Segmental arterial mediolysis (SAM) is an uncommon self-limited disorder that can cause abdominal catastrophes through massive bleeding or bowel infarction. The former arise from arterial aneurysms, and the latter from arterial stenosis or occlusions. Although this is an acute self-limiting disease, the ...

Emergency physicians (EPs) are commonly faced with life-threatening entities. Particularly challenging are the aortic catastrophes, such as penetrating aortic ulcers (PAUs), intramural hematomas (IMHs), and atypical presentations of acute aortic dissections and ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms. Several factors account for this: (1) the rapidly evolving ...

Abdominal aortic aneurysm involves a widening, stretching, or ballooning of the aorta. There are several causes of abdominal aortic aneurysm, ...

Abdominal catastrophe in the severely burned patient without abdominal injury has been described. We perceived an alarming recent incidence of this complication in our burn center, both during acute resuscitation and later in the hospital course. We sough...

A variety of systemic and extra-abdominal diseases can cause symptoms within the abdominal cavity. Systemic and extra-abdominal diseases may include abdominal symptoms caused by several mechanisms. This article discusses the most important and common of these ...

... often surgery. How can abdominal adhesions cause female infertility? Abdominal adhesions cause female infertility by preventing fertilized eggs from reaching the uterus, ...

Patients with an abdominal catastrophe are in urgent need of early, interdisciplinary medical help. The treatment plan should be based on medical priorities and clear leadership. First priority should be given to achieve optimal oxygenation of blood and stabilization of circulation during all treatment-phases. The sicker the patient, the less invasive the ...

We present a patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IV (EDS IV) with a carotid dissecting pseudoaneurysm causing severe carotid stenosis. This lesion was treated endovascularly. Unfortunately, the patient died of remote vascular catastrophes (intracranial hemorrhage and abdominal aortic rupture). This unique case illustrates the ...

... Studies showed that decompression causes the abdomen to expand but that relatively slight increase in intra-abdominal pressure occurs. ...

The authors report a case of abdominal compartment syndrome caused by massive pyonephrosis in an infant with primary obstructive megaureter successfully treated with emergency surgical decompression.

2002-01-09 | Ancient Supernova May Have Caused Eco-Catastrophe ... Supernova Linked to Ancient Eco-Catastrophe. Jan 10, 2002 (The Economist) ...

... may push it past that point, causing a catastrophic shift to the alternate regime (forward shift). The system ... the rainfall well beyond the level preceding the catastrophic shift eventually brings back...

Abdominal migraine is a rarely recognized functional intestinal disorder, manifesting as recurrent paroxysmal abdominal pain of neurogenic origin. The authors describe the 9-years old girl referred to the hospital because of chronic paroxysmal abdominal pain. She did not improve after medication used commonly in functional ...

Abdominal pain Basics In-Depth Definition Causes When to see a doctor Connect with others who've been there. Share stories. Learn. Join Mayo Clinic's online community. ...

... caused by a bacterial infection. Most people have constant abdominal pain and a fever. Computed tomography or ... location of the abscess, but most people have constant discomfort or pain, feel generally sick (malaise), and ...

Patients with nonspecific abdominal pain can have any one of many disease processes. The physical examination may not reveal clear abnormalities, making the diagnosis more difficult. Vascular abdominal emergencies are not common but, when present, may be catastrophic, with significant morbidity and, frequently, mortality. Most of the ...

The rupture of an intra-abdominal testicular neoplasm is a rare cause of acute abdomen and massive intra-abdominal haemorrhage. We report the case of a 70-year-old male presenting a massive intra-abdominal bleeding caused by a Leydig cell tumour in an undescended testis. The clinical details ...

... vasoactive substances, 1 causing contraction of canine abdominal aorta via a direct action on the smooth muscle, ... effect of HW extract on isolated canine abdominal aorta, in order to provide some insig...

In order to provide data on human tolerance to blunt abdominal impact a literature study and laboratory tests were carried out to determine the major causes of abdominal injury, injury mechanisms, a quantitative relationship between input and occurrence o...

