Publications by authors named "Thomas Scagnelli"

Background: Peptic ulcers in pediatric populations are uncommon and can present with upper gastrointestinal bleeding and shock on presentation. An endoscopy is done initially to identify bleeding source. However, definitive treatment is achieved with angiography.

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Vascular complications from percutaneous nephrostomy/nephrolithotripsy (PCN/PCNL) mostly involve the kidneys. Lumbar artery pseudoaneurysms from PCN and PCNL are a rare occurrence. We report a case of lumbar artery pseudoaneurysm following PCNL.

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Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) is a rare but potentially limb-threatening disease seen predominantly in young athletes. We present an 18- year-old female avid soccer player, who complained of severe pain in both calves for over a year. Clinical examination and laboratory data were not helpful for diagnosis.

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A life-threatening hypercoagulable state (HCS) is reported that developed after splenectomy in idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). A 50-year-old active male was rejected for blood donation because of an incidental finding of low platelet counts, 40,000/uL. The diagnosis was ITP.

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