Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy for the Management of Achalasia in a Patient with Prior Lap Band, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
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DOI: 10.1007/s11695-021-05370-5
Abstract: Introduction Achalasia after bariatric surgery is a rare pathological entity. Nonetheless, several cases have been described in literature. Per oral endoscopic myotomy has recently emerged as the preferred approach for the management of esophageal motility… read more here.
Keywords: per oral; endoscopic myotomy; oral endoscopic; patient prior ... See more keywords
Assessment and Rehabilitation of the Compromised Patient Prior to Thoracotomy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2021.04.013
Abstract: Patients for whom pulmonary resection is anticipated often have compromised pulmonary function and decreased exercise tolerance. To avoid major morbidity and reduce mortality, identification of the high-risk patient becomes extremely important. The means of identification… read more here.
Keywords: assessment rehabilitation; patient prior; rehabilitation compromised; compromised patient ... See more keywords
DILATED CARDIOMYOPATHY AND ATRIAL ARRHYTHMIA IN A PATIENT WITH A PRIOR REPAIRED ATRIAL SEPTAL DEFECT: DON'T LET THE HISTORY FOOL YOU
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DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(19)32951-1
Abstract: Unrepaired sinus venosus ASD is a rare but recognized congenital cardiac lesion. Modern multimodality imaging is required for comprehensive diagnosis and to direct surgical management. A 58 year old male with history of remote surgical… read more here.
Keywords: atrial arrhythmia; cardiomyopathy atrial; dilated cardiomyopathy; history ... See more keywords
Sulfasalazine induced acute pancreatitis in a patient with prior cholecystectomy
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DOI: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2020-138648
Abstract: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common cause of abdominal pain, and drug-induced pancreatitis (DIP) is uncommon. We report a 61-year-old woman with probable DIP. She had a history of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and laparoscopic cholecystectomy… read more here.
Keywords: acute pancreatitis; pancreatitis; pancreatitis patient; patient prior ... See more keywords