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  2. Abscess - Wikipedia

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    An internal abscess is more difficult to identify and depend on the location of the abscess and the type of infection. General signs include pain in the affected area, a high temperature, and generally feeling unwell. [17] Internal abscesses rarely heal themselves, so prompt medical attention is indicated if such an abscess is suspected.

  3. Abdominal trauma - Wikipedia

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    People with abdominal trauma frequently need CT scans for other trauma (for example, head or chest CT); in these cases abdominal CT can be performed at the same time without wasting time in patient care. [4] CT is able to detect 76% of hollow viscous injuries so people who have negative scans are often observed and rechecked if they deteriorate ...

  4. Gastrointestinal perforation - Wikipedia

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    Even with maximum treatment the risk of death can be as high as 50%. [2] A hole from a stomach ulcer occurs in about 1 per 10,000 people per year, while one from diverticulitis occurs in about 0.4 per 10,000 people per year. [1] [4]

  5. Perforated ulcer - Wikipedia

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    Treatment Immediate surgery A perforated ulcer is a condition in which an untreated ulcer has burned through the mucosal wall in a segment of the gastrointestinal tract (e.g., the stomach or colon ) allowing gastric contents to leak into the abdominal cavity .

  6. Wound - Wikipedia

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    A wound is any disruption of or damage to living tissue, such as skin, mucous membranes, or organs. [1] [2] Wounds can either be the sudden result of direct trauma (mechanical, thermal, chemical), or can develop slowly over time due to underlying disease processes such as diabetes mellitus, venous/arterial insufficiency, or immunologic disease. [3]

  7. Jackson-Pratt drain - Wikipedia

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    The purpose of a drain is to prevent fluid (blood or other) build-up in a closed ("dead") space, [2] which may cause either disruption of the wound and the healing process or become an infected abscess, with either scenario possibly requiring a formal drainage/repair procedure (and possibly another trip to the operating room).

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    Rich, young Americans are ditching the dream of homeownership as housing costs hit new highs — here's how to invest in real estate without taking on a mortgage Moneywise June 21, 2024 at 3:31 AM

  9. Gastroenteritis - Wikipedia

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    These localized epidemics typically occur when groups of people spend time proximate to each other, such as on cruise ships, [18] in hospitals, or in restaurants. [1] People may remain infectious even after their diarrhea has ended. [18] Norovirus is the cause of about 10% of cases in children. [1]