Nationwide observational study of mortality from complicated intra‐abdominal infections and the role of bacterial cultures
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DOI: 10.1002/bjs.11095
Abstract: The benefit of taking intra‐abdominal cultures during source control procedures in patients with complicated intra‐abdominal infection (CIAI) is unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether intra‐abdominal cultures reduce the mortality rate of… read more here.
Keywords: observational study; nationwide observational; mortality; intra abdominal ... See more keywords
Cytology of hydatid cyst mimicking intra‐abdominal sarcoma, diagnosed by fine‐needle aspiration
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DOI: 10.1002/dc.23911
Abstract: A hydatid cyst (HC) is a parasitic infection caused by the larva form of Echinococcus. It is endemically present in regions where animal husbandry is prevalent, such as the Middle East, Mediterranean countries, Eastern Europe,… read more here.
Keywords: needle aspiration; cytology; fine needle; hydatid cyst ... See more keywords
EUS‐guided FNAC in intra‐abdominal lesions: Technique of tissue acquisition, ancillary testing, pearls and perils, and prospects
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DOI: 10.1002/dc.25153
Abstract: Endoscopic ultrasound enables visualization of lesions within and in the vicinity of the gastrointestinal tract. Endoscopic ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration cytology (EUS‐FNAC) helps in targeting various luminal and extraluminal lesions both diagnostically and therapeutically.… read more here.
Keywords: eus guided; abdominal lesions; guided fnac; eus fnac ... See more keywords
Predicting outcome in abdominal sepsis: putting the puzzle together
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DOI: 10.1002/jcsm.12779
Abstract: Acquired muscular weakness and muscle wasting are frequently observed in critically ill patients, especially after a prolonged time in the intensive care unit (ICU). Patients with severe pulmonary and/or abdominal infections are at increased risk… read more here.
Keywords: sepsis; critical illness; muscle; treatment ... See more keywords
Impact of large amount of intra-abdominal lavage on surveillance of surgical site infection after hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery: A prospective cohort study.
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DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.1289
Abstract: BACKGROUND/PURPOSE In hepatobiliary and pancreatic (HBP) surgery, the role and significance of intra-abdominal lavage (IAL) for surgical site infection (SSI) is controversial. METHODS This prospective study was performed between July 2020 and July 2022. A… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; abdominal lavage; site infection; lavage ... See more keywords
An assessment of techniques and practices used to elevate intra‐abdominal pressure when assessing pelvic floor dysfunction
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DOI: 10.1002/nau.24617
Abstract: To determine terminology and methods for raising intra‐abdominal pressure (IAP) currently used by clinicians to assess pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) and to measure the effect of these maneuvers on IAP. read more here.
Keywords: floor dysfunction; pelvic floor; intra abdominal; abdominal pressure ... See more keywords
Prevalence of intra-abdominal hypertension and markers for associated complications among severe burn patients: a multicenter prospective cohort study (BURNIAH study)
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-021-01623-1
Abstract: Severely burned patients are at risk for intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and associated complications such as organ failure, abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS), and death. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of IAH… read more here.
Keywords: burn; fabp; prevalence; study ... See more keywords
Is very short-course antibiotic therapy possible in postoperative intra-abdominal infections? Discussion on “Short-course antibiotic therapy for critically ill patients treated for postoperative intra-abdominal infection: the DURAPOP randomised clinical trial”
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DOI: 10.1007/s00134-018-5167-z
Abstract: Dear Editor, We read with great interest the paper presenting the results of the DURAPOP randomized clinical trial comparing the efficacy and safety of 8 days versus 15 days antibiotic therapy in critically ill patients… read more here.
Keywords: postoperative intra; antibiotic therapy; course; critically ill ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the abdomen in the setting of suspected child abuse
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DOI: 10.1007/s00247-020-04944-2
Abstract: Abusive intra-abdominal injuries are less common than other types of injuries, such as fractures and bruises, identified in victims of child physical abuse, but they can be deadly. No single abdominal injury is pathognomonic for… read more here.
Keywords: abdominal injuries; evaluation abdomen; child; abdomen setting ... See more keywords
Abdominal compartment syndrome and intra-abdominal hypertension in critically ill patients: diagnostic value of computed tomography
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DOI: 10.1007/s00330-018-5994-x
Abstract: AimsThe aims of the present work were to reevaluate, prospectively, the diagnostic value of already-described computed tomography (CT) landmarks of intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) and to study the diagnostic value of… read more here.
Keywords: par; value; abdominal hypertension; diagnostic value ... See more keywords
Increased pericardial adipose tissue and cardiometabolic risk in patients with schizophrenia versus healthy controls
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DOI: 10.1007/s00406-017-0858-y
Abstract: Patients with schizophrenia are at increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and associated mortality versus the general population. Increased intra-abdominal and pericardial adipose tissue are associated with elevated CVD and mortality in the general… read more here.
Keywords: pericardial adipose; risk; patients schizophrenia; tissue ... See more keywords