Small Bowel Does Not Belong in the Pericardium: Case of a Traumatic Intrapericardial Diaphragmatic Hernia.

Intrapericardial diaphragmatic hernia (IPDH) is rare and most often a sequela of blunt thoracic trauma. The trans-abdominal or thoracic repair approaches are based on the acuteness of presentation and the expectation of encountering intrapericardial adhesions. We present an acute IPDH in an 80-year-old female patient managed with a laparoscopic trans-abdominal repair.

Diatom Microbubbler for Active Biofilm Removal in Confined Spaces.

Bacterial biofilms form on and within many living tissues, medical devices, and engineered materials, threatening human health and sustainability. Removing biofilms remains a grand challenge despite tremendous efforts made so far, particularly when they are formed in confined spaces. One primary cause is the limited transport of antibacterial agents into extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) of the biofilm.