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J D Slavin

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PubMed1996

Meckel's diverticulum. Internal hernia and adhesions without gastrointestinal bleeding--ultrasound and scintigraphic findings.

The results from an ultrasound study performed on an 11-year-old boy, who had several weeks of intermittent abdominal pain, showed a nonperistaltic loop of bowel near the umbilicus, which suggested either an internal hernia or a diverticulum. Tc-99m pertechnetate imaging showed a focal collection near the umbilicus, which was consistent with a Meckel's diverticulum. No evidence was found of gastrointestinal bleeding. Exploratory laparotomy showed a Meckel's diverticulum near the terminal ileum and attached to the anterior abdominal wall close to the umbilicus. Small bowel had herniated through the loop formed by the terminal ileum and the diverticulum.

Abdominal Pain↗
PubMed1996

Experiences with extended-duration medical laboratory support in deployable medical systems.

Medical laboratory services in an echelon-II Deployable Medical Systems environment were examined after a 6-month deployment in Guatemala-Fuertes Caminos 94 (N). The limitations in preparing and executing laboratory operations by U.S. Army Reserve units using Minimal Essential Equipment for Training components were identified. Corrective actions for planning future operations requiring laboratory support were addressed. Despite significant limitations, 353 laboratory procedures were conducted to standard. Additionally, laboratory procedures supporting blood-transfusion activities was successfully undertaken. Employment of laboratory services in remote environments for extended durations requires special attention and complete planning to ensure that all elements of care are in place to support medical operations.

Blood Banks↗