...Rapid heart rate * Dizziness or fainting * Coughing with blood **Diagnosis and Treatment:** Diagnosis involves: * Physical examination * Blood tests * Imaging tests (e.g., CT pulmonary angiogram, MRI)...
**Aortoenteric Fistula: A Comprehensive Overview** An aortoenteric fistula (AEF) is a rare and life-threatening condition characterized by an abnormal connection between the aorta (the main artery from the heart) and...
...Weight loss * Malnutrition **Diagnosis of GI Fistulas:** * Physical examination * Imaging tests (X-rays, CT scans, MRI) * Endoscopy * Fistulography **Treatment of GI Fistulas:** * Medical therapy (antibiotics,...
...physical exam, medical history, and imaging tests such as: * X-rays * CT scans * MRI scans **Treatment:** Treatment for internal fistulas typically involves surgery to close the abnormal connection....
...performed with the assistance of advanced imaging techniques, such as MRI and ultrasound. * The type of fistulectomy performed will depend on the location, type, and severity of the fistula....
...disease * Ulcerative colitis * Surgical complications * Trauma * Radiation therapy **Diagnosis:** * Physical examination * Medical history * Imaging studies (CT or MRI) * Endoscopy or colonoscopy **Treatment:**...
...tests, such as an ultrasound or MRI. Treatment for a fistula typically involves surgery to close the fistula. Antibiotics may also be prescribed to treat any underlying infection. In this...
...checks for signs of peritoneal involvement during a physical exam. – **Imaging Tests:** CT scans, MRI scans, and ultrasound may reveal peritoneal metastases. – **Biopsy:** A sample of peritoneal tissue...
...MRI scans, and PET scans, are commonly employed to identify enlarged or abnormal lymph nodes. In some cases, a biopsy may be necessary to confirm the presence of cancer cells....
...ensure patient comfort and accurate treatments. – Surgical Instruments – Long-lasting scalpels, clamps, retractors, and laparoscopic tools enhance surgical precision and efficiency. – Diagnostic Tools – Durable X-ray machines, MRI...