Ileus Caused by Compression of the Small Intestine in 35 Cows

Ileus attributable to compression of the small intestine describes extensive constriction of the intestine by nearby space-occupying lesions or other abdominal organs.This retrospective study describes the findings in 35 cows with ileus caused by CSI (compression of the small intestine) by adhesions, abscesses, and the gravid uterus.Colic occurred

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Preservation of kidney function in kidney transplant recipients by alkali therapy (Preserve-Transplant Study): rationale and study protocol

Abstract Background Graft survival after kidney transplantation has significantly improved within the last decades but there is a substantial number of patients with declining transplant function and graft loss.Over the past years several studies have shown that metabolic acidosis plays an important role in the progression of Chronic Kidney Disease

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