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Antelope Valley Hospital

HealthcareLancaster, California, United States
About: Antelope Valley Hospital is a healthcare organization based out in Lancaster, California, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Head injury & Emergency department. The organization has 14 authors who have published 17 publications receiving 233 citations.

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TL;DR: The pilot study demonstrates that the ewe is an excellent model for uterine transplant research and with further studies; it is planned to demonstrate that a pregnancy can be achieved after a successful uterine transplants.

62 citations

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TL;DR: The mechanisms governing fluid distribution in the extracellular spaces are discussed, the various etiologies associated with NIHF are examined, and the pathogenesis of NIHF is described for each etiologic category.
Abstract: Nonimmune hydrops fetalis (NIHF) is a condition in which excess fluid has accumulated in the fetal interstitial spaces as a result of one or more nonimmune factors. A plethora of maternal, placental, and fetal disease processes have been associated with NIHF. Knowledge of the various etiologies of NIHF and how the disease process affects fluid homeostasis is important for planning patient care and counseling families of patients diagnosed with nonimmune hydrops fetalis. This article discusses the mechanisms governing fluid distribution in the extracellular spaces, examines the various etiologies associated with NIHF, and describes the pathogenesis of NIHF for each etiologic category.

29 citations

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TL;DR: This study studies a mother and daughter with an extremely rare constellation of signs and symptoms that supports the autosomal dominant inheritance of this syndrome, delineates the ophthalmic manifestations, and provides evidence that renal anomalies are part of the disorder.

25 citations

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TL;DR: POC US can be helpful in identifying and further delineating intramuscular abscesses and can subsequently lead to expedited and appropriate care in patients who present with extremity pain, but lack significant dermatologic changes.
Abstract: Background Pyomyositis is a bacterial infection of skeletal muscle that often results in deep intramuscular abscesses. The absence of external dermatologic manifestations in the early stages of pyomyositis makes this a challenging diagnosis. In addition, physical examination findings can be difficult to distinguish from more common processes, such as soft-tissue cellulitis. Clinicians can fail to diagnose this serious disease in a timely manner, resulting in delayed treatment and potential clinical deterioration from sepsis. Although advanced imaging modalities, such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provide excellent detail, ultrasound (US) can also be used to detect this disease. US can be performed expeditiously at the bedside and is less expensive than CT or MRI. It allows the clinician to examine the deeper tissue planes of muscle, in which purulent fluid collections will develop as pyomyositis advances. Case Report Three patients presenting with leg pain were evaluated with point-of-care (POC) US and diagnosed with pyomyositis. The early diagnosis of this condition prompted rapid treatment with administration of appropriate antibiotics and involvement of orthopedic surgery. Aspiration of fluid allowed for detailed fluid analysis and bacterial cultures. Additional diagnostic imaging was performed, confirming the initial US diagnosis. Why Should an Emergency Physician Be Aware of This? POC US can be helpful in identifying and further delineating intramuscular abscesses and can subsequently lead to expedited and appropriate care in patients who present with extremity pain, but lack significant dermatologic changes.

25 citations

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TL;DR: How radiographic images of the cervical spine can differentiate tumors, inflammation, recent or prior trauma, and the range of discal, arthritic, neural, and vascular cervical pathologies and, just as importantly, when they cannot is explained.

25 citations


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20191
20181
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