scholarly journals Large posterior perforation of duodenal ulcer: A rare surgical emergency

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Faris Alaswad
Keyword(s):  
Duodenal Ulcer ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Chest Radiography ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Posterior Wall ◽  
Anterior Surface ◽  
Lesser Sac ◽  
Direct Repair ◽  
Large Perforation ◽  
Entire Gastrointestinal Tract

A 20-year-old man was admitted with a complaint of a constant dull aching pain in the epigastrium and back for five days, with subsequent worsening and generalization of the pain. Clinically the abdomen was tender all over with board-like rigidity. Chest radiography revealed pneumoperitoneum, and a decision was made to explore the patient. During laparotomy, we found a peritoneal collection with no perforation in the anterior surface of the stomach, duodenum, or the entire gastrointestinal tract. After opening the lesser sac, we found a large perforation of the posterior wall of the duodenum. After direct repair with stitching through duodenotomy and duodenoplasty also done, the patient recovered and was discharged after 14 days. Posterior perforation of a duodenum ulcer is a very rare condition.  

scholarly journals Composition of the mucosa‐associated microbiota along the entire gastrointestinal tract of human individuals

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 897-907 ◽  
Author(s):  
FER Vuik ◽  
J Dicksved ◽  
SY Lam ◽  
GM Fuhler ◽  
LJW Laan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Entire Gastrointestinal Tract

scholarly journals Unusual foreign body in the upper digestive tract: case report

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 850
Author(s):  
Snigdha Elaprolu ◽  
Gowri Sankar Marimuthu ◽  
Raghul Sekar ◽  
Sunil Kumar Saxena
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Digestive Tract ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Unusual Foreign Body ◽  
Upper Digestive Tract ◽  
Entire Gastrointestinal Tract

<p class="abstract">Unusual foreign bodies in the digestive tract are common in psychiatric patients and children requiring screening of the entire gastrointestinal tract. We here report two cases of unusual ingested blunt foreign body in the upper digestive tract managed differently.</p>

scholarly journals Peculiarities of blood rheology in patients with chronic generalized periodontitis combined with gastrointestinal tract disturbances

2003 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 72-79
Author(s):  
V. F. Kiritchuk ◽  
V. Yu. Shirokov
Keyword(s):  
Duodenal Ulcer ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Rheological Properties ◽  
Blood Viscosity ◽  
Oxygen Delivery ◽  
Blood Rheology ◽  
Erythrocyte Aggregation ◽  
Chronic Colitis ◽  
Nonspecific Ulcer ◽  
Rotary Viscometer

The aim of investigation is to study blood rheological properties in patients with chronic generalised periodontitis combined with gastrointestinal tract disturbances. 205 patients have been examined including those with erosive ulcerous involvement of gastroduodenal area — 51, with stomach ulcer and duodenal ulcer — 62, with chronic colitis — 39, with nonspecific ulcer colitis — 53. Blood viscosity properties, indices of erythrocyte aggregation and deformability, rate of oxygen delivery to tissues have been evaluated by rotary viscometer АBR-2 (Russia). It has been revealed that blood rheological properties in patients with chronic generalised periodontitis combined with gastrointestinal tract disturbances had been disturbed, that was accompanied with the blood viscosity rise, erythrocyte aggregation increase and with the decrease of deformability and rate of oxygen delivery to tissues. The degree of violations in blood rheology indices was mostly expressed under chronic and plural erosions of gastroduodenal area, duodenal ulcer and severe course of chronic nonspecific ulcer colitis.

scholarly journals Distribution of Shiga-Toxigenic Escherichia coli O157 in the Gastrointestinal Tract of Naturally O157-Shedding Cattle at Necropsy

2010 ◽  
Vol 76 (15) ◽  
pp. 5278-5281 ◽  
Author(s):  
James E. Keen ◽  
William W. Laegreid ◽  
Carol G. Chitko-McKown ◽  
Lisa M. Durso ◽  
James L. Bono
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Escherichia Coli O157 ◽  
Slaughter Cattle ◽  
Entire Gastrointestinal Tract

ABSTRACT Shiga-toxigenic Escherichia coli (STEC) O157 occurrence was determined along the entire gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of each of four naturally shedding cattle and at three sites in 61 slaughter cattle. STEC O157 was distributed along the entire GIT, though interanimal distribution was variable. Neither feces nor rectoanal-junction samples accurately predicted the STEC O157-negative status of any particular animal.

