The document discusses diverticular disease, providing information on incidence and risk factors, etiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, medical and surgical management, and complications. It notes that diverticular disease usually involves the sigmoid colon and is often asymptomatic but can cause symptoms. Risk increases with age and certain lifestyle factors. Imaging studies can diagnose diverticular disease and rule out other potential causes of symptoms. Treatment involves dietary fiber, antibiotics if infected, and surgery if complications develop.
The gallbladder can become inflamed, a condition known as cholecystitis. Chronic cholecystitis is usually caused by gallstones obstructing the cystic duct. Acute cholecystitis causes intense abdominal pain and may require surgery to remove the gallbladder (cholecystectomy). Pregnancy increases the risk of cholecystitis due to hormonal and anatomical changes. Nurses play an important role in caring for patients with cholecystitis through interventions like IV fluids, antibiotics, pain management, and education.
This document discusses Barrett's esophagus and its relationship to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and esophageal cancer. It notes that long-term GERD is a risk factor for developing Barrett's esophagus, which is a precancerous condition where the esophageal lining is replaced by abnormal columnar cells. Barrett's esophagus increases the risk of esophageal cancer, though this risk is higher for those with dysplasia. Screening is recommended for those with chronic GERD and additional risk factors. If diagnosed, Barrett's requires endoscopic monitoring to check for dysplasia or early cancer, with options for endoscopic treatment if found.
This document provides information from a seminar on searching CINAHL for statistics and information technology. It includes a bibliography of 5 references related to cesarean section, surgical site infection, and wound management. The references discuss risk factors for surgical site infection after low transverse cesarean section, reduction of surgical site infections in low transverse cesarean sections at a university hospital, outcomes of second- versus first-stage cesarean deliveries at a hospital in India, and experience with enhanced surgical site infection surveillance following caesarean section through a multicenter collaborative post-discharge system.
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) and inflammatory bowel disease are strongly related, as 71% of patients with PSC have
ulcerative colitis (UC) and it seems that both diseases have shared genetic factors. IBD-PSC has different characteristics than IBD only. In patients with UC and PSC, the more common form of disease is pancolitis, and in Crohn’s disease patients with PSC is colitis. Also, IBD with concomitant PSC is less active and occurs at an earlier age. PSC is an additional risk factor for colorectal neoplasia in IBD patients and IBD increases the risk of developing gallbladder cancer and cholangiocarcinoma in PSC.
This document reviews hand manifestations that are commonly seen in patients with diabetes mellitus. It discusses four main conditions - limited joint mobility, Dupuytren's contracture, carpal tunnel syndrome, and trigger finger. For each condition, it describes the typical clinical findings and examines the relationship to diabetic disease, noting that the prevalence of each condition increases with age, duration of diabetes, and presence of other diabetic complications like retinopathy. While the exact causes are unknown, these hand conditions are thought to be related to the disease process of diabetes.
Este documento describe la diverticulosis, diverticulitis y enfermedad diverticular del colon. Define los divertículos verdaderos y falsos, y explica que la diverticulosis es la presencia de divertículos sin inflamación, mientras que la diverticulitis implica inflamación e infección relacionadas con los divertículos. También resume los síntomas, exámenes de diagnóstico y opciones de tratamiento quirúrgico y no quirúrgico para la enfermedad diverticular del colon.
La enfermedad diverticular es una condición común que ocurre cuando pequeñas bolsas o sacos sobresalen a través de debilidades en la pared del colon. Puede presentarse como diverticulosis asintomática, diverticulitis inflamatoria o sangrado diverticular. La diverticulitis aguda a menudo se trata con antibióticos y reposo, pero puede requerir cirugía en casos complicados como perforación, obstrucción o abscesos.
Role of Stem Cell Transplantation in the Treatment of Ulcerative ColitisMohammed Fathy Zaky
This document provides an introduction and overview of ulcerative colitis. It defines ulcerative colitis and discusses its symptoms, classifications based on disease extent and severity, pathophysiology involving the intestinal immune system, and potential etiological factors including genetics. The aim of the work is stated as investigating the role of autologous bone marrow stem cell intravenous injection in treating cases of ulcerative colitis.
The gallbladder can become inflamed, a condition known as cholecystitis. Chronic cholecystitis is usually caused by gallstones obstructing the cystic duct. Acute cholecystitis causes intense abdominal pain and may require surgery to remove the gallbladder (cholecystectomy). Pregnancy increases the risk of cholecystitis due to hormonal and anatomical changes. Nurses play an important role in caring for patients with cholecystitis through interventions like IV fluids, antibiotics, pain management, and education.
This document discusses Barrett's esophagus and its relationship to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and esophageal cancer. It notes that long-term GERD is a risk factor for developing Barrett's esophagus, which is a precancerous condition where the esophageal lining is replaced by abnormal columnar cells. Barrett's esophagus increases the risk of esophageal cancer, though this risk is higher for those with dysplasia. Screening is recommended for those with chronic GERD and additional risk factors. If diagnosed, Barrett's requires endoscopic monitoring to check for dysplasia or early cancer, with options for endoscopic treatment if found.
This document provides information from a seminar on searching CINAHL for statistics and information technology. It includes a bibliography of 5 references related to cesarean section, surgical site infection, and wound management. The references discuss risk factors for surgical site infection after low transverse cesarean section, reduction of surgical site infections in low transverse cesarean sections at a university hospital, outcomes of second- versus first-stage cesarean deliveries at a hospital in India, and experience with enhanced surgical site infection surveillance following caesarean section through a multicenter collaborative post-discharge system.
