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	Abdominal Wall Defects: Encyclopedia of Medicine
		Abdominal wall defects are birth (congenital) defects that allow the stomach or intestines to protrude.
		Presently, the cause(s) of abdominal wall defects is unknown, and any symptoms the mother may have to indicate that the defects are present in the fetus are nondescript.
		Abdominal wall defects are effectively treated with surgical repair.
	health.enotes.com /medicine-encyclopedia/abdominal-wall-defects (414 words)

	Abdominal pain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Abdominal pain can be one of the symptoms associated with transient disorders or serious disease.
		Due to the many organ systems in the abdomen, abdominal pain is a concern of general practitioners/family physicians, surgeons, internists, emergency medicine doctors, pediatricians, gastroenterologists, urologists and gynecologists.
		The pain associated with inflammation of the parietal peritoneum is steady and aching, and worsened by changes in the tension of peritoneum caused by pressure or positional change.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stomach_ache (601 words)

	Abdominal aorta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The abdominal aorta is a large artery in the abdominal cavity.
		The renal arteries usually branch from the abdominal aorta in between the celiac artery and the superior mesenteric artery.
		The abdominal aorta lies slightly to the left of the midline of the body.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Abdominal_aorta (866 words)

	eMedicine - Abdominal Wall Reconstruction : Article by Bradon J Wilhelmi, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Abdominal wall infections are rare other than as a complication of a prior mesh repair of abdominal fascia.
		In describing the anterior abdominal wall components by location from superficial to deep, the abdomen is composed of (1) skin, (2) subcutaneous tissues, (3) superficial fascia (Scarpa fascia), (4) anterior rectus fascia, (5) rectus abdominus muscle, (6) posterior rectus fascia, (7) extraperitoneal adipose, and (8) peritoneum.
		Other abdominal wall structures located lateral to the rectus abdominus muscles are the external oblique fascia and muscle, internal oblique fascia and muscle, and transverses muscle and transversalis fascia.
	www.emedicine.com /plastic/topic441.htm (4398 words)

	The Abdominal Wall
		The structure of the abdominal wall is similar in principle to the thoracic wall.
		The vas deferens, testicular artery and veins, lymph vessels, autonomic nerves, cremasteric artery, artery of the vas and the genital branch of the femoral nerve are covered by three layers of fascia derived from the abdominal wall.
		At the point of passage through the abdominal wall the hernial sac is usually narrow, forming the neck, and expanded external to the neck.
	www.med.mun.ca /anatomyts/digest/abwall.htm (1239 words)

	OBGYN.net Abdominal Wall Pain: When to Operate and When to Not - J. Carter, MD
		Abdominal wall pain can occur from hernias, nerve entrapment syndrome, irritation of intercostal nerve roots, anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment, rib-tip syndrome, myofascial pain and trigger points, or rectus sheath hematomas.
		The majority of abdominal wall hernias are apparent on clinical examination, with the presence of a lump with an expansile cough impulse serving to make the diagnosis.
		The abdominal wall trigger points were found in fatty tissues above the fascia or along the margins of the abdominal wall scar tissue.
	www.obgyn.net /cpp/cpp.asp?page=/cpp/articles/carter-abwall (2394 words)

	Lab Manual - Abdominal Wall
		Remove the skin from the anterior abdominal wall and examine its subcutaneous tissue and cutaneous nerves.
		Remove the skin from the anterior abdominal wall (cut around the umbilicus and leave it in place) and scrotum in the male and labia majora in the female.
		Lift the external abdominal oblique aponeurosis from the underlying internal abdominal oblique, noting that its aponeurosis fuses with that of the underlying internal abdominal oblique muscle medially.
	www.med.umich.edu /lrc/coursepages/M1/anatomy/html/abdomen/abdo_wall.html (1640 words)

	Posterior Abdominal Wall
		muscles of the lower abdominal wall; cremaster m., psoas major and minor mm., quadratus lumborum m., iliacus m.; muscles of the anterior and medial thigh and hip, muscles of the pelvic & urogenital diaphragm, posterior hip, posterior thigh, leg and foot
		skin of the lower abdominal wall, skin of the anterior scrotum/labium majus, skin of the anterior and medial thigh and lateral hip' skin of the perineum, posterior thigh, leg and foot
		left side of the abdominal aorta or between the abdominal aorta and the inferior vena cava near the level of the superior mesenteric artery
	anatomy.uams.edu /anatomyhtml/postabdominalwall.html (3028 words)

	Abdominal Wall Defects - Family factsheets - GOSH and ICH
		Abdominal wall defects occur when a child’s abdomen does not develop fully while in the womb.
		Abdominal wall defects are repaired in an operation under general anaesthetic.
		Abdominal wall defects are always repaired in an emergency operation as fluids and a lot of body heat are lost through the exposed intestines.
	www.gosh.nhs.uk /factsheets/families/F020102/index.html (1582 words)