scholarly journals A rare case of stiff left atrial syndrome caused by both coconut left atrium and vertebral compression: a case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Junichi Ooka ◽  
Kensuke Matsumoto ◽  
Morihiko Kondo ◽  
Toshiyuki Otomo
Keyword(s):  
Left Atrium ◽  
Vertebral Body ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Posterior Wall ◽  
Decompensated Heart Failure ◽  
Unusual Complication ◽  
Multidetector Row Computed Tomography ◽  
Pulmonary Capillary ◽  
History Of ◽  
V Wave

Abstract Background Calcification of the left atrium (LA) is a rare condition and can be the result of long-standing rheumatic mitral stenosis or an unusual complication after mitral valve replacement. Cases of massive LA calcification have sometimes been referred to as those with ‘coconut LA’ or ‘porcelain LA’. Case summary A 75-year-old woman was referred to our hospital because of chest discomfort and exertional dyspnoea. Doppler echocardiography revealed the presence of elevated filling pressure with significant LA dysfunction. A cardiac catheter examination revealed a quite impressive pulmonary capillary wedge pressure waveform with a steep up-slope and prominent v wave of 43 mmHg (mean: 15 mmHg). Multidetector row computed tomography revealed that LA was sandwiched by dense calcifications along the roof and bottom of the LA, and the posterior wall was compressed by a vertebral body. Integration of these functional and anatomical findings ultimately led to the diagnosis of ‘stiff LA syndrome’. Discussion She had a history of tuberculosis but no history of rheumatic fever or cardiac surgery. Thus, it appeared that the tuberculous pericarditis might have led to the calcified LA by long lasting inflammation. In this case, the LA was encased by a dense calcification and compressed by vertebral body from the posterior direction. Therefore, we speculated that the LA pressure could easily elevate even with a slight haemodynamic load in this special case, and thus eventually resulting in decompensated heart failure.

Linitis Plastica Involving the Entire Gastrointestinal Tract

1982 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy G. Harper ◽  
H. V. Sperling ◽  
R. E. Easier
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Linitis Plastica ◽  
Entire Gastrointestinal Tract

scholarly journals Resolution of Right-Sided Heart Failure Symptoms after Resection of a Primary Ovarian Carcinoid Tumor

2014 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 533-536 ◽  
Author(s):  
Todd Goldman ◽  
Kathi Adamson ◽  
Eugene Yang
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Surgical Resection ◽  
Carcinoid Tumor ◽  
Fallopian Tube ◽  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Carcinoid Tumors ◽  
Carcinoid Heart Disease

Carcinoid tumors are rare neuroendocrine malignancies that typically originate from the gastrointestinal tract. Patients who are diagnosed with carcinoid heart disease generally have poor prognoses because of advanced metastases during staging and few therapeutic options. We present the case of a 61-year-old woman with right-sided heart failure, secondary to carcinoid heart disease caused by a primary ovarian carcinoid tumor. After undergoing surgical resection of the left ovary and fallopian tube, the patient experienced complete resolution of her heart failure symptoms. In addition to the patient's case, we discuss the diagnosis, nature, and treatment of this rare condition.

scholarly journals Mantle Cell Lymphoma of the Gastrointestinal Tract (Lymphomatous Polyposis)

1996 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 144-148
Author(s):  
Hugh James Freeman
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Mantle Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Mantle Cell ◽  
History Of ◽  
Postmortem Studies ◽  
Gastrointestinal Lymphomas ◽  
Aggressive Clinical Course ◽  
Widespread Dissemination ◽  
Entire Gastrointestinal Tract

A74-year-old male with a history of a tonsillar lymphoma developed diarrhea. Investigations led to detection of extensive intestinal lymphomatous polyposis (mantle cell lymphoma). After an aggressive clinical course with associated nodal and peripheral blood involvement, death followed within three months. Postmortem studies revealed widespread dissemination within the entire gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and small and large intestines. Although this type of lymphoma is rare and accounts for only about 1% to 8% of all forms of primary B cell gastrointestinal lymphomas in North America, separation from other subtypes has become more important because of reported responses of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue-lymphomas to antibiotics aimed atHelicobacter pylorieradication.

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