Traumatic Abdominal Wall Hernia: Early or Delayed Repair?

Traumatic abdominal wall hernia after blunt trauma is a rare entity. They can easily be overlooked in patients who have multiple trauma, as its signs and symptoms may be variable due to the presence of multiple injuries. Imaging with computed tomography or ultrasound confirms the diagnosis as well as identifying any associated injuries.

Mixture of Arginine, Glutamine, and β-hydroxy-β-methyl Butyrate Enhances the Healing of Ischemic Wounds in Rats.

Background: This study investigated the effects of an amino acid mixture containing arginine, glutamine, and β-hydroxy-β-methyl butyrate on secondary healing of ischemic wounds in a rat model (N = 18).

Methods: After the formation of a bipediculated flap on each rat, 2 full-thickness excisional skin wounds (2 × 2 cm) were created on every flap. The rats were then randomized into the control and treatment groups.

Pilot Experimental Study on the Effect of Arginine, Glutamine, and β-Hydroxy β-Methylbutyrate on Secondary Wound Healing.

Background: Wound healing is a complex process, dependent on available nutrition substrates. When used together with β-hydroxy β-methylbutyrate, arginine and glutamine have been shown to increase collagen deposition in human subjects. However, there are no experimental investigations on the influence of this amino acid mixture with regard to secondary wound healing.