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Home > Resources > Fact Sheets > ABCs of: Aortic Dissection FACT SHEET ABCs of: Aortic Dissection – Understanding The Facts Behind Aortic dissection occurs when a tear in the intima of the aortic wall causes blood to flow between the tunica intima and media. 1 It has a worldwide annual incidence ranging from 0.5 […]
Home > Resources > Fact Sheets > ABCs of: Mechanical Intestinal Obstruction FACT SHEET ABCs of: Mechanical Intestinal Obstruction – Understanding The Facts Behind Intestinal obstruction occurs when the forward flow of intestinal contents is impaired, with aetiologies ranging from adhesions, malignancies and herniation. 1 This two-part fact sheet will summarise some must-knows of mechanical […]
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ABCs of: Coeliac Disease
Home > Resources > Fact Sheets > ABCs of: Coeliac Disease FACT SHEET ABCs of: Coeliac Disease – Understanding The Facts Behind Occurring in up to 1% of the general population, Coeliac disease is a systemic autoimmune disease in response to gluten peptides found in wheat, rye, barley and other grains. 1 Immune activation in […]
Home > Resources > Fact Sheets > ABCs of: Acute Limb Compartment Syndrome FACT SHEET ABCs of: Acute Limb Compartment Syndrome – Understanding The Facts Behind Acute limb compartment syndrome is a medical emergency where the raised pressure within a fascial space reduces capillary perfusion below a critical limit needed to sustain tissue viability. Our fact sheet explores the presentation, […]
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