Otomyiasis was diagnosed in the right ear of a 3-month-old goose. Twenty-three of 25 larvae were in the meatus acusticus externus, and 2 larvae were under the skin. The larvae were in the third larval stage of Sarcophaga spp. by microscopic examination. A case of otomyiasis was reported in goose for the first time in the world on the basis of morphological characteristics (macroscopic and micro...

In this paper we will present four cases of primary hyperoxaluria. All patients had a significant past medical history of polyuria (with or without microscopic hematuria) and polydypsia. All patients had a family history of their parents being cousins. Initial evaluation of all patients by ultrasound and plain abdominal films revealed nephrocalcinosis. Their clinical courses showed gradual ...

Abstract Background Rotational atherectomy is a highly effective technique to facilitate percutaneous intervention on calcified coronary lesions. In some cases, despite numerous passages of the burr, successful crossing lesion impossible. Empirical evidence shows that burr replacement usually successful, therefore suggesting possible mechanical wear tool, however this hypothesis was never teste...