The Abdominal Pain Diagnostic Program is designed to aid the Independent Duty Hospital Corpsman in diagnosing and treating male patients who present with the chief complaint of acute abdominal pain. The program considers only the five most common causes o...

Catastrophic climatic events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and ice storms can cause billions of dollars in damage to infrastructure and personal property, loss of lives, and damage to natural ... ...

Internal abdominal hernias are a rare entity and may cause unexplained abdominal pain. This report concerns a 46 year old male patient, with a four year history of episodic colicky peristaltic abdominal pains, in whom a left paraduodenal hernia was found at surgical exploration after a negative diagnostic screening ...

... It is shown that the compressive layers can stop cracks larger than ... to `push' the crack through the compressive layers to cause catastrophic failure. ...

IntroductionThis report calls attention to small bowel necrosis resulting as a complication of formation of an obstructive loop of small bowel around a band of Meckel�s diverticulum.Case presentationWe report a case of an adult in his 5th decade presenting with sharp, colicky abdominal pain. On presentation his vitals were within normal limits, abdomen was non-distended but ...

"Intra-abdominal hypertension", the presence of elevated intra-abdominal pressure, and "abdominal compartment syndrome", the development of pressure-induced organ-dysfunction and failure, have been increasingly recognized over the past decade as causes of significant morbidity and mortality among critically ill ...

"Intra-abdominal hypertension", the presence of elevated intra-abdominal pressure, and "abdominal compartment syndrome", the development of pressure-induced organ-dysfunction and failure, have been increasingly recognized over the past decade as causes of significant morbidity and mortality among critically ill ...

In three patients with acute torsion of the spleen in the tropics the presenting symptoms included an abdominal mass, pain, and vomiting. In malarious areas adults usually know that they have splenomegaly and hence this fact should be ascertained in the clinical history. In an acute abdominal catastrophe, with a palpable tumour and a ...

We report a case of a 30-year-old male patient who presented with a huge abdominal wall hematoma 60 minutes after laparoscopic appendectomy. During surgery there had been no sign of abdominal wall bleeding. We found a lateral abdominal wall hematoma caused by rupture of the abdominal epigastric ...

Haemangiopericytoma (HPT) is a rare neoplasm that can occur in any part of the human body. In this report, we describe the case of a patient with sudden severe upper abdominal pain caused by primary HPT in the greater omentum. PMID:15053311

... pain in the reproductive organs. Infections in the reproductive system, such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or other STDs, also can cause abdominal ...

... selective nonoperative management of penetrating abdominal wounds caused by ... 2004) clearly outlines the paradigm of care: Penetrating injuries ...

in ultraviolet radiation B at the surface of the Earth caused by catastrophic and natural ozone depletion events depletion used in the radiative transfer models to calculate effects of ultraviolet spring. Dust loading encountered during an ultraviolet spring. Present levels of ambient UVB radiation damage the eggs and larvae

The literature data concerning radiation catastrophes that occurred all over the world are analyzed. Causes, scales, clinical and genetic effects are discussed. Special consideration is given to the early and distant consequences of Chernobyl PAS catastrophe. PMID:20608162

Bushveld Complex and Vredefort Dome are unique features, formed in close proximity during the same time interval, approximately 2 Ga. Both show evidence of catastrophic events in the shallow marine environment of the otherwise stable Kaapvaal Craton. Expl...

Concern exists among an increasing number of scientists throughout the world regarding the possibility of a catastrophic event caused by an impact of a large earth crossing object (ECO) on the Earth Moon System (EMS), be it an asteroid or comet. Such even...

Proposed impacts as the cause of biologic catastrophes at the end of the Cretaceous and Eocene face several enigmas: protracted extinctions, even prior to the stratigraphic cosmogenic signature; widespread but non-uniform dispersal of the meteoritic compo...

