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Optimising the antibiotic treatment of uncomplicated acute appendicitis: a protocol for a multicentre randomised clinical trial (APPAC II trial)

open access: yesBMC Surgery, 2018
Background Based on epidemiological and clinical data acute appendicitis can present either as uncomplicated (70–80%) or complicated (20–30%) disease.
J. Haijanen   +14 more
doaj   +1 more source

Early and late complications of bariatric operation. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Weight loss surgery is one of the fastest growing segments of the surgical discipline. As with all medical procedures, postoperative complications will occur. Acute care surgeons need to be familiar with the common problems and their management. Although
Beekley, Alec   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Extragonadal Pelvic Yolk Sac Tumor in a Postpubertal Patient: Case Report With Radiologic Correlation and Review of the Literature

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 10, October 2025.
MRI of the pelvis with and without contrast performed 3 days prior to biopsy. Axial (A) and sagittal (B) T2 weighted MRI of the anterior abdominal mass demonstrating heterogeneous T2 hyperintensity. Axial T1 (C) weighted image of the mass illustrates its relative T1 hypointensity.
Saurav Jha   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Intra-abdominal pressure: A simple, yet reliable indicator for the diagnosis and prognosis of appendicitis

open access: yesMedical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University, 2014
Introduction: Appendicitis is one of the more common surgical emergencies and it is one of the most common causes of an acute abdomen. Left untreated, appendicitis has the potential for severe complications.
Raghuveer Reddy, Gurjit Singh
doaj   +1 more source

Focused abdominal CT scan for acute appendicitis in children: can it help in need [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the focused abdominal CT scan [FACT] in clinically equivocal cases of acute appendicitis in paediatric population. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Radiology Department of Aga Khan Hospital, from August 2007 to
Akhtar, Waseem   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Parkinson's Disease as Illness Anxiety Disorder: A Rare Case Report

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 10, October 2025.
Cognitive‐behavioral model of Illness Anxiety Disorder highlighting symptom misinterpretation and behavioral consequences. ABSTRACT Illness anxiety disorder (IAD) is a psychiatric condition characterized by excessive fear and anxiety about developing a serious illness.
Ronak Fatahi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Does Orally-Administered Radiocontrast Impair Ultrasound Image Quality in Pediatric Patients? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Introduction: It is commonly assumed that orally-administered radiocontrast material (ORC) preceding abdominal ultrasound (US) performance can obscure image quality and potentially impair diagnostic accuracy when assessing patients with abdominal pain ...
Arroyo, Alexander   +8 more
core  

Technical Note and Short Review: A Challenging Case of a Premature Newborn Presenting With ICH, IVH, Ventriculitis, and Hydrocephalus

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 10, October 2025.
ABSTRACT Premature infants are at a heightened risk of intracerebral or intraventricular hemorrhages (IVH), which often lead to posthaemorrhagic hydrocephalus and necessitate the placement of a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt. Here, we present a case involving suspected ICH, which led to multiloculated hydrocephalus, recurrent ventriculitis, and ...
Hannes Egermann   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Usefulness of Procalcitonin in the Diagnosis of Appendicitis in Children: A Pilot Study

open access: yesEmergency Medicine International, 2012
Objective. To assess the predictive value of procalcitonin in detecting acute appendicitis (AP) in children, and to determine a cutoff value of procalcitonin which can safely include/exclude the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in children with acute ...
Abu N. G. A. Khan   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Transrectal Endoscopic Ultrasound‐Guided Drainage of a Deep Pelvic Abscess in a Postoperative Pediatric Patient: A Case Report

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 10, October 2025.
ABSTRACT Transrectal Endoscopic Ultrasound‐Guided Pelvic Abscess Drainage (EUS‐PAD) is a minimally invasive technique for treating pelvic abscesses, especially those that are difficult to reach. It offers several advantages: reduced infection risk, shorter hospital stays, lower costs, less radiation exposure, and a bridge to safer, elective surgery.
Kareem Ibraheem   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

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