• 대한중풍순환신경학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.81-88
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• 2009

The purpose of this study is to report the effectiveness of oriental medical treatment including Hubaksenggangbanhagamchoinsam-tang(厚朴生薑半夏甘草人蔘湯) and moxibustion (and acupuncture) on abdominal distension. Two patients complainted of abdominal distension, vomiting, dyschezia and so on. According to the pattern identification (辯證論治), the distension of both patients were diagnosed as deficiency distension(虛脹). So we decided to treat the patients by means of tonification the deficiency(補虛) including Hubaksengganggamchoinsam-tang and moxibustion. And the symptoms improved after treatment. So we report these cases.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.139-144
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• 2008

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that mainly affects children and young adults. Its cause remains unknown. The incidence of pediatric Crohn's disease is increasing, so it is important for clinicians to be aware of the presentation of this disease in the pediatric population. The majority of patients complain of abdominal pain (72%), with only 25% presenting with the 'classical triad' of abdominal pain, weight loss, and diarrhea. Many children with Crohn's disease present in a 'non-classical' manner, with vague complaints such as lethargy or anorexia, which may be associated with only mild abdominal discomfort. Other symptoms include fever, nausea, vomiting, growth retardation, malnutrition, delayed puberty, psychiatric symptoms, arthropathy, and erythema nodosum. Severe constipation and abdominal distension are uncommon symptoms at diagnosis. We report a case of pediatric Crohn's disease, which was diagnosed after the patient presented with severe constipation and abdominal distension.

• 동서간호학연구지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.133-139
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• 2015

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of thermotherapy on abdominal distension and pain during colonoscopy. Methods: This study used a nonequivalent control group and a non-synchronize design. Twenty-nine participants were assigned in an experimental group and 29 in the control group. For the experimental group, electronic heating pad was applied before test throughout the entire procedure. Results: Abdominal distension and total time required for colonoscopy significantly were lower in the experimental group than those in the control group. Conclusion: The results suggest that thermotherapy can be effective to improve abdominal distension and colonoscopy time in patients with colonoscopy. Therefore, thermotherapy can be recommended for those patients undergoing of colonoscopy.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.138-142
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• 2006

Abdominal distension is not an uncommon symptom in the neonate; it is indistinguishable from Hirschsprung disease by symptoms and X-ray findings. In three patients, severe abdominal distension was found at early infancy and improved with conservative treatment without relapse. The findings were different from those of Hirschsprung disease. Immaturity or poor coordination of peristaltic movement is postulated as the cause. With maturation such problems can normalize. However the pathogenesis remains unclear and further investigation is needed to improve our understanding.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제40권5호
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• pp.865-872
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• 2019

Objective: The aim of this case report was to describe the effect of Hyeolgusamhwa-tang (絜矩三和湯 ) on abdominal distension caused by Qi (氣脹) in a patient with functional dyspepsia. Methods: A female Korean patient was treated with Hyeolgusamhwa-tang and acupuncture for 14 days. We observed objective symptoms, such as bloating, nausea, belching, loss of appetite, and heartburn, and we also measured her abdominal circumference. Results: After treatment, her abdominal circumference was decreased from 87 cm to 83.5 cm, and her food intake was improved from the baseline. The other objective symptoms, like general weakness, loss of appetite, abdominal discomfort, and heartburn, were improved or disappeared without any adverse events reported. However, we could not find any significant differences for some symptoms, such as nausea. Conclusions: This case suggests that Hyeolgusamhwa-tang and acupuncture therapy could be effective in reducing functional distension in patients diagnosed with distension caused by Qi (氣脹).