2002-01-14 | Supernova Linked to Ancient Eco-Catastrophe ... Ancient Supernova May Have Caused Eco-Catastrophe. Jan 08, 2002 (Scripps Howard News Service) ...

A catastrophe in a dissipative dynamical system which causes an attractor to completely lose stability will result in a transient trajectory making a rapid jump in phase space to some other attractor. In systems where more than one other attractor is avai...

...catastrophic failure from an external cause. (b) Some examples of natural disasters are: floods, droughts, earthquakes, tornadoes, landslides, avalanches, and severe storms. (c) An example of a catastrophic failure is the collapse of a...

Catastrophic sports injuries are rare but severely debilitating events. Catastrophic injuries are divided into two etiologic categories: direct and indirect. Direct injuries are those resulting directly from participation in a sport, such as a collision in football. Football is associated with the greatest number of direct catastrophic ...

We investigate how a catastrophic event (modeled as a temporary fall of the reproduction rate) increases the extinction probability of an isolated self-regulated stochastic population. Using a variant of the Verhulst logistic model as an example, we combine the probability generating function technique with an eikonal approximation to evaluate the exponentially large increase ...

By spontaneous circum-renal h�matoma is meant a condition of extensive extravasation of blood into the kidney bed and surrounding tissues, unassociated with trauma. Since this is manifested by a fairly uniform clinical picture, by similar operative findings, and by peculiar difficulties in treatment, I propose to discuss it as a clinical entity irrespective of its wide ultimate causation. Very ...

Extralobar pulmonary sequestration is part of the spectrum of bronchopulmonary-foregut malformations. Intra-abdominal pulmonary sequestration has been described as a cause of a fetal abdominal mass [1-3]. We report a case of intra-abdominal pulmonary sequestration with associated elements of cystic adenomatoid ...

A case of combined abdominal wall paresis and incisional hernia after laparoscopic cholecystectomy is reported. The paresis possibly occurred by a lesion of the N. intercostalis when extending the incision for stone extraction. Possibly the paresis was a predisposing factor for the development of an incisional hernia. The causes of ...

Pseudocysts filled with cerebrospinal fluid caused complications at the distal end of ventriculoperitoneal shunts in five children. Only one of these cysts was infected. The children presented with raised intracranial pressure or abdominal symptoms, or both. We report on the usefulness of abdominal ultrasound examination in the ...

We report here a case of chronic postprandial abdominal pain and weight loss of more than one year duration. He was diagnosed to have abdominal angina (chronic mesenteric ischemia) on CT angiography. Open surgical revascularization procedure-right common iliac mesenteric polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) bypass graft achieved positive short and longterm ...

abdomen. Pancreatic abscess can cause a mass in the upper abdomen in the epigastric area. Pancreatic pseudocyst can cause a lumpy mass in the upper abdomen in the epigastric area....

The presence of a vermiform appendix in an inguinal hernia sac is termed as Amyand's hernia. Although rare, mistakes in diagnosis and treatment can cause catastrophic results. Charts of patients with inguinal hernia were reviewed, and four cases of Amyand's hernia were confirmed. The clinical presentation, anesthetic, and perioperative management of ...

Abdominal pain combined with fever and elevated white blood count as well as c-reactive protein are the main features of any intra-abdominal inflammation or perforation. Since these pathologies are commonly encountered, it is of crucial importance for the primary care doctor as well as the specialist to have basic knowledge about clinical symptoms, ...

A case is reported in which an abdominal protrusion appeared in relation with a zosteric eruption at 11th dorsal dermatome. The motor deficit in zoster is unusual (2-3% in the reported series) and generally recognized when the extremities are affected. The frequency with which the abdominal muscles are involved is estimated to be around 0.17%, according to ...

Although blunt abdominal trauma is frequent, traumatic abdominal wall hernias (TAWH) are rare. We describe a large TAWH with associated intra-abdominal lesions that were caused by high-energy trauma. The diagnosis was missed by clinical examination but was subsequently revealed by a computed tomography (CT) scan. ...