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) and inflammatory bowel disease are strongly related, as 71% of patients with PSC have
ulcerative colitis (UC) and it seems that both diseases have shared genetic factors. IBD-PSC has different characteristics than IBD only. In patients with UC and PSC, the more common form of disease is pancolitis, and in Crohn’s disease patients with PSC is colitis. Also, IBD with concomitant PSC is less active and occurs at an earlier age. PSC is an additional risk factor for colorectal neoplasia in IBD patients and IBD increases the risk of developing gallbladder cancer and cholangiocarcinoma in PSC.
This document reviews hand manifestations that are commonly seen in patients with diabetes mellitus. It discusses four main conditions - limited joint mobility, Dupuytren's contracture, carpal tunnel syndrome, and trigger finger. For each condition, it describes the typical clinical findings and examines the relationship to diabetic disease, noting that the prevalence of each condition increases with age, duration of diabetes, and presence of other diabetic complications like retinopathy. While the exact causes are unknown, these hand conditions are thought to be related to the disease process of diabetes.
Este documento describe la diverticulosis, diverticulitis y enfermedad diverticular del colon. Define los divertículos verdaderos y falsos, y explica que la diverticulosis es la presencia de divertículos sin inflamación, mientras que la diverticulitis implica inflamación e infección relacionadas con los divertículos. También resume los síntomas, exámenes de diagnóstico y opciones de tratamiento quirúrgico y no quirúrgico para la enfermedad diverticular del colon.
La enfermedad diverticular es una condición común que ocurre cuando pequeñas bolsas o sacos sobresalen a través de debilidades en la pared del colon. Puede presentarse como diverticulosis asintomática, diverticulitis inflamatoria o sangrado diverticular. La diverticulitis aguda a menudo se trata con antibióticos y reposo, pero puede requerir cirugía en casos complicados como perforación, obstrucción o abscesos.
Role of Stem Cell Transplantation in the Treatment of Ulcerative ColitisMohammed Fathy Zaky
This document provides an introduction and overview of ulcerative colitis. It defines ulcerative colitis and discusses its symptoms, classifications based on disease extent and severity, pathophysiology involving the intestinal immune system, and potential etiological factors including genetics. The aim of the work is stated as investigating the role of autologous bone marrow stem cell intravenous injection in treating cases of ulcerative colitis.
This study analyzed the frequency and relationship of extraintestinal manifestations (EIMs) with disease phenotype in 1,652 patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including 1,146 with ulcerative colitis (UC), 303 with Crohn's disease (CD), and 203 with intestinal tuberculosis (ITB) at a hospital in India between 2005-2012. The frequency of any EIM was 33.2% in UC patients, 38.3% in CD patients, and 14.3% in ITB patients. Peripheral arthropathy, erythema nodosum, and aphthous stomatitis were more common in CD than UC. Any EIM and multiple EIMs were more frequent in
Management of abdominal sepsis requires a multidisciplinary approach. Closing the abdomen permanently after source control and only reopening it in case of deterioration of the patient without other (percutaneous) options is the preferred strategy. There is no convincing evidence that damage control surgery is beneficial in patients with abdominal sepsis. If primary closure of the abdomen is impossible because of excessive visceral edema, delayed closure using negative pressure therapy with continuous mesh-mediated fascial traction shows the best results. A short course of antibiotics (4 days) has been shown to be as effective as antibiotics until resolution of symptoms in patients with intra-abdominal infection without severe sepsis.
This document presents a proposed research plan to study the prevalence of kidney stones in obese patients. It introduces the problem that obese individuals have a higher risk of developing kidney stones. The purpose is to develop a qualitative research plan to establish the prevalence, causes, current statistics, and ways to control and prevent both conditions. The study will seek to answer questions about how weight impacts kidney stone risk, barriers to preventing obesity and stones, and best practices. The hypothesis is that obesity increases kidney stone risk and that lack of self-efficacy and modern lifestyles cause obesity and stones. The theoretical framework is Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, which posits that health is shaped by interactions within one's ecology.
Final inflammatory bowel disease presentationAdina Georgiana
This document provides an overview of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, which are chronic conditions that cause inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. Some key points covered include: the genetics and environmental factors involved in IBD pathogenesis; common symptoms like abdominal pain and diarrhea; diagnostic tests used to distinguish IBD from other conditions; and treatments that aim to reduce inflammation and manage symptoms. While there is no cure currently, treatment options include medications, dietary changes, and sometimes surgery.
Dengue fever has assumed epidemic proportions in India. Abdominal symptoms may mimic acute surgical diseases of the abdomen. The article reviews the various abdominal manifestations of the disease.
This document discusses inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and its relevance to primary care clinicians. Key points include:
- IBD is common in the US, affecting hundreds of thousands annually with billions in costs. Delayed diagnosis can lead to worse outcomes.
- Primary care clinicians play an important role in initial recognition of IBD symptoms, ongoing health maintenance for IBD patients, and monitoring for complications from immunosuppressive therapies.
