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Afr J Paediatr Surg 2022 Jul-Sep;19(3):192-195

Department of Paediatrics, Neonatology Unit, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Nigeria.

Chylous ascites is the accumulation of milky fat-rich chyle in the peritoneal cavity. It is a rare condition in children. Congenital malformations of the lymphatic vascular channel are the predominant cause in children. Read More

BMC Pediatr 2022 Jun 30;22(1):382. Epub 2022 Jun 30.

Alimentary Tract Research Center, Clinical Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.

Background: The most common infection in children with the hepatic disease with or without cirrhotic ascites is spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP), which occurs in the absence of an evident intra-abdominal source of infection. The present study aims to assess the value of calprotectin in ascitic fluid in the diagnosis of ascitic fluid infection in children with liver cirrhosis.

Materials And Methods: In this cross-section study, 80 children with underlying liver disease who attended the Hepatology and Emergency Department in Shiraz University Hospitals were studied. Read More

Cesk Slov Oftalmol 2022 ;78(3):112-120

Aim: This study aimed to determine the effects of a single intravitreal ranibizumab injection in rabbits induced with retinoblastoma (RB).

Material And Methods: RB was induced in six New Zealand white rabbits by subretinal injection of a cultured WERI-RBb-1 cell line into the right eye. After six weeks, Group A (n = 3) was given intravitreal ranibizumab injection (0. Read More

Curr Opin Pulm Med 2022 Jul;28(4):282-287

Department of Pulmonary Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA.

Purpose Of Review: The diagnosis of malignant pleural disease is important in the care of patients with cancer. However, a one-size-fits-all approach to diagnosis may lead to delays in care as the sensitivity of each biopsy modality varies and can be dependent on the tumor type. We review current literature on pleural biopsy techniques and propose a diagnostic algorithm for suspected malignant pleural disease. Read More

Diagn Interv Radiol 2022 May;28(3):239-243

Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA.

PURPOSE We aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of 12 mm diameter polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)- covered stents for the creation of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) in cir- rhotic patients with portal hypertension complicated by variceal bleeding and volume-overload. METHODS This retrospective study included 360 patients who had TIPS created between January 2004 and December 2017 using 12 mm diameter PTFE-covered stents. Demographic data, model for end- stage liver disease (MELD) score, etiology of cirrhosis, and Charlson comorbidity index were recorded. Read More

Cureus 2022 May 20;14(5):e25174. Epub 2022 May 20.

Radiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, USA.

Herein we describe an outer cannula sleeve-sheath with a coaxially inserted exchangeable drainage catheter (SCDC) for effective evacuation of recurrent symptomatic fluid collections in the thorax and abdomen on patients in lieu of, or failed, current evacuation catheters and methods. The design is an alternative to existing commercially available devices and adds distinct enhancements with the possibility of intrathoracic or intrabdominal trans outer sleeve-sheath diagnostic or therapeutic interventions. This device aims at requiring a single invasive procedure (thoracentesis and paracentesis) while offering catheter exchange and repositioning if malfunction or malposition occurs during the patient's lifetime. Read More

Medicina (Kaunas) 2022 May 25;58(6). Epub 2022 May 25.

Adult and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy.

A 70-year-old male patient was admitted to the emergency room in cardiac arrest. The patient was resuscitated and then referred to our cardiac surgery department, where he was diagnosed with suspected effusive constrictive pericarditis. A failed trial of TEE-guided pericardiocentesis led to the decision of surgical intervention. Read More

Diagnostics (Basel) 2022 May 25;12(6). Epub 2022 May 25.

Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke 329-0498, Tochigi, Japan.

Endoscopic ultrasound can be useful for obtaining detailed diagnostic images for pancreatic disease. Contrast-enhanced harmonic endoscopic ultrasound has allowed to demonstrate not only microvasculature but also real perfusion imaging using second-generation contrast agents. Furthermore, endoscopic ultrasound fine-needle aspiration cytology and histology have become more ubiquitous; however, the risk of dissemination caused by paracentesis has yet to be resolved, and the application of less invasive contrast-enhanced endoscopic ultrasound for the differential diagnosis of pancreatic tumors has been anticipated. Read More

BMJ Case Rep 2022 Jun 22;15(6). Epub 2022 Jun 22.

