Results 71 to 80 of about 506,455 (161)

Hypertriglyceridemic Acute Pancreatitis With Concomitant Retrocecal Appendicitis: A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 10, October 2026.
ABSTRACT Hypertriglyceridemia‐induced acute pancreatitis and acute appendicitis are distinct clinical conditions rarely reported to occur concurrently. We present a case of hypertriglyceridemia‐induced pancreatitis characterized by clinical deterioration despite a decline in serum triglyceride levels.
Mansoureh Shekarchizadeh Esfahani, Masood Shekarchizadeh, Seyed Amirhossein Dormiani Tabatabaei, Mehrnazsadat Dormiani Tabatabaei   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Complicated versus uncomplicated acute appendicitis: clinical characteristics, diagnostic scores, surgical management, and outcomes in a tertiary hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia

Frontiers in Surgery
BackgroundAcute appendicitis is the leading cause of acute surgical abdomen worldwide and is associated with substantial morbidity, particularly in complicated cases.
Abdisalam Ismail Hassan, Abdisalam Ismail Hassan, Abdisalam Ismail Hassan, Shu’ayb Mohamed Hassan, Yakub Burhan Abdullahi, Abdikani Mohamednor Mohamed, Nimo Mohamednor Mohamed, Nuradin Mohamed Nur, Balqiz Mohamed Kulle, Abdijalil Abdullahi Ali, Abdijalil Abdullahi Ali, Ahmed Muhammad Bashir, Ahmed Muhammad Bashir   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Complicated appendicitis: experience from central region of Ghana

, 2017
Background: Acute appendicitis is a common surgical abdominal emergency. The aim of this study is to determine the incidence, presentation and immediate outcome of acute appendicitis in a new teaching hospital in Cape Coast.Methods: All patients who had ...
Ganiyu A. Rahman, Samuel A. Debrah
core   +1 more source

Diagnostic Value of C-Reactive Protein/Albumin Ratio to Differentiate Simple Versus Complicated Appendicitis

Eurasian Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2020
Aim:The C-reactive protein (CRP)/albumin ratio is a new inflammation-based prognostic score that correlates with inflammation severity.Objective:The present study investigated the diagnostic value of the CRP/albumin ratio to distinguish between patients ...
Serkan Doğan, Melis Dorter, Utku Murat Kalafat, Büşra Bildik, Ramiz Yazıcı, İnanç Şamil Sarıcı, Başar Cander   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Laparoscopic Methylene Blue Photodynamic Therapy for Intraabdominal Infection: A Preclinical Feasibility Study in a Rabbit Model of Perforated Appendicitis

Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, Volume 58, Issue 8, Page 644-655, October 2026.
ABSTRACT Objectives Perforated appendicitis commonly results in intra‐abdominal infection requiring prolonged antibiotic therapy. Intraoperative antimicrobial adjuncts are limited, and photodynamic therapy (PDT) may provide a targeted, resistance‐independent approach.
Timothy M. Baran, Korry T. Wirth, Matthew M. Byrne, Benjamin Gertsen, Eric Y. Wang, Darrian S. Hawryluk, Martin S. Pavelka, Nicole A. Wilson   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Logistic regression model to predict acute uncomplicated and complicated appendicitis [PDF]

, 2018
INTRODUCTION: While patients with acute uncomplicated appendicitis may be treated conservatively, those who suffer from complicated appendicitis require surgery.
Eddama, M, Renshaw, S, Cohen, R, Bough, G, Fragkos, KC, Wang, A, Aldridge, M, Bonthala, L   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Mucosal‐Associated Invariant T Cells in Health and Disease

MedComm, Volume 7, Issue 10, October 2026.
The roles of MAIT cells in health and disease and their therapeutic applications. In healthy individuals, riboflavin metabolites secreted by commensal bacteria at mucosal sites are presented by MR1, leading to the activation of MAIT cells. Activated MAIT cells can maintain the barrier integrity of mucosal tissues in a steady state or migrate to the ...
Yu Zhao, Feng‐Mi Ou, Dan Liang, Yang Gao, Qing‐Qing Li, Yi‐Qun Kuang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comprehensive Health Predictors of Injury, Illness, and Separation From Service After Enrollment in Special Forces Assessment and Selection: A Two‐Year Longitudinal Study

Stress and Health, Volume 42, Issue 5, October 2026.
ABSTRACT Individuals in physically and cognitively demanding professions face increased risk of injury, illness, and attrition due to repeated exposure to physical and psychological stressors. Identifying modifiable factors associated with these outcomes can guide risk mitigation strategies.
Meaghan E. Beckner, Emily K. Farina, Lauren A. Thompson, Joseph J. Knapik, Stefan M. Pasiakos, James P. McClung, Harris R. Lieberman   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Application of the Quadratus Lumborum Block in Pediatric Gastrointestinal Surgery: A Scoping Review

Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica, Volume 70, Issue 9, October 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Effective pain control is critical in pediatric gastrointestinal surgery to support recovery and improve postoperative outcomes. Regional anesthetic techniques have gained increasing interest, with the quadratus lumborum block (QLB) emerging as a promising option.
Sara Marija Abu‐Bakr Christensen, Mathilde Fredensborg, Birgitte Brandstrup, Ann Merete Møller   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Utilizing non-invasive biomarkers for early and accurate differentiation of uncomplicated and complicated acute appendicitis: a retrospective cohort analysis

Scientific Reports
Acute appendicitis is a common condition requiring surgical intervention, with a lifetime risk of 7–8%. Differentiating between uncomplicated and complicated appendicitis is essential for appropriate treatment and improved patient outcomes.
Mehmet Torun, İsmail Ege Subaşı, Deniz Kol Özbay, Mehmet Ali Özbay, Hakan Özdemir   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source