- Diagnosing IBD requires considering symptoms, labs, endoscopy, and radiography. Treatment goals include inducing remission and mucosal healing through a treat-to-target approach using medications like 5-ASAs, corticosteroids, immunomodulators,
Idiopathic Peritoneal Sclerosis: Case Presentation, And Literature Reviewsemualkaira
Most of the literature regarding peritoneal sclerosis is derived from nephrology literature surrounding peritoneal dialysis as the main and primary cause of this very rare and devastating disorder. The primary aim of this abstract is to encounter a case presentation of idiopathic peritoneal sclerosis and elaborate further on this rare condition.
Idiopathic Peritoneal Sclerosis: Case Presentation, And Literature Reviewsemualkaira
Most of the literature regarding peritoneal sclerosis is derived from nephrology literature surrounding peritoneal
dialysis as the main and primary cause of this very rare and devastating disorder. The primary aim of this abstract is to encounter
a case presentation of idiopathic peritoneal sclerosis and elaborate
further on this rare condition
Perforated Appendicitis Preoperatively complicated by Multiple Intra-Abdomina...Crimsonpublisherssmoaj
Perforated Appendicitis Preoperatively complicated by Multiple Intra-Abdominal Abscesses by Juan Velasquez Lopez, Tarik Zahouani* and Franscene Oulds in Crimson Publishers: Annals of Medicine and Surgery
Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency in the pediatric population [1]. Complications are seen in 30 to 40% of cases, and include perforated, gangrenous, intra-abdominal abscess and peritonitis [1]. The rate of perforated appendicitis is higher in children compared to adults and varies from 30% to 74% [2]. We report a case of perforated appendicitis preoperatively complicated by multiple intra-abdominal abscesses
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Analyses of Risk Factors of Diarrhea in Patients with Esophagectomysemualkaira
Esophageal cancer is one of the most common
cancers of the world and surgery is an effective treatment for that.
However, long-term complications, such as diarrhea, are the focus
on the postoperative quality of life. Until now, the etiologies of
diarrhea after esophagectomy are still ill-defined.
Analyses of Risk Factors of Diarrhea in Patients with Esophagectomysemualkaira
Esophageal cancer is one of the most common cancers of the world and surgery is an effective treatment for that. However, long-term complications, such as diarrhea, are the focus on the postoperative quality of life. Until now, the etiologies of diarrhea after esophagectomy are still ill-defined.
MIDGUT VOLVULUS AND MALROTATION : AN UNUSUAL CAUSE OF INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION ...WCER 2021
This document presents a case report of a 20-year-old male who presented with abdominal pain and vomiting due to midgut volvulus and malrotation, an unusual cause of intestinal obstruction in adults. Imaging including abdominal radiographs and CT showed dilated bowel loops and abnormal vascular relationships indicative of malrotation. The patient underwent surgery which confirmed malrotation of the bowel with Ladd's bands causing midgut volvulus. Malrotation results from abnormal rotation of the bowel during fetal development and typically presents in infants, but can occasionally cause obstruction in adults.
This research article reviews recent studies on Barrett's esophagus with epithelial changes indefinite for dysplasia (BE IND). The studies show that BE IND carries a significant risk of prevalent advanced neoplasia, ranging from 1.9-15% within one year. The risk of progression to advanced neoplasia for BE IND is 0.43-1.2 cases per 100 person-years. Several factors may help stratify this risk, including length of Barrett's esophagus, multifocality of IND, abnormal p53 expression, inflammation, and abnormal DNA content. However, additional large prospective studies are needed to better understand how to manage patients with a diagnosis of BE IND.
Diagnostics in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): UltrasoundAbhineet Dey
Intestinal ultrasound has a good accuracy in the diagnosis of Crohn's disease, as well as in the assessment of disease activity, extent, and evaluating disease-related complications, namely strictures, fistulae, and abscesses.
Even though not fully validated, several scores have been developed to assess disease activity using ultrasound. Importantly, intestinal ultrasound can also be used to assess response to treatment. Changes in ultrasonographic parameters are observed as early as 4 weeks after treatment initiation and persist during short- and long-term follow-up. Additionally, Crohn's disease patients with no ultrasound improvement seem to be at a higher risk of therapy intensification, need for steroids, hospitalisation, or even surgery.
Similarly to Crohn's disease, intestinal ultrasound has a good performance in the diagnosis, activity, and disease extent assessment in ulcerative colitis patients. In fact, in patients with severe acute colitis, higher bowel wall thickness at admission is associated with the need for salvage therapy and the absence of a significant decrease in this parameter may predict the need for colectomy.
Short-term data also evidence the role of intestinal ultrasound in evaluating therapy response, with ultrasound changes observed after 2 weeks of treatment and significant improvement after 12 weeks of follow-up in ulcerative colitis.
Celiac disease is a multifactorial autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten exposure that affects the small intestine. It can present with gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea or weight loss, or with extra-intestinal manifestations involving the skin, bones, or neurology. Diagnosis involves serologic testing for antibodies against tissue transglutaminase followed by small intestinal biopsy demonstrating mucosal damage that improves with a gluten-free diet.
This document discusses various symptoms and manifestations of endometriosis that may occur outside of the pelvic region. It notes that thoracic endometriosis is the most common extra-pelvic location and can cause pneumothorax, hemothorax, or hemoptysis. Bowel endometriosis can mimic irritable bowel syndrome. Urinary tract endometriosis may present like interstitial cystitis. It provides timelines of symptoms in relation to menstrual cycles and recommends comprehensive examination and consideration of all possible locations for endometriosis signs. Support groups are mentioned as a resource for those affected by thoracic or other extra-pelvic endometriosis.
