Publications by authors named "Elizabeth Edah"
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- * The most common cause of SBO in developed nations is post-surgical adhesion, while diagnosis usually involves a physical exam followed by imaging techniques like CT scans, which are crucial for surgical decision-making.
- * In a case series of three patients with SBO, all underwent exploratory surgery after conservative treatments failed; despite their different symptoms, they responded well to the same surgical treatment and had no postoperative complications.
Vertebral fractures commonly occur in postmenopausal women due to decreased bone density, a condition known as osteoporosis. They can occur after minimal trauma or even during routine activities. Vertebral fractures occur predominantly in individuals with a high fall risk.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA hematoma is a collection of pooled blood that can be confined to a space under the skin, tissue, or organ. It occurs due to injury to the vasculature arising from trauma, previous surgeries, or vascular defects. Anticoagulants can remarkably increase a patient's risk for hematoma formation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA cutaneous horn is a yellow or white-colored conical projection made up of complex keratin that arises from the surface of the skin. It is usually diagnosed clinically but requires histologic examination to rule out malignancy or determine the underlying lesion. Verruca vulgaris, a human papillomavirus-associated lesion, is a very common benign underlying lesion.
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