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Combination of Ultrasound-Guided Serratus Anterior Plane Block and Rectus Sheath Block Provide Analgesia for Open Hepatectomy: A Report on 3 Cases Siyou Tan, Wenyan Chen, Yongping Liu, Lai Wei American Journal of Medical Case Reports. 2022 10 (3). doi: 10.12691/ajmcr-10-3-7 Keywords: serratus anterior plane block, rectus sheath block, analgesia, hepatectomy Context: ...us sheath block (RSB) are commonly used for anesthesia and postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing chest wall surgery and abdominal surgery , respectively. In this case-series report, we present our experience with three patients in whom open hepatectomy and early... Abstract Full Text (PDF) [Epub] Full Text (HTML)

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Concurrent Occurrence of Chylothorax and Chyloperitoneum in Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Tariq Sharman, Jeffrey Song American Journal of Medical Case Reports. 2019 7 (10). doi: 10.12691/ajmcr-7-10-1 Keywords: chyloperitoneum, chylothorax, chyle, pseudochylothorax, chylous ascites, lymphoma, thoracentesis, pleural effusion, triglycerides, lymphoperitoneal fistula, giant lymph node hyperplasia, sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, histoplasmosis, yellow nail syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, noonan syndrome, nephrotic syndrome Context: ...phatic system. Chylous ascites is an uncommon finding that can be caused by malignancy, cirrhosis and lymphatic disruption after abdominal surgery . The combination of chyloperitoneum and chylothorax is rare. When abdominal lymphatics are obstructed, chylous ascites resu... Abstract Full Text (PDF) [Epub] Full Text (HTML)

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Diagnostic Role of Ultrasonography in Acute Appendicitis: A Study at a Tertiary Care Hospital Subash K C, Abhijit De, Mahesh Pathak, Brijesh Sathian American Journal of Public Health Research. 2015 3 (5A). doi: 10.12691/ajphr-3-5A-6 Keywords: appendicitis, ultrasonography, specificity, Nepal Context: Acute appendicitis is commonest cause of acute abdomen necessitating emergency abdominal surgery . Although diagnosis is still largely considered to be a clinical one, ultrasound is established as easily available, less t... Abstract Full Text (PDF) [Epub] Full Text (HTML)

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The Accuracy of Early Post-Operative Abdominal CT Scan Michael Shpoliansky, Yehonatan Nevo, Yoram Klein, Michal Amitai Global Journal of Surgery. 2019 7 (1). doi: 10.12691/js-7-1-4 Keywords: format, microsoft word template, style, insert, template Context: ... the detection of post-operative complications. Methods: Post-operative CT scans performed in the first 14 days following abdominal surgery , between 2011 and 2013 were reviewed and divided into two groups: early CT scans performed at POD 1-5 and late CT scans per... Abstract Full Text (PDF) [Epub] Full Text (HTML)

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Cystic Lymphangioma of the Adrenal Gland: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature Faten hadjkacem, Mouna Ammar, Ayman Maalej, Mouna Elleuch, Nessrine Cheikrouhou, Mouna Mnif, Nabila Rekike, Fatma Mnif, Nadia Charfi, Mohamed Abid American Journal of Medicine Studies. 2015 3 (1). doi: 10.12691/ajms-3-1-1 Keywords: adrenal gland, lymphangioma, adrenal cyst, hydatid cyst Context: ...own as cystic adrenal lymphangiomas are benign vascular lesions, most often found incidentally during abdominal imaging studies, abdominal surgery or at autopsy. We present a case of a 45-year-old female who was evaluated for recurrent abdominal pain. Imaging studies re... Abstract Full Text (PDF) [Epub] Full Text (HTML)

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An Unusual Case of Bowel Evisceration after Sneezing Jason Jones, Alicia Buck, Jeffrey Adams, Anthony Meyer American Journal of Medical Case Reports. 2024 12 (6). doi: 10.12691/ajmcr-12-6-1 Keywords: Bowel evisceration, cystectomy, complication, emergency medical services, sneezing, coughing Context: Evisceration is a rare complication of abdominal surgery . This case report describes small bowel evisceration through a healed cystectomy surgical site after sneezing and coughing.... Abstract Full Text (PDF) [Epub] Full Text (HTML)

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Intra-abdominal Pressure is Influenced by Body Position? António M. Lopes, Andreia Nunes, Maria M. R. E. Niza, António Dourado American Journal of Clinical Medicine Research. 2016 4 (1). doi: 10.12691/ajcmr-4-1-3 Keywords: Abdominal surgery, Intra-abdominal pressure, transurethral method, intragastric manometry, body position Context: ...ra-abdominal pressure (IAP) is a complication related to physio pathological changes with high rates of mortality and morbidity. abdominal surgery is consider one of the risk factors that can increased IAP. Measurement can be done by direct or indirect methods, being t... Abstract Full Text (PDF) [Epub] Full Text (HTML)

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Ultrasound-guided Anterior Quadratus Lumborum Block for Perioperative Analgesia in Allograft Orthotopic Liver Transplantation: 4 Case Reports Yongping Liu, Siyou Tan, Wenyan Chen, Lai Wei American Journal of Medical Case Reports. 2021 9 (12). doi: 10.12691/ajmcr-9-12-4 Keywords: quadratus lumborum block, analgesia, allograft orthotopic liver transplantation Context: ...perative awareness risk. Quadratus lumborum (QL) block is often used for anesthesia and postoperative analgesia in the patient’s abdominal surgery . In this case-series report, we present our experience with 4 patients in whom liver transplantation and early extubation w... Abstract Full Text (PDF) [Epub] Full Text (HTML)