1) The document discusses the relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease (CVS) and diabetes. It explores the focal infection theory and possible pathways linking oral infections to secondary non-oral diseases.
2) Periodontal disease is associated with increased risk of CVS diseases like atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, and stroke. It may increase susceptibility through inflammation, endothelial injury, lipid peroxidation, molecular mimicry, and elevated antibodies from oral bacteria.
3) Periodontal disease is also linked to increased risk of diabetes through shared risk factors and inflammation. Periodontal bacteria may enter the bloodstream and stimulate liver proteins that amplify systemic inflammation, worsening insulin resistance.
Ethnic differences, obesity and cancer,
stages of the obesity epidemic and cancer prevention
Professor TH Lam, JP, BBS
MD, FFPH, FFOM, Hon FHKCCM, FHKAM, FRCP
Sir Robert Kotewall Professor in Public Health, School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong
UICC World Cancer Congress Melbourne, Australia 3-6 December 2014
Basavarajeeyam is an important text for ayurvedic physician belonging to andhra pradehs. It is a popular compendium in various parts of our country as well as in andhra pradesh. The content of the text was presented in sanskrit and telugu language (Bilingual). One of the most famous book in ayurvedic pharmaceutics and therapeutics. This book contains 25 chapters called as prakaranas. Many rasaoushadis were explained, pioneer of dhatu druti, nadi pareeksha, mutra pareeksha etc. Belongs to the period of 15-16 century. New diseases like upadamsha, phiranga rogas are explained.
This study analyzed the frequency and relationship of extraintestinal manifestations (EIMs) with disease phenotype in 1,652 patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including 1,146 with ulcerative colitis (UC), 303 with Crohn's disease (CD), and 203 with intestinal tuberculosis (ITB) at a hospital in India between 2005-2012. The frequency of any EIM was 33.2% in UC patients, 38.3% in CD patients, and 14.3% in ITB patients. Peripheral arthropathy, erythema nodosum, and aphthous stomatitis were more common in CD than UC. Any EIM and multiple EIMs were more frequent in
Management of abdominal sepsis requires a multidisciplinary approach. Closing the abdomen permanently after source control and only reopening it in case of deterioration of the patient without other (percutaneous) options is the preferred strategy. There is no convincing evidence that damage control surgery is beneficial in patients with abdominal sepsis. If primary closure of the abdomen is impossible because of excessive visceral edema, delayed closure using negative pressure therapy with continuous mesh-mediated fascial traction shows the best results. A short course of antibiotics (4 days) has been shown to be as effective as antibiotics until resolution of symptoms in patients with intra-abdominal infection without severe sepsis.
This document presents a proposed research plan to study the prevalence of kidney stones in obese patients. It introduces the problem that obese individuals have a higher risk of developing kidney stones. The purpose is to develop a qualitative research plan to establish the prevalence, causes, current statistics, and ways to control and prevent both conditions. The study will seek to answer questions about how weight impacts kidney stone risk, barriers to preventing obesity and stones, and best practices. The hypothesis is that obesity increases kidney stone risk and that lack of self-efficacy and modern lifestyles cause obesity and stones. The theoretical framework is Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, which posits that health is shaped by interactions within one's ecology.
Final inflammatory bowel disease presentationAdina Georgiana
This document provides an overview of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, which are chronic conditions that cause inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. Some key points covered include: the genetics and environmental factors involved in IBD pathogenesis; common symptoms like abdominal pain and diarrhea; diagnostic tests used to distinguish IBD from other conditions; and treatments that aim to reduce inflammation and manage symptoms. While there is no cure currently, treatment options include medications, dietary changes, and sometimes surgery.
Dengue fever has assumed epidemic proportions in India. Abdominal symptoms may mimic acute surgical diseases of the abdomen. The article reviews the various abdominal manifestations of the disease.
This document discusses inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and its relevance to primary care clinicians. Key points include:
- IBD is common in the US, affecting hundreds of thousands annually with billions in costs. Delayed diagnosis can lead to worse outcomes.
- Primary care clinicians play an important role in initial recognition of IBD symptoms, ongoing health maintenance for IBD patients, and monitoring for complications from immunosuppressive therapies.
- Diagnosing IBD requires considering symptoms, labs, endoscopy, and radiography. Treatment goals include inducing remission and mucosal healing through a treat-to-target approach using medications like 5-ASAs, corticosteroids, immunomodulators,
Idiopathic Peritoneal Sclerosis: Case Presentation, And Literature Reviewsemualkaira
Most of the literature regarding peritoneal sclerosis is derived from nephrology literature surrounding peritoneal dialysis as the main and primary cause of this very rare and devastating disorder. The primary aim of this abstract is to encounter a case presentation of idiopathic peritoneal sclerosis and elaborate further on this rare condition.
