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Perceptions Of Self-Efficacy And Experiences Of Mindfulness On Pain And Anxiety In Patients Undergoing A Colorectal Surgery: A Prospective Mixed Methods Study, Rebecca Brown, Julie Fitzgibbons, Rachel Farrington

Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat 2021

Introduction

• Pain and anxiety have a physiological response on the body.

• Increased heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure can lead to complications, and thus longer hospitalization along with decreased patient satisfaction.

Ruptured Splenic Hemangioma Presenting As Small Bowel Obstruction: A Case Report, Haya S. Raef, Karin L. Cole Md

Journal of Maine Medical Center

Introduction: Splenic hemangioma is a rare vascular tumor of the spleen. Typically asymptomatic, these lesions can present with rupture and hemoperitoneum. Clinical Findings: We report the case of a patient with no previous abdominal surgery that presented with symptoms and imaging consistent with small bowel obstruction (SBO), and an incidental finding of a splenic lesion. Main diagnoses, therapeutic interventions, and outcomes: At diagnostic laparoscopy, a ruptured splenic hemangioma was identified, with obstructive ileus due to hemoperitoneum. The patient subsequently underwent splenectomy to prevent recurrent bleeding. Conclusions: Splenic hemangiomas are rare vascular neoplasms of the spleen, which can be complicated by …