Autopsy revealed a strangulated loop of small bowel in the pelvic area. A pedunculated fibroid wrapped around the base of the loop was identified as the cause of the strangulation. Following her ...

Use of calcium and magnesium to prevent oxaliplatin-related neurotoxicity. Background: In lieu of contouring individual small bowel loops, the peritoneal space (PS) has been suggested as a possible ...

Abstract: A patient presented with a small-bowel obstruction associated with signs and symptoms of botulism. Fecal cultures were positive for viable Clostridium botulinum. This case emphasizes the ...

An 89-year-old woman presented with a three-day history of diffuse abdominal pain and vomiting. She also reported pain in the medial region of her right thigh, which was exacerbated by adduction. She ...

A loop colostomy is a procedure that enables a person to pass stool when their bowel is not functioning correctly. It involves surgeons opening up a loop of the colon through the stomach to form a ...