To present a recent to increase understanding, diagnosis and treatment of intestinal pneumatosis clinical case, considering the distinctive characteristics of the disease and to expand knowledge about the management of this condition. The case of a female patient aged 65, originally from Bolivia, with a history of osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, asthma and allergies repetition occurs. The patient was admitted to the Department of Surgery No. 1 HNC in November 2015, with an unclear clinical picture. During admission of air bubbles present in the colonic mucosa and tumor lesion is discovered duodenum. Quickly it begins with treatment and adequate support for stabilization. A literature search and an update of the latest updates regarding this disease arises. medical seekers popularity as PUBMED, UP TO DATE, VBS were used. a series of articles about it were selected.
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Right cardiac intracavitary metastases from a primary intracranial myxofibrosarcoma.
Abstract: Primary intracranial myxofibrosarcoma is exceedingly rare, with less than 10 cases published. We present a case of a 23-year-old man with previous history of a primary low grade myxofibrosarcoma of the left parietal-occipital convexity resected in March...
A case of acute onset postoperative gas gangrene caused by Clostridium perfringens.
Abstract: Gas gangrene is a necrotic infection of soft tissue associated with high mortality rates. We report a case of postoperative gas gangrene with very acute onset and rapid progression of symptoms. To our knowledge, this case is the most acute onset of...
Two fatal cases of immersion pulmonary oedema – using dive accident investigation to assist the forensic pathologist.
Abstract: Immersion pulmonary oedema (IPE) is being increasingly recognized in swimmers, snorkellers and scuba divers presenting with acute symptoms of respiratory distress following immersion, but fatal case reports are uncommon. We report two fatal cases of probable...
Multifocal necrotizing fasciitis – case report.
Abstract: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rare, life-threatening soft-tissue infection, characterized by rapidly spreading inflammation, with secondary necrosis of the fascia and surrounding tissues. It is mostly caused by group A beta-haemolytic streptococci or...
Fatal cerebral air embolism following uneventful flexible bronchoscopy.
Abstract: Flexible bronchoscopy is a widely used and safe procedure with a reported maximal mortality rate of 0.04% and a major-complications rate of 0.5%. There are, however, only few case descriptions for postinterventional cerebral air embolism and the frequency of...
[Septic shock in a patient with the Fournièr gangrene with fatal outcome].
Abstract: The authors present a case of a patient with developed Fournièr gangrene and septic shock. Fournièr gangrene belongs to the group of local non-specific infection of soft tissues (NSTI). Its incidence is relatively low, but the infection is extraordinary...
A rare trifocal presentation of Clostridium septicum myonecrosis.
Abstract: Gas gangrene or clostridial myonecrosis is a rare, life threatening infection of the muscle that is typically associated with recent surgery or trauma. It usually affects older individuals who suffer from vascular insufficiency or who are immunocompromised....
A rare trifocal presentation of Clostridium septicum myonecrosis.
Abstract: Gas gangrene or clostridial myonecrosis is a rare, life threatening infection of the muscle that is typically associated with recent surgery or trauma. It usually affects older individuals who suffer from vascular insufficiency or who are immunocompromised....
Retroperitoneal gas gangrene after colonoscopic polypectomy without bowel perforation in an otherwise healthy individual: report of a case.
Abstract: Abdominal gas gangrene caused by clostridia species is rare and usually associated with organ perforation, immune suppression, or advanced malignoma. A 61-year-old man was admitted with severe back pain 1 day after uncomplicated colonoscopic polypectomy....