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Individualizing revascularization for peripheral arterial disease
Heather Yang, MHS, PA-C
, Anvar Babaev, MD, PhD, FACC March 05, 2012
Severely occluded arteries in patients at high risk of contrast-induced nephropathy require treatment with newer, catheter-based techniques.
An internal hernia causes abdominal pain and small bowel obstruction
Lisa Vieira, DHS, PA-C
, Sona James, RN, MA, ACNP-BC, CCRN January 09, 2012
This case of a woman with an internal hernia caused by a small bowel obstruction illustrates a relatively rare condition. Clinician awareness and suspicion are key to a good outcome—left untreated, bowel strangulation is fatal more than 50% of the time.
Intrathoracic hemorrhage after placement of a subpleural catheter
Kylee Sondergaard, PA-C
, Daniel J. Boffa, MD; Frank C. Detterbeck, MD; Anthony W. Kim, MD November 07, 2011
An already uncommon postoperative complication affects two patients in unusual locations and via different mechanisms.
Reduced lung function and bullae resulting from illicit drug use
Amy L. Jay, PA-C July 25, 2011
A male patient was transferred for evaluation of large left bullae at risk for rupture. CT and history confirmed an interesting cause for the air pockets: marijuana, tobacco, and cocaine use.
Wireless capsule endoscopy in the diagnosis of Crohn disease
Crista R. Berry
, Michael D. Sarap, MD, FACS; Jennifer Childers, MS, PA-C May 23, 2011
In evaluating possible Crohn disease, capsule endoscopy is effective at showing the entire small bowel and tracking the progression of healing.
Evaluation and surgical management of melanoma of the head and neck
Justine Robinson, MPAS, PA-C
, Michael Kupferman, MD April 18, 2011
This article provides a review of cutaneous melanoma, including preoperative evaluation, surgical procedure, and adjuvant therapy.
Esophageal carcinoma: Matching patients with treatment methods
Ashley L. Racette, PA-C, MPAS
, Richard T. Miller, MD January 18, 2011
Since cancer of the esophagus has a high morbidity and mortality, choosing the correct treatment method and knowing the facts are key.
Small bowel necrosis in association with jejunal tube feeding
Andrea N. Sarap, PA-C; Michael D. Sarap, MD, FACS; Jennifer Childers, PA-C November 15, 2010
Despite successful gastrojejunostomy reconstruction and jejunal feeding tube placement, this patient died from a rare complication.
Hyperglycemia management in the urgent surgical patient
Arnrae U. Moultrie, PA-C, MPAS
September 27, 2010
Stress-induced hyperglycemia presents a unique challenge. Avoidance of extreme fluctuations in blood glucose levels is critical.
Collis-Nissen fundoplication for a symptomatic paraesophageal hernia
Ashley L. Racette, PA-C, MPAS; Richard T. Miller, MD July 12, 2010
A laparoscopic approach leads to relief of the patient's gastroesophageal reflux, uneventful surgery, and a smooth recovery.
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