Differential diagnosis of small bowel occlusions

Myeloid sarcoma as a differential diagnosis of small bowel obstruction

We are presenting the case of a 42-year-old male patient, who was hospitalized due to an acute small bowel obstruction caused by a tissue mass of the mesentery. The patient reported that he had a history of a testicular tumour. For therapy of intestinal obstruction as well as for diagnostic reasons we decided to perform an explorative laparotomy. On histopathological examination the immunohisto...

Diagnosis and Treatment of Small Bowel Cancers Using Radioactive Gold Nanoparticles and Wireless Fluorescence Capsule Endoscopy

Background: Therapeutic and diagnosis properties of radioactive gold nanoparticle (198-AuNPs) cause them to be suitable for detection and treatment of tumors.Objective: Electrical and optical properties of PEG-198AuNPs were examined in this paper. Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)-198 AuNPs can be used for treatment and diagnosis of small intestine tumors.Methods: Wireless fluorescence capsule endoscop...

prenatal diagnosis of small bowel atresia: a case report

in this paper we report a case of jejunal atresia that was detected pre-nataly. polyhydramnios and multiple dilated bowel loops in the lower part of fetal abdomen in ulterasonography helped us to diagnose this abnormality. post-natal barium enema showed it and also it was confirmed by laparotomy confirmed it. pre-natal diagnosis is important in these cases to facilitate delivery in centers wher...

Diagnosis and staging of small bowel tumours

Small bowel neoplasms comprise only 1% of gastrointestinal neoplasms. Despite their rarity, it is important to diagnose small bowel tumours early to maximize patient survival.

Practical Lessons from the Small Bowel Bleeding Lesions: A Case Report on Small Bowel Cavernous Hemangioma