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J A Sheets

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WDHA syndrome caused by pheochromocytoma: report of a case.

A case in which a pheochromocytoma secreted vasoactive intestinal peptide, causing WDHA syndrome, is reported. The patient, a 43-year-old woman, was seen because of intractable watery diarrhea, hypokalemia and weight loss. She was found to have a mass in the right adrenal area. Preoperatively, vasoactive intestinal peptide levels were elevated, and the diagnosis of WDHA syndrome was entertained. Exploratory laparotomy revealed a tumor of the right adrenal gland, measuring 15 x 15 cm, which was resected. Histologic examination revealed it to be a pheochromocytoma. Postoperatively, vasoactive intestinal peptide returned to normal. The patient had complete remission of symptoms, and has remained well since.

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Low end-to-side rectoenteric anastomosis with single-layer wire.

A study of 41 cases where a single layer of 5-0 monofilament stainless steel wire is used for low end-to-side rectosigmoid or ileorectal anastomosis has shown satisfactory results. The procedure should be considered particularly where there is gross disparity between the sizes of the approximated cut ends.

Colon, Sigmoid↗