The first angiographic embolization for rectus sheath hematoma was described by Levy in 1980. The technique included transcatheter use of Gelfoam in order to stop arterial bleeding. Etiology Epidemiology Presentation…
Read MoreBenign sclerosing lesions include radial scars and complex sclerosing lesions. Radial scars are are always ≤10 mm while complex sclerosing lesions are >10 mm. They exist as an area of…
Read MoreBreast fat necrosis was described by Geoffrey Hadfield in a report written in 1926 in the British Journal of Surgery. In this description, it was described as an “innocent condition”…
Read MoreToxic megacolon occurs as acute colitis with dilation of the colon (≥6 cm) with a nonobstructive segmental or complete dilation pattern on imaging with signs of systemic toxicity. Etiology Pathogenesis…
Read MoreIn 1867, four case reports by Rokitansky described carcinoma of the appendix. However, microscopic diagnosis was not provided. The first microscopic confirmed case was in 1882 by Beger. In 1951,…
Read MoreHematomas are collections of blood in subcutaneous tissue or deeper tissues at site of surgery (in post-operative setting). They are named according to location (e.g. abdominal wall, parathyroid, retroperitoneal) and…
Read MoreA seroma is a collection of fluid composed of fat, serum, and lymph. Seromas commonly develop following surgery as the body tries to fill in the dead space created during…
Read MoreDiverticulosis refers to abnormal pouching of the colonic wall. The term “divertikel” was coined by Fleischman in 1815. Jean Cruveilhier described herniations through the muscular layer of the colon in…
Read MoreIleus occurs when there is intestinal distention and either slowing or no passage of luminal contents without a demonstrable mechanical obstruction. The term “ileus” is derived from the Greek word…
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