Idiopathic Peritoneal Sclerosis: Case Presentation, And Literature Reviewsemualkaira
Most of the literature regarding peritoneal sclerosis is derived from nephrology literature surrounding peritoneal
dialysis as the main and primary cause of this very rare and devastating disorder. The primary aim of this abstract is to encounter
a case presentation of idiopathic peritoneal sclerosis and elaborate
further on this rare condition
Perforated Appendicitis Preoperatively complicated by Multiple Intra-Abdomina...Crimsonpublisherssmoaj
Perforated Appendicitis Preoperatively complicated by Multiple Intra-Abdominal Abscesses by Juan Velasquez Lopez, Tarik Zahouani* and Franscene Oulds in Crimson Publishers: Annals of Medicine and Surgery
Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency in the pediatric population [1]. Complications are seen in 30 to 40% of cases, and include perforated, gangrenous, intra-abdominal abscess and peritonitis [1]. The rate of perforated appendicitis is higher in children compared to adults and varies from 30% to 74% [2]. We report a case of perforated appendicitis preoperatively complicated by multiple intra-abdominal abscesses
https://crimsonpublishers.com/smoaj/fulltext/SMOAJ.000528.php
For more Open access journals in Crimson Publishers
Please click on: https://crimsonpublishers.com/
For more Articles on Annals of Medicine and Surgery
Please click on link: https://crimsonpublishers.com/smoaj/index.php
Analyses of Risk Factors of Diarrhea in Patients with Esophagectomysemualkaira
Esophageal cancer is one of the most common
cancers of the world and surgery is an effective treatment for that.
However, long-term complications, such as diarrhea, are the focus
on the postoperative quality of life. Until now, the etiologies of
diarrhea after esophagectomy are still ill-defined.
Analyses of Risk Factors of Diarrhea in Patients with Esophagectomysemualkaira
Esophageal cancer is one of the most common cancers of the world and surgery is an effective treatment for that. However, long-term complications, such as diarrhea, are the focus on the postoperative quality of life. Until now, the etiologies of diarrhea after esophagectomy are still ill-defined.
MIDGUT VOLVULUS AND MALROTATION : AN UNUSUAL CAUSE OF INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION ...WCER 2021
This document presents a case report of a 20-year-old male who presented with abdominal pain and vomiting due to midgut volvulus and malrotation, an unusual cause of intestinal obstruction in adults. Imaging including abdominal radiographs and CT showed dilated bowel loops and abnormal vascular relationships indicative of malrotation. The patient underwent surgery which confirmed malrotation of the bowel with Ladd's bands causing midgut volvulus. Malrotation results from abnormal rotation of the bowel during fetal development and typically presents in infants, but can occasionally cause obstruction in adults.
This research article reviews recent studies on Barrett's esophagus with epithelial changes indefinite for dysplasia (BE IND). The studies show that BE IND carries a significant risk of prevalent advanced neoplasia, ranging from 1.9-15% within one year. The risk of progression to advanced neoplasia for BE IND is 0.43-1.2 cases per 100 person-years. Several factors may help stratify this risk, including length of Barrett's esophagus, multifocality of IND, abnormal p53 expression, inflammation, and abnormal DNA content. However, additional large prospective studies are needed to better understand how to manage patients with a diagnosis of BE IND.
Diagnostics in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): UltrasoundAbhineet Dey
Intestinal ultrasound has a good accuracy in the diagnosis of Crohn's disease, as well as in the assessment of disease activity, extent, and evaluating disease-related complications, namely strictures, fistulae, and abscesses.
Even though not fully validated, several scores have been developed to assess disease activity using ultrasound. Importantly, intestinal ultrasound can also be used to assess response to treatment. Changes in ultrasonographic parameters are observed as early as 4 weeks after treatment initiation and persist during short- and long-term follow-up. Additionally, Crohn's disease patients with no ultrasound improvement seem to be at a higher risk of therapy intensification, need for steroids, hospitalisation, or even surgery.
Similarly to Crohn's disease, intestinal ultrasound has a good performance in the diagnosis, activity, and disease extent assessment in ulcerative colitis patients. In fact, in patients with severe acute colitis, higher bowel wall thickness at admission is associated with the need for salvage therapy and the absence of a significant decrease in this parameter may predict the need for colectomy.
Short-term data also evidence the role of intestinal ultrasound in evaluating therapy response, with ultrasound changes observed after 2 weeks of treatment and significant improvement after 12 weeks of follow-up in ulcerative colitis.
Celiac disease is a multifactorial autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten exposure that affects the small intestine. It can present with gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea or weight loss, or with extra-intestinal manifestations involving the skin, bones, or neurology. Diagnosis involves serologic testing for antibodies against tissue transglutaminase followed by small intestinal biopsy demonstrating mucosal damage that improves with a gluten-free diet.
This document discusses various symptoms and manifestations of endometriosis that may occur outside of the pelvic region. It notes that thoracic endometriosis is the most common extra-pelvic location and can cause pneumothorax, hemothorax, or hemoptysis. Bowel endometriosis can mimic irritable bowel syndrome. Urinary tract endometriosis may present like interstitial cystitis. It provides timelines of symptoms in relation to menstrual cycles and recommends comprehensive examination and consideration of all possible locations for endometriosis signs. Support groups are mentioned as a resource for those affected by thoracic or other extra-pelvic endometriosis.
1) The document discusses the relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease (CVS) and diabetes. It explores the focal infection theory and possible pathways linking oral infections to secondary non-oral diseases.
2) Periodontal disease is associated with increased risk of CVS diseases like atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, and stroke. It may increase susceptibility through inflammation, endothelial injury, lipid peroxidation, molecular mimicry, and elevated antibodies from oral bacteria.
3) Periodontal disease is also linked to increased risk of diabetes through shared risk factors and inflammation. Periodontal bacteria may enter the bloodstream and stimulate liver proteins that amplify systemic inflammation, worsening insulin resistance.
