Abdominal decompression is an obstetric procedure during which a negative pressure is applied intermittently to a pregnant woman's abdomen. No benefits...

bubbles inside the body tissues during decompression. DCS most commonly occurs during or soon after a decompression ascent from underwater diving, but can...

one of the temporary abdominal closure techniques in order to prevent secondary intra-abdominal hypertension. Surgical decompression can be achieved by...

21 kPa below an atmospheric pressure of 101 kPa). For example, abdominal decompression is an obstetric procedure during which negative gauge pressure...

include abdominal pain, vomiting, bloating and not passing gas. Mechanical obstruction is the cause of about 5 to 15% of cases of severe abdominal pain of...

Paresthetica are nerve decompression and neurectomy. The main difference between the decompression and neurectomy is that the decompression will remove material...

characterized by abdominal pain attributed to compression of the celiac artery and the celiac ganglia by the median arcuate ligament. The abdominal pain may be...

volvulus. Successful decompression is confirmed by the evacuation of gas and liquid per rectum, leading to a rapid reduction in abdominal distention, which...

is often accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms, including abdominal pain, abdominal distension, dehydration, and diarrhea. In severe cases of bowel...

volume involved already exists prior to decompression. Barotrauma can occur during both compression and decompression events. Barotrauma generally manifests...

free perforation and spontaneous decompression. Massively dilated colon with air-fluid level can be seen on abdominal radiograph or CT scan. To diagnose...

commonly used in cases of abdominal compartment syndrome in which decompressive laparotomy is necessary to reduce intra-abdominal pressure to restore blood...

rare abdominal wall defect. Beginning at the 6th week of development, rapid elongation of the gut and increased liver size reduces intra abdominal space...

which a tube (PEG tube) is passed into a patient's stomach through the abdominal wall, most commonly to provide a means of feeding when oral intake is...

insufflation. Trocars are designed for placement through the chest and abdominal walls during thoracoscopic and laparoscopic surgery, and each trocar functions...

may occur. Other associated symptoms can include abdominal bloating, abdominal pain, and abdominal distention. Disorders of the bowel can seriously impact...

abdominal organs downwards. But because the pelvic floor prevents the lowermost abdominal organs from moving in that direction, the pliable abdominal...

supports it, resulting in a bowel obstruction. Symptoms include abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, vomiting, constipation, and bloody stool. Onset of symptoms...

massive dilatation of the cecum (diameter > 10 cm) and right colon on abdominal X-ray. It is a type of megacolon, sometimes referred to as "acute megacolon...

Peripheral neuropathy due to nerve compression is treatable with a nerve decompression. When a nerve is subject to localized pressure or stretching, the vascular...

distress) should immediately receive a chest tube (> French 36) or needle decompression if chest tube placement is delayed. FAST exam should include extended...

decompression and fusion with bone autografts Anterior debridement/decompression and fusion with bone autografts Anterior debridement/decompression and...

(disambiguation) Compress Compression garment Compressor (disambiguation) Decompression (disambiguation) Expansion (disambiguation) This disambiguation page...

periodic decompression of the stomach though nasogastric intubation is essential to prevent rupture. Horses are monitored closely following abdominal surgery...

the third and final portion of the duodenum is compressed between the abdominal aorta (AA) and the overlying superior mesenteric artery. This rare, potentially...

The most common symptoms of CIPO include abdominal pain, constipation, nausea, vomiting, dysphagia, and abdominal distention. CIPO can lead to malnutrition...

allows better access to the pelvic organs as gravity pulls the intra-abdominal organs away from the pelvis. Evidence does not support its use in hypovolaemic...

symptoms are constipation of very long duration, abdominal bloating, abdominal tenderness and tympany, abdominal pain, palpation of hard fecal masses and, in...

the full-body undulation moves lengthen (decompress) and strengthen the entire column of spinal and abdominal muscles in a gentle way. Dancing with a veil...

Endoscopic endonasal surgery Endoscopic spinal surgery Endoscopic nerve decompression for peripheral nerves An endoscopy is a simple procedure that allows...