Fig. 34.1 Classification of ventral hernias between the two lateral margins of rectus muscles. Five zones are defined. (Reprinted with permission from Muysoms FE, Miserez M, Berrevoet F et al….

Fig. 15.1 A 43-year-old blunt trauma patient presenting with hypotension. Tension pneumothorax was not clinically diagnosed as the cause of hypotension and this chest radiograph was obtained. The image shows…

Decreased compartmental volume •Excessive traction with fracture immobilization •Closure of fascial defects following trauma Increased compartmental content •Intracompartmental bleeding secondary to fractures, vascular injury, or bleeding disorders •Increased capillary filtration…

Extrinsic lesion Intrinsic lesion Obstruction of normal bowel Adhesions Intussusception Gallstones Hernia Congenital malformation Feces or meconium Volvulus Neoplasms Bezoar Extrinsic neoplasms Intussuception Gallstones Intra-abdominal abscesses Congenital malformation Feces or…

Fig. 30.1 “Bent inner tube” sign associated with sigmoid volvulus. Published with permission from William Herring, MD, FACR, learningradiology.com Fig. 30.2 “Omega” sign associated with sigmoid volvulus. Published with permission…

Fig. 37.1 Anatomy of skin and soft tissue and infectious processes associated with each layer Epidemiology Incidence The incidence of NSTIs in the United States has been estimated from large…

Fig. 4.1 The progression of an intra-abdominal infection Fig. 4.2 The persistent septic shock cycle Fig. 4.3 Paradigm shift in management of patients with an abdominal infection and septic shock…

Fig. 31.1 Acute presentation of massive thrombosed external hemorrhoids. This patient was brought to the operating room for emergent hemorrhoidectomy Internal hemorrhoids, on the other hand, rarely present with pain…