Ethnic differences, obesity and cancer,
stages of the obesity epidemic and cancer prevention
Professor TH Lam, JP, BBS
MD, FFPH, FFOM, Hon FHKCCM, FHKAM, FRCP
Sir Robert Kotewall Professor in Public Health, School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong
UICC World Cancer Congress Melbourne, Australia 3-6 December 2014
Basavarajeeyam is an important text for ayurvedic physician belonging to andhra pradehs. It is a popular compendium in various parts of our country as well as in andhra pradesh. The content of the text was presented in sanskrit and telugu language (Bilingual). One of the most famous book in ayurvedic pharmaceutics and therapeutics. This book contains 25 chapters called as prakaranas. Many rasaoushadis were explained, pioneer of dhatu druti, nadi pareeksha, mutra pareeksha etc. Belongs to the period of 15-16 century. New diseases like upadamsha, phiranga rogas are explained.
Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
Estas diretrizes visam melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados pós-natais essenciais e de rotina prestados às mulheres e aos recém-nascidos, com o objetivo final de melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar materno e neonatal.
Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
Prof. Marcus Renato de Carvalho
www.agostodourado.com
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of the physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
6. Describe the flow of current around the heart during the cardiac cycle
7. Discuss the placement and polarity of the leads of electrocardiograph
8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
9. Define mean electrical vector (axis) of the heart and give the normal range
10. Define the mean QRS vector
11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
12. Comprehend the vectorial analysis of the normal ECG
13. Determine the mean electrical axis of the ventricular QRS and appreciate the mean axis deviation
14. Explain the concepts of current of injury, J point, and their significance
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
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2. Enfermedad Diverticular
Generalidades
Incidencia y Epidemiología
Etiopatogenia
Clínica
Diagnóstico por Imágenes
Manejo Médico
Complicaciones
Indicaciones Quirúrgicas y generalidades de cirugía
NOTENGO CONFLICTOS DE INTERESES CON ESTA
PRESENTACIÓN, SOLO INTERESES ACADÉMICOS
12. Manejo Médico
Dieta con fibra 20-30 g diarios
Descanso intestinal
Antibióticos G-
Anticolinérgicos
13. Manejo Quirúrgico
INDICACIONES
(1) failure of abscess to respond to
nonoperative management with clinical
deterioration
(2) free perforation with or whithout
Peritonitis
(3) obstruction.
These changes most commonly occur in the sigmoid colon but may involve the entire colon. The continuum can range from the presence of a single diverticulum (a sac or pouch in the wall of an organ) to many diverticula (which may be too numerous to count). It can refer to an asymptomatic state (diverticulosis) or to any one of a number of mbinations of inflammatory symptoms, changes, and complications (diverticulitis).
Symptoms may result from: simple physiologic changes in colonic motility related to altered neuromuscular activity in the sigmoid colon, varying degrees of localized inflammatory response, or complex inflammatory interactions leading to diffuse peritonitis and septic shock. These more complex symptoms and resulting complications arise from breaches in the integrity of the wall of one or more diverticula.
Although the exact incidence is not well established, numerous autopsy, radiographic and endoscopic series have shown that the incidence has increased dramatically over the past 75 years,1-4 from around 5% near the turn of the century to 50% or more by 1975.23 It is now estimated that the risk of developing diverticular disease in the USA approximates 5% by age 40 and may rise to over 80% by age 80.
There is some evidence that males are more frequently affected at a younger age compared to females; however, significant bias may influence this impression. Young females may frequently be under diagnosed due to confusion with gynecologic diseases in women who are of child-bearing age. Older females may be over diagnosed due to confusion with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). There also appears to be a dichotomy in age and sex with regard to complications of diverticular disease, particularly perforation. The incidence of perforation is higher in males under age 50. In contrast, the incidence of perforation is higher in females over age 50.
Men have a higher incidence of bleeding than women; however, women have a higher incidence of fistula formation compared to men. Younger men present with fistula more frequently, while older men present more frequently with bleeding.
Diverticulosis is associated with high intraluminal pressures. Pressures in patients with diverticular disease have been found to be as high as 90 mmHg during peak contraction. This represents a value nearly nine times higher than seen in patients with normal colons.12 It has been theorized that abnormally high pressures lead to segmentation. Segmentation refers to a process whereby the colon effectively functions as a series of separate compartments rather than as one continuous tube.
These pressures predispose to herniation of mucosa through the muscular defects that occur where blood vessels penetrate to reach the submucosa and mucosa (vasa recta brevia). Most of these penetrations occur between the mesenteric and anti-mesenteric tinea where, coincidentally, most diverticula are found. As the mucosa herniates, it does so without dragging the muscular layer along, leaving the diverticula denuded of muscle, which is consistent with
the definition of an acquired process. Diverticula may be true, containing all layers of the bowel wall (congenital), or false, lacking the muscular layer (acquired or pulsion diverticula). Thus, the most common diverticula are acquired or pulsion diverticula. Pain associated with diverticular disease may be related to muscle spasm as well as inflammation. Perforation can occur in the absence of inflammation and may be secondary to the extremely high intraluminal pressure.
