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Results 1 - 10 of 366 for Abdominal cavity
  1. Retroperitoneal fibrosis 
    ... tissue (fibrosis) occur in the back of the abdominal cavity, behind (retro-) the membrane that surrounds the organs of the digestive system (the peritoneum). This area is known as the ... in the lower abdomen, back, or side. Other symptoms arise from blockage ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/retroperitoneal-fibrosis - Genetics
  2. Gastroschisis 
    ... Treatment for gastroschisis involves surgery. Usually the infant's abdominal cavity is too small for the intestine to fit ... week or two, the intestine returns into the abdominal cavity and the defect can then be closed. The ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000992.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Gastroschisis repair - series (image) 
    ... brief time. Normally, the intestines return to the abdominal cavity and the abdomen is closed at birth. ... the skin. The organs are replaced into the abdominal cavity and the incision closed, if possible. If the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100023_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Hydrocele repair - series (image) 
    ... scrotal cavity in boys is connected to the abdominal cavity via a structure called the processus vaginalis. The ... a hydrocele. The canal (inguinal canal) between the abdominal cavity (peritoneum) and the scrotum remains open. Fluid from ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100163_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Abdominal tap 
    ... and the spine. This space is called the abdominal cavity or peritoneal cavity. ... Normally, the abdominal cavity contains only a small amount of fluid if any. In certain conditions, large amounts of fluid can build ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003896.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Traumatic injury of the bladder and urethra 
    ... Tender and unstable pelvic bones Urine in the abdominal cavity A urinary catheter may be inserted once an ... the injury and drain the urine from the abdominal cavity in case of extensive injury or peritonitis (inflammation ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001063.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Diaphragmatic hernia repair - series (image) 
    ... chest cavity includes the heart and lungs. The abdominal cavity includes the liver, the stomach, and the small ... opening in the diaphragm and positioned into the abdominal cavity.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100014_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Peritoneal Ports (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    Peritoneal Disorders/Related Issues ... Peritoneal Disorders ... American College of Radiology ... Radiological Society of North America ... Current and accurate information ...
    https://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info/PeritonealPort - External Health Links
  9. Dyspnea during Advanced Cancer From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)  
    Breathing Problems/Related Issues ... Breathing Problems ... National Cancer Institute ... Cardiopulmonary syndromes are conditions of the heart and lung and can occur ...
    https://www.cancer.gov/.../side-effects/cardiopulmonary-pdq#_143 - External Health Links
  10. Malignant Pleural Effusion From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)  
    Pleural Disorders/Specifics ... Pleural Disorders ... National Cancer Institute ... From the National Institutes of Health ... Cardiopulmonary syndromes are conditions of ...
    https://www.cancer.gov/.../side-effects/cardiopulmonary-pdq#_210 - External Health Links
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