashion. An infraumbilical incision was formed and taken down to the fascia. The umbilical hernia carefully reduced back into the cavity, and the fascia was closed with interrupted vertical mattress sutures to approximate the fascia, and then the wounds were infiltrated with 0.25% Marcaine. The skin was reattached to the fascia with 2-0 Vicryls. The skin was approximated with 2-0 Vicryl subcutaneous and then 4-0 Monocryl subcuticular stitches, dressed with Steri-Strips and 4 x 4's. Patient was extubated and taken to the recovery area in stable condition. | gastroenterology, marcaine, steri-strips, mattress sutures, umbilical hernia, repair, umbilical, hernia, |
3,469 | Closure of gastrostomy placed due to feeding difficulties. | Gastroenterology | Surgical Closure of Gastrostomy | PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Gastrostomy (gastrocutaneous fistula).,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Gastrostomy (gastrocutaneous fistula).,OPERATION PERFORMED: , Surgical closure of gastrostomy.,ANESTHESIA: , General.,INDICATIONS: , This 1-year-old child had a gastrostomy placed due to feeding difficulties. Since then, he has reached a point where he is now eating completely by mouth and no longer needed the gastrostomy. The tube was, therefore, removed, but the tract has not shown signs of spontaneous closure. He, therefore, comes to the operating room today for surgical closure of his gastrostomy.,OPERATIVE PROCEDURE: , After the induction of general anesthetic, the abdomen was prepped and draped in the usual manner. An elliptical incision was made around the gastrostomy site and carried down through skin and subcutaneous tissue with sharp dissection. The tract and the stomach were freed. Stay sutures were then placed on either side of the tract. The tract was amputated. The intervening stomach was then closed with interrupted #4-0 Lembert, Nurolon sutures. The fascia was then closed over the stomach using #3-0 Vicryl sutures. The skin was closed with #5-0 subcuticular Monocryl. A dressing was applied, and the child was awakened and taken to the recovery room in satisfactory condition. | gastroenterology, gastrocutaneous fistula, nurolon, closure of gastrostomy, feeding difficulties, surgical closure, gastrostomy |
3,470 | Open Stamm gastrotomy tube, lysis of adhesions, and closure of incidental colotomy | Gastroenterology | Stamm Gastrostomy Tube Placement | PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:,1. Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.,2. Ethanol and alcohol abuse.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:,1. Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.,2. Ethanol and alcohol abuse.,PROCEDURE:,1. Failed percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement.,2. Open Stamm gastrotomy tube.,3. Lysis of adhesions.,4. Closure of incidental colotomy.,ANESTHESIA:, General endotracheal anesthesia.,IV FLUIDS:, Crystalloid 1400 ml.,ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS:, Thirty ml.,DRAINS:, Gastrostomy tube was placed to Foley.,SPECIMENS:, None.,FINDINGS:, Stomach located high in the peritoneal cavity. Multiple adhesions around the stomach to the diaphragm and liver.,HISTORY: ,The patient is a 59-year-old black male who is indigent, an ethanol and tobacco abuse. He presented initially to the emergency room with throat and bleeding. Following evaluation by ENT and biopsy, it was determined to be squamous cell carcinoma of the right tonsil and soft palate, The patient is to undergo radiation therapy and possibly chemotherapy and will need prolonged enteral feeding with a bypass route from the mouth. The malignancy was not obstructing. Following obtaining informed consent for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube with possible conversion to open procedure, we elected to proceed following diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma and election for radiation therapy.,DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE:, The patient was placed in the supine position and general endotracheal anesthesia was induced. Preoperatively, 1 gram of Ancef was given. The abdomen was prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion. After anesthesia was achieved, an endoscope was placed down into the stomach, and no abnormalities were noted. The stomach was insufflated with air and the endoscope was positioned in the midportion and directed towards the anterior abdominal wall. With the room darkened and intensity turned up on the endoscope, a light reflex was noted on the skin of the abdominal wall in the left upper quadrant at approximately 2 fingerbreadths inferior from the most inferior rib. Finger pressure was applied to the light reflex with adequate indentation on the stomach wall on endoscopy. A 21-gauge 1-1/2 inch needle was initially placed at the margin of the light reflex, and this was done twice. Both times it was not visualized on the endoscopy. At this point, repositioning was made and, again, what was felt to be adequate light reflex was obtained, and the 14-gauge angio catheter was placed. Again, after two attempts, we were unable to visualize the needle in the stomach endoscopically. At this point, decision was made to convert the procedure to an open Stamm gastrostomy.,OPEN STAMM GASTROSTOMY: ,A short upper midline incision was made and deepened through the subcutaneous tissues. Hemostasis was achieved with electrocautery. The linea alba was identified and incised, and the peritoneal cavity was entered. The abdomen was explored. Adhesions were lysed with electrocautery under direct vision. The stomach was identified, and a location on the anterior wall near the greater curvature was selected. After lysis of adhesions was confirmed, we sufficiently moved the original chosen site without tension. A pursestring suture of #3-0 silk was placed on the interior surface of the stomach, and a second #3-0 pursestring silk stitch was placed exterior to that pursestring suture. An incision was then made at the location of the anterior wall which was near the greater curvature and was dissected down to the anterior abdominal wall. A Vanderbilt was used to pass through the abdominal wall in through the skin and then returned to the level of the skin and pulled the Bard feeding tube through the anterior wall into the field. An incision in the center of the pursestring suture on the anterior surface of the stomach was then made with electrocautery. The interior pursestring suture was sutured into place in such a manner as to inkwell the stomach around the catheter. The second outer concentric pursestring suture was then secured as well and tied to further inkwell the stomach. The stomach was then tacked to the anterior abdominal wall at the catheter entrance site with four #2-0 silk sutures in such a manner as to prevent leakage or torsion. The catheter was then secured to the skin with two #2-0 silk sutures. Hemostasis was checked and the peritoneal cavity was washed out and brought to the surgical field. Prior to the initiation of the gastrotomy, the bowel was run and at that time there was noted to be one incidental colotomy. This was oversewn with three #4-0 silk Lembert sutures. At the completion of the operation, the fascia was closed with #1 interrupted Vicryl suture, and the skin was closed with staples. The patient tolerated the procedure well and was taken to the postanesthesia care unit in stable condition. | |
3,471 | She is a 79-year-old female who came in with acute cholecystitis and underwent attempted laparoscopic cholecystectomy 8 days ago. The patient has required conversion to an open procedure due to difficult anatomy. Her postoperative course has been lengthened due to a prolonged ileus, which resolved with tetracycline and Reglan. The patient is starting to improve, gain more strength. She is tolerating her regular diet. | Gastroenterology | SOAP - Cholecystitis | SUBJECTIVE: , She is a 79-year-old female who came in with acute cholecystitis and underwent attempted laparoscopic cholecystectomy 8 days ago. The patient has required conversion to an open procedure due to difficult anatomy. Her postoperative course has been lengthened due to a prolonged ileus, which resolved with tetracycline and Reglan. The patient is starting to improve, gain more strength. She is tolerating her regular diet.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,VITAL SIGNS: Today, her temperature is 98.4, heart rate 84, respirations 20, and BP is 140/72.,LUNGS: Clear to auscultation. No wheezes, rales, or rhonchi.,HEART: Regular rhythm and rate.,ABDOMEN: Soft, less tender.,LABORATORY DATA:, Her white count continues to come down. Today, it is 11.6, H&H of 8.8 and 26.4, platelets 359,000. We have ordered type and cross for 2 units of packed red blood cells. If it drops below 25, she will receive a transfusion. Her electrolytes today show a glucose of 107, sodium 137, potassium 4.0, chloride 103.2, bicarbonate 29.7. Her AST is 43, ALT is 223, her alkaline phosphatase is 214, and her bilirubin is less than 0.10.,ASSESSMENT AND PLAN:, She had a bowel movement today and is continuing to improve.,I anticipate another 3 days in the hospital for strengthening and continued TPN and resolution of elevated white count. | gastroenterology, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, anatomy, acute cholecystitis, prolonged ileus, white count, cholecystitis |
3,472 | Pediatric Gastroenterology - Rectal Bleeding Consult. | Gastroenterology | Rectal Bleeding - 1-year-old | HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:, This is a 1-year-old male patient who was admitted on 12/23/2007 with a history of rectal bleeding. He was doing well until about 2 days prior to admission and when he passes hard stools, there was bright red blood in the stool. He had one more episode that day of stool; the stool was hard with blood in it. Then, he had one episode of rectal bleeding yesterday and again one stool today, which was soft and consistent with dark red blood in it. No history of fever, no diarrhea, no history of easy bruising. Excessive bleeding from minor cut. He has been slightly fussy.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: ,Nothing significant.,PREGNANCY DELIVERY AND NURSERY COURSE: , He was born full term without complications.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: , None.,SIGNIFICANT ILLNESS AND REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , Negative for heart disease, lung disease, history of cancer, blood pressure problems, or bleeding problems.,DIET:, Regular table food, 24 ounces of regular milk. He is n.p.o. now.,TRAVEL HISTORY: , Negative.,IMMUNIZATION: , Up-to-date.,ALLERGIES: , None.,MEDICATIONS: , None, but he is on IV Zantac now.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , He lives with parents and siblings.,FAMILY HISTORY:, Nothing significant.,LABORATORY EVALUATION: , On 12/24/2007, WBC 8.4, hemoglobin 7.6, hematocrit 23.2 and platelets 314,000. Sodium 135, potassium 4.7, chloride 110, CO2 20, BUN 6 and creatinine 0.3. Albumin 3.3. AST 56 and ALT 26. CRP less than 0.3. Stool rate is still negative.,DIAGNOSTIC DATA: , CT scan of the abdomen was read as normal.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: ,VITAL SIGNS: Temperature 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit, pulse 142 per minute and respirations 28 per minute. Weight 9.6 kilogram.,GENERAL: He is alert and active child in no apparent distress.,HEENT: Atraumatic and normocephalic. Pupils are equal, round and reactive to light. Extraocular movements, conjunctivae and sclerae fair. Nasal mucosa pink and moist. Pharynx is clear.,NECK: Supple without thyromegaly or masses.,LUNGS: Good air entry bilaterally. No rales or wheezing.,ABDOMEN: Soft and nondistended. Bowel sounds positive. No mass palpable.,GENITALIA: Normal male.,RECTAL: Deferred, but there was no perianal lesion.,MUSCULOSKELETAL: Full range of movement. No edema. No cyanosis.,CNS: Alert, active and playful.,IMPRESSION: , A 1-year-old male patient with history of rectal bleeding. Possibilities include Meckel's diverticulum, polyp, infection and vascular malformation.,PLAN:, To proceed with Meckel scan today. If Meckel scan is negative, we will consider upper endoscopy and colonoscopy. We will start colon clean out if Meckel scan is negative. We will send his stool for C. diff toxin, culture, blood for RAST test for cow milk, soy, wheat and egg. Monitor hemoglobin. | null |
3,473 | A 10-year-old with a history of biliary atresia and status post orthotopic liver transplantation. | Gastroenterology | Status Post Liver Transplant | HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:, This is a 10-year-old who was found with biliary atresia and underwent a Kasai procedure and did not really well because she ended up having a liver transplant. The patient did well after the liver transplant and the only problems started:,1. History of food allergies.,2. History of dental cavities.,At this time, the patient came for a followup and is complaining of a left upper molar pain. There are no other complaints.,DIET: , Lactose-limited diet.,MEDICATIONS: , Please see the MRC form.,ALLERGIES: , There are no allergies.,SOCIAL HISTORY:, The patient lives with the parents in Lindsay, California and has a good environment.,FAMILY HISTORY: , Negative for gastrointestinal illness except that a sibling has ulcerative colitis.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , The system review was only positive for molar pain, but rest of the 13 review of systems were negative to date.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: ,MEASUREMENTS: Height 135 cm and weight 28.1 kg.,VITAL SIGNS: Temperature 98.9 and blood pressure 105/57.,GENERAL: A well-developed, well-nourished child in no acute distress.,HEENT: Atraumatic and normocephalic. The pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light. Full EOMs. The conjunctivae and sclerae are clear. The TMs show normal landmarks. The nasal mucosa is pink and moist. The teeth and gums are in good condition. The pharynx is clear.,NECK: Supple, without thyromegaly and without masses.,LYMPHATIC: No adenopathy.,LUNGS: Clear to auscultation, with no retractions.,CORONARY: Regular rhythm without murmur. S1 and S2 are normal. The pulses are full and symmetrical bilaterally.,ABDOMEN: Normal bowel sounds. No hepatosplenomegaly, no masses, and no tenderness.,GENITALIA: Normal female by inspection.,SKIN: No unusual lesions.,BACK: No scoliosis, hairy patch, lipoma, or sacral dimple.,EXTREMITIES: No cyanosis, clubbing, or edema.,CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM: Developmentally appropriate for age. DTRs are 2+ and symmetrical. The toes are downgoing bilaterally. Motor and sensory without asymmetry. Cranial nerves II through XII are grossly intact.,LABORATORY DATA:, Laboratory data from 12/30/2007 tacrolimus 3.1 and negative Epstein-Barr, CMV was not detected.,FINAL IMPRESSION:, This is a 10-year-old with history of:,1. Biliary atresia.,2. Status post orthotopic liver transplantation.,3. Dental cavities.,4. Food allergies.,5. History of urinary tract infections.,PLAN: , Our plan would be to continue with the medications as follows:,1. Prograf 0.5 mg p.o. b.i.d.,2. Valganciclovir 420 mg p.o. b.i.d.,3. Labs every 2 to 3 months.,4. To return to clinic in 4 months.,5. To refer this patient to a pediatric dentist for assessment of the dental cavities. | null |