It is demonstrated that there exists an angular momentum loss following catastrophic breakup due to asymmetric escape of fragments. This so-called angular momentum splash mechanism in catastrophic collisions is shown to cause a spindown relative to the postimpact spin rate computed without this effect. For asteroids about 100 km in ...

An adhesion occurs when two tissues that normally freely move past each other attach via a fibrous bridge. Abdominal adhesions place a tremendous clinical and financial burden on public health. Adhesions develop after nearly every abdominal surgery, commonly causing female infertility, chronic pelvic pain, and, most frequently, small ...

... Tenebrio molitor rapidly potentiated the amplitude of hemocoelic pulsations caused by rhythmic contractions of the abdominal intersegmental ... and Inoue, 2006). Because rhythmic abdominal contractions or...

Vomiting Abdominal pain (may mimic appendicitis or other causes of acute abdominal pain) Muscle pain Lack of appetite Conjunctival injection (red eyes) RMSF is a serious illness...

Partial drainage of a hepatic hydatid cyst into a pericystic blood vessel caused anaphylactic shock following minimal blunt abdominal trauma in a child. A case report including diagnostic procedures and treatment is presented. PMID:2023090

The effect of decreasing pressure on abdominal gas volume in eighteen young military men was studied under simulated flight conditions and using a displacement volumeter. Studies showed that decompression causes the abdomen to expand but that relatively s...

IntroductionAbdominal pregnancy is a rare event, but one that represents a grave risk to the health of the pregnant woman. An abdominal pregnancy is defined as an ectopic pregnancy that implants in the peritoneal cavity. Early abdominal pregnancy is self-limited by hemorrhage from trophoblastic invasion with complete abortion of the ...

Jul 10, 2002 ... Earth went through catastrophic changes in its history which changed ... This caused major shifts in the distribution of continents and resulted in ...

Feb 25, 2008 ... The catastrophic eruption of Mt. St. Helens 20 years ago today (on May ... An erie darkness caused by the cloud enveloped the landscape more ...

... of the problem. By the 1970s, though, an alternate view emerged that fire ... allowed fire fuels of thick underbrush to accumulate, leading to fewer ... ...

Jan 2, 2004 ... Anything larger than a grape would bust through Stardust's protective shield, and potentially cause catastrophic damage. ...

... During the Full-Scale Engi- neering Development phase, the FME.A must also be conducted ... common cause and catastrophic failures. ...

Mar 27, 1995 ... Analyses showed a potential weakness and potential flow paths for hot gasses through he case-to-nozzle joint that could cause a catastrophic ...

Large capacitor banks, as used in many pulsed plasma experiments, are subject to catastrophic failure in the event of a short in the output or in an individual capacitor. Methods are described for minimizing the damage and down time caused by such a failure.

Jul 28, 2011 ... In particular there have been several catastrophic floods on the Snake River Plain caused by rapid melting or ice-dam collapses during the ...

Bore choking has the potential of causing booster over-pressure and catastrophic .... Prognostics for the neutral thrust curve. Consider fault which time ...

The Space Debris. Research Group (KX2) provided this software along with particle diameters that would cause catastrophic failure to specific vulnerable ...

Oct 11, 2006 ... Inclusions can cause early and catastrophic fatigue failure in powder metallurgy alloys. They act as sites for premature crack initiation, ...

... The blast caused a catastrophic collapse of the ... 2001 response to the World Trade Center terrorist attacks ... management on the WTC incident scene. ...

May 27, 2010 ... Hurricane Charley caused catastrophic damage in a southwest to ... Grand Cayman Islandsthe highest recorded sustained wind speeds on ...

In particular, symbol slips are catastrophic events that cause ... phase shift keying (OQPSK) signal is transmitted under the assumption of a non-ideal ...

reliability and/or screen out potentially defective tantalum capacitors for low- ... tantalum capacitors and cause catastrophic consequences for electronic ...

meters high, travelling at tremendous speed and causing catastrophic flooding. " Tsunami" means "harbor wave", because it only becomes noticeable in shallow ...

