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Urgent X‐Rays in Children With Unexplained Haematemesis Help Rule Out Button Battery Ingestion
ABSTRACT Aim The ingestion of foreign bodies, particularly button batteries, is a significant concern in paediatric care, especially in children under 4 years of age. This study aims to review unwitnessed button battery ingestion in infants and toddlers, considering the serious complications and the higher risk in children under 2 years old.
Malni Irene +3 more
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A rare cause for intestinal obstruction
Meckel′s diverticulum is one of the many causes for small bowel obstruction. The myriad mechanisms include intussusception, volvulus or internal hernia around a persistent band, adhesions, diverticulitis, inclusion in a hernia, etc.
K S Savita +2 more
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Farnesoid X receptor agonist tropifexor protects against PN‐induced intestinal injury by preserving epithelial barrier integrity and enhancing mucosal defense responses, suggesting a potential prophylactic strategy for neonates requiring long‐term PN support.
Yuling Zhao +7 more
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Meckel diverticulum is the most common congenital defect of the gastrointestinal tract. It can be asymptomatic or mimic appendicitis and may be complicated by bleeding, diverticulitis, obstruction, and, rarely, neoplasia.
A. Nael +4 more
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Fish Bone Causing Perforation of the Intestine and Meckel’s Diverticulum
Perforation of small bowel due to ingested fish bone is rare, the most common site is ileum and occasionally, it can involve the appendix and/or Meckel diverticulum.
Fakhar Shahid +4 more
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Meckel’s diverticulum: a case report from the University Hospital Center Yaoundé, Cameroon [PDF]
To the best of our knowledge there is no reported case of Meckel’s diverticulum (MD) in Cameroon. The prevalence of MD in the general population is 2-3 %. The aim of this paper is to recapitulate the role of this pathology in acute abdomens and abdominal
Chichom, A +5 more
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Persistent Ompahalomesenteric Duct in a Newborn With 16p11.2 Deletion: Report of New Findings
ABSTRACT Omphalomesenteric duct (OMD) is an embryologic communication between the extraembryonic yolk sac and the primitive midgut. The OMD malformations are relatively rare diseases associated with developmental defects related to the closure of the omphalomesenteric duct. These malformations can present in various forms, including cysts, fistulas, or
Surasak Puvabanditsin +7 more
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ABSTRACT Accidental foreign body ingestion is common, particularly in elderly patients and denture wearers, even when they don't recall ingestion. CT scans are crucial for diagnosing minimally radiopaque foreign bodies and locating perforations. Management lacks standardized guidelines, so treatment decisions must be individualized between operative ...
Nicholas Long +4 more
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Meckel′s diverticulum-Revisited
Meckel′s diverticulum is a true intestinal diverticulum that results from the failure of the vitelline duct to obliterate during the fifth week of fetal development. In about 50% cases, it contains ectopic or heterotopic tissue which can be
Malik Ajaz +3 more
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Perfuração de Divertículo de Meckel num Adulto [PDF]
Meckel's diverticulum is the commonest congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract. Its complications have an extensive variety of clinical and imaging manifestations, extending from benign and indolent findings to acute life-threatening conditions.
Camelo, R, Mateus Marques, R, Santos, P
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