SJOGREN＇S syndrome （SS） is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease characterized by the infiltration of lymphocytes and plasma cells in exocrine glands, especially salivary and lacrimal gland interstitium. The cl...SJOGREN＇S syndrome （SS） is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease characterized by the infiltration of lymphocytes and plasma cells in exocrine glands, especially salivary and lacrimal gland interstitium. The clinical manifestations of SS are complex. When the digestive system is involved,展开更多
For renal transplant recipients, intestinal obstruction caused by incisional hernia is a rarely encountered event. Until now, there is no specific literature concerning the adjustment of immunosuppressants under such ...For renal transplant recipients, intestinal obstruction caused by incisional hernia is a rarely encountered event. Until now, there is no specific literature concerning the adjustment of immunosuppressants under such clinical condition. We present such a case who received a successful long-term single intravenous prograf administration to transitionally maintain the immunosuppression.展开更多
BACKGROUND:Intestinal obstruction remains a common problem encountered in the surgical emergency,and usually occurs secondary to adhesions,obstructed herniae or tubercular strictures. However,at times,rare causes of o...BACKGROUND:Intestinal obstruction remains a common problem encountered in the surgical emergency,and usually occurs secondary to adhesions,obstructed herniae or tubercular strictures. However,at times,rare causes of obstruction can also be encountered.METHODS:A 24-year-old male patient presented with recurrent episodes of intestinal obstruction that was found to be secondary to an abdominal cocoon on laparotomy.RESULTS:The patient underwent adhesiolysis of the cocoon,and remains well on a follow-up. Histopathological report of the cocoon wall revealed f ibrocollagenic tissues with a mixed inf lammatory inf iltrate,without any evidence of tuberculosis.CONCLUSIONS:Abdominal cocoon can be a rare cause of intestinal obstruction in male patients. Adhesiolysis of the cocoon membrane releases the obstruction and gives good results.展开更多
文摘SJOGREN＇S syndrome （SS） is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease characterized by the infiltration of lymphocytes and plasma cells in exocrine glands, especially salivary and lacrimal gland interstitium. The clinical manifestations of SS are complex. When the digestive system is involved,
文摘For renal transplant recipients, intestinal obstruction caused by incisional hernia is a rarely encountered event. Until now, there is no specific literature concerning the adjustment of immunosuppressants under such clinical condition. We present such a case who received a successful long-term single intravenous prograf administration to transitionally maintain the immunosuppression.
文摘BACKGROUND:Intestinal obstruction remains a common problem encountered in the surgical emergency,and usually occurs secondary to adhesions,obstructed herniae or tubercular strictures. However,at times,rare causes of obstruction can also be encountered.METHODS:A 24-year-old male patient presented with recurrent episodes of intestinal obstruction that was found to be secondary to an abdominal cocoon on laparotomy.RESULTS:The patient underwent adhesiolysis of the cocoon,and remains well on a follow-up. Histopathological report of the cocoon wall revealed f ibrocollagenic tissues with a mixed inf lammatory inf iltrate,without any evidence of tuberculosis.CONCLUSIONS:Abdominal cocoon can be a rare cause of intestinal obstruction in male patients. Adhesiolysis of the cocoon membrane releases the obstruction and gives good results.
