Saint Francis University

About: Saint Francis University is a education organization based out in Loretto, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Osteoblast. The organization has 1694 authors who have published 2038 publications receiving 87149 citations.

Hot-to-cold transition of intrasplenic lymphoma after chemotherapy.

Abstract: A 52-year-old man with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (large-cell type) was treated with chemotherapy and his disease went into remission. When seen 6 years later because of abdominal discomfort, a chest radiograph revealed a left pleural effusion. CT scans showed mediastinal plus paratracheal adenopathy and an 8-cm splenic mass. A radiogallium study revealed that the splenic mass was Ga-67 avid. Chemotherapy was instituted. Eight weeks after the first study, repeated radiogallium imaging showed a cold defect in the area of the previous avid splenic uptake.

New Vistas in Ambulatory Postoperative Pain Management

Abstract: Postoperative analgesia care is a rapidly expanding field of medicine that includes traditional pharmacotherapy as well as many nonpharmacologic approaches. The nonpharmacologic field is an exciting frontier for anesthesiologists to utilize in an attempt to optimize pain control, decrease healthcare costs, and improve patient satisfaction in the new age of patient-centered care. This chapter discusses new and upcoming vistas in this direction.

Jejunal lipoma as a source of gastrointestinal bleeding.

Abstract: A 56-year-old man with known cirrhosis had gastrointestinal bleeding. Gastric aspiration did not reveal the presence of blood. A bleeding study (Tc-99m pyrophosphate red blood cells) showed an immediate and persistent blush in the upper abdomen and evidence of active gastrointestinal bleeding. At surgery, a bleeding site was identified in an intrajejunal mass. The mass proved to be a lipoma. A literature review of four series of gastrointestinal lipomas (102 cases) did not identify any as originating within the jejunum.

Patterns of Injuries in Drowning Patients - Do These Patients Need a Trauma Team?

Abstract: Introduction Drowning is a major public health hazard worldwide, but associated traumatic injuries are rare. This study examined injuries and interventions performed on this population to assess the need for the trauma team activation. Methods A 12-year retrospective review was conducted on all fatal and non-fatal drowning patients who underwent a trauma work-up. Data collection included demographics, injury characteristics, interventions, and outcomes. Results Forty-three patients met inclusion criteria. Median patient age was six years (interquartile range 2 - 20) with 27.9% of patients under the age of 2 years. Most patients were white (62.8%) and male (69.8%), with median GCS score of 3 (60.5% had initial GCS = 3 with 25.6% with GCS = 15). Only two patients suffered traumatic injuries. Only two patients required operations, neither of which suffered traumatic injury. Eleven patients suffered anoxic brain injury (25.6%). Overall mortality was 48.8% (n = 21). Conclusion Patients who present with drowning and no traumatic mechanism have a very low rate of traumatic injuries. Work-up and treatment would be appropriate for emergency physicians without the need for a trauma activation.