Abdominal hernias in camel (<i>Camelus dromedaries</i>): Clinical findings and treatment outcomes

Relationship between BI-RADS 4 Ultrasound Index and Pathological Findings and Clinical Outcomes in Breast Lesions

Introduction: breast cancer is listed as the most common type of cancer in women and many patients suffer from this disease worldwide. However, the timely diagnosis of the condition can lower the rate of mortality and morbidity. Breast imaging-reporting and data system (BI-RADS) is a noninvasive scoring system. The aim of our study was to assess the BI-RADS for patients and evaluate the corresp...

Clinical Manifestations, Laboratory Findings, and Treatment Outcomes of SARS Patients

Clinical and laboratory data on severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), particularly on the temporal progression of abnormal laboratory findings, are limited. We conducted a prospective study on the clinical, radiologic, and hematologic findings of SARS patients with pneumonia, who were admitted to National Taiwan University Hospital from March 8 to June 15, 2003. Fever was the most frequent ...

Handlebar Hernias: Case Reports of Rare Traumatic Abdominal Wall Hernias

Primary and unusual abdominal wall hernias.

Primary ventral hernias can be congenital or acquired, but are not associated with a fascial scar or related to a trauma. Some ventral hernias such as Spigelian, lumbar, or obturator hernias represent a diagnostic challenge, given their relative rarity and their unusual anatomic locations. The article presents the etiology, clinical presentation, and diagnosis of these hernias, and briefly desc...

Abdominal hernias: a clinical review of their assessment and management in the Naval Service.

Hernias are a relatively common occurrence in the armed forces community and may affect an individual's fitness for duty and impact on operational capability, particularly in specialist occupations. Their early identification and management will allow appropriate treatment and minimise any impact on operational capability. This article aims to summarise the assessment and management of simple h...