The incidence increases with age and with the adoption of a diet high in red meat, refined sugars, and milled flour but low in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
La baja ingesta de fibras fue descrita por primera vez como un agente etiológico posible para el desarrollo de ED por Painter y Burkitt a fines de los 60 [5, 6]. Si bien inicialmente la teoría fue recibida con resistencia, el seguimiento confirmó su papel en la afección, siendo demostrado por publicaciones como el Estudio de Seguimiento de los Profesionales de la Salud [7]. • El riesgo relativo de presentar ED es 0.58 para los hombres que ingieren poca fibra en su dieta • La ED es menos común en los vegetarianos [8] La actual teoría que plantea a la fibra como un agente protector contra los divertículos y posteriormente contra la diverticulitis sostiene que:
La fibra insoluble provoca la formación de heces más voluminosas, disminuyendo así la efectividad en la segmentación colónica. El resultado general es que la presión intracolónica se mantiene próxima al rango normal durante la peristalsis colónica
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been linked to increased rates of complications related to diverticular disease. The plausible mechanism of action I
The use of opiate pain medications has been shown to raise intracolonic pressure and slow intestinal transit,
The use of corticosteroids is associated with a higher risk of perforation and more severe inflammatory complications. The postulated mechanism is immunosuppressive and antiinflammatory effects hinder confinement of perforation in its early stages, resulting in more serious sequelae
A recent large case-control study demonstrated that smokers
had three times the risk of developing complications from
diverticular disease than did nonsmokers.
Patients with acute diverticulitis typically complain of left lower quadrant abdominal pain. However, in a patient with a redundant sigmoid colon an inflamed segment might present with pain in the right lower quadrant, thus complicating the differential diagnosis with appendicitis. The pain is generally constant in nature, not colicky. Radiation may occur to the back, ipsilateral flank, groin, and even the leg. The pain may be preceded or accompanied by episodes of constipation or diarrhea. It commonly is progressive in nature if appropriate treatment is not instituted.
Patients presenting with acute diverticulitis will be tender to palpation in the left lower quadrant and left iliac region. There may be limited rigidity or localized guarding to deeper palpation. With resolution of the acute phase, palpation may reveal a mass in the left lower quadrant. Classically, there is no prodromal epigastric pain with diverticulitis as one might expect to see with appendicitis.
The primary value of abdominal X-rays is to rule out pneumoperitoneum or to assess for a possible obstruction, therefore plain films of the abdomen should include supine upright or left lateral decubitus views.
A water soluble contrast study can evaluate the lumen of the bowel if there is concern about distal bowel obstruction. It may be an important part of the assessment for the possible use of a colonic stent if malignant disease is suspected. Contrast studies have been shown to identify fistulas, most commonly colovaginal or coloenteric.
• La diverticulitis a menudo es considerada como un trastorno predominantemente extraluminal. La TAC ofrece el beneficio de evaluar tanto el intestino como el mesenterio con una sensibilidad = 69–98% y una especificidad = 75–100%. • Los hallazgos tomográficos más comúnmente observados en la diverticulitis aguda incluyen: 1. engrosamiento de la pared intestinal 2. grasa mesentérica en franjas 3. abscesos asociados
An important advantage of a CT scan is the ability to document diverticulitis, even if uncomplicated, when the diagnosis is in doubt.
It has been demonstrated that CT can recognize and stratify patients according to the severity of their disease. It can distinguish uncomplicated disease with a predictably short length of hospital stay from complicated disease as defined by abscess, fistula, peritonitis or obstruction and a predictably long length of stay. It also provides information about extracolonic pathology and anatomic variation which is useful for surgical planning.
MRI = CAT
Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) has been utilized in the evaluation
of diverticular disease in conjunction with transabdominal
ultrasound (TAUS). Combining TRUS with TAUS reveals complications not visualized on TAUS alone including inflamed diverticula.
• Endoscopía - procto sigmoidoscopía / sigmoidoscopía flexible. El uso de endoscopía con la insuflación inherente de aire está relativamente contraindicado en agudo porque aumenta las posibilidades de perforación.
Endoscopy in the face of acute diverticulitis must be undertaken with extreme caution due to risk of perforation and decreased chance of successful cecal intubation. It can provide important information prior to operation but will change acute management in less than 1% of cases.51 Generally, in the absence of an urgent indication, colonoscopy should
In many ways, the distinction between chronic diverticulitis and noninflammatory diverticular disease relies upon the pathologist while the distinction between noninflammatory diverticular disease and IBS relies on the diagnostic acumen of the clinician and the long-term outcomes of resection. Due to the prevalence of diverticular disease many patients with IBS will have concomitant diverticular disease. However, due to the fact that diverticular disease is most commonly asymptomatic, the presence of diverticulosis in these patients will often not be the source of their symptoms but rather just a source of confusion in the differential. It is helpful to be familiar with the Rome II criteria (Table 22-3) for the diagnosis of IBS in order to sort through this differential.
The primary management of asymptomatic diverticular disease is diet. The goal of dietary manipulation is to increase the bulkiness of stool thus increasing lumen size, decreasing transit time, and decreasing intraluminal pressures. This decreases segmentation which has been described as a significant factor in the development of diverticular disease. The ideal amount of fiber is not known; however, the recommended daily amount is 20-30 gm. What is less clear is whether a high fiber diet can prevent diverticulitis and its complications in patients who already have diverticulosis.
