Abdomen
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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Ultrasound-guided paravertebral block using an intercostal approach.

30 Oct 2009 We describe an ultrasound-guided technique of continuous bilateral paravertebral block using an intercostal approach in 12 patients undergoing elective abdominal surgery. Postoperatively, each of the patient's paravertebral catheters was bolused ... Read more...

The effects of electroacupuncture on TH1/TH2 cytokine mRNA expression and mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathways in the splenic T cells of traumatized rats.

30 Oct 2009 BACKGROUND: Surgical trauma contributes to postoperative immune suppression, which is associated with an increased susceptibility to subsequent infections. Electroacupuncture (EA) can alleviate pain and exert immunoregulatory effects. However, the ... Read more...

The reliability of nonreconstructed computerized tomographic scans of the abdomen and pelvis in detecting thoracolumbar spine injuries in blunt trauma patients with altered mental status.

29 Sep 2009 BACKGROUND: Computerized tomography, traditionally utilized to evaluate and detect visceral abdominal and pelvic injuries in multiply injured patients with altered mental status, also has been useful for detecting thoracolumbar spine fractures and ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Abdomen'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Ultrasound-guided paravertebral block using an intercostal approach. 30 Oct 2009
• The effects of electroacupuncture on TH1/TH2 cytokine mRNA expression and mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathways in the splenic T cells of traumatized rats. 30 Oct 2009
• Case records of the Massachusetts General Hospital. Case 31-2009. A 26-year-old man with abdominal distention and shock. 6 Oct 2009
• Is the LMA Classic a secure airway? 29 Sep 2009
• The reliability of nonreconstructed computerized tomographic scans of the abdomen and pelvis in detecting thoracolumbar spine injuries in blunt trauma patients with altered mental status. 29 Sep 2009
• Comparison of laparoscopic transabdominal lateral versus posterior retroperitoneal adrenalectomy. 29 Sep 2009
• Oblique sub-costal transversus abdominis plane (TAP) catheters: an alternative to epidural analgesia after upper abdominal surgery. 29 Sep 2009
• Effect of audio coaching on correlation of abdominal displacement with lung tumor motion. 29 Sep 2009
• [Comparison of intravenous fentanyl analgesia and epidural analgesia for postoperative pain relief] 30 Aug 2009
• Diagnosis of gastric varices and evaluation of the effectiveness of treatment using transabdominal color Doppler ultrasonography. 30 Aug 2009
• Association between gestational age and bovine fetal characteristics measured by transcutaneous ultrasound over the right flank of the dairy cow. 30 Aug 2009
• Pathologic correlation of resistive and pulsatility indices in canine abdominal lymph nodes. 30 Aug 2009
• Effect on immune indices of preoperative intravenous glutamine dipeptide supplementation in malnourished abdominal surgery patients in the preoperative and postoperative periods. 30 Aug 2009
• Fast spin-echo triple-echo Dixon: initial clinical experience with a novel pulse sequence for fat-suppressed T2-weighted abdominal MR imaging. 30 Aug 2009
• Generating ears from cultured autologous auricular chondrocytes by using two-stage implantation in treatment of microtia. 30 Aug 2009
• Prenatal findings of concomitant duodenal and esophageal atresia without tracheoesophageal fistula (Gross type A). 30 Aug 2009
• Respiratory failure and abdominal sepsis: time to focus on diaphragm is back. 30 Aug 2009
• Laparoscopic approach for urgent abdominal surgery in patients with left ventricular assist devices. 30 Aug 2009
• The Kelly technique of bladder exstrophy repair: continence, cosmesis and pelvic organ prolapse outcomes. 16 Aug 2009
• Editorial comment. 16 Aug 2009

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Technical information about 'Abdomen'

Definition: That portion of the body that lies between the THORAX and the PELVIS.

Descriptor UI: D000005

Alternative terms: Abdomen; Abdomens;

Allowable Qualifiers: abnormalities; anatomy & histology; blood supply; embryology; growth & development; innervation; microbiology; parasitology; pathology; physiology; physiopathology; radiation effects; radionuclide imaging; surgery; ultrasonography; virology;

Tree Number: A01.047;

Technical Notes: GEN: prefer specifics; abdom muscles = ABDOMINAL MUSCLES but RECTUS ABDOMINIS is available; abdominal pain = ABDOMINAL PAIN; abrupt dis requiring emerg surg = ABDOMEN, ACUTE