By combining static input–output decoupling transformations with hexapod geometric design, the highly coupled dynamics of a flexure jointed hexapod can be decoupled. Several algorithms have been proposed which result in different sets of decoupled inputs and outputs, and which can use a variety of feedback measurements (position, velocity, acceleration, or force in either joint or Cartesian spa...

OBJECTIVE The definition of volvulus is an axial twist of a portion of the gastrointestinal tract along its mesentery. The involved bowel is obstructed partially or completely with a variable degree of arterial and venous occlusion. The colon is the most common site for volvulus. The splenic flexure is the least common site of colonic volvulus. Splenic flexure volvulus (SFV) is a very rare caus...

i Calibration of High-Precision Flexure Parallel Robots Over the last decades, calibration techniques have been widely used in robotics since they represent a cost-effective solution for improving the accuracy of robots and machine-tools. They only involve software modification without the necessity of revising the robot design or tightening the manufacturing tolerances. The goal of this thesis...

Lesson Colonic lipomas are rare benign tumours that usually asymptomatic. However, giant colonic tend to be symptomatic and can occasionally result in intussusception intermittent obstruction. As adult is an uncommon occurrence, the identification of underlying aetiology essential due its high association with malignancy. Computed Tomography remains tool choice for diagnosis lipomas. Surgical e...

Colobronchial fistula is an uncommon complication of Crohn's Disease. It is also rarely diagnosed on first presentation. We describe a case of colobronchial fistula and recurrent pneumonia in a patient with Crohn's Disease.A 52-year-old gentleman with a history of Crohn's Disease presented with cavitating left lower lobe pneumonia that did not resolve despite a one month course of antibiotics. ...