Appropriate antibiotics should be instituted. The most predominant organisms cultured from acute diverticular abscess and peritonitis include the aerobic and facultative bacteria Escherichia coli and Streptococcus spp. The most frequently isolated anaerobes include Bacteroides spp. (B.fragilis group), Peptostreptococcus, Clostridium, and Fusobacterium spp.91 The use of anticholinergics as adjunctive therapy is based on theoretically reducing pain related to spasm and hypermotility in the sigmoid colon. Efficacy has not been proven
The indications for surgery of acute disease include (1) failure of phlegmon or abscess to respond to nonoperative management with clinical deterioration (increasing fever, leukocytosis, tachycardia, hypotension, signs of sepsis, or a worsening physical examination), (2) free perforation with peritonitis, and (3) obstruction. Perforation without peritonitis may not require operation (
Surgical options include primary resection with anastomosis with or without proximal diversion, resection with proximal colostomy and oversewing of the rectal remnant (Hartmann’s procedure) or mucous fistula (Mikulicz operation), simple diversion with drainage of the affected segment, diversion with oversewing of the perforation site and, rarely, subtotal colectomy.
The historical discussion of these options would include the use of a three-stage approach with diversion and drainage followed by a second operation for resection and a third operation for reestablishment of intestinal continuity.
It is postulated that perforation then occurs leading to a characteristic response which results in varying degrees of inflammation. The perforation might cause microabscess, phlegmon, large abscess, fistulas, or even free perforation. Free perforations occur rarely, while fistulas are more likely, with the bladder being the most common site of fistula formation.
Saint’s Triad
Saint’s triad is a described association of diverticulosis, cholelithiasis and hiatal hernia. Although it has been suggested that the triad occurs in 3-6% of the general population,
Polycystic Kidney Disease
There is a such a high incidence of diverticulosis among patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease that some consider it an extra-renal manifestation.
ABSCESO • La formación de un absceso diverticular complicado depende de la capacidad de los tejidos pericólicos de controlar (localizar) la diseminación del proceso inflamatorio. • En general, los abscesos intra-abdominales se forman por: o Fuga anastomótica = 35% o Enfermedad diverticular = 23% La diseminación limitada de la perforación da lugar a un flemón, mientras que al seguir avanzando (aunque manteniéndose localizado) se crea un absceso. • Signos/Síntomas o fiebre+/- leucocitosis a pesar de antibióticos adecuados, tumoración dolorosa • Tratamiento o Absceso pericólico pequeño - 90% responde a los antibióticos y manejo conservador. o Drenaje percutáneo de los abscesos (DPA) es el tratamiento de elección para las colecciones simples, bien definidas. Un grupo de la Universidad de Minnesota publicó tasas generales de éxito de 76% para DPA. o 100% de los abscesos uniloculares simples se resolvieron con DPA y antibióticoterapia. Entre los factores identificados como limitantes del éxito de esta estrategia de manejo se incluyen: 1. colección multilocular 2. abscesos acompañados de fístulas entéricas 3. abscesos que contienen material sólido o semisólido
PERFORACIÓN (Perforación libre) • Afortunadamente la perforación libre es infrecuente. Ocurre más frecuentemente en el paciente inmunocomprometido.
La perforación libre está asociada a una alta tasa de mortalidad, presentándose en hasta 35% de los casos. En la mayoría de los casos se require una intervención quirúrgica urgente.
FISTULAS Las fístulas ocurren en 2% de los pacientes con enfermedad diverticular complicada. La fístula se forma a partir de un proceso inflamatorio local que produce un absceso que se descomprime espontáneamente, perforándose hacia una víscera adyacente o a través de la piel. Habitualmente hay un único tracto fistuloso, pero se pueden encontrar tractos múltiples en 8% de los pacientes. • Un proceso inflamatorio local asociado con un absceso que se descomprime espontáneamente, perforándose a las vísceras adyacentes o a través de la piel. Habitualmente hay un único episodio, pero puede ocurrir en más de una oportunidad en 8% de los pacientes. • Las fístulas son más frecuentes: o en los hombres que en las mujeres (2:1) o en los pacientes con antecedentes de cirugía abdominal o en pacientes inmunocomprometidos Tipos de fistulas relacionadas con Enfermedad Diverticular: • Colovesical: 65% • Colovaginal: 25% • Colocutánea: (no disponible) • Coloentérica: (no disponible) Diagnóstico: • El diagnóstico puede requerir múltiples exámenes, pero lo más frecuente es que se vea en la TAC, en el enema baritado, la vaginoscopía, cistoscopía, o fistulografía. Tendencias:
SANGRADO A La Enfermedad Diverticular sigue siendo la causa más común de sangrado digestivo bajo masivo, responsable de 30– 50% de los casos. Se estima que 15% de los pacientes con diverticulosis sangrará en algún momento de la vida. El sangrado habitualmente es abrupto, indoloro y de gran volumen, siendo 33% masivo, requiriendo una transfusión de emergencia. A pesar de esto, el sangrado se detiene espontáneamente en 70–80% de los casos. Se ha demostrado que los AINEs aumentan el riesgo de enfermedad diverticular, habiéndose tratado más de 50% de los casos de sangrado diverticular con AINEs. La enfermedad diverticular es responsable de sangrado colónico porque a medida que el divertículo se hernia, los vasos que penetran, responsables de la debilidad de la pared intestinal, se extienden sobre la cúpula del divertículo. Con esta configuración, estos vasos quedan separados de la luz intestinal sólo por un recubrimiento mucoso fino.