Articles: function.
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Surgery Case Report Posters ISESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: We report a patient in whom pleuroperitoneal communication was diagnosed following the initiation of peritoneal dialysis (PD), in whom the PD could be continued after thoracoscopic partial resection of the diaphragm. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Ryo Takahashi, Yuuichirou TakahashiNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Pulmonary Function TestingSESSION TYPE: Slide PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 04:15 PM - 05:15 PMPURPOSE: Exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) and Methacholine challenge (MCH) are both utilized in the detection and management of numerous pulmonary diseases. MCH is a measure of direct airway hyperresponsiveness. FeNO measures bronchial epithelial damage from eosinophilic bronchitis whether asthma or non-asthma related. FeNO has an attractive performance profile, as it is a cheaper and less invasive test. We hypothesize that FeNO can decrease the need for MCH testing. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Andrew Nickels, Kenneth Parker, Paul Scanlon, Kaiser LimNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Critical Care CasesSESSION TYPE: Case ReportsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 04:15 PM - 05:15 PMPURPOSE: Treatment of Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) with chronic intravenous prostanoid through a chronic tunneled catheter has been reported to be associated with bacteremia and sepsis; however bacterial endocarditis is rarely reported. Here we report a patient with idiopathic PAH receiving chronic intravenous prostacyclin that developed acute Clostridium perfringens aortic valve endocarditis. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Amitesh Agarwal, Alex DuarteNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Surgery Case Report Posters IISESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Radical manubriectomy for manubrial tumors often destabilizes one or both upper extremities, but current reconstructive techniques prevent lateral but not medial clavicular displacement. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Eric Toloza, Kathryn Rodriguez, Christian Sobky, Lori Brown, Joseph Garrett, Christy Chai, Carla Moodie, Rajendra Bhati, Gerard Mosiello, Jonathan ZagerUse of Synthes Sternal Fixation System is not yet approved for interclavicular stabilization.
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BronchiectasisSESSION TYPE: Slide PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 09:00 AM - 10:00 AMPURPOSE: Evaluation of morbidity and risk factors for mortality in hospitalized patients with acute exacerbation of bronchiectasis. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Maria João Oliveira, Daniel Vaz, Daniel Coutinho, Margarida Dias, Maria do Céu BritoNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.