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abdomen
abdomen (ab-dŏm-ĕn) n. the part of the body cavity below the chest (see
thorax), from which it is separated by the diaphragm. The abdomen contains the organs of digestion (stomach, liver, intestines, etc.), excretion (kidneys, bladder, etc.), and in women reproduction (ovaries and uterus). It is lined by a membrane, the peritoneum.
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abdominal (ăb-
dom-i-năl) adj.
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Open Abdomen Management of Intra-abdominal Sepsis/DISCUSSION
Magazine article from: The American Surgeon; 2/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...this study was to determine whether open abdomen management of intra-abdominal sepsis...records of 81 consecutive patients with open abdomen management for intra-abdominal sepsis...III score. ICU mortality for the open abdomen group was 25 per cent versus 17 per cent...
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Comparative study of plain abdomen and ultrasound in non-traumatic acute abdomen.(Gastrointestinal Radiology)
Magazine article from: Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging; 1/1/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...The comparative study of plain x-ray film abdomen and ultrasound in non-traumatic acute abdomen was done in 50 patients with acute abdominal...accurate in diagnosing the exact cause of acute abdomen with high overall predictive accuracy of 98...
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Role of ultrasonography in the evaluation of children with acute abdomen in the emergency set-up.(Original Article)
Magazine article from: Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons; 1/1/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...Chana, Ibne. Ahmad Background : Acute abdomen in children has been aptly described as...the diagnostic yield of the USG in acute abdomen in children. Materials and Methods...October 2003, 75 patients with acute abdomen underwent clinical examination, routine...
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KCI Sponsors Publication of Guidelines for the Management of the Open Abdomen; KCI'S V.A.C.(R) Therapy Central to Expert Advisory Panel's Exploration of Closure Techniques.
Business Wire; 12/2/2005; 700+ words
; ...for the treatment of the open abdomen, consensus suggests that when...the pathophysiology of the abdomen, abdominal compartment syndrome...found in patients with open abdomens may be few with V.A.C...resulting in early closure of the abdomen --V.A.C.(R) Therapy...
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3D Deformation and Dynamics of the Human Cadaver Abdomen under Seatbelt Loading
Magazine article from: Stapp Car Crash Journal; 11/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...in a direct loading of the abdomen during pretensioning and...speed of the belt into the abdomen was reported by Trosseille...the response of the human abdomen in submarining and OOP. A total of 8 PMHS abdomens were loaded using a lap belt...
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 "International Journal of Collaborative Research on Internal Medicine & Public Health (IJCRIMPH)")
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Acute abdomen; pre and post-laparotomy diagnosis.(Clinical report)
Magazine article from: International Journal of Collaborative Research on Internal Medicine & Public Health (IJCRIMPH); 7/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; Introduction The acute abdomen may be defined generally as an intra...Preoperative diagnosis of acute abdomen is crucial to minimize the morbidity...While most of the etiologies of acute abdomen are not life threatening, rapid diagnosis...
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Biomechanical Response of the Pediatric Abdomen, Part 1: Development of an Experimental Model and Quantification of Structural Response to Dynamic Belt Loading
Magazine article from: Stapp Car Crash Journal; 11/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; ABSTRACT - The abdomen is the second most commonly injured region...quantify injury risk from loading to the abdomen. This paper develops a porcine (sus...model of the 6-year-old human's abdomen, and then defines the biomechanical...
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KCI Highlights ABThera[TM] Open Abdomen Negative Pressure Therapy System at American Association for the Surgery of Trauma Conference Symposium.(Conference news)
Business Wire; 9/30/2009; 700+ words
; ...Company Also Introduces New U.S. Open Abdomen Management System Clinical Guidelines...Platform (NPTP), the ABThera[TM] Open Abdomen Negative Pressure Therapy System (the...the management and treatment of the open abdomen while helping achieve primary fascial...
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A Prospective Look at the Current State of Open Abdomens
Magazine article from: The American Surgeon; 10/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...laparotomies require open abdomen management.6,7 The management of open abdomens has evolved over time...fascial closure of die abdomen. Closure can be obtained...complications of open abdomens at our trauma center...failure to close the abdomen. Methods This is a...
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KCI Highlights ABThera™ Open Abdomen Negative Pressure Therapy System at American Association for the Surgery of Trauma Conference Symposium.(Conference news)
Newspaper article from: Biotech Week; 10/14/2009; 700+ words
; ...the ABThera™ Open Abdomen Negative Pressure Therapy System (the...the management and treatment of the open abdomen while helping achieve primary fascial...guidelines for the management of the open abdomen utilizing KCI's active abdominal management...
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abdomen
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
abdomen in humans and other vertebrates, portion...lower pelvis. In humans the wall of the abdomen is a muscular structure covered by fascia...are located behind the peritoneum. The abdomen of the female also contains the ovaries...
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acute abdomen
Book article from: A Dictionary of Nursing
acute abdomen n. an emergency surgical condition caused by damage to one or more abdominal organs following injury or disease.
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Paracentesis
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers
...using a needle to remove fluid from the abdomen. Purpose There are two reasons to take fluid out of the abdomen. One is to analyze it for diagnostic...pressure. Liquid that accumulates in the abdomen is called ascites. Ascites seeps out...
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Crayfish
Encyclopedia entry from: The Gale Encyclopedia of Science
...by a single shell; a six-segmented abdomen; and a five-sectioned, fan-shaped...Small, specialized appendages below the abdomen which aid in swimming. Rostrum—...chambers. The strong, long, muscular abdomen has ten tiny appendages (the pleopods...
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Colostomy
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers
...those involving any opening from the abdomen for the removal of either feces or urine...is brought out onto the surface of the abdomen, forming the stoma (artificial opening...removed, or sutured closed and left in the abdomen. An end colostomy is usually a permanent...
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