3,474 | History of abdominal pain, obstipation, and distention with nausea and vomiting - paralytic ileus and mechanical obstruction. | Gastroenterology | Small Bowel Obstruction | CHIEF COMPLAINT:, Patient AF is a 50-year-old hepatitis C positive African-American man presenting with a 2-day history of abdominal pain and distention with nausea and vomiting.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , AF's symptoms began 2 days ago, and he has not passed gas or had any bowel movements. He has not eaten anything, and has vomited 8 times. AF reports 10/10 pain in the LLQ.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:, AF's past medical history is significant for an abdominal injury during the Vietnam War which required surgery, and multiple episodes of small bowel obstruction and abdominal pain. Other elements of his history include alcoholism, cocaine abuse, alcoholic hepatitis, hepatitis C positive, acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, appendicitis, liver hematoma/contusion, Hodgkin's Disease, constipation, diarrhea, paralytic ileus, anemia, multiple blood transfusions, chorioretinitis, pneumonia, and "crack chest pain" ,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: , AF has had multiple abdominal surgeries, including Bill Roth Procedure Type 1 (partial gastrectomy) during Vietnam War, at least 2 exploratory laparotomies and enterolysis procedures (1993; 2000), and appendectomy,MEDICATIONS:, None.,ALLERGIES:, Iodine, IV contrast (anaphylaxis), and seafood/shellfish.,FAMILY HISTORY:, Noncontributory.,SOCIAL HISTORY:, AF was born and raised in San Francisco. His father was an alcoholic. He currently lives with his sister, and does not work; he collects a pension.,HEALTH-RELATED BEHAVIORS:, AF reports that he smokes 1 to 2 cigarettes per day, and drinks 40 ounces of beer per day.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , Noncontributory, except that patient reports a 6 pound weight loss since his symptoms began, and reports multiple transfusions for anemia.,PHYSICAL EXAM:,Vital Signs: T: 37.1 | null |
3,475 | A 68-year-old male with history of bilateral hernia repair, who presents with 3 weeks of diarrhea and 1 week of rectal bleeding. He states that he had some stomach discomfort in the last 4 weeks. | Gastroenterology | Rectal Bleeding - Consult | REASON FOR ADMISSION: , Rectal bleeding.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: ,The patient is a very pleasant 68-year-old male with history of bilateral hernia repair, who presents with 3 weeks of diarrhea and 1 week of rectal bleeding. He states that he had some stomach discomfort in the last 4 weeks. He has had some physical therapy for his lower back secondary to pain after hernia repair. He states that the pain worsened after this. He has had previous history of rectal bleeding and a colonoscopy approximately 8 years ago that was normal. He denies any dysuria. He denies any hematemesis. He denies any pleuritic chest pain. He denies any hemoptysis.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:,1. History of bilateral hernia repair by Dr. X in 8/2008.,2. History of rectal bleeding.,ALLERGIES: , NONE.,MEDICATIONS:,1. Cipro.,2. Lomotil.,FAMILY HISTORY: , Noncontributory.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , No tobacco, alcohol or IV drug use.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , As per the history of present illness otherwise unremarkable.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,VITAL SIGNS: The patient is afebrile. Pulse 117, respirations 18, and blood pressure 117/55. Saturating 98% on room air.,GENERAL: The patient is alert and oriented x3.,HEENT: Pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation. Extraocular movements are intact. Oropharynx is clear without exudates.,NECK: Supple. No thyromegaly. No jugular venous distention.,HEART: Tachycardic. Regular rhythm without murmurs, rubs or gallops.,LUNGS: Clear to auscultation bilaterally both anteriorly and posteriorly.,ABDOMEN: Positive bowel sounds. Soft and nontender with no guarding.,EXTREMITIES: No clubbing, cyanosis or edema in the upper or lower extremities.,NEUROLOGIC: Nonfocal.,LABORATORY STUDIES:, Sodium 131, potassium 3.9, chloride 94, CO2 25, BUN 15, creatinine 0.9, glucose 124, INR 1.2, troponin less than 0.04, white count 17.5, hemoglobin 12.3, and platelet count 278 with 91% neutrophils. EKG shows sinus tachycardia.,PROBLEM LIST:,1. Colitis.,2. Sepsis.,3. Rectal bleeding.,RECOMMENDATIONS:,1. GI consult with Dr. Y's group.,2. Continue Levaquin and Flagyl.,3. IV fluids.,4. Send for fecal WBCs, O&P, and C. diff.,5. CT of the abdomen and pelvis to rule out abdominal pathology.,6. PPI for PUD prophylaxis. | null |
3,476 | Sigmoidoscopy performed for evaluation of anemia, gastrointestinal Bleeding. | Gastroenterology | Sigmoidoscopy - 1 | PROCEDURE: , Sigmoidoscopy.,INDICATIONS:, Performed for evaluation of anemia, gastrointestinal Bleeding.,MEDICATIONS: , Fentanyl (Sublazine) 0.1 mg IV Versed (midazolam) 1 mg IV,BIOPSIES: , No BRUSHINGS:,PROCEDURE:, A history and physical examination were performed. The procedure, indications, potential complications (bleeding, perforation, infection, adverse medication reaction), and alternative available were explained to the patient who appeared to understand and indicated this. Opportunity for questions was provided and informed consent obtained. After placing the patient in the left lateral decubitus position, the sigmoidoscope was inserted into the rectum and under direct visualization advanced to 25 cm. Careful inspection was made as the sigmoidoscope was withdrawn. The quality of the prep was good. The procedure was stopped due to patient discomfort. The patient otherwise tolerated the procedure well. There were no complications.,FINDINGS: , Was unable to pass scope beyond 25 cm because of stricture vs very short bends secondary to multiple previous surgeries. Retroflexed examination of the rectum revealed small hemorrhoids. External hemorrhoids were found. Other than the findings noted above, the visualized colonic segments were normal.,IMPRESSION: , Internal hemorrhoids External hemorrhoids Unable to pass scope beyond 25 cm due either to stricture or very sharp bend secondary to multiple surgeries. Unsuccessful Sigmoidoscopy. Otherwise Normal Sigmoidoscopy to 25 cm. External hemorrhoids were found. | gastroenterology, gastrointestinal bleeding, gastrointestinal, sigmoidoscope, rectum, anemia, bleeding, sigmoidoscopy, hemorrhoids, |
3,477 | Ultrasound-Guided Paracentesis for Ascites | Gastroenterology | Paracentesis - Ultrasound-Guided | EXAM:, Ultrasound-guided paracentesis,HISTORY: , Ascites.,TECHNIQUE AND FINDINGS: ,Informed consent was obtained from the patient after the risks and benefits of the procedure were thoroughly explained. Ultrasound demonstrates free fluid in the abdomen. The area of interest was localized with ultrasonography. The region was sterilely prepped and draped in the usual manner. Local anesthetic was administered. A 5-French Yueh catheter needle combination was taken. Upon crossing into the peritoneal space and aspiration of fluid, the catheter was advanced out over the needle. A total of approximately 5500 mL of serous fluid was obtained. The catheter was then removed. The patient tolerated the procedure well with no immediate postprocedure complications.,IMPRESSION: , Ultrasound-guided paracentesis as above. | gastroenterology, yueh catheter, aspiration of fluid, ultrasound guided paracentesis, ultrasound guided, needle, catheter, paracentesis, ultrasound, ascites |
3,478 | Bleeding after transanal excision five days ago. Exam under anesthesia with control of bleeding via cautery. The patient is a 42-year-old gentleman who is five days out from transanal excision of a benign anterior base lesion. He presents today with diarrhea and bleeding. | Gastroenterology | Postop Transanal Excision | PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Bleeding after transanal excision five days ago.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Bleeding after transanal excision five days ago.,PROCEDURE:, Exam under anesthesia with control of bleeding via cautery.,ANESTHESIA:, General endotracheal.,INDICATION: , The patient is a 42-year-old gentleman who is five days out from transanal excision of a benign anterior base lesion. He presents today with diarrhea and bleeding. Digital exam reveals bright red blood on the finger. He is for exam under anesthesia and control of hemorrhage at this time.,FINDINGS: , There was an ulcer where most of the polypoid lesion had been excised before. In a near total fashion the wound had opened and again there was a raw ulcer surface in between the edges of the mucosa. There were a few discrete sites of mild oozing, which were treated with cautery and #1 suture. No other obvious bleeding was seen.,TECHNIQUE: , The patient was taken to the operating room and placed on the operative table in supine position. After adequate general anesthesia was induced, the patient was then placed in modified prone position. His buttocks were taped, prepped and draped in a sterile fashion. The anterior rectal wall was exposed using a Parks anal retractor. The entire wound was visualized with a few rotations of the retractor and a few sites along the edges were seen to be oozing and were touched up with cautery. There was one spot in the corner that was oozing and this may have been from simply opening the retractor enough to see well. This was controlled with a 3-0 Monocryl figure-of-eight suture. At the completion, there was no bleeding, no oozing, it was completely dry, and we removed our retractor, and the patient was then turned and extubated and taken to the recovery room in stable condition. | gastroenterology, diarrhea, anterior base lesion, polypoid lesion, transanal excision, transanal, anesthesia, bleeding, |
3,479 | Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube. Protein-calorie malnutrition. The patient was unable to sustain enough caloric intake and had markedly decreased albumin stores. After discussion with the patient and the son, they agreed to place a PEG tube for nutritional supplementation. | Gastroenterology | PEG Tube | PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:, Protein-calorie malnutrition.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Protein-calorie malnutrition.,PROCEDURE PERFORMED:, Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube.,ANESTHESIA: , Conscious sedation per Anesthesia.,SPECIMEN: , None.,COMPLICATIONS: , None.,HISTORY: ,The patient is a 73-year-old male who was admitted to the hospital with some mentation changes. He was unable to sustain enough caloric intake and had markedly decreased albumin stores. After discussion with the patient and the son, they agreed to place a PEG tube for nutritional supplementation.,PROCEDURE: , After informed consent was obtained, the patient was brought to the endoscopy suite. He was placed in the supine position and was given IV sedation by the Anesthesia Department. An EGD was performed from above by Dr. X. The stomach was transilluminated and an optimal position for the PEG tube was identified using the single poke method. The skin was infiltrated with local and the needle and sheath were inserted through the abdomen into the stomach under direct visualization. The needle was removed and a guidewire was inserted through the sheath. The guidewire was grasped from above with a snare by the endoscopist. It was removed completely and the Ponsky PEG tube was secured to the guidewire.,The guidewire and PEG tube were then pulled through the mouth and esophagus and snug to the abdominal wall. There was no evidence of bleeding. Photos were taken. The Bolster was placed on the PEG site. A complete dictation for the EGD will be done separately by Dr. X. The patient tolerated the procedure well and was transferred to recovery room in stable condition. He will be started on tube feedings in 6 hours with aspiration precautions and dietary to determine his nutritional goal. | gastroenterology, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube, protein calorie malnutrition, peg tube, malnutrition, nutritional |
3,480 | Paracentesis. A large abdominal mass, which was cystic in nature and the radiologist inserted a pigtail catheter in the emergency room. | Gastroenterology | Paracentesis | PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Abdominal mass.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Abdominal mass.,PROCEDURE:, Paracentesis.,DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE: ,This 64-year-old female has stage II endometrial carcinoma, which had been resected before and treated with chemotherapy and radiation. At the present time, the patient is under radiation treatment. Two weeks ago or so, she developed a large abdominal mass, which was cystic in nature and the radiologist inserted a pigtail catheter in the emergency room. We proceeded to admit the patient and drained a significant amount of clear fluid in the subsequent days. The cytology of the fluid was negative and the culture was also negative. Eventually, the patient was sent home with the pigtail shut off and the patient a week later underwent a repeat CAT scan of the abdomen and pelvis.,The CAT scan showed accumulation of the fluid and the mass almost achieving 80% of the previous size. Therefore, I called the patient home and she came to the emergency department where the service was provided. At that time, I proceeded to work on the pigtail catheter after obtaining an informed consent and preparing and draping the area in the usual fashion. Unfortunately, the catheter was open. I did not have a drainage system at that time. So, I withdrew directly with a syringe 700 mL of clear fluid. The system was connected to the draining bag, and the patient was instructed to keep a log and how to use equipment. She was given an appointment to see me in the office next Monday, which is three days from now. | gastroenterology, abdominal mass, clear fluid, cat scan, pigtail catheter, paracentesis, |
