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A 72-year-old female patient with history of hepatitis C virus infection complicated by liver cirrhosis and decompensated liver disease. She had presented with abdominal distention and shortness of breath. This was gradually increased over 30 days with diffuse abdominal pain. Abdominal palpation was normal except for diminished liver span, fluid thrill, and shifting dullness. abdominal paracentesis at the right lower abdominal quadrant was done. After 24 hours of the paracentesis, the patient complaint from pain at the puncture site and there was ecchymosis occupying the anterior abdominal wall treated successfully by arterial embolization.
Arteriovenous malformations (AVM) of mandibula are rare abnormal congenital vascular condition that can result in serious complications. Although, various treatment options have been advocated in the literature, there seems to be no complete consensus on a suitable treatment option in these cases. Here, we describe a case of mandibular AVM, who has presented with massive oral bleeding, treated successfully by embolization of the bilateral external carotid arteries and the left superior thyroid artery. During the procedure, the patient developed symptoms of acute ischemic stroke that was diagnosed and managed during the same session by endovascular techniques.
A 60-year-old female patient presented with typical anginal pain on exertion and relieved by rest for about one month. Percutaneous coronary angiography was done and showed an abnormal left circumfl ex coronary artery connecting to intercostal artery. Embolization of that abnormal connection was done successfully and the patient discharged from hospital after 24 hours. This case shows a new form of coronary steal syndrome. This cause could be missed if not put under the differential diagnosis of typical anginal pain with normal coronary arteries.
Background Labour induction is a commonly used obstetric procedure that has specific indications and may result in complications. This audit evaluated the adherence to the Palestinian Ministry of Health guidelines for labour induction at Al-Helal Al-Emarati Maternity Hospital in the Gaza Strip, and considered the implications. Methods Data were collected retrospectively from patients' medical records at Al-Helal-Al-Emirati Maternity Hospital from Aug 25 to Oct 7, 2017, including all patients who underwent induction of labour. Local practice was compared to the Palestinian Ministry of Health guidelines. Patient confidentiality was maintained and ethics approval was obtained from the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
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