Recently a non-starch-fermenting strain of C. ulcerans was isolated and a strain which did not hydrolyse urea when first isolated has also been discovered. For full identification of C. ulcerans both intradermal and subcutaneous tests in guinea-pigs are required, and it is recommended that these tests should be carried out with all organisms which culturally and morphologically resemble diphtheria bacilli.

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Diagnosis of aortic transection by transesophageal echocardiography.

Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) offers spectacularly detailed images of thoracic aortic anatomy and blood flow; however, its utility for diagnosis of aortic trauma is unknown. Our case underscores the ability of TEE to diagnose aortic transection. The speed, mobility, and accuracy of TEE makes it an attractive means of diagnosing aortic trauma in the critically ill.

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Sequential vein crafts: a hemodynamic study in a canine model.

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