3,481 | Acute acalculous cholecystitis. Open cholecystectomy. The patient's gallbladder had some patchy and necrosis areas. There were particular changes on the serosal surface as well as on the mucosal surface with multiple clots within the gallbladder. | Gastroenterology | Open Cholecystectomy | PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Acute acalculous cholecystitis.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:, Acute hemorrhagic cholecystitis.,PROCEDURE PERFORMED: , Open cholecystectomy.,ANESTHESIA: , Epidural with local.,COMPLICATIONS: , None.,DISPOSITION: , The patient tolerated the procedure well and was transferred to recovery in stable condition.,SPECIMEN: ,Gallbladder.,BRIEF HISTORY: ,The patient is a 73-year-old female who presented to ABCD General Hospital on 07/23/2003 secondary to a fall at home from which the patient suffered a right shoulder as well as hip fracture. The patient subsequently went to the operating room on 07/25/2003 for a right hip hemiarthroplasty per the Orthopedics Department. Subsequently, the patient was doing well postoperatively, however, the patient does have severe O2 and steroid-dependent COPD and at an extreme risk for any procedure. The patient began developing abdominal pain over the course of the next several days and a consultation was requested on 08/07/2003 for surgical evaluation for upper abdominal pain. During the evaluation, the patient was found to have an acute acalculous cholecystitis in which nonoperative management was opted for and on 08/08/03, the patient underwent a percutaneous cholecystostomy tube placement to drain the gallbladder. The patient did well postdrainage. The patient's laboratory values and biliary values returned to normal and the patient was planned for a removal of the tube with 48 hours of the tubing clamp. However, once the tube was removed, the patient re-obstructed with recurrent symptoms and a second tube was needed to be placed; this was done on 08/16/2003. A HIDA scan had been performed, which showed no cystic duct obstruction. A tube cholecystogram was performed, which showed no cystic or common duct obstruction. There was abnormal appearance of the gallbladder, however, the pathway was patent. Thus after failure of two nonoperative management therapies, extensive discussions were made with the family and the patient's only option was to undergo a cholecystectomy. Initial thoughts were to do a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, however, with the patient's severe COPD and risk for ventilator management, the options were an epidural and an open cholecystectomy under local was made and to be performed.,INTRAOPERATIVE FINDINGS: ,The patient's gallbladder had some patchy and necrosis areas. There were particular changes on the serosal surface as well as on the mucosal surface with multiple clots within the gallbladder. The patient also had no plane between the gallbladder and the liver bed.,OPERATIVE PROCEDURE: , After informed written consent, risks and benefits of the procedure were explained to the patient and discussed with the patient's family. The patient was brought to the operating room after an epidural was performed per anesthesia. Local anesthesia was given with 1% lidocaine. A paramedian incision was made approximately 5 cm in length with a #15 blade scalpel. Next, hemostasis was obtained using electro Bovie cautery. Dissection was carried down transrectus in the midline to the posterior rectus fascia, which was grasped with hemostats and entered with a #10 blade scalpel. Next, Metzenbaum scissors were used to extend the incision and the abdomen was entered . The gallbladder was immediately visualized and brought up into view, grasped with two ring clamps elevating the biliary tree into view. Dissection with a ______ was made to identify the cystic artery and cystic duct, which were both easily identified. The cystic artery was clipped, two distal and one proximal to the gallbladder cutting between with Metzenbaum scissors. The cystic duct was identified. A silk tie #3-0 silk was placed one distal and one proximal with #3-0 silk and then cutting in between with a Metzenbaum scissors. The gallbladder was then removed from the liver bed using electro Bovie cautery. A plane was created. The hemostasis was obtained using the electro Bovie cautery as well as some Surgicel. The gallbladder was then removed as specimen, sent to pathology for frozen sections for diagnosis, of which the hemorrhagic cholecystitis was diagnosed on frozen sections. Permanent sections are still pending. The remainder of the fossa was hemostatic with the Surgicel and attention was next made to closing the abdomen. The peritoneum as well as posterior rectus fascia was approximated with a running #0 Vicryl suture and then the anterior rectus fascia was closed in interrupted figure-of-eight #0 Vicryl sutures. Skin staples were used on the skin and sterile dressings were applied and the patient was transferred to recovery in stable condition. | gastroenterology, open cholecystectomy, hemorrhagic, gallbladder, serosal, liver bed, acute acalculous, acalculous cholecystitis, cystic duct, bovie cautery, rectus fascia, metzenbaum scissors, fascia, cholecystitis, cholecystectomy, cystic, |
3,482 | Nissen fundoplication. A 2 cm midline incision was made at the junction of the upper two-thirds and lower one-third between the umbilicus and the xiphoid process. | Gastroenterology | Nissen Fundoplication | PROCEDURE PERFORMED: , Nissen fundoplication.,DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE: , After informed consent was obtained detailing the risks of infection, bleeding, esophageal perforation and death, the patient was brought to the operative suite and placed supine on the operating room table. General endotracheal anesthesia was induced without incident. The patient was then placed in a modified lithotomy position taking great care to pad all extremities. TEDs and Venodynes were placed as prophylaxis against deep venous thrombosis. Antibiotics were given for prophylaxis against surgical infection.,A 52-French bougie was placed in the proximal esophagus by Anesthesia, above the cardioesophageal junction. A 2 cm midline incision was made at the junction of the upper two-thirds and lower one-third between the umbilicus and the xiphoid process. The fascia was then cleared of subcutaneous tissue using a tonsil clamp. A 1-2 cm incision was then made in the fascia gaining entry into the abdominal cavity without incident. Two sutures of 0 Vicryl were then placed superiorly and inferiorly in the fascia, and then tied to the special 12 mm Hasson trocar fitted with a funnel-shaped adaptor in order to occlude the fascial opening. Pneumoperitoneum was then established using carbon dioxide insufflation to a steady state of pressure of 16 mmHg. A 30-degree laparoscope was inserted through this port and used to guide the remaining trocars.,The remaining trocars were then placed into the abdomen taking care to make the incisions along Langer's line, spreading the subcutaneous tissue with a tonsil clamp, and confirming the entry site by depressing the abdominal wall prior to insertion of the trocar. A total of 4 other 10/11 mm trocars were placed. Under direct vision 1 was inserted in the right upper quadrant at the midclavicular line, at a right supraumbilical position; another at the left upper quadrant at the midclavicular line, at a left supraumbilical position; 1 under the right costal margin in the anterior axillary line; and another laterally under the left costal margin on the anterior axillary line. All of the trocars were placed without difficulty. The patient was then placed in reverse Trendelenburg position.,The triangular ligament was taken down sharply, and the left lobe of the liver was retracted superolaterally using a fan retractor placed through the right lateral cannula. The gastrohepatic ligament was then identified and incised in an avascular plane. The dissection was carried anteromedially onto the phrenoesophageal membrane. The phrenoesophageal membrane was divided on the anterior aspect of the hiatal orifice. This incision was extended to the right to allow identification of the right crus. Then along the inner side of the crus, the right esophageal wall was freed by dissecting the cleavage plane.,The liberation of the posterior aspect of the esophagus was started by extending the dissection the length of the right diaphragmatic crus. The pars flaccida of the lesser omentum was opened, preserving the hepatic branches of the vagus nerve. This allowed free access to the crura, left and right, and the right posterior aspect of the esophagus, and the posterior vagus nerve.,Attention was next turned to the left anterolateral aspect of the esophagus. At its left border, the left crus was identified. The dissection plane between it and the left aspect of the esophagus was freed. The gastrophrenic ligament was incised, beginning the mobilization of the gastric pouch. By dissecting the intramediastinal portion of the esophagus, we elongated the intra-abdominal segment of the esophagus and reduced the hiatal hernia.,The next step consisted of mobilization of the gastric pouch. This required ligation and division of the gastrosplenic ligament and several short gastric vessels using the harmonic scalpel. This dissection started on the stomach at the point where the vessels of the greater curvature turned towards the spleen, away from the gastroepiploic arcade. The esophagus was lifted by a Babcock inserted through the left upper quadrant port. Careful dissection of the mesoesophagus and the left crus revealed a cleavage plane between the crus and the posterior gastric wall. Confirmation of having opened the correct plane was obtained by visualizing the spleen behind the esophagus. A one-half inch Penrose drain was inserted around the esophagus and sewn to itself in order to facilitate retraction of the distal esophagus. The retroesophageal channel was enlarged to allow easy passage of the antireflux valve.,The 52-French bougie was then carefully lowered into the proximal stomach, and the hiatal orifice was repaired. Two interrupted 0 silk sutures were placed in the diaphragmatic crura to close the orifice.,The last part of the operation consisted of the passage and fixation of the antireflux valve. With anterior retraction on the esophagus using the Penrose drain, a Babcock was passed behind the esophagus, from right to left. It was used to grab the gastric pouch to the left of the esophagus and to pull it behind, forming the wrap. The,52-French bougie was used to calibrate the external ring. Marcaine 0.5% was injected 1 fingerbreadth anterior to the anterior superior iliac spine and around the wound for postanesthetic pain control. The skin incision was approximated with skin staples. A dressing was then applied. All surgical counts were reported as correct.,Having tolerated the procedure well, the patient was subsequently taken to the recovery room in good and stable condition. | gastroenterology, umbilicus, insufflation, phrenoesophageal membrane, nissen fundoplication, gastric pouch, esophagus, penrose, antireflux, nissen, fundoplication, trocars, ligament, |
3,483 | Patient presents to the emergency department (ED) with rectal bleeding and pain on defecation. | Gastroenterology | Proctitis & Proctocolitis | PRESENTATION: , A 16-year-old male presents to the emergency department (ED) with rectal bleeding and pain on defecation.,HISTORY:, A 16-year-old African American male presents to the ED with a chief complaint of rectal bleeding and pain on defecation. The patient states that he was well until about three days prior to presentation when he first started to experience some pain when defecating. The following day he noted increasing pain and first noted blood on the surface of his stool. The pain worsened on the subsequent day with increasing bleeding as well as some mucopurulent anal discharge. The patient denies any previous history of rectal bleeding or pain. He also denies any previous sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and states that he was screened for HIV infection eight months ago and was negative. The patient does state that he has not felt well for the past week. He states that he had felt "feverish" on several occasions but has not taken his temperature. He has also complained of some abdominal discomfort with nausea and diarrhea as well as generalized myalgias and fatigue. He thinks he has lost a few pounds but has not been weighing himself to determine the exact amount of weight loss.,The patient states that he has been sexually active since age 13. He admits to eight previous partners and states that he "usually" uses a condom. On further questioning, the patient states that of his eight partners, three were female and five were male. His most recent sexual partner was a 38-year-old man whom he has been with for the past six months. He states that he has been tested for STDs in the past but states that he only gave urine and blood for the testing. He is unaware of the HIV status of his partner but assumes that the partner is uninfected because he looks healthy. The patient also admits to one episode of sexual abuse at the age of 8 by a friend of the family. As the man was a member of the family's church, the patient never felt comfortable disclosing this to any of the adults in his life. He is very concerned about disclosure of his sexual behavior to his family, as they have expressed very negative comments concerning men who have sex with men. He is accessing care in the ED unaccompanied by an adult.,PHYSICAL EXAM: , Thin but non-toxic young man with clear discomfort.,Pulse = 105,RR = 23,BP = 120/62,HEENT: Several areas of white plaque-like material on the buccal mucosa.,Neck: Multiple anterior/posterior cervical nodes in both anterior and posterior chains- 1-2 cm in diameter.,Lungs: Clear to auscultation.,Cardiac: Quiet precordium.,Nl S1/S2 with a II/VI systolic murmur. ,Abdomen: Soft without hepatosplenomegaly.,GU: Tanner V male with no external penile lesions.,Lymph: 2-3 cm axillary nodes bilaterally.,1-2 cm epitrochlear nodes.,Multiple 1-2 cm inguinal nodes.,Rectal: Extremely painful digital exam.,+ gross blood and mucous.,LABORATORY EVALUATION:,Hbg = 12. 5 gm/dL,Hct = 32%,WBC = 3.9 thou/µL,Platelets = 120,000 thou/µL,76% neutrophils,19% lymphocytes,1% eosinophils,4% monocytes,ALT = 82 U/L,AST= 90 U/L,Erythrocyte sedimentation rate = 90,Electrolytes = normal,Gram stain of anal swab: numerous WBCs,DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS: , This patient is presenting with acute rectal pain with bleeding and anal discharge. The patient also presents with some constitutional symptoms including fever, fatigue, abdominal discomfort, and adenopathy on physical examination. The following are in the differential diagnosis: Acute Proctitis and Proctocolitis.,ACUTE HIV SEROCONVERSION: , This subject is sexually active and reports inconsistent condom use. Gastrointestinal symptoms have recently been reported commonly in patients with a history of HIV seroconversion. The rectal symptoms of bleeding and pain are not common with HIV, and an alternative diagnosis would be required.,PERIRECTAL ABSCESS: , A patient with a history of receptive anal intercourse is at risk for developing a perirectal abscess either from trauma or a concurrent STD. The patient could experience more systemic symptoms with fever and malaise, as found with this patient. However, the physical examination did not reveal the typical localized area of pain and edema.,DIAGNOSIS: ,The subject had rectal cultures obtained, which were positive for Neisseria gonorrhoeae. An HIV ELISA was positive, as was the RNA PCR.,DISCUSSION: , This patient demonstrates a number of key issues to consider when caring for an adolescent or young adult. First, the patient utilized the emergency department for care as opposed to identifying a primary care provider. Although not ideal in many circumstances, testing for HIV infection is crucial when there is suspicion, since many newly diagnosed patients identify earlier contacts with health care providers when HIV counseling and testing were not performed. Second, this young man has had both male and female sexual partners. As young people explore their sexuality, asking about partners in an open, nonjudgmental manner without applying labels is integral to helping the young person discuss their sexual behaviors. Assuming heterosexuality is a major barrier to disclosure for many young people who have same-sex attractions. Third, screening for STDs must take into account sexual behaviors. Although urine-based screening has expanded testing of young people, it misses anal and pharyngeal infections. If a young person is only having receptive oral or anal intercourse, urine screening is insufficient to rule out STDs. Fourth, this young man had both localized and systemic symptoms. As his anal symptoms were most suggestive of a current STD, performing an HIV test should be part of the standard evaluation. In addition, as acute infection is on the differential diagnosis, PCR testing should also be considered. The care provided to this young man included the following. He was treated presumptively for proctitis with both IM ceftriaxone as well as oral doxycycline to treat N gonorrhoeae and C trachomatis. Ceftriaxone was chosen due to the recent reports of resistant N gonorrhoeae. At the time of the diagnosis, the young man was given the opportunity to meet with the case manager from the adolescent-specific HIV program. The case manager linked this young man directly to care after providing brief counseling and support. The case manager maintained contact with the young man until his first clinical visit four days later. Over the subsequent three months, the young man had two sets of laboratory testing to stage his HIV infection.,Set #1 CD4 T-lymphocyte count = 225 cells/mm3, 15% ,Quantitative RNA PCR = 75,000 copies/mL | null |
