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Middle-aged woman with acute-on-
chronic generalized abdominal pain due
to phlebosclerotic colitis
Case presentation
A 48-year-old woman presented to the emergency depart-
ment (ED) due to acute-on-chronic generalized abdomi-
nal pain and nausea for 2 weeks. Her temperature was
36.6 °C, blood pressure 111/88 mmHg, sinus tachycar-
dia (152…
A 48-year-old woman presented to the emergency depart-
ment (ED) due to acute-on-chronic generalized abdomi-
nal pain and nausea for 2 weeks. Her temperature was
36.6 °C, blood pressure 111/88 mmHg, sinus tachycar-
dia (152…
Acute toxic encephalopathy induced
by organic solvent exposure: a case report
of diagnostic challenges and occupational
health implications
Abstract
Background Toxic encephalopathy, which results from exposure to neurotoxic substances, poses a considerable
clinical challenge, especially for occupational groups like painters and construction workers.
Case presentation This case report…
Background Toxic encephalopathy, which results from exposure to neurotoxic substances, poses a considerable
clinical challenge, especially for occupational groups like painters and construction workers.
Case presentation This case report…
Successful endoscopic retrieval of an
accidentally ingested toothbrush in a 95-year-
old male : a clinical case report
Abstract
Background Accidental foreign body ingestion in the paediatric age group is a common presentation to the
Emergency department, with most objects being small and round. Accidental ingestion of non-organic, long, and
rigid foreign bodies in…
Background Accidental foreign body ingestion in the paediatric age group is a common presentation to the
Emergency department, with most objects being small and round. Accidental ingestion of non-organic, long, and
rigid foreign bodies in…
Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis
with coexisting autoimmune GFAP
astrocytopathy presenting with psychiatric
symptoms leading to a suicide attempt: a case
report
Abstract
Background Distinguishing altered consciousness owing to an underlying organic disorder from a psychiatric
etiology can be challenging in patients presenting at the emergency department after a suicide attempt.
Case presentation The…
Background Distinguishing altered consciousness owing to an underlying organic disorder from a psychiatric
etiology can be challenging in patients presenting at the emergency department after a suicide attempt.
Case presentation The…
Piperacillin-tazobactam caused post-
trauma patient’s postoperative leukopenia,
hypokalemia, and periodic fever: a case report
Abstract
Background Piperacillin-tazobactam (PT), a broad-spectrum β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitor combination, is
clinically used to treat infections caused by Gram-positive and Gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.
While gastrointestinal…
Background Piperacillin-tazobactam (PT), a broad-spectrum β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitor combination, is
clinically used to treat infections caused by Gram-positive and Gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.
While gastrointestinal…
Ileo-ileal knotting causing gangrenous small
bowel obstruction; a rare case report
Abstract
Background Ileo-ileal knotting was first described by Riverius in the 16th century and by Rokitansky in 1836. It is one
of the rare causes of acute abdominal pain which mandates urgent surgical treatment. Preoperative investigations…
Background Ileo-ileal knotting was first described by Riverius in the 16th century and by Rokitansky in 1836. It is one
of the rare causes of acute abdominal pain which mandates urgent surgical treatment. Preoperative investigations…
Building medical toxicology capacity in Africa:
a review and strategic perspective on the
need for fellowship training programs
Abstract
Introduction Toxic exposures and poisoning constitute a substantial but underestimated public health hazard
throughout Africa, for which pesticides, drugs, traditional medicine, snake venom, and industrial chemicals are a
disproportionate…
Introduction Toxic exposures and poisoning constitute a substantial but underestimated public health hazard
throughout Africa, for which pesticides, drugs, traditional medicine, snake venom, and industrial chemicals are a
disproportionate…
Injury epidemiology of inflatable amusement
devices: a level I trauma center experience
Abstract
Objectives The incidence of pediatric injuries involving inflatable amusement devices (IADs) has increased. This
study aimed to evaluate the epidemiology of these injuries treated at a level 1 trauma center. We hypothesized that
there…
Objectives The incidence of pediatric injuries involving inflatable amusement devices (IADs) has increased. This
study aimed to evaluate the epidemiology of these injuries treated at a level 1 trauma center. We hypothesized that
there…
Anaphylactic shock following intravenous
ranitidine in rural Nepal: a case report
Abstract
Background Ranitidine, a histamine-2 (H2) receptor antagonist, is widely used for acid-peptic disorders. Although
generally safe, it is a rare but recognized cause of drug-induced anaphylaxis, with an estimated incidence of 0.2–0.7%
for…
Background Ranitidine, a histamine-2 (H2) receptor antagonist, is widely used for acid-peptic disorders. Although
generally safe, it is a rare but recognized cause of drug-induced anaphylaxis, with an estimated incidence of 0.2–0.7%
for…
A case report: reflections on the formation
of acute thrombotic events after PCI
in patients with acute ST-Segment elevation
myocardial infarction
Abstract
Platelet gene resistance may result in acute thrombosis, although clinical reports are scarce.This article presents
a classic case of acute in-stent thrombosis and discusses its diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.The patient,
a…
Platelet gene resistance may result in acute thrombosis, although clinical reports are scarce.This article presents
a classic case of acute in-stent thrombosis and discusses its diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.The patient,
a…