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A Case of Post-Partum Afebrile Perforated Appendicitis: A Diagnostic Dilemma. [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
Postpartum bowel perforation and postpartum appendicitis are rare. “Gas under diaphragm” due to perforate appendix is also rare. Perforated Appendicitis in the postpartum period is also rare. ABSTRACT There are a couple of references in literature reporting the incidence of acute appendicitis during pregnancy, and the incidence rate is 0.4–1.4 per 1000
Halder A, Jha T, Basak R, Roy S, Mukherjee D, Akilimali A.   +5 more
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Best Practice Imaging in the Initial Investigation of Paediatric Blunt Abdominal Trauma: A Narrative Review

Journal 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, Shirley La, Minh Thien Le, Amy Li, Xiaofeng Li, Warren Reed   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dietary Spermidine Mitigates Radiation‐Induced Intestinal Injury by Reshaping the Microbiota‐Barrier‐Inflammation Axis

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 6, June 2026.
Spermidine (SPD) protects against radiation‐induced intestinal injury by activating the Nrf2 pathway to reduce oxidative stress and DNA damage, enhancing tight junction proteins to restore barrier integrity, and remodeling gut microbiota (enriching butyrate‐producing bacteria while suppressing pathogens).
Song Li, Yanjiang Liu, Minglin Jiang, Yu Zha, Chang Liu, Hongtao Luo, Kejian Pan, Tao Zhang, Xiaolin Ren   +8 more
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Congenital Lobar Emphysema in an Infant Presenting With Persistent Cough and Progressive Respiratory Symptoms: A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Congenital lobar emphysema should be considered in infants with persistent respiratory symptoms unresponsive to standard therapy. Chest CT is the definitive diagnostic tool, reliably distinguishing CLE from other causes of unilateral hyperlucency.
Fares Abboud, Aya Alhaj Muhammad, Sawssan Ali, Abdeljalil El Hilali, Mohamed Achraf Amar, Lujin Jouria   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sperm Transfer Under Behavioral and Morphological Constraints in the Orb‐Web Spider Genus Argiope

Integrative Zoology, Volume 21, Issue 3, Page 485-498, May 2026.
The polygamous mating system of the orb‐web spider genus Argiope provides a model to study the evolution of sperm transfer under morphological and behavioral constraints. This helps us to understand how male and female behavioral and morphological reproductive traits influence sperm transfer.
Chathuranga Dharmarathne, Donald J. McLean, Peter Michalik, M. E. Herberstein   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Perforated Gastric Ulcer due to a Giant Trichobezoar: A Case Report and Literature Review

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT The term “trichobezoar” refers to foreign and indigestible material in the gastrointestinal tract, and it can indicate several underlying mental illnesses. A 38‐year‐old woman reported experiencing sudden intensive abdominal pain, along with a two‐month history of vomiting, nausea, exhaustion, and abdominal discomfort.
Raghad Samha, Fadi Tabara, Howida Daghestani, Kristin Alsalami, Marah Mansour, Yasmin Martini, Abdulsalam Koushe, Youmna Stitieh, Abdulrahman Almarzouki, Riad Alhamaidi   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Physiotherapist's Management of Suspected Cauda Equina Syndrome in the United Kingdom: A National Survey

Physiotherapy Research International, Volume 31, Issue 2, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Purpose Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a rare but serious spinal condition requiring urgent diagnosis and management. Physiotherapists in UK musculoskeletal (MSK) services increasingly encounter suspected CES cases, but little is known about their clinical decision‐making and referral practices.
Rob Tyer, Nick Livadas, Robert Hogg
wiley   +1 more source

Regional Variation in Transplant Utilization and Agonal Times among Donation after Circulatory Death Lung Donors in the United States

Clinical Transplantation, Volume 40, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction Utilization of donation after circulatory death (DCD) donors in lung transplant in the United States lags when compared to other countries. We sought to evaluate geographical variation in the percentage of donation after circulatory death donors, conversion to lung transplant, agonal times, and consent for donation.
Kentaro Noda, Jenalee N. Coster, Kunning Zhang, Alison Lafayette, Masashi Furukawa, Pablo G. Sanchez   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rare Case of Sclerosing Epithelioid Fibrosarcoma of the Thoracic Spine

Case Reports in Orthopedics, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Background Sclerosing epithelioid fibrosarcoma (SEF) is a rare sarcomatous tumor that presents infrequently as an osseous lesion of the spine. To our knowledge, few case reports exist regarding primary lesions of the lumbar spine, with only one report indicating the thoracic spine as a primary site.
Michael Marcinko, Shaan Sadhwani, Brendan Sweeney, Timothy Edwards, Tyson Maugle, Shashank Kaushik   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Kartagener's Syndrome With Complications: Diagnostic Challenges in a Resource‐Limited Setting

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 10, October 2025.
ABSTRACT Kartagener's Syndrome (KS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by bronchiectasis, chronic sinusitis, and situs inversus. This case report presents a 14‐year‐old girl from rural Bangladesh diagnosed with KS, who exhibited progressive respiratory distress, recurrent sinus infections, and primary amenorrhea.
Nahid Afsar, A. K. M. Zahin, Md. Habib‐E‐Rasul, Md. Alfanuzzaman, A. M. Wadud Al Hasan   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source