3,484 | The patient has had abdominal pain associated with a 30-pound weight loss and then developed jaundice. He had epigastric pain and was admitted to the hospital. A thin-slice CT scan was performed, which revealed a pancreatic mass with involved lymph nodes and ring enhancing lesions consistent with liver metastases. | Gastroenterology | Pancreatic Mass - Discharge Summary | HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , The patient is a 48-year-old man who has had abdominal pain since October of last year associated with a 30-pound weight loss and then developed jaundice. He had epigastric pain and was admitted to the hospital. A thin-slice CT scan was performed, which revealed a 4 x 3 x 2 cm pancreatic mass with involved lymph nodes and ring enhancing lesions consistent with liver metastases. The patient, additionally, had a questionable pseudocyst in the tail of the pancreas. The patient underwent ERCP on 04/04/2007 with placement of a stent. This revealed a strictured pancreatic duct, as well as strictured bile duct. A 10-french x 9 cm stent was placed with good drainage. The next morning, the patient felt quite a bit more comfortable. He additionally had a modest drop in his bilirubin and other liver tests. Of note, the patient has been having quite a bit of nausea during his admission. This responded to Zofran. It did not, initially, respond well to Phenergan, though after stent placement, he was significantly more comfortable and had less nausea, and in fact, had better response to the Phenergan itself. At the time of discharge, the patient's white count was 9.4, hemoglobin 10.8, hematocrit 32 with a MCV of 79, platelet count of 585,000. His sodium was 132, potassium 4.1, chloride 95, CO2 27, BUN of 8 with a creatinine of 0.3. His bilirubin was 17.1, alk phos 273, AST 104, ALT 136, total protein 7.8 and albumin of 3.8. He was tolerating a regular diet. The patient had been on oral hypoglycemics as an outpatient, but in hospital, he was simply managed with an insulin sliding scale. The patient will be transferred back to Pelican Bay, under the care of Dr. X at the infirmary. He will be further managed for his diabetes there. The patient will additionally undergo potential end of life meetings. I discussed the potentials of chemotherapy with patient. Certainly, there are modest benefits, which can be obtained with chemotherapy in metastatic pancreatic cancer, though at some cost with morbidity. The patient will consider this and will discuss this further with Dr. X. ,DISCHARGE MEDICATIONS:,1. Phenergan 25 mg q.6. p.r.n.,2. Duragesic patch 100 mcg q.3.d.,3. Benadryl 25-50 mg p.o. q.i.d. for pruritus.,4. Sliding scale will be discontinued at the time of discharge and will be reinstituted on arrival at Pelican Bay Infirmary.,5. The patient had initially been on enalapril here. His hypertension will be managed by Dr. X as well. ,PLAN: , The patient should return for repeat ERCP if there are signs of stent occlusion such as fever, increased bilirubin, worsening pain. In the meantime, he will be kept on a regular diet and activity per Dr. X. | gastroenterology, abdominal pain, lymph nodes, weight loss, pancreatic mass, chemotherapy, abdominal, bilirubin, phenergan, stent, drainage, |
3,485 | Patient seen initially with epigastric and right upper quadrant abdominal pain, nausea, dizziness, and bloating. | Gastroenterology | Progress Note - Liver Cirrhosis | HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , The patient is a 55-year-old Hispanic male who was seen initially in the office February 15, 2006, with epigastric and right upper quadrant abdominal pain, nausea, dizziness, and bloating. The patient at that time stated that he had established diagnosis of liver cirrhosis. Since the last visit the patient was asked to sign a lease of information form and we sent request for information from the doctor the patient saw before, Dr. X in Las Cruces and his primary care physician in Silver City, and unfortunately we did not get any information from anybody. Also the patient had admission in Gila Medical Center with epigastric pain, diarrhea, and confusion. He spent 3 days in the hospital. He was followed by Dr. X and unfortunately we also do not have the information of what was wrong with the patient. From the patient's report he was diagnosed with some kind of viral infection. At the time of admission he had a lot of epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, and chills.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION,VITAL SIGNS: Weight 107, height 6 feet 1 inch, blood pressure 128/67, heart rate 74, saturation 98%; pain is 3/10 with localization of the pain in the epigastric area.,HEENT: PERRLA. EOM intact. Oropharynx is clear of lesions.,NECK: Supple. No lymphadenopathy. No thyromegaly.,LUNGS: Clear to auscultation and percussion bilateral.,CARDIOVASCULAR: Regular rate and rhythm. No murmurs, rubs, or gallops.,ABDOMEN: Not tender, not distended. Splenomegaly about 4 cm under the costal margin. No hepatomegaly. Bowel sounds present.,MUSCULOSKELETAL: No cyanosis, no clubbing, no pitting edema.,NEUROLOGIC: Nonfocal. No asterixis. No costovertebral tenderness.,PSYCHE: The patient is oriented x4, alert and cooperative.,LABORATORY DATA: , We were able to collect lab results from Medical Center; we got only CMP from the hospital which showed glucose level 79, BUN 9, creatinine 0.6, sodium 136, potassium 3.5, chloride 104, CO2 23.7, calcium 7.3, total protein 5.9, albumin 2.5, total bilirubin 5.63. His AST 56, ALT 37, alkaline phosphatase 165, and his ammonia level was 53. We do not have any other results back. No hepatitis panels. No alpha-fetoprotein level. The patient told me today that he also got an ultrasound of the abdomen and the result was not impressive, but we do not have this result despite calling medical records in the hospital to release this information.,ASSESSMENT AND PLAN:, The patient is a 55-year-old with established diagnosis of liver cirrhosis, unknown cause.,1. Epigastric pain. The patient had chronic pain syndrome, he had multiple back surgeries, and he has taken opiate for a prolonged period of time. In the office twice the patient did not have any abdominal pain on physical exam. His pain does not sound like obstruction of common bile duct and he had these episodes of abdominal pain almost continuously. He probably requires increased level of pain control with increased dose of opiates, which should be addressed with his primary care physician.,2. End-stage liver disease. Of course, we need to find out the cause of the liver cirrhosis. We do not have hepatitis panel yet and we do not have information about the liver biopsy which was performed before. We do not have any information of any type of investigation in the past. Again, patient was seen by gastroenterologist already in Las Cruces, Dr. X. The patient was advised to contact Dr. X by himself to convince him to send available information because we already send release information form signed by the patient without any result. It will be not reasonable to repeat unnecessary tests in that point in time.,We are waiting for the hepatitis panel and alpha-fetoprotein level. We will also need to get information about ultrasound which was done in Gila Medical Center, but obviously no tumor was found on this exam of the liver. We have to figure out hepatitis status for another reason if he needs vaccination against hepatitis A and B. Until now we do not know exactly what the cause of the patient's end-stage liver disease is and my differential diagnosis probably is hepatitis C. The patient denied any excessive alcohol intake, but I could not preclude alcohol-related liver cirrhosis also. We will need to look for nuclear antibody if it is not done before. PSC is extremely unlikely but possible. Wilson disease also possible diagnosis but again, we first have to figure out if these tests were done for the patient or not. Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency will be extremely unlikely because the patient has no lung problem. On his end-stage liver disease we already know that he had low platelet count splenomegaly. We know that his bilirubin is elevated and albumin is very low. I suspect that at the time of admission to the hospital the patient presented with encephalopathy. We do not know if INR was checked to look for coagulopathy. The patient had an EGD in 2005 as well as colonoscopy in Silver City. We have to have this result to evaluate if the patient had any varices and if he needs any intervention for that.,At this point in time, I recommended the patient to continue to take lactulose 50 mL 3 times daily. The patient tolerated it well; no diarrhea at this point in time. I also recommended for him to contact his primary care physician for increased dose of opiates for him. As a primary prophylaxis of GI bleeding in patient with end-stage liver disease we will try to use Inderal. The patient got a prescription for 10 mg pills. He will take 10 mg twice daily and we will gradually increase his dose until his heart rate will drop to 25% from 75% to probably 60-58. The patient was educated how to use Inderal and he was explained why we decided to use this medication. The patient will hold this medication if he is orthostatic or bradycardic.,Again, the patient and his wife were advised to contact all offices they have seen before to get information about what tests were already done and if on the next visit in 2 weeks we still do not have any information we will need to repeat all these tests I mentioned above.,We also discussed nutrition issues. The patient was provided information that his protein intake is supposed to be about 25 g per day. He was advised not to over-eat protein and advised not to starve. He also was advised to stay away from alcohol. His next visit is in 2 weeks with all results available. | gastroenterology, abdominal pain, nausea, dizziness, liver disease, epigastric pain, liver cirrhosis, liver, abdominal, cirrhosis, epigastric, hepatitis, |
3,486 | Seizure, hypoglycemia, anemia, dyspnea, edema. colon cancer status post right hemicolectomy, hospital-acquired pneumonia,
and congestive heart failure. | Gastroenterology | Multiple Medical Problems - Discharge Summary | ADMISSION DIAGNOSES:,1. Seizure.,2. Hypoglycemia.,3. Anemia.,4. Hypotension.,5. Dyspnea.,6. Edema.,DISCHARGE DIAGNOSES:,1. Colon cancer, status post right hemicolectomy.,2. Anemia.,3. Hospital-acquired pneumonia.,4. Hypertension.,5. Congestive heart failure.,6. Seizure disorder.,PROCEDURES PERFORMED:,1. Colonoscopy.,2. Right hemicolectomy.,HOSPITAL COURSE: , The patient is a 59-year-old female with multiple medical problems including diabetes mellitus requiring insulin for 26 years, previous MI and coronary artery disease, history of seizure disorder, GERD, bipolar disorder, and anemia. She was admitted due to a seizure and myoclonic jerks as well as hypoglycemia and anemia. Regarding the seizure disorder, Neurology was consulted. Noncontrast CT of the head was negative. Neurology felt that the only necessary intervention at that time would be to increase her Lamictal to 150 mg in the morning and 100 mg in the evening with gradual increase of the dosage until she was on 200 mg b.i.d. Regarding the hypoglycemia, the patient has diabetic gastroparesis and was being fed on J-tube intermittent feedings throughout the night at the rate of 120 an hour. Her insulin pump had a basal rate of roughly three at night during the feedings. While in the hospital, the insulin pump rate was turned down to 1.5 and then subsequently decreased a few other times. She seemed to tolerate the insulin pump rate well throughout her hospital course. There were a few episodes of hypoglycemia as well as hyperglycemia, but the episode seem to be related to the patient's n.p.o. status and the changing rates of tube feedings throughout her hospital course.,At discharge, her endocrinologist was contacted. It was decided to change her insulin pump rate to 3 units per hour from midnight till 6 a.m., from 0.8 units per hour from 6 a.m. until 8 a.m., and then at 0.2 units per hour from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. The insulin was to be NovoLog. Regarding the anemia, the gastroenterologists were consulted regarding her positive Hemoccult stools. A colonoscopy was performed, which found a mass at the right hepatic flexure. General Surgery was then consulted and a right hemicolectomy was performed on the patient. The patient tolerated the procedure well and tube feeds were slowly restarted following the procedure, and prior to discharge were back at her predischarge rates of 120 per hour. Regarding the cancer itself, it was found that 1 out of 53 nodes were positive for cancer. CT of the abdomen and pelvis revealed no metastasis, a CT of the chest revealed possible lung metastasis. Later in hospital course, the patient developed a septic-like picture likely secondary to hospital-acquired