Department of Cardiovascular Disease, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA.

A man in his 60s with stage 3 squamous cell carcinoma of the left lung status postchemotherapy and radiation therapy presented with mixed septic and obstructive shock with multiorgan dysfunction. Initial electrocardiogram showed sinus tachycardia and diffuse concaved ST elevation. Transthoracic echocardiogram revealed pericardial effusion with tamponade physiology. Read More

J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol 2022 07 22;29(3):161-163. Epub 2022 Jun 22.

Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, VA.

J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep 2022 Jan-Dec;10:23247096221104465

Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, USA.

A healthy 11-year-old girl presents with epigastric abdominal pain, fever, weight loss, and decreased appetite for 1 month. On physical examination, she appears ill, dehydrated, and cachectic. Her abdominal examination is significant for large ascites with a fluid wave and is nontender to palpation. Read More

Ann Emerg Med 2022 Jul;80(1):20-34

Emergency Medicine Department of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, the Thai Red Cross Society Thailand, Thailand.

Medicine (Baltimore) 2022 Jun 17;101(24):e29369. Epub 2022 Jun 17.

Center for Reproductive Medicine, Center for Prenatal Diagnosis, First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, China.

Abstract: Trisomy 6q is a recognizable syndrome which exhibits psychomotor/growth retardation, developmental/intellectual disabilities, feeding difficulties, facial dysmorphism, hearing loss, brain and heart malformations. The purpose of this study was to delineate the prenatal features of proximal 6q14.1 duplication in fetal period, which was rarely reported in clinic. Read More

BMC Cancer 2022 Jun 15;22(1):659. Epub 2022 Jun 15.

Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.

Background: To our knowledge, previous studies have not investigated hiccups in patients with cancer with detailed patient-level data with the goal of capturing a broad spectrum of hiccup symptomatology.

Methods: This multi-site, single institution study examined consecutive medical records to better understand hiccups in patients with cancer.

Results: A total of 320 patients are the focus of this report. Read More

J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep 2022 Jan-Dec;10:23247096221103379

Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health/Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Elizabeth, NJ, USA.

Pancreatic ascites refer to continuous leakage of pancreatic secretions in the peritoneum leading to accumulation of pancreatic fluid in the peritoneal cavity. Although literature on the incidence of pancreatic ascites and presenting signs and symptoms is scarce, it may be seen in patients with chronic alcoholic pancreatitis. Patients typically present with acute chronic pancreatitis and new-onset ascites, with or without abdominal pain. Read More

Liver Int 2022 Jun 10. Epub 2022 Jun 10.

University Clinic for Visceral Surgery and Medicine, Inselspital University Hospital Bern, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.

Background & Aims: Patients with cirrhotic refractory ascites ineligible for transjugular intrahepatic shunt (TIPSS) have limited treatment options apart from repeated large volume paracentesis. The alfapump® is an implantable device mobilizing ascites from the peritoneal cavity to the bladder, from where it can be excreted. The aim of this observational cohort study was to prospectively investigate safety and efficacy of the device in a real-world cohort with cirrhotic refractory ascites and contraindications for TIPSS. Read More

Clin Mol Hepatol 2022 Jun 9. Epub 2022 Jun 9.

Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The development of refractory ascites in approximately 10% of patients with decompensated cirrhosis heralds the progression to a more advanced stage of cirrhosis. Its pathogenesis is related to significant hemodynamic changes, initiated by portal hypertension, but ultimately leading to renal hypoperfusion and avid sodium retention. Inflammation can also contribute to the pathogenesis of refractory ascites by causing portal microthrombi, perpetuating the portal hypertension. Read More

World J Gastrointest Surg 2022 Apr;14(4):352-361

Department of General Surgery, The First Hospital of Nanchang, Nanchang 330008, Jiangxi Province, China.

