Publications by authors named "Omar Brijawi"
Self-insertion of foreign objects into the lower urinary tract is an uncommon presentation with diverse underlying motivations, including psychiatric illness, sexual gratification, intoxication, and perceived contraception. A wide variety of objects may be inserted, leading to varied symptom presentations. We report the case of a 51-year-old male with a history of post-traumatic stress disorder, antisocial personality disorder, and prior self-mutilation, who presented to the ED following self-insertion of multiple foreign objects into the lower urinary tract.
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- Emphysematous osteomyelitis (EO) is a serious bone infection characterized by gas formation within the bones, often caused by anaerobic organisms, and is typically diagnosed via CT imaging.
- A 76-year-old male presented with altered mental status and weakness, leading to the discovery of fluid and edema in his lumbar spine, raising suspicion for discitis or osteomyelitis.
- A CT-guided biopsy confirmed the presence of gas in his vertebrae, and he was treated with intravenous ceftriaxone after cultures indicated susceptibility to antibiotics, while also developing a concurrent septic knee joint infection.
Background: Colonic manometry (CM) is a diagnostic procedure utilized in the evaluation of intractable constipation and involves endoscopic insertion of a manometry catheter with the tip placed in the cecum. Difficulty in advancing the colonic manometry catheter to the right colon and/or distal displacement of the catheter after appropriate placement can result in partial evaluation of the colon. Our study aimed to assess the value of limited left CM in identifying motility disorders.
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