abdominal mesothelioma

U.K. Court Dismisses Asbestos Pleural Plaques Appeal (Update3)
Bloomberg - do not cause any symptoms,” Thomas said in the statement. “Furthermore, they do not develop into any other condition such as lung cancer or mesothelioma.” Psychiatric Illness While the condition generally has no symptoms
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Letters, November 27
Rocky Mountain News - How much asbestos can you inhale before developing mesothelioma? how much benzine can you drink without passing birth defects on to your children? Do you see the absurdity of that argument? Pretty soon you’ll be telling us that inhaling one
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What is the role of diagnostic laparoscopy in a gastroenterology unit?
Abstract Background  Diagnostic laparoscopy is known to be a relatively safe invasive procedure. However, its use has decreased owing to the development of imaging techniques, and fewer gastroenterologists now practice diagnostic laparoscopy. Our aim was to examine the role of diagnostic laparoscopy in a gastroenterology unit in the era of advanced imaging techniques. Methods  We retrospectively reviewed 855 diagnostic laparoscopy cases. Its safety and efficacy were evaluated for various indications. Results  No mortality was observed, and complications were noted in ten patients (1.2%). Among the indications were evaluation of chronic liver disease (n = 673), liver tumor (n = 15), ascites of unknown origin and peritoneal disease (n = 142), and staging of intra-abdominal malignancy (n = 25). In patients with chronic liver disease, 461 were diagnosed as having chronic viral hepatitis, based on clinical data including imaging studies, but the diagnosis was changed to cirrhosis after a laparoscopic exam in 69 patients (15.0%). In patients with ascites of unknown origin and peritoneal disease, the diagnostic yield was 87.2% (123/141). In 24 (19.5%) of the 123 patients, the diagnosis changed or the less probable diagnosis was confirmed after laparoscopic examination. The confirmed diagnoses were mainly primary peritoneal disease, including peritoneal tuberculosis, in 17 patients, peritoneal metastatic carcinoma in five, and mesothelioma in two. Conclusions  Diagnostic laparoscopy in a gastroenterology unit is safe and useful, especially for confirmation of liver cirrhosis and primary peritoneal disease evaluation. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00535-007-2106-0Authors Young Joon Yoon, Yonsei University College of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine 134 Shinchon-dong, Seodaemoon-gu Seoul 120-752 KoreaSang Hoon Ahn, Yonsei University College of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine 134 Shinchon-dong, Seodaemoon-gu Seoul 120-752 KoreaJun Yong Park, Yonsei University College of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine 134 Shinchon-dong, Seodaemoon-gu Seoul 120-752 KoreaChae Yoon Chon, Yonsei University College of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine 134 Shinchon-dong, Seodaemoon-gu Seoul 120-752 KoreaDo Young Kim, Yonsei University College of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine 134 Shinchon-dong, Seodaemoon-gu Seoul 120-752 KoreaYoung Nyun Park, Yonsei University College of Medicine Department of Pathology Seoul KoreaKwang-Hyub Han, Yonsei University College of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine 134 Shinchon-dong, Seodaemoon-gu Seoul 120-752 Korea Journal Journal of GastroenterologyOnline ISSN 1435-5922Print ISSN 0944-1174 Journal Volume Volume 42 Journal Issue Volume 42, Number 11 / November, 2007 (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology)
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Health teams work to take care of patients’ needs as well as
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal - Men are more likely to develop mesothelioma than women, and it’s more common in adults age 65 and older. Brannen-Batz is undergoing intense chemotherapy and remains optimistic about her prognosis. Mostly, she said, she wonders how she developed cancer
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Your say: Bernie Banton dies
ninemsn - My family and I are very proud of the fight he fought in his last years. My uncle has sadly been also diagnosed with mesothilioma and he had the honour of meeting bernie and being invovled with the campaign for Asbestos related diseases. Bernie you
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State funeral for Bernie Banton
News.com.au - Not for himself because he knew his prognosis, but for those who unfortunatley will follow. And thanks for the union I watched my father succumb to mesothelioma 5 years ago now and it’s something you would not wish on your worst enemy! Only
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Asbestos battle looms in 08 session
Register-Herald - Using slides of dying victims of mesothelioma for dramatic effect, Schwartz said the case management order was worked out by the state Supreme Court with litigants four years ago and has proven to work. Under that system, Schwartz said asbestos cases
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Your say: Bernie Banton dies
ninemsn - My family and I are very proud of the fight he fought in his last years. My uncle has sadly been also diagnosed with mesothilioma and he had the honour of meeting bernie and being invovled with the campaign for Asbestos related diseases. Bernie you
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[postscript] diagnostic value of soluble mesothelin in malignant mesothelioma
(Source: Thorax)
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