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Xiphoidectomy: A Surgical Intervention for an Underdocumented Disorder
Joint Authors
Hogerzeil, Dirk Pieter
Hartholt, Klaas Albert
de Vries, Mark Rem
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-11-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Two patients who presented with nonspecific thoracic and upper abdominal symptoms and tenderness of the xiphoid process are discussed.
Both patients had undergone extensive examinations, but no source for their symptoms could be found.
Plain chest radiographs revealed an anterior displacement of the xiphoid process in both patients.
Physical examination confirmed this to be the primary source of discomfort.
Anterior displacement of the xiphoid process may be the result of significant weight gain.
Repeated trauma of the afflicted area, unaccustomed heavy lifting, exercise, and perichondritis are, amongst other causes, believed to contribute to the development of xiphodynia.
Both patients were treated by performing a xiphoidectomy, resulting in disappearance of the symptoms.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hogerzeil, Dirk Pieter& Hartholt, Klaas Albert& de Vries, Mark Rem. 2016. Xiphoidectomy: A Surgical Intervention for an Underdocumented Disorder. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102909
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hogerzeil, Dirk Pieter…[et al.]. Xiphoidectomy: A Surgical Intervention for an Underdocumented Disorder. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102909
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hogerzeil, Dirk Pieter& Hartholt, Klaas Albert& de Vries, Mark Rem. Xiphoidectomy: A Surgical Intervention for an Underdocumented Disorder. Case Reports in Surgery. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102909
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1102909