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Patient-Controlled Epidural Analgesia vs Intravenous Patient-Controlled Analgesia in early recovery and pain control in gynecologic cancer
Background: To examine early recovery and postoperative pain control in patients who undergo laparotomy for gynecological tumors in relation to epidural or intravenous analgesia.
Source: Clinical Nutrition ESPEN - September 21, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: A. Plana, A. Norbeck, E. Rooijackers, C. Bohlen, M. Asp, K. Levin, P Lindvall Kannisto Source Type: research

Effect of transversus abdominis plane block on postoperative outcomes in gynecologic oncology patients managed on an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery pathway
CONCLUSIONS: Surgeon-administered TAP blocks were associated with decreased length of stay and post-operative opioid use in patients not receiving scheduled NSAIDs. This decrease in opioid use was not associated with any increase in average or maximum pain scores.PMID:37729808 | DOI:10.1016/j.ygyno.2023.09.003
Source: Gynecologic Oncology - September 20, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Kristin A Black Gregg Nelson Natalie Goucher Joshua Foley Sophia Pin Michael Chong Sunita Ghosh Steven P Bisch Source Type: research

Twists and turns: A case report of cecal volvulus
We present a case of a 22-year-old male presenting in the emergency room with colicky abdominal pain, vomiting, and abdominal distension for which an early computed tomography scan was done and diagnosed as cecal volvulus. Following diagnosis case was managed promptly by laparotomy with right hemicolectomy and primary anastomosis.
Source: Clinical Case Reports - September 20, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Aashish Sapkota, Aashna Batajoo, Samit Lamichhane, Alok Shrestha, Nidhi Bhatt Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research

The HELLP syndrome: clinical issues and surgical management. A Case Experience
CONCLUSION: Short interval between diagnosis and management may enhance the feto-maternal survival rate and prevent further morbidity or mortality. The choice of laparotomy and hepatic packing has proved to be a viable option in patients with unstable vital signs and is feasible even in limited resource settings.KEY WORDS: HELLP syndrome, Liver hematoma rupture, Packing.PMID:37724665
Source: Annali Italiani di Chirurgia - September 19, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Giuseppe Massimiliano De Luca Viviana Danese Lucia Franzoso Alessandro De Luca Francesco Luca De Luca Antonella Tromba Miriam Farinelli Paolo Barbieri Alessandro Perrone Giovanni Landolfo Source Type: research

Small bowel obstruction due to congenital adhesion bands in the virgin abdomen. There is more than meets the eye
CONCLUSION: Adhesive SBO due to congenital bands is a rare condition, particularly in adults, with potentially lifethreatening complications. With the aim of prompt diagnosis and treatment, a high index of suspicion and awareness should be maintained even in patients without previous medical or surgical history.KEY WORDS: Small bowel obstruction, Congenital adhesion bands, Virgin abdomen.PMID:37724652
Source: Annali Italiani di Chirurgia - September 19, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Athanasia Mitsala Konstantinos Romanidis Michail Pitiakoudis Source Type: research

The HELLP syndrome: clinical issues and surgical management. A Case Experience
CONCLUSION: Short interval between diagnosis and management may enhance the feto-maternal survival rate and prevent further morbidity or mortality. The choice of laparotomy and hepatic packing has proved to be a viable option in patients with unstable vital signs and is feasible even in limited resource settings.KEY WORDS: HELLP syndrome, Liver hematoma rupture, Packing.PMID:37724665
Source: Annali Italiani di Chirurgia - September 19, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Giuseppe Massimiliano De Luca Viviana Danese Lucia Franzoso Alessandro De Luca Francesco Luca De Luca Antonella Tromba Miriam Farinelli Paolo Barbieri Alessandro Perrone Giovanni Landolfo Source Type: research

Small bowel obstruction due to congenital adhesion bands in the virgin abdomen. There is more than meets the eye
CONCLUSION: Adhesive SBO due to congenital bands is a rare condition, particularly in adults, with potentially lifethreatening complications. With the aim of prompt diagnosis and treatment, a high index of suspicion and awareness should be maintained even in patients without previous medical or surgical history.KEY WORDS: Small bowel obstruction, Congenital adhesion bands, Virgin abdomen.PMID:37724652
Source: Annali Italiani di Chirurgia - September 19, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Athanasia Mitsala Konstantinos Romanidis Michail Pitiakoudis Source Type: research

Primary Peritonitis due to Group A Streptococcus Successfully Treated with Intraperitoneal Drainage
Intern Med. 2023 Sep 15. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.1933-23. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTA 42-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital because of lower abdominal pain and diarrhea. Although the initial symptoms and imaging findings were similar to those of acute enteritis, blood and ascites cultures led to the diagnosis of primary peritonitis caused by group A Streptococcus. In many cases, the disease rapidly deteriorates, and laparotomy is performed for the early diagnosis and to reduce the number of bacteria in the abdominal cavity. In the present case, intraperitoneal drainage was effective for avoiding surgery....
Source: Internal Medicine - September 18, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Yoshihide Matsumoto Akiko Shimizu Kento Ogawa Shigenobu Kuroki Kozo Ikuta Eri Senda Hiroki Kagawa Seiji Shio Source Type: research

Huge solitary gallstone complicated with liver cirrhosis in a middle-aged woman: case report
CONCLUSIONS: A missed gallstone disease occurs due to various factors including inappropriate standard operating procedures, which set a CT scan as the first imaging test for all internal conditions. This case report presents the appropriate approach to achieving the diagnosis of a gallstone disease before surgical intervention.PMID:37663725 | PMC:PMC10473310 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000000296
Source: Annals of Medicine - September 4, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Agapiti Hipoliti Chuwa Source Type: research

Small Intestinal Perforation after 360-Degree Liposuction: A Case Report
ConclusionsWhile safe, elective cosmetic procedures are not without risk of serious and even fatal complications. Providers must be familiar with the presentation of bowel injury following abdominal liposuction to prevent delays in appropriate surgical and medical care.Level of Evidence IVThis journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authorswww.springer.com/00266
Source: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - August 31, 2023 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research

Idiopathic omental hemorrhage: a case report and review of the literature
ConclusionPresence of positive focused assessment with sonography in trauma, abdominal pain, imaging evidence of fluid accumulation, and a reduction in hemoglobin levels collectively indicate the likelihood of arteriovenous malformation occurrence. The treatment options include surgical intervention and transcatheter arterial embolization. Surgical intervention is recommended for subjects with hemodynamic instability, persistent hypotension and those whose diagnosis is unconfirmed.
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - August 28, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research