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Novel Use Of Cap-assisted Enteroscopy For Detection Of Colorectal Tumor In A Patient With Incarcerated Inguinal Hernia [PDF]

, 2014
Multiple reports have documented unsuspected inguinal hernias which result in difficulties during the colonoscopic examinations of patients. In most cases, the colonoscopy can be delayed until a surgical consult has further evaluated the inguinal hernia.
Lee, YT, Tan, VPY, Wong, IW
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Robot‐Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy in a Renal Cell Carcinoma Patient With Severe Scoliosis: A Case Report

IJU Case Reports, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Laparoscopic nephrectomy in patients with severe scoliosis presents significant challenges due to altered anatomy and limited space. This case report discusses using robot‐assisted laparoscopic radical nephrectomy in such a scenario. Case Presentation A 68‐year‐old man with severe right convex scoliosis was diagnosed with cT3aN0M0
Tatsuya Kawamura, Daiki Ikarashi, Ayato Ito, Ei Shiomi, Shigekatsu Maekawa, Renpei Kato, Mitsugu Kanehira, Ryo Takata, Wataru Obara   +8 more
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Edoardo Bassini (1844-1924): father of modern-day hernia surgery. [PDF]

, 2013
According to Roman scripture, it was Celsus who attempted the first inguinal hernia repair in history during the first century A.D. His attempts were unsuccessful and resulted in an early recurrence of the hernia, which eventually led to the patient’s ...
Cowan, MD, Scott W., Lavu, MD, Harish, Rosato, MD, Ernest L., Tan, B.S., Wei Phin, Yeo, MD, Charles J.   +4 more
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Impact of NICE guidance on laparoscopic surgery for inguinal hernias: analysis of interrupted time series [PDF]

, 2003
After the introduction of Bassini's procedure in the late 19th century, methods of repairing hernias changed little until the 1990s, when synthetic mesh and laparoscopic methods arrived.
Bloor, K., Freemantle, N., Khadjesari, Z., Maynard, A.   +3 more
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Critical mistakes in managing chronic constipation in the older person and how to avoid them: A narrative review

Journal of General and Family Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives This narrative review identifies pitfalls in managing constipation in older adults and provides evidence‐based recommendations to avoid them. Methods A selective literature search was conducted across electronic databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Library) to identify relevant publications on constipation management in ...
Madunil Niriella, Hiruni Jayasena, Prathibha Wijesingha, Janaka de Silva   +3 more
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Emergency repair of inguinal hernia in the premature infant is associated with high direct medical costs [PDF]

, 2015
_Purpose:_ Inguinal hernia repair is frequently performed in premature infants. Evidence on optimal management and timing of repair, as well as related medical costs is still lacking.
Goede, B. (Barry) de, Jeekel, J. (Hans), Kazemier, G. (Geert), Kempen, B.J.H. (Bob) van, Lange, J.F. (Johan), Langeveld-Benders, H.R. (Hester), Poley, M.J. (Marten), Verhelst, J. (Joost), Wijnen, R.M.H. (René)   +8 more
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INGUINAL HERNIA OF THE BLADDER [PDF]

Journal of the American Medical Association, 1909
Hernia of the bladder through the inguinal canal, while rare, is a condition that must be borne in mind when operating on any hernia, either femoral or inguinal. Failure to recognize this rarity has led to disastrous results. Cooley, in Keen's "System of Surgery," says that but three cases of hernia of the bladder were encountered in a series of over 1,
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Clinical progress note: Pertussis

Journal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a vaccine‐preventable respiratory disease with rising incidence due to declining vaccination rates and waning immunity. The most severe disease course is seen in unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated infants less than 2 months of age, accounting for the largest burden of hospitalization and ...
Samantha Hanna, Nicole Samies
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Study of feasibility of laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery in taiping hospital [PDF]

, 2010
The history of inguinal hernia repair (IHR) has gone through many stages of development from the ancient era until today. Inguinal hernia repair is one of the commonest surgical procedure worldwide, irrespective of socioeconomic status or country. Today,
Abu Hassan, Hasslinda
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Para-inguinal hernia; presentation, diagnosis and surgical treatment, a case report [PDF]

, 2023
INTRODUCTION: Para-inguinal, or peri-inguinal, hernias are a rare type of hernia of the inguinal region that present in a similar fashion to but do not anatomically correspond to inguinal or femoral hernia pathologies.
Kharbutli, Bilal, Mourad, Maha
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