... Although it is commonly believed that this vertical motion caused the bridge collapse, this was not the ... its collapse, the bridge also began a twisting motion that was...

The presence of quartz grains containing shock lamellae at the Cretaceous/Tertiary (K/T) boundary is

... web for a school project �knows� a gigantic meteorite struck Earth 65 million years ago and killed off all ... ...

exsolve rapidly, they could produce a high overpressure; see figure 10-12 of Yoder (6). This could be achieved by cooling the magma rapidly. derlies a cooler ...

Mar 9, 2000... the catastrophic destruction it causes, and even the "impact winter" ... the residual effects of ozone depletion, acid rain and increased levels of ...

and focus. Our scientists are telling us, emphatically, that the rate at which we are warming the planet is unsustainable and will cause vast and potentially catastrophic...

... 2) health (Medicaid, national health insurance, catastrophic health insurance, the Mental ... not found to be a significant cause of airline accidents. ...

As the life expectancy of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients continues to increase, abdominal manifestations of CF are increasingly being encountered by clinicians and radiologists. Imaging plays an important role in the evaluation of adult CF patients with abdominal pain as a cause is often not discernable clinically. Accurate diagnosis is ...

Geometrical changes of blood vessels, called aneurysm, occur often in humans with possible catastrophic outcome. Then, the blood flow is enormously affected, as well as the blood hemodynamic interaction forces acting on the arterial wall. These forces are the cause of the wall rupture. A mechanical quantity characteristic for the blood-wall interaction is ...

Any smooth spatial disturbance of a degenerate Fermi gas inevitably becomes sharp. This phenomenon, called the gradient catastrophe, causes the breakdown of a Fermi sea to multiconnected components characterized by multiple Fermi points. We argue that the gradient catastrophe can be probed through a Fermi-edge singularity measurement. ...

Abdominal wound dehiscence is a serious complication of laparotomy, and fascial dehiscence in a patient with a stoma is especially difficult to manage. We describe how we performed local skin flap reconstruction for abdominal wound dehiscence in two patients with stomas. One patient underwent sigmoidectomy with a colostomy for peritonitis ...

A 37-yr-old man presented with increasing abdominal girth and multiple palpable intra-abdominal masses 3 yr after colectomy for polyposis coli. Whole-body skeletal scintigraphy performed prior to laparotomy demonstrated diffuse abdominal uptake of {sup 99m}Tc-HDP consistent with mesenteric fibromatosis confirmed at surgery. When ...

Many of the abdominal foreign bodies are due to accidental ingestion. Our objective in this case report is to emphasize the importance of the enquiry about the foreign body in the differential diagnosis of acute abdominal pain. According to our knowledge, this is the first report of bowel perforation caused by paper ingestion. A ...

The dyslipidemia classically associated with abdominal obesity is characterised by a metabolic atherogenic triad including an elevation of triglycerides, a low HDL-cholesterol and an excess of small dense LDL fractions. All of these lipid anomalies contribute to an increased cardio-metabolic risk, and are engendered by an excess of visceral adipose tissue. This excess adipose ...

Abdominal wall bleeding may complicate any laparoscopic procedure. Piercing or laceration of vessels transversing the abdominal wall during trocar placement is generally the cause. Bleeding may occur at the very beginning of the surgery but, in some cases, it may go unrecognized for a while complicating the operation and the ...

A compulsive popcorn eater presented with complaints of abdominal and rectal pain, abdominal distention, and obstipation of one week's duration. Physical examination revealed a large lower abdominal mass, and roentgenograms demonstrated a large bezoar in the rectosigmoid region. This case describes the first report of a primary colonic ...

Chronic abdominal pain affects 10% to 12% of school-aged children. In 90% to 95% of such patients, no organic cause can be elicited. Certain behavioral and personality characteristics are frequently evident in these children. Significant stress is usually present in the families. The goal of the evaluation is education of the child and family about the ...

