Irish journal of medical science
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It is a first case report for a woman pregnant with twins who suddenly ruptured with a Stanford type B aortic dissection. ⋯ This case report illustrates the value of comprehensive multidisciplinary discussion and collaboration among different departments to make quick decisions. Endovascular stent-graft repair may be the best option for the treatment of Stanford type B aortic dissection in late pregnancy.
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We describe a case report and technique for using an ultrasound scanner and a linear transducer to guide serratus posterior superior (SPS) muscle injection. A 43-year-old female presented with chronic pain centered under the right upper portion of her scapula impacting her activities of daily living. ⋯ Serratus posterior superior injection can confirm a diagnosis of scapulocostal syndrome and be therapeutically beneficial.