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M J Ravry

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At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1986

Successful management of post-cesarean-section acute pseudoobstruction of the colon (Ogilvie's syndrome) with colonoscopic decompression. A case report.

Although acute pseudoobstruction of the colon is a rare entity, a large percentage of the reported cases have occurred following obstetric and gynecologic surgical procedures. Early recognition is mandatory to avoid severe and potentially fatal complications and can allow successful decompression by means of colonoscopy, thus avoiding surgical intervention, as in the case reported on here.

Acute Disease↗
PubMed1984

Cefoxitin therapy for Mycobacterium fortuitum bacteremia with associated granulomatous hepatitis.

Mycobacterium fortuitum bacteremia with granulomatous hepatitis complicating home cyclic parenteral nutrition through an indwelling Broviac catheter occurred in a 41-year-old woman. She was successfully treated with intravenous cefoxitin and removal of the indwelling central catheter. The granulomatous hepatitis occurred in the apparent absence of mycobacteria from the liver. Incorrect identification of the organism as Corynebacterium J-K led to a change of antimicrobial therapy and clinical deterioration. It is recommended that acid-fast stains be done on "diphtheroids" when such isolates are suspected pathogens.

Adult↗
PubMed1979

Endoscopic resection of squamous papilloma of the esophagus.

Squamous papilloma is a rare, benign esophageal tumor which may be confused with verrucous carcinoma of the esophagus. The case of a 45-year old male who was found to have an esophageal squamous papilloma is presented. This case serves to demonstrate the important role of fiberoptic endoscopy for the transendoscopic resection of this tumor.

Esophageal Neoplasms↗
PubMed1978

Liver tumors and oral contraceptives.

A possible causal relationship between oral contraceptives and liver cell adenomas has been postulated in the recent literature. In this presentation three additional cases are reported to support the existence of such an association. The possible etiologic causes for this newly described condition and specific diagnostic procedures for its accurate diagnosis are presented.

Adenoma↗