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Best Practice Imaging in the Initial Investigation of Paediatric Blunt Abdominal Trauma: A Narrative Review

open access: yesJournal of Medical Radiation Sciences, EarlyView.
This narrative review synthesises current literature regarding paediatric blunt abdominal trauma imaging. It discusses the diagnostic performance of Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma, unenhanced and contrast‐enhanced ultrasound, as well as the impact of clinical decision rules for CT on clinical outcomes and radiation dose savings ...
Gemma Dongwon Lee   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Estrangulación gástrica por vólvulo Strangulation of stomach in volvulus

open access: yesRevista Colombiana de Cirugía, 2008
Objetivo. Reportar un caso de estrangulación gástrica por vólvulo secundaria a hernia diafragmática de Bochdalek en un adulto. Introducción. La hernia diafragmática congénita se presenta, aproximadamente, en 1 de 3.000 nacidos vivos y la hernia de ...
Camilo Díaz Rincón   +1 more
doaj  

Delayed presentation of pericardio-diaphragmatic hernia following blunt trauma: A case report

open access: yesTrauma Case Reports, 2019
Pericardio-diaphragmatic hernias (PDHs) are exceedingly rare. When found in adults, they are most commonly caused by blunt trauma and require immediate repair.
Jennifer E. Reid   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Improving Equity of Care for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Patients: Utilising Multilingual Software to Support Breath‐Hold Breast Radiation Therapy

open access: yesJournal of Medical Radiation Sciences, EarlyView.
A 22% breath‐hold failure and exclusion rate highlighted major communication barriers for CALD breast radiotherapy patients. In response, a multilingual app was developed to deliver translated coaching for DIBH and EBH in seven languages, improving health equity within the local health district through early education, patient‐friendly FAQs, and ...
Toby Lowe   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diaphragmatic injuries [PDF]

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 2001
(1) To determine the actual incidence rate of blunt and penetrating diaphragmatic injuries (DI); (2) to evaluate the effectiveness of urgent surgical intervention for treatment of DI; and (3) to reveal main causes of postoperative complications.We reviewed: (1) forensic medical examination charts of 3353 subjects, who died due to polytrauma (including ...
openaire   +2 more sources

Respiratory muscle work and inspiratory muscle training on cytokines, oxidative stress and diaphragm fatigue in younger and older populations

open access: yes, 2013
Increased respiratory muscle work is encountered during strenuous whole-body exercise, and at rest in older adults and those with pulmonary limitations such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Mills, DE
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Thoracoscopic diagnosis and repair of central congenital diaphragmatic hernia in a neonate: A case report of a rare entity

open access: yesJournal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2017
Introduction: Central congenital diaphragmatic hernia that involves a central tendon defect is a very rare form of diaphragmatic hernias. Experience in the thoracoscopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia has expanded in recent years, but this ...
Mario Lima   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of pre‐surgical anxiety and fear on patient satisfaction following periodontal and implant surgical procedures

open access: yesJournal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Pre‐surgical anxiety (PSA) and pre‐surgical fear (PSF) may hinder patient compliance, while patient satisfaction (PS) is vital for adherence to treatment recommendations. This prospective study investigated the impact of PSA and PSF, and the influence of patient demographics and postoperative pain, on PS after periodontal and ...
Anum Haider   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hérnia de Morgagni simulando lipoma torácico

open access: yesRevista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões
The Morgagni hernia is the rarest kind of diaphragmatic hernia , occurring in 3% of all cases. It consists of the protrusion of the abdominal content into the thoracic cavity including omentum and transverse colon, among others.
Elias Amorim, Jairo de Sousa Pacheco
doaj   +1 more source

Outcomes of surgical versus conservative treatment in pediatric median arcuate ligament syndrome

open access: yesJournal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) involves compression of the celiac artery and presents with gastrointestinal symptoms. We evaluated outcomes after surgical versus conservative management in pediatric MALS. Methods We reviewed charts of symptomatic patients aged 7–21 years diagnosed by ultrasound and/or computed tomography ...
Mohamad Abi Nassif   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

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