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    Inflamed Mesenteric Pseudocyst Associated with Meckel’s Diverticulitis: Cause or Consequence
    (Knowledge E DMCC, 2024-12-08)
    Talev, Stefan
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    Avramovska, Maja
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    Avramovski, Petar
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    Nikleski, Zorica
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    Ivkovska, Tamara
    Introduction: Mesenteric pseudocyst describes an abdominal mass that appears on small bowel mesentery or mesocolon, or at any part of the abdomen and retroperitoneum. This paper aims to emphasize the non-specific clinical appearance and highlight Meckel’s diverticulitis as a potential cause of the development of pseudocyst. Case Report: A 26-year-old male with a palpable mass in the right upper abdominal quadrant and an increased body temperature of 38.3∘C was admitted for further medical investigation. Computed tomography (CT) presented a cystic mass with a diameter of 5.5 cm, and emergency laparotomy was performed. Wedge resection of pathologic findings of small bowel, its mesenterium, and the cyst mass associated with nearby Meckel’s diverticulum was performed. Discussion: Meckel’s diverticulum can be considered as a risk for developing mesenteric pseudocyst, because of its frequent exacerbation of chronic inflammation. This report adds to the limited literature on the association between Meckel’s diverticulum and mesenteric pseudocysts, providing valuable insights that can guide future clinical evaluations and surgical interventions. Early and accurate diagnosis, aided by imaging techniques such as CT and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), is essential for effective management. This case highlights the potential link between chronic inflammation in Meckel’s diverticulum and the formation of mesenteric pseudocysts. Conclusion: This case highlights the need to consider Meckel’s diverticulitis in patients with mesenteric pseudocysts, suggesting a possible pathophysiological link between them. Surgical resection is recommended for effective management.
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    Determining the Efficiency of a Commercial Belly Board Device in Reducing Small Bowel Volume in Rectal Cancer Patients
    (Association for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, 2010-11-06)
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    Petkovska, Sonja
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    Angelovska, Natalija
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    Grozdanovska, Biljana
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    The purpose of this treatment planning study was to evaluate the efficiency of a commercial belly board device in reducing the irradiated volume of the small bowel. In this study 10 patients with rectal carcinoma receiving postoperative radiotherapy were included. For each of them we made two computer tomography series in prone position. In the first one the patients were lying on the flat table top, and in the second one they were lying on the belly board device which is under investigation. On both series we calculated and optimized plans according to the standing protocol of our department. From the dose-volume histograms of these plans we compared the volumes of the small bowel irradiated to three dose levels – 15, 30 and 45 Gy. The results showed that the absolute irradiated volumes were significantly smaller in the plans with the belly board device. Based on these results we believe that the employment of this belly board device will reduce the acute and late small bowel toxicity. This should be verified with a clinical study.