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Asymptomatic pneumoperitoneum diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma by Mezghebe, H M, Leffall, Jr, L D, Siram, S M, Syphax, B

“…The most common cause of pneumoperitoneum is iatrogenic postsurgical free air that enters the abdominal cavity during laparotomy. In these patients,…”
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Consumer product-related ocular trauma by SASTRY, S. M, COPELAND, R. A, MEZGHEBE, H. M, SIRAM, S. M, SPENCER, M, COWAN, C. L

“…Leading causes of consumer product-related ocular trauma have not been well described. To delineate these causes in a nationally representative sample, data…”
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Computed tomography of adult colonic intussusception: clinical and experimental studies by Iko, BO, Teal, JS, Siram, SM, Chinwuba, CE, Roux, VJ, Scott, VF

“…The CT features of a case of adult ileocolic intussusception and of experimentally induced ileocolic, cecocolic, and colocolic intussusceptions are presented…”
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Stab wounds to the chest: a retrospective review of 100 consecutive cases by FULLUM, T. M, SIRAM, S. M, RIGHINI, M

“…In a retrospective review of 100 consecutive cases of stab wounds to the chest, 44 patients were successfully treated with tube thoracostomy, 14 patients…”
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Postoperative adult respiratory distress syndrome : the Howard experience by TINUBU, S. A, CORNWELL, E. E, SIRAM, S. M

“…To describe the natural history of adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), we compared the clinical course of two groups of postoperative critically ill…”
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Venous thromboembolism after penetrating chest trauma is not a cause of early death by Frezza, E E, Siram, S M, Van Thiel, D H, Mezghebe, M H

“…Venous thromboembolism has been recognized as a potentially life-threatening complication following major thoracic trauma. Little or no attention has been…”
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Candida sepsis by SMALLHORNE, V. E, SIRAM, S. M, WALKER, M

“…Thirty cases of Candida sepsis occurring at Howard University Hospital between January 1983 and December 1985 were studied. A retrospective analysis was done…”
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The wandering bullet by Smalls, N M, Siram, S M

“…The phenomenon of bullet embolization has been documented in various organs or major organ systems. A case report of a gunshot wound injury to the left…”
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Tracheopleuropulmonary injuries following enteral tube insertion by Odocha, O, Lowery, Jr, R C, Mezghebe, H M, Siram, S M, Warner, O G

“…Eighty-three cases of tracheopleuropulmonary injuries complicating enteral tube feeding are analyzed to identify the patterns of injury, and precipitating…”
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Retinal Hemorrhage Secondary Airbag-Related Ocular Trauma by Sastry, Srinivas M., Copeland, Robert A., Mezghebe, Haile, Siram, S. M.

“…A case is presented in which a driver, who was wearing a three-point restraint system, was involved in a collision that triggered deployment of the vehicle's…”
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Vascular access in the cancer patient by DeWitty, Jr, R L, Siram, S M, Balkissoon, J

“…Patients requiring frequent blood sampling and/or frequent intravenous fluid administration can be difficult to manage clinically once peripheral veins become…”
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Chylothorax: an omnipresent reality in thoracic surgical procedures by Ajanwachuku, V E, Siram, S M, Warner, O G, Leffall, Jr, L D

“…Loss of integrity of the thoracic duct will produce a chylous thoracic effusion. latrogenic chylothorax occurring during an intrathoracic surgical procedure in…”
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Superior mesenteric vein thrombosis: a case report by Nedd, W O, Siram, S M, Bastien, J A, Leffall, Jr, L D

“…Superior mesenteric vein thrombosis is an abdominal emergency that is rarely diagnosed early. Abdominal pain, vomiting, fever, and hematochezia are the…”
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Selenium Deficiency in Long-Term Total Parenteral Nutrition by Abrams, C.K., Siram, S.M., Galsim, C., Johnson-Hamilton, H., Munford, F.L., Mezghebe, H.

“…Although selenium is an essential trace element, it is often not routinely added to total parenteral nutrition (TPN) formulations. When selenium is not added,…”
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Penetrating neck wounds by Massac, Jr, E, Siram, S M, Leffall, Jr, L D

“…Over a 15 year period 120 patients with neck injuries that penetrated the platysma were studied. Appropriate treatment was initiated in the emergency room…”
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National Medical Association Surgical Section Position Paper on Violence Prevention: A Resolution of Trauma Surgeons Caring for Victims of Violence by Cornwell, Edward E, Jacobs, David, Walker, Mark, Jacobs, Lenworth, Porter, John, Fleming, Arthur, Britt, L. D, Henderson, Vernon, Cason, Frederick, Morgan, Anthony, Davis, Kenneth, Cunningham, Paul, Tate, James, Smalls, Norma, Dove, Dennis, Bynoe, Raymond, Brathwaite, Collin E. M, Stain, Steven, Campbell, Andre R, Kirton, Orlando, Sterling-Scott, Rosalyn, Duncan, Albert O, Angus, Lambros D, Goins, Wendell, Mezghebe, Haile, Siram, S. M, Henry, Sharon

“…The epidemic of intentional injury continues to be a leading cause of premature death in America. The ravages of violence are particularly devastating within…”
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