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Animals (Basel)
December 2024
Instituto de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Pará, Castanhal 68740-970, PA, Brazil.
This study aims to report the dietary and daily management, clinical signs, complementary exams, and pathological findings related to an acute and fatal case of gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) in a captive Linnaeus's two-toed sloth () in the Amazon Biome. An adult female sloth, rescued after being electrocuted, was housed at the Wildlife Section of the Veterinary Hospital (WSVH) of the Institute of Veterinary Medicine (IVM) at the Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA). It was fed a diverse diet that included animal protein, fruits, vegetables, and greens, with vitamin and mineral supplementation.
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December 2024
Department of Visceral and Digestive Surgery, Monastir University Hospital, Monastir, Tunisia.
Introduction And Importance: This case report aims to highlight the clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, surgical intervention, and subsequent management strategies of ISK during Ramadan fasting.
Case Presentation: 52-Year-old male with a three-day history of symptoms of intestinal obstruction. He complained of abdominal distention, vomiting, and absolute constipation.
Transl Pediatr
November 2024
Department of Neonatal Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Background: Neonatal intestinal malrotation complicated by midgut volvulus is a serious and common life-threatening complication. When the midgut volvulus is prolonged or severe, it can lead to secondary necrosis of the entire midgut, with high mortality rates. Therefore, improving understanding the clinical characteristics of this condition is necessary to facilitate early diagnosis and treatment.
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December 2024
Centre for Digestive Endoscopy, APHP, Saint Antoine Hospital, Sorbonne University, Paris, France. Electronic address:
A 37-year-old female patient had a past history of proctocolectomy for Crohn's disease, with ileal J-pouch-anal anastomosis. She was admitted for acute obstructive symptoms. CT scan revealed a 180 twisted ileo-anal anastomosis without signs of severe ischemia (Fig.
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December 2024
University Tunis El Manar Medical school, Tunisia; Department of pediatric surgery A, Children's Hospital Bechir Hamza, Tunisia.
Introduction: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare developmental anomaly where a defect in the diaphragm allows abdominal organs to migrate into the thoracic cavity, impairing lung function. While typically identified in neonates, delayed presentations, though uncommon, can complicate diagnosis and treatment. Early detection is vital to prevent severe complications such as organ strangulation or perforation.
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