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Synchronous acute appendicitis and acute cholecystitis, is it a myth or reality? A literature review
Fatemah Buhamed,1 Maged Edward,2 Abdullah Shuaib21Department of General Surgery, Mubarak Al-kabeer Hospital, Kuwait, Kuwait; 2Department of General Surgery, Mubarak Al-kabeer Hospital, Kuwait, KuwaitAbstract: Acute appendicitis and acute cholecystitis ...
Buhamed F, Edward M, Shuaib A
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Quantitative Analysis of Troponin I Serum Values in Patients with Acute Cholecystitis [PDF]
The diagnosis and staging of acute cholecystitis, upon a lot of diagnostic methods and some scoring systems, is still a great clinical problem. The aim of the study was to investigate if serum Troponin I is elevated in patients with acute cholecystitis ...
Ivo Sjekavica +10 more
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An Early Holiday Surprise: Cholecystitis Wrapped in Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy [PDF]
This is a novel case report of a 44-year-old woman who presented to the emergency department with epigastric pain wrapping around to her back. She had no risk factors for cardiac disease, but her initial electrocardiogram (ECG) showed a Wellens syndrome ...
Gould, Kevin +2 more
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Innovations in Simulation: Scaffolding a Triage Experience
Abstract Certified midwives, certified nurse‐midwives, and women's health nurse practitioners (WHNPs) play a vital role in triaging pregnant patients in the ambulatory and inpatient settings. Demonstrating proficiency with this skill set requires time and experience.
Kathryn McDevitt +4 more
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Acute emphysematous cholecystitis
Abstract Three cases of acute emphysematous cholecystitis are described and the literature reviewed. After considering clinical and radiological features, it is suggested that occlusion of the cystic artery may be the cause of this condition.
R E, May, R, Strong
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ABSTRACT Introduction Limited data exist regarding the burden of intensive care unit (ICU)‐acquired infections in the early post‐solid organ transplant (SOT) period, particularly in multidrug resistant organisms‐endemic settings. This study aims at describing the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and outcomes of patients who developed an ICU ...
Camilla Genovese +22 more
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Human ascariasis: diagnostics update [PDF]
Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) infect over one billion people worldwide. Ascariasis may mimic a number of conditions, and individual clinical diagnosis often requires a thorough work-up.
Jourdan, Peter M., Lamberton, Poppy H.L.
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Abstract Gastric abscess is a rare condition caused by gastric barrier damage. It is easily misdiagnosed in clinical practice as a cancer recurrence or submucosal tumor, especially after surgery or endoscopic submucosal dissection. With a relatively high mortality rate, the cause and clinical characteristics of gastric abscesses are obscure.
Jia Xie, Mo‐Jin Wang, Rui Wang
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Abstract Acute cholecystitis is frequently encountered in daily clinical practice, and early cholecystectomy is the standard therapy. In high‐risk surgical patients, such as those with advanced age, deteriorated performance status, or underlying diseases, conservative treatment is typically preferred to manage acute cholecystitis.
Akinori Maruta +4 more
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Introduction. Acute cholecystitis is one of the most common reasons of acute abdominal pain for older patients to present to the emergency department (ED).
Arda Demirkan +4 more
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