A case of gastrointestinal hemorrhage caused by small bowel neurofibromas in a gentleman with systemic neurofibromatosis is presented. The multiple presentations of gastrointestinal system involvement by neurofibromatosis are reviewed. Early diagnosis and localization of small bowel tumors remains a dilemma. Mesenteric angiography and early surgical intervention are recommended.
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Molecules
January 2025
Blood and Shock Research, US Army Institute of Surgical Research, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX 78234, USA.
Conjugation of short-chain fatty acids (SDFAs) to amines containing ring structures allows for better measurement by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectroscopy (LC-MS/MS). However, collision-induced dissociation (CID) results in breaking the conjugate back to the original SCFA and amine. We therefore set out to find an amine that would remain on the SCFA after CID and create a unique daughter for selectivity of measurement.
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Emergency Surgery Unit, IRCCS Fondazione Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milano, Italy.
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Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, No. 325, Section 2, Chenggong Road, Neihu District, Taipei City 114202, Taiwan.
Ingestion of foreign bodies is a prevalent issue in clinical practice, with fish bones being the predominant cause. While the upper gastrointestinal tract is commonly affected, small intestine impactions pose significant diagnostic challenges due to nonspecific symptoms and lack of awareness of foreign body ingestion. Herein, we describe a case presenting with recurrent, unexplained abdominal pain and hematochezia.
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Department of Joint Surgery, The 940th Hospital of Joint Logistic Support Force of Chinese People's Liberation Army, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
Purpose: Dexamethasone has shown promising efficacy in alleviating pain and enhancing outcomes undergoing TKA. However, an optimal route of administration, dosage, and treatment duration have not yet been established. This study is to assess the effects of intravenous dexamethasone administration on postoperative pain management and prognosis in patients undergoing TKA.
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Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym Medical Center, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea.
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