BACKGROUND Capsular block syndrome is an uncommon complication that occurs after cataract surgery. It is characterized by capsular distension, anterior intraocular lens displacement, anterior chamber shallowing, and unexpected myopic shifts. We report a case of recurrent fibrotic capsular block syndrome with Elschnig's pearl-type posterior capsule opacification 10 months after neodymium-yttrium...

The signs associated with an upper motor neurone syndrome vary considerably between text books. Often included are loss of dexterous, rapid and fractionated voluntary movements, variation of movement with mode of activation (prime mover, synergist, antagonist), weakness, various postural signs (eg, pronator drift), time-dependent tonal and tendon reflex changes and the extensor plantar response...

The major pneumococcal virulence determinant is its capsule, and pneumococcal epidemiology is based on 91 capsular serotypes, each corresponding to the structure of the capsular polysaccharide determined by the type-specific capsular genome. Here, we provide the beginnings of an approach to intertwine serotype epidemiology, capsular regulatory gene characteristics on the basis of existing seque...

BACKGROUND Previously was found that sonography is a reliable method to measure a capsular distance in total hip arthroplasty hips. The aim of our current study was to investigate the relation between the implanted size of the cup and the anterior capsular distance, as measured with ultrasound one year after THA. METHODS 50 osteoarthritis (OA) patients operated on with total hip arthroplasty ...

Current serotyping methods classify Pasteurella multocida into five capsular serogroups (serogroups A, B, D, E, and F) and 16 somatic serotypes (serotypes 1 to 16). In the present study, we have developed a multiplex PCR assay as a rapid alternative to the conventional capsular serotyping system. The serogroup-specific primers used in this assay were designed following identification, sequence ...

PURPOSE To evaluate the effect of propranolol on capsular architecture around silicone implants by measuring the inflammation, capsular thickness, and collagen fiber density, using a guinea pig experimental model. METHODS Thirty six adult male guinea pigs randomly divided into two groups (n=18) were used. Each one received a silicone implant with textured-surface. The capsular tissue around i...

PURPOSE OF REVIEW To discuss capsular tension devices and recent evidence regarding their use. RECENT FINDINGS The capsular tension ring, modified capsular tension ring, and capsular tension segment are well established tools for use during phacoemulsification when zonular instability is present. Recent research has provided additional evidence of their benefits in decreasing intraoperative a...