Biomedical subjects

A R Beck

Publications and source records attributed to A R Beck.

At least 37 records · Page 2Linked to original sources

PubMed1979

Colon sarcoma in the newborn.

Two newborns with similar lesions were treated at two children's hospitals. Each newborn presented with an abdominal emergency that required immediate surgery. In each instance, small bowel obstruction was clinically and radiologically suspected; barium enema examination showed an irreducible colonic intussusception in the first baby and a colonic perforation in the second. Both these findings required immediate operation. The baby with the intussusception had a colon resection and a primary anastomosis, while the newborn with the perforation had a resection and temporary colostomy. Subsequent to the initial surgery, neither baby has received any further treatment for the tumor. The two patients are now well at 13 yr and 6 yr of age.

Colonic Neoplasms↗

PubMed1979

Lipoma of the thumb in a child.

Lipomas occur anywhere in the body but are rarely found in the fingers. This report describes a lipoma of the dorsum of the thumb in a 9-year-old boy. We have been unable to find a previously reported case.

Child↗

PubMed1978

Familial polyposis coli. Management by total colectomy with preservation of continence.

Two cases of familial polyposis coli were managed by total colectomy and endorectal pull-through with excellent long-term results. The performance of a temporary loop ileostomy is advisable to prevent anastomotic complications. In addition, it avoids the excessive diarrhea and perianal excoriation that frequently occur in the early postoperative period until full continence is regained. This is the only method that allows the preservation of rectal function and prevents the occurrence of rectal cancer. It should be considered as a real alternative to either subtotal colectomy and ileorectal anastomosis or total colectomy with construction of an ileostomy.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1978