	Abdominal Wall Disruption - Case Study by Ronald M. Bilow, M.D.
		Abdominal wall disruption is an infrequent result of blunt trauma to the torso, usually associated with bicycle handlebars or motor vehicle collision (MVC).
		In the case of MVC, the proposed mechanism is shearing of the abdominal wall by the safety belt after the pelvis slides forward and slips below it.
		Thus, the belt avulses the abdominal wall musculature from the iliac crest.
	www.uth.tmc.edu /radiology/exhibits/bilow/abdominal_wall_disruption (371 words)

	Lifespan's A - Z Health Information Library - Abdominal wall surgery
		Abdominal wall surgery is voluntary surgery that improves the appearance of flabby, stretched-out abdominal muscles and skin.
		Excessive fatty tissue and loose skin are removed from the middle and lower sections of the abdomen.
		Excess skin and fat are removed from the abdominal wall from the pubic area to the rib cage and around the navel.
	www.lifespan.org /adam/healthillustratedencyclopedia/1/002978.html (432 words)

	Anatomy Tables - Abdominal Wall
		is internal abdominal oblique muscle's contribution to the coverings of the spermatic cord and testis; the cremasteric reflex may be elicited by stroking the medial thigh (where the femoral branch of the genitofemoral n.
		the lacunar ligament is a flattened portion of the aponeurosis of the external abdominal oblique m.
		remnant of the attachment of the umbilical cord to the anterior abdominal wall
	anatomy.med.umich.edu /gastrointestinal_system/abdo_wall_tables.html (2596 words)

	Abdominal Wall Defects - Definition, Description, Demographics, Causes and symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis, ...
		Gastroschisis occurs when the abdominal wall does not close completely and the stomach and the small and large intestines appear outside the infant's body.
		Abdominal wall defects, specifically gastroschisis and omphalocele, are rare and occur in only once in every 5000 births.
		As of 2004, the causes of abdominal wall defects remained unknown.
	www.healthofchildren.com /A/Abdominal-Wall-Defects.html (793 words)

	Abdominal Wall Defects (RAHC)
		Prune Belly Syndrome: Congenital deficiency of abdominal musculature, urinary tract dilatation and cryptorchidism.
		Abdominal wall and bowel develop conjointly over the 3rd to 12th weeks in utero, final bowel fixation occurring after birth.
		Weeks 4 - 10: Gut growth is faster than abdominal wall growth forcing the gut into the cord.
	www.usyd.edu.au /su/anaes/lectures/Abdo_Wall_Defects.html (557 words)

	Abdomen, Abdominal Wall, & Plexes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The former is known as the visceral peritoneum, and the latter as the parietal peritoneum.
		Muscles of the anterior abdominal wall act to increase intra-abdominal pressure in forced respiration, urination, defecation and parturition; also play a role in flexing the vertebral column and in bending from side to side.
		The posterior abdominal wall extends from the twelfth rib to the pelvic brim.
	www.pitt.edu /~anat/Abdomen/Abdomen/Abd.htm (3974 words)

	Abdominal Reconditioning Wall ... BeFit-Mom Prental and Postpartum Fitness and Excercise During and After Pregnancy
		The abdominal wall is comprised of four main pairs of muscle tissue, each with right and left sides, which cover and support the abdominal cavity.
		The deepest layer of the abdominal wall, and the most important in postpartum exercise, is the Transverse Abdominis.
		The secret to flattening the abdominal wall after pregnancy is to recondition from the inside out, by first building strength and control in the Transverse Abdominis.
	www.befitmom.com /abdominal_reconditioning.html (1519 words)

	Suburban Surgical Care Specialists, S.C. - Abdominal Wall Hernia
		A hernia is defined as a weakness or defect in the strong layer of the abdominal wall, which allows the abdominal organs to protrude.
		The most common hernia symptoms are abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and an abdominal mass or lump that may come and go.
		Repair of the hernia is achieved by closing the defect in the strong layer of the abdominal wall.
	www.suburbansurgicalcare.com /cosmetic_surgery_pgs/abdominalhernia.html (194 words)

	Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
		If the full thickness of the abdominal wall is missing, however, complex maneuvers will be needed.
		This patient was left with a large defect of the central abdominal wall after a close range, high powered gunshot wound.
		This shows a microvascular free flap of skin, fat and muscle, which was taken from the back and placed over the defect.
	www.nypsa.com /frps/AbdWall.html (128 words)

	AllRefer Health - Gastroschisis Repair (Abdominal Wall Defect Repair) - Surgery & Procedures
		Gastroschisis is an abdominal wall defect located to the side of the umbilical cord (umbilicus).
		Surgical repair of abdominal wall defects involves placing the abdominal organs back into the abdomen through the defect and repairing the defect if possible.
		If the abdominal cavity is too small or the protruding organs are too swollen to allow the skin to be closed, a pouch called a silo will be made from a sheet of plastic to cover and protect the organs.
	health.allrefer.com /health/gastroschisis-repair-info.html (627 words)