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.87-92
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• 1996

A hemangiosarcoma in a 30 kg, 6-year-old German Shepherd dog showing signs of abdominal distension, anorexia and depression was diagnosed with clinicopathologic examination, abdominal radiographs and ultrasonographic assessmint. In abdominal radiographs, overall abdominal distension was seen. Stomach and some parts of small intestines were deviated caudo-ventrally by enlarged liver. The splenomegaly was also identified and descending colon was dislocated laterally by splenic mass. In ultrasonographic findings, abdominal fluid was identified. Hepatomegaly was seen and it was consisted of multiple, anechoic cysts. The spleen was enlarged and a large round mass with mixed echo pattern at the mid to tail portion of spleen was identified. Grossly, at necropsy, multi-sized cysts in which contained blood and fibrpus materials and some blood were seen in the cross section and it showed hard consistency. Also, lots of small red tumor nodules were dispersed on the serosal surface of the bladder, omentum, mesentery, diaphragm and peritoneum. In abdominal paracentesis, fluid having almost the same properties as circulating blood was identified. The hemoperitoneum was thought to be resulted from the bleeding into peritoneum owing to the rupture of cystic lesions located on the superficial liver area.

• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.978-983
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• 2002

Small intestinal transit (SIT) has often been regarded as an index of pathophysiological state of postoperative ileus (PI) in rats. The reliability of SIT as an index of PI was examined in the present study. PI was induced via abdominal surgery (i.e., laparotomy with evisceration and manipulation) in rats. For one group of PI-induced rats, SIT of a charcoal test meal was measured. When necessary, the physical state (i.e., severity and site of distension) of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract in each rat was visually examined. For another group of PI-induced rats, abdominal X-ray radiographs were obtained after introducing the barium sulfate suspension. The abdomen was then opened and the physical state of the GI tract was visually examined. The SIT was decreased in most of the PI-induced rats, and the GI distension was observed, with substantial intersubject variations, in all of the PI-induced rats. However, no linear relationship was evident between the SIT and the severity of GI distension (e.g., at 20 h after PI induction). Instead, the severity and site of GI distension could be monitored by the X-ray radiology. Therefore, the use of SIT as an index of PI should be substantially limited.

• 한국어류학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.75-79
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• 2017

본 연구에서는 2014년 제주도에 위치한 양식장에서 해수로 사육 중인 무지개송어에서 만성질병으로 인해 약 10%의 누적 폐사가 발생하였다. 병어는 복부가 팽만되어 있었고 위가 심하게 팽창되어 있었다. 질병 검사 결과, 기생충, 세균, 바이러스는 검출되지 않았으나 팽창된 위에서 다수의 Candida sp.가 분리되었다. Candida sp.를 사용하여 감염 실험을 실시한 결과, 대부분 개체에서 폐사가 발생하지 않았고 위 팽창 증상이 관찰되지 않아 Candida sp.는 본 질병의 원인 병원체가 아닌 것으로 사료되었다. 본 연구에서는 국내에서 처음으로 해수 사육 무지개송어에서 위팽창증후군이 발생하는 것을 확인하였다.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.131-134
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• 2013

Cecal volvulus is uncommon in pediatric patients and there are few reports of cecal volvulus with cerebral palsy. Here, we report the case of a 19-year-old male patient who presented with abdominal distension, a history of cerebral palsy, refractory epilepsy due to lissencephaly, and chronic constipation. An abdominal x-ray and computed tomography without contrast enhancement showed fixed dilated bowel intensity in the right lower abdomen. Despite decompression with gastric and rectal tube insertion, symptoms did not improve. The patient underwent an exploratory laparotomy that revealed cecal volvulus. Cecal volvulus usually occurs following intestinal malrotation or previous surgery. In this patient, however, intestinal distension accompanying mental disability and chronic constipation resulted in the development of cecal volvulus. We suggest that cecal and proximal large bowel volvulus should be considered in patients presenting with progressive abdominal distension combined with a history of neuro-developmental delay and constipation.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.308-311
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• 2003

저자들은 복부 팽만과 체중감소를 주소로 내원한 신생아에서 복부 팽만이 심하여 기계적 장 폐색을 의심하여 시험적 개복술 시행하였으나, 폐색 소견 발견되지 않았고 이후 대변의 염소 이온 농도를 검사한 결과 CLD로 진단된 1례를 경험하였기에 문헌 고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.