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  • Condition: Marfan Syndrome
  • Journal: Scientific reports
  • Treatment Used: Lens Subluxation Surgery with Cionni Modified Capsular Tension Rings
  • Number of Patients: 66
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The study researched the outcomes of surgery with tension rings in patients with Marfan syndrome.
  • Condition: Severe Rigid Nonidiopathic Scoliosis
  • Journal: Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research
  • Treatment Used: Strong Halo-Femoral Traction
  • Number of Patients: 38
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This study tested the safety and efficacy of using strong halo-femoral traction to treat patients with severe rigid nonidiopathic scoliosis.
  • Condition: Marfan Syndrome
  • Journal: BMC cardiovascular disorders
  • Treatment Used: Modified Cabrol Procedure
  • Number of Patients: 1
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This article reviewed the case of a patient with Marfan syndrome (a genetic disorder of the connective tissue) who developed myocardial ischemia (when the blood flow through one or more of the coronary arteries is decreased) 10 years after a modified Cabrol procedure (aortic root surgery).
  • Condition: Pediatric Metabolic Bone Diseases Associated with Skeletal Fragility
  • Journal: Current opinion in pediatrics
  • Treatment Used: Burosumab, Asfotase Alfa
  • Number of Patients: 0
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This article discusses the diagnosis and management of pediatric metabolic bone diseases associated with skeletal fragility and advanced treatment options.
  • Condition: Marfan syndrome
  • Journal: The American journal of cardiology
  • Treatment Used: Angiotensin Receptor Blockers
  • Number of Patients: 1510
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In this study, researchers evaluated the outcomes of using angiotensin receptor blockers for the prevention of aortic root dilation in patients with Marfan syndrome.
  • Condition: Marfan's Syndrome
  • Journal: Sichuan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Sichuan University. Medical science edition
  • Treatment Used: Acute Aortic Dissection following an Intrapartum
  • Number of Patients: 1
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This case report describes a pregnant patient with Marfan's syndrome that was treated using an acute aortic dissection following an intrapartum.
  • Condition: Marfan Syndrome (MFS) and Related Connective Tissue Disorders (CTDs) in Switzerland
  • Journal: Swiss medical weekly
  • Treatment Used: Beta-Blocker, Angiotensin Receptor Blocker
  • Number of Patients: 103
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This study described adults with Marfan syndrome (MFS) and related connective tissue disorders (CTDs) in Switzerland, genetic testing, and treatment.
  • Condition: Marfan Syndrome in Pediatric Eyes
  • Journal: International ophthalmology
  • Treatment Used: Sutured Scleral Fixated Intraocular Lens (SSFIOL)
  • Number of Patients: 43
  • Published —
This study reported the clinical outcomes and complications in eyes with Marfan syndrome (connective tissue disorder) with subluxated/dislocated lens undergoing sutured scleral fixated intraocular lens (SSFIOL) implantation.
  • Condition: Scoliosis
  • Journal: Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research
  • Treatment Used: High-density Pedicle Screw Construct
  • Number of Patients: 34
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In this study, researchers evaluated the outcomes of using a high-density pedicle screw construct for the treatment of scoliosis due to Marfan syndrome with large thoracic curves.
  • Condition: Marfan syndrome
  • Journal: Lancet (London, England)
  • Treatment Used: Irbesartan
  • Number of Patients: 192
  • Published —
The study researched the effects of Irbesartan for Marfan syndrome.
  • Condition: Ectopia Lentis in Marfan Syndrome
  • Journal: Indian journal of ophthalmology
  • Treatment Used: Bimanual Intracapsular Irrigation-Aspiration with use of a Small Incision for 4-point Scleral Fixation of a Foldable Posterior-Chamber Intraocular Lens (IOL) and Anterior Vitrectomy
  • Number of Patients: 10
  • Published —
This study evaluated bimanual intracapsular irrigation-aspiration for ectopia lentis with use of a small incision for 4-point scleral fixation of a foldable posterior-chamber intraocular lens (IOL) and anterior vitrectomy in patients with Marfan syndrome.
  • Condition: Severe mitral regurgitation
  • Journal: Innovations (Philadelphia, Pa.)
  • Treatment Used: Mitral valve replacement
  • Number of Patients: 1
  • Published —
The study reports the case of a 77-year-old woman with severe mitral regurgitation, who had an aortic root replacement and replacement of the ascending aorta in the past.
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