Malrotation in children is due to either an incomplete or non-rotation of the foetal mid-gut during perinatal development. Presentation is usually in the first few weeks of life, often with life-threatening volvulus and ischaemia. However, it can be a rare cause of abdominal pain in older children and young adults. We present such a case, as a reminder to ...

An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a rare disease in the paediatric population and is mainly caused by intrauterine infection, connective tissue diseases, such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and Marfan's syndrome, and iatrogenic trauma due to umbilical artery catheterization. Although several cases have been reported in the English literature, they were rarely ...

... causing serious illness. Causes The leading but unproven theory is that a low-fiber diet causes diverticular ... or a blockage. Imaging tests, including CT scan, X-ray, abdominal ultrasound, or barium enema. These tests ...

To investigate the effects of a tissue inhibitor of the matrix metalloproteinase-2 (TIMP-2) gene on the extracellular matrix of the abdominal aorta, models of rat abdominal aortic aneurysm were utilized and a solution of AdTIMP-2 was perfused into the abdominal aorta. The models of rat abdominal aortic aneurysm ...

Catastrophic regional losses of poultry and livestock have caused environmental officials in North America to seek emergency on-farm disposal alternatives that pose less pollution risk to soil and shallow groundwater than burial. Bio-decomposition of remains followed by land application of the resul...

Among many causes of abdominal pain in children, gynaecological ones have to be systematically considered in even no pubescent girls. Diagnosis leans on physical and US examinations and has to screen first urgent causes before frequent ones. Rare but urgent are ovarian torsions either on a normal ovary or an underlying ovarian tumor, ...

... histopathologic diagnosis in this pigeon was a Sertoli cell tumor of the right testis. Discussion Abdominal distention in birds may be caused by organomegaly, ascites, obesity, egg binding, air sac disten...

disease causes severe watery diarrhea, often with vomiting, fever, and abdominal pain. In babies and young children, it can lead to dehydration (loss of body fluids). Rotavirus is...

... occurring rhythmic abdominal movements that caused extracardiac hemocoelic pulsations, which facilitate hemolymph circulation and exchange of respiratory ... ...

... known immunosuppressive conditions, the infection causes diarrhea, abdominal ... chronic and life threatening in immunocompromised patients (Carter and ... ...

We report the case of a paraduodenal hernia treated by reduction of the hernia and closure of the hernial orifice. PMID:15912984

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a problem that affects the large intestine. It can cause abdominal cramping, bloating and a change in bowel habits. Some people ...

causing infection and gangrene. Risk factors for tissue death include intestinal cancer, Crohn's disease, hernia, and previous abdominal surgery. In the newborn, paralytic ileus...

... in a simple continuous pattern in the abdominal muscle and a Ford-interlocking ... were attributed to pain caused by the transected ribs or irritation of ... ...

This abdominal x-ray shows a stomach filled with fluid and a swollen (distended) small bowel, caused by a blockage (obstruction) in ...

This abdominal x-ray shows thickening of the bowel wall and swelling (distention) caused by a blockage (obstruction) in the intestines. A ...

... ovary . Other cancers, such as lung and breast cancers and melanoma , can spread to the abdomen and cause bowel obstruction. Patients who have had abdominal surgery or radiation are ...

space, symptoms may include: Abdominal pain Bloating If the tumor is near the spinal cord, it may cause: Compression of the spinal cord, which leads to pain and loss of...

... can cause several abdominal pain, fever, fainting and shock. Foreign bodies in the airway: Most foreign bodies ... cord. The transducer sends out high frequency sound waves into the body and then listens for the ...

... Diarrhea, dark urine, jaundice, and flu-like symptoms, ie, fever, headache, nausea, and abdominal pain ... Fever, muscle aches, and nausea or diarrhea. ...

stool. Side Effects Eating a large amount of fiber in a short period of time can cause intestinal gas (flatulence), bloating, and abdominal cramps. This usually goes away once...