pneumonia. She was treated with Zosyn, Levaquin, and vancomycin, and tolerated the medications well. Her symptoms decreased and serial chest x-rays were followed, which showed some resolution of the illness. The patient was seen by the Infectious Disease specialist. The Infectious Disease specialist recommended vancomycin to cover MRSA bacteria, which was found at the J-tube site. At discharge, the patient was given three additional days of p.o. Levaquin 750 mg as well as three additional days of Bactrim DS every 12 hours. The Bactrim was used to cover the MRSA at the J-tube site. It was found that MRSA was sensitive to Bactrim. Throughout her hospital course, the patient continued to receive Coreg 12.5 mg daily and Lasix 40 mg twice a day for her congestive heart failure, which remains stable. She also received Lipitor for her high cholesterol. Her seizure disorder remained stable and she was discharged on a dose of 100 mg in the morning and 150 mg at night. The dosage increases can begin on an outpatient basis.,DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS/MEDICATIONS: , The patient was discharged to home. She was told to shy away from strenuous activity. Her discharge diet was to be her usual diet of isotonic fiber feeding through the J-tube at a rate of 120 per hour throughout the night. The discharge medications were as follows:,1. Coreg 12.5 mg p.o. b.i.d.,2. Lipitor 10 mg p.o. at bedtime.,3. Nitro-Dur patch 0.3 mg per hour one patch daily.,4. Phenergan syrup 6.25 mg p.o. q.4h. p.r.n.,5. Synthroid 0.175 mg p.o. daily.,6. Zyrtec 10 mg p.o. daily.,7. Lamictal 100 mg p.o. daily.,8. Lamictal 150 mg p.o. at bedtime.,9. Ferrous sulfate drops 325 mg, PEG tube b.i.d.,10. Nexium 40 mg p.o. at breakfast.,11. Neurontin 400 mg p.o. t.i.d.,12. Lasix 40 mg p.o. b.i.d.,13. Fentanyl 50 mcg patch transdermal q.72h.,14. Calcium and vitamin D combination, calcium carbonate 500 mg/vitamin D 200 units one tab p.o. t.i.d.,15. Bactrim DS 800mg/160 mg tablet one tablet q.12h. x3 days.,16. Levaquin 750 mg one tablet p.o. x3 days.,The medications listed above, one listed as p.o. are to be administered via the J-tube.,FOLLOWUP: ,The patient was instructed to see Dr. X in approximately five to seven days. She was given a lab sheet to have a CBC with diff as well as a CMP to be drawn prior to her appointment with Dr. X. She is instructed to follow up with Dr. Y if her condition changes regarding her colon cancer. She was instructed to follow up with Dr. Z, her oncologist, regarding the positive lymph nodes. We were unable to contact Dr. Z, but his telephone number was given to the patient and she was instructed to make a followup appointment. She was also instructed to follow up with her endocrinologist, Dr. A, regarding any insulin pump adjustments, which were necessary and she was also instructed to follow up with Dr. B, her gastroenterologist, regarding any issues with her J-tube.,CONDITION ON DISCHARGE: , Stable. | null |
3,487 | Percutaneous liver biopsy. With the patient lying in the supine position and the right hand underneath the head, an area of maximal dullness was identified in the mid-axillary location by percussion. | Gastroenterology | Liver Biopsy | TITLE OF PROCEDURE: , Percutaneous liver biopsy.,ANALGESIA: , 2% Lidocaine.,ALLERGIES: , The patient denied any allergy to iodine, lidocaine or codeine.,PROCEDURE IN DETAIL: ,The procedure was described in detail to the patient at a previous clinic visit and by the medical staff today. The patient was told of complications which might occur consisting of bleeding, bile peritonitis, bowel perforation, pneumothorax, or death. The risks and benefits of the procedure were understood, and the patient signed the consent form freely.,With the patient lying in the supine position and the right hand underneath the head, an area of maximal dullness was identified in the mid-axillary location by percussion. The area was prepped and cleaned with povidone iodine following which the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and serosal surfaces were infiltrated with 2% lidocaine down to the capsule of the liver. Next, a small incision was made with a Bard-Parker #11 scalpel. A 16-gauge modified Klatskin needle was inserted through the incision and into the liver on one occasion with the patient in deep expiration. Liver cores measuring *** cm were obtained and will be sent to Pathology for routine histologic study.,POST-PROCEDURE COURSE AND DISPOSITION: , The patient will remain under close observation in the medical treatment room for four to six hours and then be discharged home without medication. Normal activities can be resumed tomorrow. The patient is to contact me if severe abdominal or chest pain, fever, melena, light-headedness or any unusual symptoms develop. An appointment will be made for the patient to see me in the clinic in the next few weeks to discuss the results of the liver biopsy so that management decisions can be made.,COMPLICATIONS:, None.,RECOMMENDATIONS: , Prior to discharge, hepatitis A and B vaccines will be recommended. Risks and benefits for vaccination have been addressed and the patient will consider this option. | gastroenterology, bile peritonitis, bowel perforation, pneumothorax, klatskin needle, mid axillary, liver biopsy, percutaneous, lidocaine, biopsy, liver |
3,488 | Abdominal pain right lower quadrant, radiating around her side to her right flank. Etiology is unclear. | Gastroenterology | Lower Quadrant Pain | REASON:, Right lower quadrant pain.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: ,The patient is a pleasant 48-year-old female with an approximately 24-hour history of right lower quadrant pain, which she describes as being stabbed with a knife, radiating around her side to her right flank. She states that is particularly bad when up and walking around, goes away when she is lying down. She has no nausea or vomiting, no dysuria, no fever or chills, though she said she did feel warm. She states that she feels a bit like she did when she had her gallbladder removed nine years ago. Additionally, I should note that the patient is currently premenopausal with irregular menses, going anywhere from one to two months between cycles. She has no abnormal vaginal discharge, and she is sexually active.,ALLERGIES:, NO KNOWN DRUG ALLERGIES.,MEDICATIONS,1. Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg p.o. daily.,2. Lisinopril 10 mg p.o. daily.,3. Albuterol p.r.n.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: ,Hypertension and seasonal asthma.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: , Left bilateral breast biopsy for benign disease. Cholecystitis/cholecystectomy following tubal pregnancy 22 years ago.,FAMILY HISTORY: , Mother is alive and well. Father with coronary artery disease. She has siblings who have increased cholesterol.,SOCIAL HISTORY: ,The patient does not smoke. She quit 25 years ago. She drinks one beer a day. She works as a medical transcriptionist.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , Positive for an umbilical hernia, but otherwise negative with the exception of what is noted above.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION,GENERAL: Reveals a morbidly obese female who is alert and oriented x3, pleasant and well groomed, and in mild discomfort.,VITAL SIGNS: Her temperature is 38.7, pulse 113, respirations 18, and blood pressure 144/85.,HEENT: Normocephalic and atraumatic. Sclerae are without icterus. Conjunctivae are not injected.,NECK: Neck is supple. Carotids 2+. Trachea is midline. Carotids are without bruits.,LYMPH NODES: There is no cervical, supraclavicular, or occipital adenopathy.,LUNGS: Clear to auscultation.,CARDIAC: Regular rate and rhythm.,ABDOMEN: Soft. No hepatosplenomegaly. She has a positive Rovsing sign and a positive obturator sign. She is tender in the right lower quadrant with mild rebound and no guarding.,EXTREMITIES: Reveal 2+ femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis, and posterior tibial pulses. She has only trace edema with varicosities around the bilateral ankles.,CNS: Without gross neurologic deficits.,INTEGUMENTARY: Skin integrity is excellent.,DIAGNOSTICS: , Urine, specific gravity is 1.010, blood is 50, leukocytes 1+, white blood cells 10 to 25, rbc's 2 to 5, and 2 to 5 squamous epithelial cells. White blood cell count is 20,000 with 75 polys and 16 lymphs. H&H is 13.7 and 39.7. Total bilirubin 1.3, direct bilirubin 0.2, and alk phos 98. Sodium 138, potassium 3.1, chloride 101, CO2 26, calcium 9.5, glucose 103, BUN 16, and creatinine 0.91. Lipase is 19. CAT scan is negative for acute appendicitis. In fact, it mentions that the appendix is not discretely identified. There are no focal inflammatory masses, abscess, ascites, or pneumoperitoneum.,IMPRESSION: , Abdominal pain right lower quadrant, etiology is unclear.,PLAN:, Plan is to admit the patient. Recheck the white blood cell count in the morning. Re-examine her and further plan is pending, the results of that evaluation. | null |
3,489 | Diagnostic laparoscopy and laparoscopic appendectomy. Right lower quadrant abdominal pain, rule out acute appendicitis. | Gastroenterology | Laparoscopy & Laparoscopic Appendectomy | PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Right lower quadrant abdominal pain, rule out acute appendicitis.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:, Acute suppurative appendicitis.,PROCEDURE PERFORMED:,1. Diagnostic laparoscopy.,2. Laparoscopic appendectomy.,ANESTHESIA: , General endotracheal and injectable 1% lidocaine and 0.25% Marcaine.,ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS: , Minimal.,SPECIMEN: , Appendix.,COMPLICATIONS: , None.,BRIEF HISTORY: , This is a 37-year-old Caucasian female presented to ABCD General Hospital with progressively worsening suprapubic and right lower quadrant abdominal pain, which progressed throughout its course starting approximately 12 hours prior to presentation. She admits to some nausea associated with it. There have been no fevers, chills, and/or genitourinary symptoms. The patient had right lower quadrant tenderness with rebound and percussion tenderness in the right lower quadrant. She had a leukocytosis of 12.8. She did undergo a CT of the abdomen and pelvis, which was non diagnostic for an acute appendicitis. Given the severity of her abdominal examination and her persistence of her symptoms, we recommend the patient undergo diagnostic laparoscopy with probable need for laparoscopic appendectomy and possible open appendectomy. The risks, benefits, complications of the procedure, she gave us informed consent to proceed.,OPERATIVE FINDINGS: ,Exploration of the abdomen via laparoscopy revealed an appendix with suppurative fluid surrounding it, it was slightly enlarged. The left ovary revealed some follicular cysts. There was no evidence of adnexal masses and/or torsion of the fallopian tubes. The uterus revealed no evidence of mass and/or fibroid tumors. The remainder of the abdomen was unremarkable.,OPERATIVE PROCEDURE: , The patient was brought to the operative suite, placed in the supine position. The abdomen was prepped and draped in the normal sterile fashion with Betadine solution. The patient underwent general endotracheal anesthesia. The patient also received a preoperative dose of Ancef 1 gram IV. After adequate sedation was achieved, a #10 blade scalpel was used to make an infraumbilical transverse incision utilizing a Veress needle. Veress needle was inserted into the abdomen and the abdomen was insufflated approximately 15 mmHg. Once the abdomen was sufficiently insufflated, a 10 mm bladed trocar was inserted into the abdomen without difficulty. A video laparoscope was inserted into the infraumbilical trocar site and the abdomen was explored. Next, a 5 mm port was inserted in the midclavicular line of the right upper quadrant region. This was inserted under direct visualization. Finally, a suprapubic 12 mm portal was created. This was performed with #10 blade scalpel to create a transverse incision. A bladed trocar was inserted into the suprapubic region. This was done again under direct visualization. Maryland dissector was inserted into the suprapubic region and a window was created between the appendix and mesoappendix at the base of the cecum. This was done while the 5 mm trocar was used to grasp the middle portion of the appendix and retracted anteriorly. Utilizing a endovascular stapling device, the appendix was transected and doubly stapled with this device. Next, the mesoappendix was doubly stapled and transected with the endovascular stapling device. The staple line was visualized and there was no evidence of bleeding. The abdomen was fully irrigated with copious amounts of normal saline. The abdomen was then aspirated. There was no evidence of bleeding. All ports were removed under direct visualization. No evidence of bleeding from the port sites. The infraumbilical and suprapubic ports were then closed. The fascias were then closed with #0-Vicryl suture on a UR6 needle. Once the fascias were closed, all incisions were closed with #4-0 undyed Vicryl. The areas were cleaned, Steri-Strips were placed across the wound. Sterile dressing was applied.,The patient tolerated the procedure well. She was extubated following the procedure, returned to Postanesthesia Care Unit in stable condition. She will be admitted to General Medical Floor and she will be followed closely in the early postoperative course. | gastroenterology, lower quadrant, diagnostic laparoscopy, acute appendicitis, laparoscopic appendectomy, abdomen, appendectomy, laparoscopy, appendix, suprapubic, |
