fistula/fatigue

The fruit of Cassia fistula Linn. is a legume, has antioxidant and lots of other medicinal properties. As oxidants are involved in the pathogenesis of chronic fatigue syndrome, the present study was done to evaluate the effect of ethanolic extract of fruit pulp of C. fistula Linn. (EECF) on forced

The aim of this paper is to review clinical and laboratory features of this unusual pathology and its complications, indicating transcatheter embolization as a first choice for its management. Our case report is of a seven year-old child, with complex pulmonary arteriovenous fistula of the anterior

A 14-year-old Japanese girl was admitted to Kosei General Hospital on May 28, 1987 because of disturbance of visual acuity, bitemporal hemianopsia and general fatigue. About two months before, she had noticed disturbance of visual acuity and headache. The CT scans demonstrated iso density mass in

Gastrocolic fistula secondary to primary gastric lymphoma is a very rare entity. On admission to outpatient clinics, it may be difficult to diagnose gastrocolic fistula, as its clinical symptoms are nonspecific. A 65-year-old man was presented with weight loss, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue,

An 80-year-old woman presented with general fatigue and leg edema for several months. Ultrasonography and contrast-enhanced computed tomographic angiography revealed inferior vena cava thrombosis, ilio-iliac arteriovenous fistula (AVF), and iliac artery pseudoaneurysm. Furthermore, malignant cells

A 68-year-old woman presented dizziness whenever she put her finger into the right ear and also complained of water-streaming tinnitus, which indicated she would have been suffering from perilymph fistula. An exploratory tympanotomy was conducted. Leakage of perilymph from the round window was

We present the case of an 86-year-old African American gentleman who presented with fatigue, diarrhea, and weight loss. He had elevated liver enzymes in an obstructive pattern. A magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography scan showed edema around the stomach and duodenum, which prompted evaluation

A 73-year-old man presented with fatigue and weight loss. He had CT-proven splenic mass with fistulous connection to the greater curvature of the stomach, which suggested abscess. FDG PET/CT confirmed gastrosplenic fistula in addition to active lymph nodes in the gastrohepatic ligament and

A 22-year-old man visited our hospital (National Cancer Center Hospital East) complaining of fatigue and anorexia. A laboratory investigation demonstrated a biochemical 'picture' of obstructive jaundice. An abdominal CT showed a low density mass in the retropancreatic area with multiple enlarged

We report a case of an infected iliac artery aneurysm complicated by an aortocaval fistula. A 74-year-old-man was admitted with fever, chills, general fatigue, and appetite loss. The patient was diagnosed with an infected iliac artery aneurysm, which was controlled with antibiotics preoperatively.

OBJECTIVE Gastro-splenic fistula is a rare entity in which malignant tumors are the primary cause, followed by perforated peptic ulcers and Crohn's disease. METHODS A 66 years old patient undergoing chemotherapy for gastric large cells B lymphoma presented fever, fatigue and worsening of general

We report an experience of successful treatment for a case of intractable chronic empyema complicated by bronchopleural fistula (BPF). A 75-year-old woman who had severe diabetes mellitus complained of general fatigue and anorexia. A lung abscess in the right upper lobe was diagnosed and treated

We describe an unusual case of biliopancreatic fistula, free perforation, and subsequent abscess formation within the lesser peritoneal sac associated with intraductal papillary mucinous carcinoma (IPMC). A 71-year-old man presented with general fatigue and loss of appetite that had persisted for 1

A 59-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital with a one-month history of hemoptysis, generalized fatigue, and a high fever. A chest X-ray film obtained on admission showed a massive right-sided pleural effusion. Examination of an aspirate showed a high level of amylase, and bacteria that were

This report describes a rare case of the fistula between the non-coronary sinus and the right atrium (RA) after ascending aortic replacement for chronic aortic dissection. A 67-year-old lady had been suddenly suffering from severe dyspnoea with general fatigue for a couple of days. Trans-thoracic