Research Article
Randomized Double-Blind Trial of Dexmedetomidine to Minimize Blood Loss in Middle Ear Surgery
Md. Abu Musa, Mostafizur Rahman, S. M. Hasibul Hasan, Md. Asaduzzaman, Ferdous Ara Ahmed
Middle East Research Journal of Medical Sciences; 371-376.
https://doi.org/10.36348/merjms.2025.v05i05.001
Background: Excessive bleeding during middle ear surgery obscures the operative field and prolongs operative time. Dexmedetomidine, an α2 adrenergic agonist, reduces sympathetic outflow and may facilitate controlled hypotension and improved surgical field. Objective: To evaluate whether intraoperative dexmedetomidine reduces blood loss and improves surgical field quality in adult patients undergoing elective middle ear surgery under general anaesthesia. Design: Prospective, randomized, double blind, placebo controlled trial. Setting: Department of Anesthesia, 250 Beded General Hospital, Lalmonirhat, Rangpur, Bangladesh. Participants: Sixty ASA I–II adults (18–65 years) scheduled for tympanoplasty or mastoidectomy. Interventions: Patients were randomized (1:1) to dexmedetomidine (DEX) or placebo (PLC). DEX received a 1 µg·kg⁻¹ IV loading over 10 min followed by 0.4–0.7 µg·kg⁻¹·h⁻¹ infusion. PLC received volume matched saline. Anaesthesia was standardized. Main outcomes: Primary—total intraoperative blood loss (mL). Secondary—surgical field quality (Fromme Boezaart score), hemodynamics, opioid requirement, emergence profile, postoperative nausea/vomiting (PONV), and adverse events. Results: Mean blood loss was significantly lower with DEX vs PLC: 56 ± 22 mL vs 94 ± 35 mL; mean difference −38 mL (95% CI −53 to −23; p < 0.001). Median Fromme Boezaart score was 2 [IQR 2–3] vs 3 [2–4] (p = 0.004). Intraoperative heart rate was ~10 bpm lower with DEX; mean arterial pressure remained similar. Fentanyl consumption was reduced (85 ± 25 µg vs 120 ± 35 µg; p < 0.001). Time to extubation was modestly longer (9.2 ± 3.1 vs 7.6 ± 2.7 min; p = 0.03). Bradycardia requiring atropine occurred in 2/30 vs 0/30. PONV was less frequent with DEX (17% vs 37%; p = 0.09). Conclusion: Dexmedetomidine reduced blood loss and improved surgical field quality during middle ear surgery without clinically significant hypotension, with slightly prolonged emergence and occasional bradycardia.
Research Article
A Large Multiloculated Omental Cyst Presenting as an Acute Abdomen in a 5-Month-Old Infant: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Khondaker Mahbub Elahi, Dr. Md. Shahjahan, Tamima Hossain, Md Rabiul Awal, Saad Andalib
Middle East Research Journal of Medical Sciences; 377-380.
https://doi.org/10.36348/merjms.2025.v05i05.002
Introduction: Omental cysts are the rarest form of intra-abdominal masses that occur primarily in children. Patients with omental cysts usually present with abdominal distension and a painless abdominal mass. They are often asymptomatic but can present acutely, leading to significant morbidity. A preoperative diagnosis is challenging, especially in resource-limited settings. The diagnostic procedures include ultrasonography and computed tomography (CT) scans. Complete surgical excision of the cyst is considered the treatment of choice. This case emphasizes the importance of considering omental cysts in the differential diagnosis of acute abdomen in young children. Case Report: A 5-month-old male infant presented with a clinical picture of gradually increasing abdominal distension, abdominal pain, vomiting, and irritability for the last two weeks. He was tachypneic, tachycardic, and had diffuse abdominal tenderness. A contrast-enhanced CT scan and ultrasonography of the abdomen revealed an abdominopelvic cystic lesion. The patient underwent laparotomy, where a large multiloculated omental cyst was found to originate from the greater omentum. The diagnosis of an omental cyst was established based on intraoperative findings. Consequently, complete excision of the cyst was performed. Conclusion: Omental cysts are rare in pediatric patients and have a variety of presentations. This case highlights a rare but significant cause of acute abdomen in infants. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for omental cysts in similar presentations, as timely diagnosis and intervention can lead to favorable outcomes.
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