Publications by authors named "B Krijgsman"
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- Grynfeltt-Leschaft hernia is a rare type of hernia that happens in the lower back area and can be confused with other lumps like lipomas.
- Because it’s hard to diagnose, missing the correct diagnosis can lead to serious problems like blockage in the intestines.
- In this case, a patient had belly problems due to this hernia, and doctors figured it out with a special scan before fixing it with surgery.
Introduction: Inflammatory markers such as white cell count (WCC) and C-reactive protein (CRP) and, more recently, bilirubin have been used as adjuncts in the diagnosis of appendicitis. The aim of this study was to determine the diagnostic accuracy of the above markers in acute and perforated appendicitis as well as their value in excluding the condition.
Methods: A retrospective analysis of 1,169 appendicectomies was performed.
We present the case of a 67-year-old male with mesenteric venous thrombosis resulting in mesenteric angina, where early diagnosis made a favourable outcome possible through prompt anticoagulation and bowel rest. Mesenteric venous thrombosis is a relatively rare but important cause of bowel ischaemia, as a delay in diagnosis is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis through computed tomography scanning and subsequent treatment resulted in resolution of the thrombus with no long term sequelae.
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