3,490 | Reason for ICU followup today is acute anemia secondary to upper GI bleeding with melena with dropping hemoglobin from 11 to 8, status post transfusion of 2 units PRBCs with EGD performed earlier today by Dr. X of Gastroenterology confirming diagnosis of ulcerative esophagitis, also for continuing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation with productive cough, infection and shortness of breath. | Gastroenterology | Melena - ICU Followup | HISTORY:, Reason for ICU followup today is acute anemia secondary to upper GI bleeding with melena with dropping hemoglobin from 11 to 8, status post transfusion of 2 units PRBCs with EGD performed earlier today by Dr. X of Gastroenterology confirming diagnosis of ulcerative esophagitis, also for continuing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation with productive cough, infection and shortness of breath. Please see dictated ICU transfer note yesterday detailing the need for emergent transfer transfusion and EGD in this patient. Over the last 24 hours, the patient has received 2 units of packed red blood cells and his hematocrit and hemoglobin have returned to their baseline of approximately 11 appropriate for hemoglobin value. He also underwent EGD earlier today with Dr. X. I have discussed the case with him at length earlier this afternoon and the patient had symptoms of ulcerative esophagitis with no active bleeding. Dr. X recommended to increase the doses of his proton pump inhibitor and to avoid NSAIDs in the future. The patient today complains that he is still having issues with shortness of breath and wheezing and productive cough, now producing yellow-brown sputum with increasing frequency, but he has had no further episodes of melena since transfer to the ICU. He is also complaining of some laryngitis and some pharyngitis, but is denying any abdominal complaints, nausea, or diarrhea.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION,VITAL SIGNS: Blood pressure is 100/54, heart rate 80 and temperature 98.8. Is and Os negative fluid balance of 1.4 liters in the last 24 hours.,GENERAL: This is a somnolent 68-year-old male, who arouses to voice, wakes up, seems to have good appetite, has continuing cough. Pallor is improved.,EYES: Conjunctivae are now pink.,ENT: Oropharynx is clear.,CARDIOVASCULAR: Reveals distant heart tones with regular rate and rhythm.,LUNGS: Have coarse breath sounds with wheezes, rhonchi, and soft crackles in the bases.,ABDOMEN: Soft and nontender with no organomegaly appreciated.,EXTREMITIES: Showed no clubbing, cyanosis or edema. Capillary refill time is now normal in the fingertips.,NEUROLOGICAL: Cranial nerves II through XII are grossly intact with no focal neurological deficits.,LABORATORY DATA:, Laboratories drawn at 1449 today, WBC 10, hemoglobin and hematocrit 11.5 and 33.1, and platelets 288,000. This is up from 8.6 and 24.7. Platelets are stable. Sodium is 134, potassium 4.0, chloride 101, bicarb 26, BUN 19, creatinine 1.0, glucose 73, calcium 8.4, INR 0.96, iron 13%, saturations 4%, TIBC 312, TSH 0.74, CEA elevated at 8.6, ferritin 27.5 and occult blood positive. EGD, final results pending per Dr. X's note and conversation with me earlier, ulcerative esophagitis without signs of active bleeding at this time.,IMPRESSION/PLAN,1. Melena secondary to ulcerative esophagitis. We will continue to monitor the patient overnight to ensure there is no further bleeding. If there are no further episodes of melena and hemoglobin is stable or unchanged in the morning, the patient will be transferred back to medical floor for continuing treatment of his chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation.,2. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation. The patient is doing well, taking PO. We will continue him on his oral Omnicef and azithromycin and continuing breathing treatments. We will add guaifenesin and N-acetyl-cysteine in a hope to mobilize some of his secretions. This does appear to be improving. His white count is normalized and I am hopeful we can discharge him on oral antibiotics within the next 24 to 48 hours if there are no further complications.,3. Elevated CEA. The patient will need colonoscopy on an outpatient basis. He has refused this today. We would like to encourage him to do so. Of note, the patient when he came in was on bloodless protocol, but with urging did accept the transfusion. Similarly, I am hoping that with proper counseling, the patient will consent to further examination with colonoscopy given his guaiac-positive status, elevated CEA and risk factors.,4. Anemia, normochromic normocytic with low total iron binding capacity. This appears to be anemia of chronic disease. However, this is likely some iron deficiency superimposed on top of this given his recent bleeding, with consider iron, vitamin C, folate and B12 supplementation and discharge given his history of alcoholic malnutrition and recent gastrointestinal bleeding. Total critical care time spent today discussing the case with Dr. X, examining the patient, reviewing laboratory trends, adjusting medications and counseling the patient in excess is 35 minutes. | gastroenterology, anemia, gi bleeding, hemoglobin, ulcerative, esophagitis, obstructive pulmonary disease, icu followup, infection, obstructive, pulmonary, egd, melena, bleeding |
3,491 | Morbid obesity. Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, antecolic, antegastric with 25-mm EEA anastamosis, esophagogastroduodenoscopy. | Gastroenterology | Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass - 1 | PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Morbid obesity. ,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Morbid obesity. ,PROCEDURE:, Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, antecolic, antegastric with 25-mm EEA anastamosis, esophagogastroduodenoscopy. ,ANESTHESIA: , General with endotracheal intubation. ,INDICATIONS FOR PROCEDURE: , This is a 50-year-old male who has been overweight for many years and has tried multiple different weight loss diets and programs. The patient has now begun to have comorbidities related to the obesity. The patient has attended our bariatric seminar and met with our dietician and psychologist. The patient has read through our comprehensive handout and understands the risks and benefits of bypass surgery as evidenced by the signing of our consent form.,PROCEDURE IN DETAIL: , The risks and benefits were explained to the patient. Consent was obtained. The patient was taken to the operating room and placed supine on the operating room table. General anesthesia was administered with endotracheal intubation. A Foley catheter was placed for bladder decompression. All pressure points were carefully padded, and sequential compression devices were placed on the legs. The abdomen was prepped and draped in standard, sterile, surgical fashion. Marcaine was injected into the umbilicus. | gastroenterology, morbid obesity, roux-en-y, gastric bypass, antecolic, antegastric, anastamosis, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, eea, surgidac sutures, roux limb, port, stapler, laparoscopic, intubation |
3,492 | Diagnostic laparoscopy and rigid sigmoidoscopy. Acute pain, fever postoperatively, hemostatic uterine perforation, no bowel or vascular trauma. | Gastroenterology | Laparoscopy & Sigmoidoscopy | PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:,1. Acute pain.,2. Fever postoperatively.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:,1. Acute pain.,2. Fever postoperatively.,3. Hemostatic uterine perforation.,4. No bowel or vascular trauma.,PROCEDURE PERFORMED:,1. Diagnostic laparoscopy.,2. Rigid sigmoidoscopy by Dr. X.,ANESTHESIA: , General endotracheal.,COMPLICATIONS: , None.,ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS: , Scant.,SPECIMEN:, None.,INDICATIONS: ,This is a 17-year-old African-American female, gravida-1, para-1, and had a hysteroscopy and dilation curettage on 09/05/03. The patient presented later that evening after having increasing abdominal pain, fever and chills at home with a temperature up to 101.2. The patient denied any nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. She does complain of some frequent urination. Her vaginal bleeding is minimal.,FINDINGS: , On bimanual exam, the uterus is approximately 6-week size, anteverted, and freely mobile with no adnexal masses appreciated. On laparoscopic exam, there is a small hemostatic perforation noted on the left posterior aspect of the uterus. There is approximately 40 cc of serosanguineous fluid in the posterior cul-de-sac. The bilateral tubes and ovaries appeared normal. There is no evidence of endometriosis in the posterior cul-de-sac or along the bladder flap. There is no evidence of injury to the bowel or pelvic sidewall. The liver margin, gallbladder and remainder of the bowel including the appendix appeared normal.,PROCEDURE: , After consent was obtained, the patient was taken to the Operating Room where general anesthetic was administered. The patient was placed in the dorsal lithotomy position and prepped and draped in the normal sterile fashion. A sterile speculum was placed in the patient's vagina and the anterior lip of the cervix was grasped with a vulsellum tenaculum. The uterine manipulator was then placed into the patient's cervix and the vulsellum tenaculum and sterile speculum were removed. Gloves were changed and attention was then turned to the abdomen where approximately 10 mm transverse infraumbilical incision was made. Veress needle was placed through this incision and the gas turned on. When good flow and low abdominal pressures were noted, the gas was turned up and the abdomen was allowed to insufflate. A 11 mm trocar was then placed through this incision. The camera was placed with the above findings noted. A 5 mm step trocar was placed 2 cm superior to the pubic bone and along the midline. A blunt probe was placed through this trocar to help for visualization of the pelvic and abdominal organs. The serosanguineous fluid of the cul-de-sac was aspirated and the pelvis was copiously irrigated with sterile saline. At this point, Dr. X was consulted. He performed a rigid sigmoidoscopy, please see his dictation for further details. There does not appear to be any evidence of colonic injury. The saline in the pelvis was then suctioned out using Nezhat-Dorsey. All instruments were removed. The 5 mm trocar was removed under direct visualization with excellent hemostasis noted. The camera was removed and the abdomen was allowed to desufflate. The 11 mm trocar introducer was replaced and the trocar removed. The skin was then closed with #4-0 undyed Vicryl in a subcuticular fashion. Approximately 10 cc of 0.25% Marcaine was injected into the incision sites for postoperative pain relief. Steri-Strips were then placed across the incision. The uterine manipulator was then removed from the patient's cervix with excellent hemostasis noted. The patient tolerated the procedure well. Sponge, lap, and needle counts were correct at the end of the procedure. The patient was taken to the recovery room in satisfactory condition.,She will be followed immediately postoperatively within the hospital and started on IV antibiotics. | gastroenterology, uterine perforation, vascular, bowel, diagnostic laparoscopy, vulsellum tenaculum, uterine manipulator, excellent hemostasis, rigid sigmoidoscopy, laparoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, postoperatively, trocar, |
3,493 | Laparoscopy, laparotomy, cholecystectomy with operative cholangiogram, choledocholithotomy with operative choledochoscopy and T-tube drainage of the common bile duct. | Gastroenterology | Laparoscopy, Laparotomy, & Cholecystectomy | PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES: , Cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, and recurrent biliary colic.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES: , Severe cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, choledocholithiasis, and morbid obesity.,PROCEDURES PERFORMED: , Laparoscopy, laparotomy, cholecystectomy with operative cholangiogram, choledocholithotomy with operative choledochoscopy and T-tube drainage of the common bile duct.,ANESTHESIA: , General.,INDICATIONS: , This is a 63-year-old white male patient with multiple medical problems including hypertension, diabetes, end-stage renal disease, coronary artery disease, and the patient is on hemodialysis, who has had recurrent episodes of epigastric right upper quadrant pain. The patient was found to have cholelithiasis on last admission. He was being worked up for this including cardiac clearance. However, in the interim, he returned again with another episode of same pain. The patient had a HIDA scan done yesterday, which shows nonvisualization of the gallbladder consistent with cystic duct obstruction. Because of these, laparoscopic cholecystectomy was advised with cholangiogram. Possibility of open laparotomy and open procedure was also explained to the patient. The procedure, indications, risks, and alternatives were discussed with the patient in detail and informed consent was obtained.,DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE: , The patient was put in supine position on the operating table under satisfactory general anesthesia. The entire abdomen was prepped and draped. A small transverse incision was made about 2-1/2 inches above the umbilicus in the midline under local anesthesia. The patient has a rather long torso. Fascia was opened vertically and stay sutures were placed in the fascia. Peritoneal cavity was carefully entered. Hasson cannula was inserted into the peritoneal cavity and it was insufflated with CO2. Laparoscopic camera was inserted and examination at this time showed difficult visualization with a part of omentum and hepatic flexure of the colon stuck in the subhepatic area. The patient was placed in reverse Trendelenburg and rotated to the left. An 11-mm trocar was placed in the subxiphoid space and two 5-mm in the right subcostal region. Slowly, the dissection was carried out in the right subhepatic area. Initially, I was able to dissect some of the omentum and hepatic flexure off the undersurface of the liver. Then, some inflammatory changes were noted with some fatty necrosis type of changes and it was not quite clear whether this was part of the gallbladder or it was just pericholecystic infection/inflammation. The visualization was extremely difficult because of the patient's obesity and a lot of fat intra-abdominally, although his abdominal wall is not that thick. After evaluating this for a little while, we decided that there was no way that this could be done laparoscopically and proceeded with formal laparotomy. The trocars were removed.,A right subcostal incision was made and peritoneal cavity was entered. A Bookwalter retractor was put in place. The dissection was then carried out on the undersurface of the liver. Eventually, the gallbladder was identified, which was markedly scarred down and shrunk and appeared to have palpable stone in it. Dissection was further carried down to what was felt to be the common bile duct, which appeared to be somewhat larger than normal about a centimeter in size. The duodenum was kocherized. The gallbladder was partly intrahepatic. Because of this, I decided not to dig it out of the liver bed causing further bleeding and problem. The inferior wall of the gallbladder was opened and two large stones, one was about 3 cm long and another one about 1.5 x 2 cm long, were taken out of the gallbladder.,It was difficult to tell where the cystic duct was. Eventually after probing near the neck of the gallbladder, I did find the cystic duct, which was relatively very short. Intraoperative cystic duct cholangiogram was done using C-arm fluoroscopy. This showed a rounded density at the lower end of the bile duct consistent with the stone. At this time, a decision was made to proceed with common duct exploration. The common duct was opened between stay sutures of 4-0 Vicryl and immediately essentially clear bile came out. After some pressing over the head of the pancreas through a kocherized maneuver, the stone did fall into the opening in the common bile duct. So, it was about a 1-cm size stone, which was removed. Following this, a 10-French red rubber catheter was passed into the common bile duct both proximally and distally and irrigated generously. No further stones were obtained. The catheter went easily into the duodenum through the ampulla of Vater. At this point, a choledochoscope was inserted and proximally, I did not see any evidence of any common duct stones or proximally into