Background: Uterine perforation is a rare but recognized complication of abortion. Perforations may not be recognized at the time of the procedure, and patients may present days or weeks later with sequelae of the complication. Objectives: To raise…
Anterior diaphragmatic hernias are a relatively rare finding. They can occur on either side of the body. We diagnosed and treated a Morgagni hernia during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
A 65-year-old male was found to have hepatic portal venous gas (HPVG) by computed tomogram secondary to ischemic bowel. Despite aggressive surgical and antibiotic treatment, the patient died within 12 hours. Portal pyelophlebitis, when identified by…
