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T Sweeney

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PubMed1979

Obturator canal bypass grafts for septic lesions of the femoral artery.

Infection of the femoral artery results in false aneurysm formation and hemorrhage unless appropriate reconstructive measures are taken. We reviewed ten such cases managed by obturator canal bypass with autogenous saphenous vein. The graft maintained viability of the extremity in every case in the early postoperative period. One death occurred related to cardiac disease, and there was one late failure. This experience confirms the usefulness of the obturator canal as a method for bypass of the infected femoral artery.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1975

Compensatory hypertrophy of the ileum after gastroduodenojejunal exclusion.

One theory of compensatory hypertrophy of the gut suggests that ileal growth after jejunectomy results from exposure of the ileum to villus-enlarging factors emanating from the papilla of Vater. This hypothesis was tested by examination of the ileum after bypass of pancreatobiliary secretions to the colon. Hypertrophy of the ileum occurred after esophagoileostomy and gastroduodenojejunal exclusion, suggesting that adaptive growth of the gut depends on additional factors. There is evidence to support several theories of compensatory hypertrophy. A hypothesis seeking to reconcile the conflicting notions of intraluminal and hormonal stimuli is suggested.

Ampulla of Vater↗
PubMed1975

The hepatorenal syndrome: recovery after portacaval shunt.

Reversal of the morbid hepato-renal syndrome has been achieved in a cirrhotic patient with ascites following successful side-to-side portacaval shunt. The hepatorenal syndrome is defined as progressive unresponsive renal failure with previously normal kidneys in the presence of impaired hepatic function. Although the etiologic mechanism has not been defined, it is suggested the relationship of increased intrahepatic sinusoidal pressure on the thoracic duct and subsequent decreased lymph flow are interrelated to increased levels of aldosterone and manifested by (chylous) ascites. Laboratory and clinical evidence suggest that cirrhotics with ascites have remarkably high levels of aldosterone secretion via the rennin-angiotensin-adrenal cortex mechanism. This is the group that develops hepatorenal syndrome. Reduction of the intrahepatic pressure and decompression of the portal hypertension can be successfully achieved with a side-to-side shunt which should return the aldosterone-rennin-angiotensin axis to normal and subsequently reverse the hepatorenal syndrome.

Acute Kidney Injury↗
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Neck school: cervicothoracic stabilization training.

This chapter introduces the concept and basis of cervicothoracic stabilization training (CTST). Traditionally, the patient with cervicothoracic pain has been treated with cervical collars, cervical traction, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, soft tissue massage, and joint mobilization. Although these techniques may form an integral part of the early treatment process, they also rely more heavily on the practitioner than on active patient participation. The primary goals of CTST are to maximize return to function, to limit progression of degenerative changes, and to prevent further injury.

Back Pain↗