the biliary tree. However, a stone was found distally still floating around. This was removed with stone forceps. The bile ducts were irrigated again. No further stones were removed. A 16-French T-tube was then placed into the bile duct and the bile duct was repaired around the T-tube using 4-0 Vicryl interrupted sutures obtaining watertight closure. A completion T-tube cholangiogram was done at this time, which showed slight narrowing and possibly a filling defect proximally below the confluence of the right and left hepatic duct, although externally, I was unable to see anything or palpate anything in this area. Because of this, the T-tube was removed, and I passed the choledochoscope proximally again, and I was unable to see any evidence of any lesion or any stone in this area. I felt at this time this was most likely an impression from the outside, which was still left over a gallbladder where the stone was stuck and it was impressing on the bile duct. The bile duct lumen was widely open. T-tube was again replaced into the bile duct and closed again and a completion T-tube cholangiogram appeared to be more satisfactory at this time. The cystic duct opening through which I had done earlier a cystic duct cholangiogram, this was closed with a figure-of-eight suture of 2-0 Vicryl, and this was actually done earlier and completion cholangiogram did not show any leak from this area.,The remaining gallbladder bed, which was left in situ, was cauterized both for hemostasis and to burn off the mucosal lining. Subhepatic and subdiaphragmatic spaces were irrigated with sterile saline solution. Hemostasis was good. A 10-mm Jackson-Pratt drain was left in the foramen of Winslow and brought out through the lateral 5-mm port site. The T-tube was brought out through the middle 5-mm port site, which was just above the incision. Abdominal incision was then closed in layers using 0 Vicryl running suture for the peritoneal layer and #1 Novafil running suture for the fascia. Subcutaneous tissue was closed with 3-0 Vicryl running sutures in two layers. Subfascial and subcutaneous tissues were injected with a total of 20 mL of 0.25% Marcaine with epinephrine for postoperative pain control. The umbilical incision was closed with 0 Vicryl figure-of-eight sutures for the fascia, 2-0 Vicryl for the subcutaneous tissues, and staples for the skin. Sterile dressing was applied, and the patient transferred to recovery room in stable condition. | gastroenterology, cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, biliary colic, choledocholithiasis, laparoscopy, laparotomy, cholecystectomy, cholangiogram, choledocholithotomy, choledochoscopy, t-tube drainage, cystic duct cholangiogram, common bile duct, peritoneal cavity, gallbladder |
3,494 | Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with cholangiogram. Acute gangrenous cholecystitis with cholelithiasis. The patient had essentially a dead gallbladder with stones and positive wide bile/pus coming from the gallbladder. | Gastroenterology | Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy & Cholangiogram | PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:, Acute cholecystitis.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:, Acute gangrenous cholecystitis with cholelithiasis.,OPERATION PERFORMED: , Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with cholangiogram.,FINDINGS: ,The patient had essentially a dead gallbladder with stones and positive wide bile/pus coming from the gallbladder.,COMPLICATIONS: ,None.,EBL: , Scant.,SPECIMEN REMOVED: , Gallbladder with stones.,DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE: ,The patient was prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion under general anesthesia. A curvilinear incision was made below the umbilicus. Through this incision, the camera port was able to be placed into the peritoneal cavity under direct visualization. Once this complete, insufflation was begun. Once insufflation was adequate, additional ports were placed in the epigastrium as well as right upper quadrant. Once all four ports were placed, the right upper quadrant was then explored. The patient had significant adhesions of omentum and colon to the liver, the gallbladder constituting definitely an acute cholecystitis. This was taken down using Bovie cautery to free up visualization of the gallbladder. The gallbladder was very thick and edematous and had frank necrosis of most of the anterior gallbladder wall. Adhesions were further taken down between the omentum, the colon, and the gallbladder slowly starting superiorly and working inferiorly towards the cystic duct area. Once the adhesions were fully removed, the cholangiogram was done which did not show any evidence of any common bile duct dilatation or obstruction. At this point, due to the patient's gallbladder being very necrotic, it was deemed that the patient should have a drain placed. The cystic duct and cystic artery were serially clipped and transected. The gallbladder was removed from the gallbladder fossa removing the entire gallbladder. Adequate hemostasis with Bovie cautery was achieved. The gallbladder was then placed into a bag and removed from the peritoneal cavity through the camera port. A JP drain was then run through the anterior port and out of one of the trochar sites and secured to the skin using 3-0 nylon suture. Next, the right upper quadrant was copiously irrigated out using the suction irrigator. Once this was complete, the additional ports were able to be removed. The fascial opening at the umbilicus was reinforced by closing it using a 0 Vicryl suture in a figure-of-8 fashion. All skin incisions were injected using Marcaine 1/4 percent plain. The skin was reapproximated further using 4-0 Monocryl sutures in a subcuticular technique. The patient tolerated the procedure well and was able to be transferred to the recovery room in stable condition. | gastroenterology, acute cholecystitis, cholangiogram, cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, gallbladder, gangrenous cholecystitis, bovie cautery, cystic duct, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic, cholecystectomy, cystic, duct, |
3,495 | Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with attempted intraoperative cholangiogram. A 2 cm infraumbilical midline incision was made. The fascia was then cleared of subcutaneous tissue using a tonsil clamp. | Gastroenterology | Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy & Cholangiogram - 1 | PROCEDURE PERFORMED:, Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with attempted intraoperative cholangiogram.,PROCEDURE: , After informed consent was obtained, the patient was brought to the operating room and placed supine on the operating room table. General endotracheal anesthesia was induced without incident. The patient was prepped and draped in the usual sterile manner.,A 2 cm infraumbilical midline incision was made. The fascia was then cleared of subcutaneous tissue using a tonsil clamp. A 1-2 cm incision was then made in the fascia, gaining entry into the abdominal cavity without incident. Two sutures of 0 Vicryl were then placed superiorly and inferiorly in the fascia, and then tied to the special 12 mm Hasson trocar fitted with a funnel-shaped adapter in order to occlude the fascial opening. Pneumoperitoneum was then established using carbon dioxide insufflation to a steady pressure of 16 mmHg.,The remaining trocars were then placed into the abdomen under direct vision of the 30 degree laparoscope taking care to make the incisions along Langer's lines, spreading the subcutaneous tissues with a tonsil clamp, and confirming the entry site by depressing the abdominal wall prior to insertion of the trocar. A total of 3 other trocars were placed. The first was a 10/11 mm trocar in the upper midline position. The second was a 5 mm trocar placed in the anterior axillary line approximately 3 cm above the anterior superior iliac spine. The third was a 5 mm trocar placed to bisect the distance between the second and upper midline trocars. All of the trocars were placed without difficulty.,The patient was then placed in reverse Trendelenburg position and was rotated slightly to the left. The gallbladder was then grasped through the second and third trocars and retracted cephalad toward the right shoulder. A laparoscopic dissector was then placed through the upper midline cannula, fitted with a reducer, and the structures within the triangle of Calot were meticulously dissected free.,A laparoscopic clip applier was introduced through the upper midline cannula and used to doubly ligate the cystic duct close to the gallbladder. The gallbladder was then grasped through the upper midline cannula and a fine-tipped scissors introduced through the third cannula and used to make a small ductotomy in the cystic duct near the clips. Several attempts at passing the cholangiocatheter into the ductotomy were made. Despite numerous attempts at several angles, the cholangiocatheter could not be inserted into the cystic duct. After several such attempts, and due to the fact that the anatomy was clear, we aborted any further attempts at cholangiography. The distal cystic duct was doubly clipped. The duct was divided between the clips. The clips were carefully placed to avoid occluding the juncture with the common bile duct. The port sites were injected with 0.5% Marcaine.,The cystic artery was found medially and slightly posteriorly to the cystic duct. It was carefully dissected free from its surrounding tissues. A laparoscopic clip applier was introduced through the upper midline cannula and used to doubly ligate the cystic artery proximally and distally. The artery was divided between the clips. The port sites were injected with 0.5% Marcaine.,After the cystic duct and artery were transected, the gallbladder was dissected from the liver bed using Bovie electrocautery. Prior to complete dissection of the gallbladder from the liver, the peritoneal cavity was copiously irrigated with saline and the operative field was examined for persistent blood or bile leaks of which there were none.,After the complete detachment of the gallbladder from the liver, the video laparoscope was removed and placed through the upper 10/11 mm cannula. The neck of the gallbladder was grasped with a large penetrating forceps placed through the umbilical 12 mm Hasson cannula. As the gallbladder was pulled through the umbilical fascial defect, the entire sheath and forceps were removed from the abdomen. The neck of the gallbladder was then secured with a Kocher clamp, and the gallbladder was removed from the abdomen.,Following gallbladder removal, the remaining carbon dioxide was expelled from the abdomen.,Both midline fascial defects were then approximated using 0 Vicryl suture. All skin incisions were approximated with 4-0 Vicryl in a subcuticular fashion. The skin was prepped with benzoin, and Steri-Strips were applied. Dressings were applied. All surgical counts were reported as correct.,Having tolerated the procedure well, the patient was subsequently extubated and taken to the recovery room in good and stable condition. | gastroenterology, intraoperative cholangiogram, cystic artery, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, cystic duct, gallbladder, tonsil, cholecystectomy, cholangiogram, abdomen, laparoscopic, cannula, |
3,496 | Morbid obesity. Laparoscopic antecolic antegastric Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with EEA anastomosis. This is a 30-year-old female, who has been overweight for many years. She has tried many different diets, but is unsuccessful. | Gastroenterology | Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass | PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Morbid obesity.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: ,Morbid obesity.,PROCEDURE: , Laparoscopic antecolic antegastric Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with EEA anastomosis.,ANESTHESIA: , General with endotracheal intubation.,INDICATION FOR PROCEDURE: , This is a 30-year-old female, who has been overweight for many years. She has tried many different diets, but is unsuccessful. She has been to our Bariatric Surgery Seminar, received some handouts, and signed the consent. The risks and benefits of the procedure have been explained to the patient.,PROCEDURE IN DETAIL: ,The patient was taken to the operating room and placed supine on the operating room table. All pressure points were carefully padded. She was given general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation. SCD stockings were placed on both legs. Foley catheter was placed for bladder decompression. The abdomen was then prepped and draped in standard sterile surgical fashion. Marcaine was then injected through umbilicus. A small incision was made. A Veress needle was introduced into the abdomen. CO2 insufflation was done to a maximum pressure of 15 mmHg. A 12-mm VersaStep port was placed through the umbilicus. I then placed a 5-mm port just anterior to the midaxillary line and just subcostal on the right side. I placed another 5-mm port in the midclavicular line just subcostal on the right side, a few centimeters below and medial to that, I placed a 12-mm VersaStep port. On the left side, just anterior to the midaxillary line and just subcostal, I placed a 5-mm port. A few centimeters below and medial to that, I placed a 15-mm port. I began by lifting up the omentum and identifying the transverse colon and lifting that up and thereby identifying my ligament of Treitz. I ran the small bowel down approximately 40 cm and divided the small bowel with a white load GIA stapler. I then divided the mesentery all the way down to the base of the mesentery with a LigaSure device. I then ran the distal bowel down, approximately 100 cm, and at 100 cm, I made a hole at the antimesenteric portion of the Roux limb and a hole in the antimesenteric portion of the duodenogastric limb, and I passed a 45 white load stapler and fired a stapler creating a side-to-side anastomosis. I reapproximated the edges of the defect. I lifted it up and stapled across it with another white load stapler. I then closed the mesenteric defect with interrupted Surgidac sutures. I divided the omentum all the way down to the colon in order to create a passageway for my small bowel to go antecolic. I then put the patient in reverse Trendelenburg. I placed a liver retractor, identified, and dissected the angle of His. I then dissected on the lesser curve, approximately 2.5 cm below the gastroesophageal junction, and got into a lesser space. I fired transversely across the stomach with a 45 blue load stapler. I then used two fires of the 60 blue load with SeamGuard to go up into my angle of His, thereby creating my gastric pouch. I then made a hole at the base of the gastric pouch and had Anesthesia remove the bougie and place the OG tube connected to the anvil. I pulled the anvil into place, and I then opened up my 15-mm port site and passed my EEA stapler. I passed that in the end of my Roux limb and had the spike come out antimesenteric. I joined the spike with the anvil and fired a stapler creating an end-to-side anastomosis, then divided across the redundant portion of my Roux limb with a white load GI stapler, and removed it with an Endocatch bag. I put some additional 2-0 Vicryl sutures in the anastomosis for further security. I then placed a bowel clamp across the bowel. I went above and passed an EGD scope into the mouth down to the esophagus and into the gastric pouch. I distended gastric pouch with air. There was no air leak seen. I could pass the scope easily through the anastomosis. There was no bleeding seen through the scope. We closed the 15-mm port site with interrupted 0 Vicryl suture utilizing Carter-Thomason. I copiously irrigated out that incision with about 2 L of saline. I then closed the skin of all incisions with running Monocryl. Sponge, instrument, and needle counts were correct at the end of the case. The patient tolerated the procedure well without any complications. | gastroenterology, gastric bypass, eea anastomosis, roux-en-y, antegastric, antecolic, morbid obesity, roux limb, gastric pouch, intubation, laparoscopic, bypass, roux, endotracheal, anastomosis, gastric |
