Aneurysm of the abdominal aorta is the result of a weakening of the arterial wall and corresponds to abnormal dilatations of the arteries defined as an increase ≥ 50% of the arterial diameter compared to the normal s...Aneurysm of the abdominal aorta is the result of a weakening of the arterial wall and corresponds to abnormal dilatations of the arteries defined as an increase ≥ 50% of the arterial diameter compared to the normal segments. A long asymptomatic, abdominal aortic aneurysm can be a catastrophic maternal-fetal situation due to the high risk of rupture induced by pregnancy. A rare association between aneurysm and pregnancy poses a problem of diagnosis and standardized management. The lack of knowledge of this condition regularly leads to a delay in management, which is a source of excess mortality. We report the case of a patient with a progressive pregnancy of 12 weeks of amenorrhea who presented with a large sub renal abdominal aortic aneurysm with thrombosis and fissuring in order to discuss the diagnostic and management aspects of this association.展开更多
Conventional homeopathy and traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)are two popular alternative systems of medicine,which are practiced also in many countries outsidethe countries of origin.Homeopathy originated in Germany i...Conventional homeopathy and traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)are two popular alternative systems of medicine,which are practiced also in many countries outsidethe countries of origin.Homeopathy originated in Germany in the 19th century and spread throughout the world in spite of antagonism by theorthodox practitioners.It is a holistic medicine based on the principles of treatment where the remedy and the disease have similar symptoms,applies a single potentized medicine at a time,in minimum dose.TCM,also a holistic medicine originating in ancient China about 3000 years ago,has been developed and practiced through centuries till today as one of the most popular alternative medicines in the world.Both the systems ofmedicine have many differences in theories,principles and practices,but they have some important aspects in common.Both are holistic in approach,treating the whole patient,not the affected organs only;focusing on stimulating the intrinsic life principle to bring order,and on homeostasis and balance in the organism.In therapeutics,they may advantageously be applied as adjuvant to each other,producing synergistic effects.展开更多
The occurrence of foreign body is uncommon in youths and adults. We report here a case of 16-year-old boy who inhaled a foreign body which was overlooked for 6 months. The patient suffered productive cough and receive...The occurrence of foreign body is uncommon in youths and adults. We report here a case of 16-year-old boy who inhaled a foreign body which was overlooked for 6 months. The patient suffered productive cough and received antibiotic treatment for 10 days. But the symptoms did not improve. Chest radiography and CT scan revealed a 1-cm-long needle-like foreign object in the right inferior lobar bronchus. Wedge resection of lung was finally performed because of severe hemorrhage caused by prior bronchoscopy.展开更多
文摘Aneurysm of the abdominal aorta is the result of a weakening of the arterial wall and corresponds to abnormal dilatations of the arteries defined as an increase ≥ 50% of the arterial diameter compared to the normal segments. A long asymptomatic, abdominal aortic aneurysm can be a catastrophic maternal-fetal situation due to the high risk of rupture induced by pregnancy. A rare association between aneurysm and pregnancy poses a problem of diagnosis and standardized management. The lack of knowledge of this condition regularly leads to a delay in management, which is a source of excess mortality. We report the case of a patient with a progressive pregnancy of 12 weeks of amenorrhea who presented with a large sub renal abdominal aortic aneurysm with thrombosis and fissuring in order to discuss the diagnostic and management aspects of this association.
文摘Conventional homeopathy and traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)are two popular alternative systems of medicine,which are practiced also in many countries outsidethe countries of origin.Homeopathy originated in Germany in the 19th century and spread throughout the world in spite of antagonism by theorthodox practitioners.It is a holistic medicine based on the principles of treatment where the remedy and the disease have similar symptoms,applies a single potentized medicine at a time,in minimum dose.TCM,also a holistic medicine originating in ancient China about 3000 years ago,has been developed and practiced through centuries till today as one of the most popular alternative medicines in the world.Both the systems ofmedicine have many differences in theories,principles and practices,but they have some important aspects in common.Both are holistic in approach,treating the whole patient,not the affected organs only;focusing on stimulating the intrinsic life principle to bring order,and on homeostasis and balance in the organism.In therapeutics,they may advantageously be applied as adjuvant to each other,producing synergistic effects.
文摘The occurrence of foreign body is uncommon in youths and adults. We report here a case of 16-year-old boy who inhaled a foreign body which was overlooked for 6 months. The patient suffered productive cough and received antibiotic treatment for 10 days. But the symptoms did not improve. Chest radiography and CT scan revealed a 1-cm-long needle-like foreign object in the right inferior lobar bronchus. Wedge resection of lung was finally performed because of severe hemorrhage caused by prior bronchoscopy.