Aug 4, 2011 ... Food poisoning, also called foodborne illness, causes fever, muscle aches, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. ...

seafood or have an open wound that is exposed to seawater. Among healthy people, ingestion of V. vulnificus can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. In...

gastrointestinal symptoms. Helminthic infections can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, muscle pain, cough, skin lesions, malnutrition, weight loss, neurological and many other...

... Title : Acute Tolerance Study of WR-2721. ... administration of WR-2721 at higher doses can cause nausea, emesis, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. ...

Spinal anesthesia Surgery in the abdomen Other causes of hyperactive bowel sounds: Crohn's disease Diarrhea Food allergy GI bleeding Infectious enteritis Ulcerative colitis...

that may cause bloating are: Ascites and tumors Celiac disease Dumping syndrome Ovarian cancer When the pancreas is not able to produce enzymes to help digestion (pancreatic...

Anterior sacral meningocele is a rare condition presenting as a lower abdominal mass. One such case was seen in a baby girl aged 2 months, who was admitted with abdominal distension and urinary difficulty for one week. She had a lower abdominal mass which investigated by MRI, turned out to be an anterior sacral meningocele ...

Inflammation of the appendix is a common cause of acute abdominal pain. The etiology and pathophysiology of appendicitis have been well described. The initiating factor often is obstruction of the appendiceal lumen by inspissated stool, barium, food, parasites, or hyperplastic lymphoid tissue. Two patients have been identified who developed appendicitis ...

Abdominal cocoon or sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction that has been described mostly in young adolescent girls. Thick fibrotic peritoneum encasing the small bowel in a small volume is a pathognomonic feature. This condition presents many difficulties in preoperative diagnosis. Early diagnosis can result in ...

Hydrofluoric acid is an ingredient of many common household and industrial solutions. Even seemingly minor burns caused by this acid can have catastrophic effects if they are treated inappropriately or late. This article describes the signs and symptoms, the pathophysiology and the emergency management of hydrofluoric acid burns. PMID:21823563

The Bureau of Reclamation conducted failure investigations to identify the cause(s) of a catastrophic rupture of prestressed concrete pipe under impressed current cathodic protection, which occurred on Reach 3 of the Jordan Aqueduct near Salt Lake City, U...

In the aftermath of the 1986 Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station disaster, most of the lessons being learned are about the technical, radiological, environmental, and medical consequences of that event. Although these aspects are significant, broader social and psychological factors greatly contributed to the catastrophe. These cultural issues were the fundamental ...

Hypercalcemia is an uncommon cause of abdominal pain and may be overlooked in the Emergency Department. In this case report, we describe the case of a 48-year-old woman with a prior history of urolithiasis who presented to the Emergency Department with diffuse abdominal pain. She had taken Trichlormethiazide 1 mg daily for her ...

Splenosis is a benign condition caused by an ectopic autotransplantation of splenic tissues after splenic trauma or surgery. It usually occurs within the abdominal and pelvic cavity. Patients are generally asymptomatic and this entity is diagnosed accidentally. However, occasionally extensive abdominal splenosis poses a significant ...

A controlled study of 30 children with recurrent abdominal pain and 30 pain free children failed to show any statistically significant differences between the groups on a variety of psychological variables thought to be associated with psychogenicity. A psychogenic basis has often been assumed as the cause in diagnosis of recurrent ...

An anterior urethral valve with diverticulum is an uncommon cause of congenital urethral obstruction and urinary extravasation compared with a posterior urethral valve. We report a neonate presenting with an abdominal wall urinoma caused by rupture of an anterior urethral diverticulum. Urine drainage via urethral catheter was effective ...

The growth of nonprotective, crust-like oxide films was encountered in high-temperature alloy systems that contain molybdenum, vanadium, or tungsten as strengthening additions. The cause of accelerated oxidation in such alloys appears to be associated with the characteristically low melting temperatures of oxides of these refractory elements. The factors that ...