3,497 | Laparoscopic cholecystectomy. A 2 cm infraumbilical midline incision was made. The fascia was then cleared of subcutaneous tissue using a tonsil clamp. | Gastroenterology | Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy - 9 | PROCEDURE PERFORMED: , Laparoscopic cholecystectomy.,PROCEDURE: ,After informed consent was obtained, the patient was brought to the operating room and placed supine on the operating room table. General endotracheal anesthesia was induced without incident. The patient was prepped and draped in the usual sterile manner.,A 2 cm infraumbilical midline incision was made. The fascia was then cleared of subcutaneous tissue using a tonsil clamp. A 1-2 cm incision was then made in the fascia, gaining entry into the abdominal cavity without incident. Two sutures of 0 Vicryl were then placed superiorly and inferiorly in the fascia, and then tied to the special 12 mm Hasson trocar fitted with a funnel-shaped adapter in order to occlude the fascial opening. Pneumoperitoneum was then established using carbon dioxide insufflation to a steady pressure of 16 mmHg.,The remaining trocars were then placed into the abdomen under direct vision of the 30 degree laparoscope taking care to make the incisions along Langer's lines, spreading the subcutaneous tissues with a tonsil clamp, and confirming the entry site by depressing the abdominal wall prior to insertion of the trocar. A total of 3 other trocars were placed. The first was a 10/11 mm trocar in the upper midline position. The second was a 5 mm trocar placed in the anterior iliac spine. The third was a 5 mm trocar placed to bisect the distance between the second and upper midline trocars. All of the trocars were placed without difficulty.,The patient was then placed in reverse Trendelenburg position and was rotated slightly to the left. The gallbladder was then grasped through the second and third trocars and retracted cephalad toward the right shoulder. A laparoscopic dissector was then placed through the upper midline cannula, fitted with a reducer, and the structures within the triangle of Calot were meticulously dissected free.,A laparoscopic clip applier was introduced through the upper midline cannula and used to doubly ligate the cystic duct proximally and distally. The duct was divided between the clips. The clips were carefully placed to avoid occluding the juncture with the common bile duct. The cystic artery was found medially and slightly posterior to the cystic duct. It was carefully dissected free from its surrounding tissues. A laparoscopic clip applier was introduced through the upper midline cannula and used to doubly ligate the cystic artery proximally and distally. The artery was divided between the clips. The 2 midline port sites were injected with 5% Marcaine.,After the complete detachment of the gallbladder from the liver, the video laparoscope was removed and placed through the upper 10/11 mm cannula. The neck of the gallbladder was grasped with a large penetrating forceps placed through the umbilical 12 mm Hasson cannula. As the gallbladder was pulled through the umbilical fascial defect, the entire sheath and forceps were removed from the abdomen. The neck of the gallbladder was removed from the abdomen. Following gallbladder removal, the remaining carbon dioxide was expelled from the abdomen.,Both midline fascial defects were then approximated using 0 Vicryl suture. All skin incisions were approximated with 4-0 Vicryl in a subcuticular fashion. The skin was prepped with benzoin, and Steri-Strips were applied. Dressings were applied. All surgical counts were reported as correct.,Having tolerated the procedure well, the patient was subsequently extubated and taken to the recovery room in good and stable condition. | gastroenterology, langer's lines, laparoscope, cystic duct, cystic artery, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, midline cannula, infraumbilical, tonsil, cholecystectomy, fascia, abdomen, trocars, cannula, laparoscopic, gallbladder, |
3,498 | Symptomatic cholelithiasis. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy and appendectomy (CPT 47563, 44970). The patient requested appendectomy because of the concern of future diagnostic dilemma with pain crisis. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy and appendectomy were recommended to her. | Gastroenterology | Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy & Appendectomy | PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Symptomatic cholelithiasis.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Symptomatic cholelithiasis.,PROCEDURE: , Laparoscopic cholecystectomy and appendectomy (CPT 47563, 44970).,ANESTHESIA: , General endotracheal.,INDICATIONS: ,This is an 18-year-old girl with sickle cell anemia who has had symptomatic cholelithiasis. She requested appendectomy because of the concern of future diagnostic dilemma with pain crisis. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy and appendectomy were recommended to her. The procedure was explained in detail including the risks of bleeding, infection, biliary injury, retained common duct stones. After answering her questions, she wished to proceed and gave informed consent.,DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE: , The patient was taken to the operating room, placed supine on the operating table. She was positively identified and the correct surgical site and procedure reviewed. After successful administration of general endotracheal anesthesia, the skin of the abdomen was prepped with chlorhexidine solution and sterilely draped.,The infraumbilical skin was infiltrated with 0.25% bupivacaine with epinephrine and horizontal incision created. The linea alba was grasped with a hemostat and Veress needle was placed into the peritoneal cavity and used to insufflate carbon dioxide gas to a pressure of 15 mmHg. A 12-mm expandable disposable trocar was placed and through this a 30 degree laparoscope was used to inspect the peritoneal cavity. Upper abdominal anatomy was normal. Pelvic laparoscopy revealed bilaterally closed internal inguinal rings. Additional trocars were placed under direct vision including a 5-mm reusable in the right lateral _____. There was a 12-mm expandable disposable in the right upper quadrant and a 5-mm reusable in the subxiphoid region. Using these, the gallbladder was grasped and retraced cephalad. Adhesions were taken down over the cystic duct and the duct was circumferentially dissected and clipped at the gallbladder cystic duct junction. A small ductotomy was created. Reddick cholangiogram catheter was then placed within the duct and the balloon inflated. Continuous fluoroscopy was used to instill contrast material. This showed normal common bile duct which entered the duodenum without obstruction. There was no evidence of common bile duct stones. The cholangiogram catheter was removed. The duct was doubly clipped and divided. The artery was divided and cauterized. The gallbladder was taken out of the gallbladder fossa. It was then placed in Endocatch bag and left in the abdomen. Attention was then paid to the appendix. The appendix was identified and window was made in the mesoappendix at the base. This was amputated with an Endo-GIA stapler. The mesoappendix was divided with an Endo-GIA vascular stapler. This was placed in another Endocatch bag. The abdomen was then irrigated. Hemostasis was satisfactory. Both the appendix and gallbladder were removed and sent for pathology. All trocars were removed. The 12-mm port sites were closed with 2-0 PDS figure-of-eight fascial sutures. The umbilical skin was reapproximated with interrupted 5-0 Vicryl Rapide. The remaining skin incisions were closed with 5-0 Monocryl subcuticular suture. The skin was cleaned. Mastisol, Steri-Strips and band-aids were applied. The patient was awakened, extubated in the operating room, transferred to the recovery room in stable condition. | gastroenterology, endo-gia, endocatch bag, symptomatic cholelithiasis, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendectomy, cholangiogram, mesoappendix, abdomen, appendix, cholelithiasis, endotracheal, laparoscopic, cholecystectomy, gallbladder, duct |
3,499 | Chronic cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, and liver cyst. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy and excision of liver cyst. Exploration of the abdomen revealed multiple adhesions of omentum overlying the posterior aspect of the gallbladder. | Gastroenterology | Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy & Liver Cyst Excision | PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:,1. Chronic cholecystitis.,2. Cholelithiasis.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:,1. Chronic cholecystitis.,2. Cholelithiasis.,3. Liver cyst.,PROCEDURES PERFORMED:,1. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy.,2. Excision of liver cyst.,ANESTHESIA: ,General endotracheal and injectable 0.25% Marcaine with 1% lidocaine.,SPECIMENS: , Include,1. Gallbladder.,2. Liver cyst.,ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS: , Minimal.,COMPLICATIONS: , None.,OPERATIVE FINDINGS:, Exploration of the abdomen revealed multiple adhesions of omentum overlying the posterior aspect of the gallbladder. Additionally, there was a notable liver cyst. The remainder of the abdomen remained free of any adhesions.,BRIEF HISTORY: , This is a 66-year-old Caucasian female who presented to ABCD General Hospital for an elective cholecystectomy. The patient complained of intractable nausea, vomiting, and abdominal bloating after eating fatty foods. She had had multiple attacks in the past of these complaints. She was discovered to have had right upper quadrant pain on examination. Additionally, she had an ultrasound performed on 08/04/2003, which revealed cholelithiasis. The patient was recommended to undergo laparoscopic cholecystectomy for her recurrent symptoms. She was explained the risks, benefits, and complications of the procedure and she gave informed consent to proceed.,OPERATIVE PROCEDURE: ,The patient was brought to the operative suite and placed in the supine position. The patient received preoperative antibiotics with Kefzol. The abdomen was prepped and draped in the normal sterile fashion with Betadine solution. The patient did undergo general endotracheal anesthesia. Once the adequate sedation was achieved, a supraumbilical transverse incision was created with a #10 blade scalpel. Utilizing a Veress needle, the Veress needle was inserted intra-abdominally and was hooked to the CO2 insufflation. The abdomen was insufflated to 15 mmHg. After adequate insufflation was achieved, the laparoscopic camera was inserted into the abdomen and to visualize a distended gallbladder as well as omental adhesion adjacent to the gallbladder. Decision to proceed with laparoscopic cystectomy was decided. A subxiphoid transverse incision was created with a #10 blade scalpel and utilizing a bladed 12 mm trocar, the trocar was inserted under direct visualization into the abdomen. Two 5 mm ports were placed, one at the midclavicular line 2 cm below the costal margin and a second at the axillary line, one hand length approximately below the costal margin. All ports were inserted with bladed 5 mm trocar then under direct visualization. After all trocars were inserted, the gallbladder was grasped at the fundus and retracted superiorly and towards the left shoulder. Adhesions adjacent were taken down with a Maryland dissector. Once this was performed, the infundibulum of the gallbladder was grasped and retracted laterally and anteriorly. This helped to better delineate the cystic duct as well as the cystic artery. Utilizing Maryland dissector, careful dissection of the cystic duct and cystic artery were created posteriorly behind each one. Utilizing Endoclips, clips were placed on the cystic duct and cystic artery, one proximal to the gallbladder and two distally. Utilizing endoscissors, the cystic duct and cystic artery were ligated. Next, utilizing electrocautery, the gallbladder was carefully dissected off the liver bed. Electrocautery was used to stop any bleeding encountered along the way. The gallbladder was punctured during dissection and cleared, biliary contents did drained into the abdomen. No evidence of stones were visualized. Once the gallbladder was completely excised from the liver bed, an EndoCatch was placed and the gallbladder was inserted into EndoCatch and removed from the subxiphoid port. This was sent off as an specimen, a gallstone was identified within the gallbladder. Next, utilizing copious amounts of irrigation, the abdomen was irrigated. A small liver cyst that have been identified upon initial aspiration was grasped with a grasper and utilizing electrocautery was completely excised off the left lobe of the liver. This was also taken and sent off as specimen. The abdomen was then copiously irrigated until clear irrigation was identified. All laparoscopic ports were removed under direct visualization. The abdomen was de-insufflated. Utilizing #0 Vicryl suture, the abdominal fascia was approximated with a figure-of-eight suture in the supraumbilical and subxiphoid region. All incisions were then closed with #4-0 undyed Vicryl. Two midline incisions were closed with a running subcuticular stitch and the lateral ports were closed with interrupted sutures. The areas were cleaned and dried. Steri-Strips were placed. On the incisions, sterile dressing was applied. The patient tolerated the procedure well. She was extubated following procedure. She is seen to tolerate the procedure well and she will follow up with Dr. X within one week for a follow-up evaluation. | gastroenterology, excision of liver cyst, gallbladder, omentum, cystic artery, gallstone, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, cystic duct, liver cyst, liver, abdomen, electrocautery, cholelithiasis, cholecystectomy, adhesions, laparoscopic, cyst, cystic, |
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