Background: Primary encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a rare but devastating disease that causes fibrocollagenous cocoon-like encapsulation of the bowel, resulting in bowel obstruction. The pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment strategies of EPS remain unclear so far. Since most patients are diagnosed during exploratory laparotomy, for the non-surgically diagnosed patients with primary EPS, the surgical timing is also uncertain. Read More

J Hosp Med 2022 Jun 6. Epub 2022 Jun 6.

Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Background: Bedside procedure services are increasingly employed within internal medicine departments to meet clinical needs and improve trainee education. Published literature on these largely comprises single-center studies; an updated systematic review is needed to synthesize available data.

Purpose: This review examined published literature on the structure and function of bedside procedure services and their impact on clinical and educational outcomes (PROSPERO ID: 192466). Read More

Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2022 Jun 2. Epub 2022 Jun 2.

Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endocrinology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.

Background: Onset of refractory ascites (RA) is the hallmark of end-stage liver disease. If liver transplantation (LTx) is not available and contraindications for a transjugular portosystemic shunt (TIPS) are present, repeated paracentesis remains the standard of care (SOC). Home-based, tunnelled peritoneal catheters (PeCa) have been suggested as an alternative treatment option. Read More

Cureus 2022 Apr 20;14(4):e24303. Epub 2022 Apr 20.

Internal Medicine, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, PRT.

Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EGE) is an unusual and benign inflammatory disorder that mainly affects the digestive tract. Its main symptoms are cramp-like abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gastrointestinal bleeding, and weight loss. Laboratory results show peripheral eosinophilia. Read More

Therap Adv Gastroenterol 2022 18;15:17562848221098253. Epub 2022 May 18.

Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China.

Background: Liver cirrhosis is a major global health burden worldwide due to its high risk of morbidity and mortality. Role of terlipressin for the management of liver cirrhosis-related complications has been recognized during recent years. This article aims to develop evidence-based clinical practice guidance on the use of terlipressin for liver cirrhosis-related complications. Read More

Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2022 05;61(3):560-561

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Chinese Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Institute of Clinical and Community Health Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan. Electronic address:

Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2022 05;61(3):558-559

Department of Medical Research, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.

Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2022 05;61(3):557

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Chinese Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Institute of Clinical and Community Health Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan. Electronic address:

Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2022 May;61(3):544-550

Center for Reproductive Medicine and Center for Prenatal Diagnosis, First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China; Jilin Engineering Research Center for Reproductive Medicine and Genetics, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China. Electronic address:

Objective: Chromosome 16p11.2 deletions have been recognized as a genetic disorder with well-described postnatal phenotypes. However, the prenatal manifestations are atypical for lacking of enough evidence. Read More

Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2022 May;61(3):532-534

Department of Medical Research, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.

Objective: We present a false-positive result at non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) due to maternal 17p12 microduplication.

Case Report: A 37-year-old, gravida 2, para 1, woman underwent amniocentesis at 19 weeks of gestation because of advanced maternal age. Amniocentesis revealed a karyotype of 46,XY. Read More

Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2022 May;61(3):528-531

Department of Medical Research, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.

Objective: We present prenatal diagnosis of high-level mosaicism for 45,X in 45,X/46,X,idic(Y)(q11.2) at amniocentesis in a pregnancy with a favorable outcome and postnatal progressive decrease of the 45,X cell line.

Case Report: A 36-year-old, gravida 4, para 3, woman underwent amniocentesis at 17 weeks of gestation because of advanced maternal age. Read More

Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2022 May;61(3):525-527

Department of Medical Research, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.

Objective: We present perinatal cytogenetic discrepancy in a pregnancy with mosaic 45,X/46, XY at amniocentesis and a favorable outcome.

Case Report: A 38-year-old, primigravid woman underwent amniocentesis at 17 weeks of gestation because of advanced maternal age. Amniocentesis revealed a karyotype of 45,X[2]/46,XY[6]. Read More

BMJ Case Rep 2022 May 17;15(5). Epub 2022 May 17.

Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Universitas Airlangga Hospital, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.

Cardiac tamponade, the accumulation of fluid in the pericardial space, leads to impaired venous return, loss of left ventricular preload and haemodynamic collapse. Chylopericardium is an unusual cause of the pericardial effusion. This is often secondary to malignancy. Read More