A man with recurrent lower abdominal pain: Spigelian hernia.

Recurrent abdominal pain due to spigelian hernia (SH) is rare and notoriously difficult to diagnose. This is particularly true when patient present with pain only without visible or palpable mass. Ultrasonic scanning and computed tomography is valuable in diagnosing this rare condition.

Endoscopic hemostasis by using the TriClip for peptic ulcer hemorrhage: a pilot study.

Background: The feasibility, efficacy, and safety of the TriClip in the management of peptic ulcer hemorrhage in human beings are scarcely reported in the literature.

Objective: A pilot study was conducted to assess the feasibility, efficacy, and safety of the TriClip endoscopic clipping device in the control of peptic ulcer hemorrhage.

Design: Prospective evaluation.