ABSTRACT
A case of isolated benign non-traumatic inflammatory stricture of the mid portion of the common bile duct presenting with recurrent jaundice and cholangitis is reported. The histological features suggested that this was not due to sclerosing cholangitis.
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Adult , Cholangitis/pathology , Cholestasis/pathology , Common Bile Duct Diseases/pathology , Humans , MaleABSTRACT
Ten patients with tense and refractory cirrhotic ascites underwent a modified peritoneovenous shunt procedure. Nine patients responded with complete resolution of ascites, mean weight gain of 5 (range 0-8) Kg, and rise in serum albumin level of 0.6 g/dL. Six patients improved from Child's class B to A. The longest survival period was 2.3 years. The main constraint in a developing country is the high cost of the shunt.
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Costs and Cost Analysis , Humans , India/epidemiology , Liver Cirrhosis/epidemiology , Peritoneovenous Shunt/economicsSubject(s)
Adolescent , Adult , Bezoars/diagnosis , Child , Digestive System , Digestive System Surgical Procedures , Female , Humans , MaleABSTRACT
We report a patient with a phytobezoar extending from the stomach through the small intestine to the cecum. The patient presented with acute intestinal obstruction and bezoar was suspected at exploration. The specimen showed two masses of cotton fibres connected with a long string of variable thickness.