In most cases, abdominal palpation yields useful information; in some cases, it is crucial. Begin by gently placing your warm hand on the epigastric area and let your hand relax. (This approach ...

Severe gallbladder dysfunction may present without stones: a case of EF 2% on HIDA in a patient with fatty-meal pain whose ...

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A 12-year-old male was transferred from an outside facility to our hospital with a suspected diagnosis of ruptured appendicitis. Prior to transport, he received broad-spectrum IV antibiotics and IV ...

Early in Oriental medical training, the student learns that the umbilicus or navel, which corresponds to acupoint CV-8 ( Shen Que: spirit Gate), is regarded as a “forbidden point” for needling.

In Poland, cholelithiasis occurs in approximately 7.5 million people, 4-fold more often in women than men. 1 The incidence increases with age and it affects 18% of population up to 40 years old and ...