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Intestine, Small/transplantation , Organ Preservation , Peroxidase/metabolism , Reperfusion Injury/prevention & control , Solutions , Transplantation, Isogeneic/physiology , Animals , Biomarkers , Intestine, Small/pathology , Intestine, Small/physiology , Male , Peroxidase/analysis , Rats , Rats, Inbred Lew , Transplantation, Isogeneic/pathologyABSTRACT
The use of exercise as a nonsurgical therapy for peripheral arterial disease has been shown to be effective. Studies have demonstrated improved walking tolerances, alterations in skeletal muscle metabolism, and improved blood distribution with exercise.
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Exercise Therapy , Leg/blood supply , Peripheral Vascular Diseases/therapy , Humans , Peripheral Vascular Diseases/physiopathologyABSTRACT
Foreign body granuloma formation and epidermal inclusion cyst formation are a common result of retained foreign bodies. The subsequent rupture of an inclusion cyst will result in abscess formation along with ulceration. The following is a review of pathology involved in granuloma formation, as well as a presentation of an interesting case involving granuloma formation secondary to a retained foreign body.
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Cysts/surgery , Foot Diseases/surgery , Granuloma, Foreign-Body/surgery , Heel , Adult , Cysts/etiology , Female , Foot Diseases/etiology , Granuloma, Foreign-Body/complications , Humans , Postoperative PeriodABSTRACT
A case of malignancy and resultant lower extremity neuropathy is presented. Although not a common cause of such neuropathy, a search should be made for underlying malignancy when more common causes have been ruled out. Early diagnosis and treatment may decrease morbidity and mortality.