	Dr. Koop - Abdominal wall fat pad biopsy
		Abdominal wall fat pad biopsy procedure involves removing a small portion of the abdominal wall fat pad.
		Needle aspiration is the most common method of obtaining an abdominal wall fat pad biopsy.
		The skin of the abdomen is cleansed, and a local anesthetic may be used to numb the area.
	www.drkoop.com /ency/93/003841.html (398 words)

	Posterior Abdominal Wall - Muscles
		Muscles in the abdomen can be divided into three broad categories: anterior and lateral wall muscles, posterior abdominal wall muscles, and back muscles.
		Images #3, 4, 5 are longitudinal pro-sections of the posterior abdominal wall where the different muscles have been highlighted.
		Images #6 and 7 are cross-sectional pro-sections that were taken at the level of the pelvic bone and sacral vertebrae.
	sprojects.mmi.mcgill.ca /postabdwall/Muscles.htm (340 words)

	Anterolateral Abdominal Wall
		The abdominal wall consists of skin, layers of fascia (connective tissue), muscles and parietal peritoneum
		Since the boundary between the anterior and lateral walls is indefinite and some structures (e.g.
		After we removed the skin of the anterolateral abdominal wall, the vertical muscles, superficial flat muscles and the fascia could be clearly seen.
	www.portfolio.mvm.ed.ac.uk /studentwebs/session5/37/ALBL_Anterolateralwall.htm (514 words)

	Medical Dictionary: Abdominal wall hernia - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Abdominal wall hernia (medical condition): Protrusion of digestive organs through the abdominal wall.
		Abdominal wall hernia: Another name for Abdominal Hernia (or close medical condition association).
		Abdominal wall hernia: Abdominal wall hernia is listed as a type of (or associated with) the following medical conditions in our database: Hernia, Physical conditions
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /medical/abdominal_wall_hernia.htm (184 words)

	Medem: Medical Library: The Causes and Surgical Treatment of Abdominal Hernia
		Whether a hernia is reducible depends on how far it protrudes through the abdominal wall and how tightly it is held by the abdominal muscles.
		The changes in the hernia's size are due to the increased pressure on the abdominal wall caused by gravity when we stand.
		Traditional hernia repair surgery involves making an incision in the abdominal wall around the hernia, moving the hernia back into the abdomen, and then closing and reinforcing the abdominal wall.
	www.medem.com /medlb/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZESG4TWAC&sub_cat=195 (2088 words)

	Abdominal Wall Reconstruction - Products - LifeCell.com
		The abdominal wall protects vital intra-abdominal organs, so repairs must be able to withstand significant pressure while remaining flexible—a challenge that few synthetic graft materials are able to meet.
		Menon NG et al, Revascularization of human acellular dermis in full-thickness abdominal wall reconstruction in the rabbit model.
		Butler CE et al, Reduction of adhesions with composite alloderm/polypropylene mesh implants for abdominal wall reconstruction.
	www.lifecell.com /products/33 (725 words)

	Abdominal guarding definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		Abdominal guarding: Tensing of the abdominal wall muscles to guard inflamed organs within the abdomen from the pain of pressure upon them.
		Guarding is a characteristic finding in the physical examination for an abruptly painful abdomen (an acute abdomen) with inflammation of the inner abdominal (peritoneal) surface due, for example, to appendicitis or diverticulitis.
		The tensed muscles of the abdominal wall automatically go into spasm to keep the tender underlying tissues from being touched.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7200 (132 words)

	Anterior Abdominal Wall
		Anterolateral Abdominal Wall; Inguinal Canal, Spermatic Cord and Testis
		inferior boundary of the iliac fossa; marks the plane of transition from abdominal cavity to pelvic cavity
		transversalis fascia covers the inner surface of the muscles of the anterior, lateral and posterior abdominal walls; where it covers the psoas mm.
	anatomy.uams.edu /anatomyhtml/antabdominalwall.html (2286 words)

	Congenital abdominal wall defects -- Weir 169 (8): 809 -- Canadian Medical Association Journal
		Rankin J, Dillon E, Wright C. Congenital anterior abdominal wall defects in the north of England, 1986-1996: occurrence and outcome.
		McDonnell R, Delany V, Dack P, Johnson H. Changing trend in congenital abdominal wall defects in eastern region of Ireland.
		Changing profile of abdominal wall defects in Japan: results of a national survey.
	www.cmaj.ca /cgi/content/full/169/8/809 (819 words)

	Abdominal Wall Defects (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		There are two serious but rare types of abdominal wall defects.
		Omphalocele is a defect in which the intestines of the fetus develop outside the body.
		If the defect in the abdominal muscle is large, other internal organs such as the liver and bladder may also develop outside the fetal abdomen.
	www.uhl.uiowa.edu /services/mychildshealth/prenatal/abnormalities/abdominal.html (134 words)

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