Feb. 6, 2003 — Ertapenem once daily was as efficacious and well tolerated for intra-abdominal infections as piperacillin/tazobactam four times daily, according to ...

The phenomena of intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) have emerged as critical concerns in the management of severely ill patients. IAH, marked by a sustained ...

Leaking sutures following abdominal surgery presents a potentially life-threatening complication that surgeons might not pick up immediately. Researchers have now developed a hydrogel patch that not ...

Cesarean delivery is a widely practised surgical intervention that offers a life-saving alternative when vaginal delivery poses significant risks. However, one of its recognised complications is the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Higher levels of intra-abdominal visceral adipose tissue correlated with worse outcomes in patients with IBD.

Approval of this indication is based on limited clinical safety and efficacy data for Emblaveo. In REVISIT, study participants with cIAI (n=312) were randomly assigned 2:1 to receive ...

The FDA has approved aztreonam and avibactam (Emblaveo) in combination with metronidazole for adults who have limited or no alternative options for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal ...

Abdominal abscesses can be life threatening without prompt medical attention. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential in preventing serious complications. An abdominal abscess is a collection of ...

Delivering high-quality emergency care for kids may mean fewer CT scans, according to a new study from UC Davis Health's Department of Emergency Medicine. The IAI and TBI prediction rules were created ...

Background. When combined with ceftazidime, the novel non–β-lactam β-lactamase inhibitor avibactam provides a carbapenem alternative against multidrug-resistant infections. Efficacy and safety of ...

A 29-year-old man presented to the emergency department with right abdominal pain and nausea. He recently moved from Mexico and had not been evaluated by a physician prior. The man reported a 9-year ...

Delivering high-quality emergency care for kids may mean fewer CT scans, according to a new study. The research validates intra-abdominal injury (IAI) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) prediction rules ...