Despite an increasing number of publications in the recent literature describing favourable results and advocating the use of ultrasound for PDT [ 8, 9], there is a paucity of high-quality evidence.
Reports from Europe [ 3, 4], Puerto Rico [ 5], India [ 6], USA [ 7- 10], and Brazil [ 11] describe favourable maternal and neonatal outcomes, with a MTCT rate varying from 0 to 7.7%, detected in cases of poor adherence to therapy [ 10].
The condition of the site was also described as favourable in 2004 and 2005 assessments.
They were served emu meat, which Péron described in favourable terms as tasting halfway "between that of the turkey-cock and that of the young pig".
As of 2006 the condition of Whitton Bridge Pasture is described as favourable, which means that the land is being adequately conserved and any conservation objectives are being met, but that there is scope for enhancement of the site.
In 2004 Rosen et al [ 45] described a favourable outcome in the first case of an epidural haematoma in an adolescent patient after cardiac surgery.
Initial clinical trials described a favourable renal safety profile [ 21, 22], however there were rare post-marketing reports of Fanconi's syndrome (proximal tubulopathy) leading to glucosuria, phosphaturia, aminoaciduria and bicarbonate wasting [ 23, 24].
Most current studies have focused on the use of NPWT in open wounds to assist healing by secondary intention, however, based on the mechanisms of action described, the favourable effects of NPWT should exist with a surgical wound that has been sutured but which is draining [ 1].
Both reports describe a favourable clinical outcome and have not reached median overall survival, yet.
