SMALL BOWEL ISCHEMIA FROM SPONTANEOUS VENTRICULOPERITONEAL SHUNT KNOT FORMATION IN A PEDIATRIC PATIENT: A CASE REPORT

Small Bowel Ischemia from Spontaneous Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Knot Formation in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report

Introduction: Small bowel ischemia caused by spontaneous ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt knot formation is a rare complication in the pediatric population.Clinical presentation may range from symptoms of malformation to bowel obstruction with and without gangrene.We report the surgical management of spontaneous VP shunt knot formation with preserva

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Evaluating the effectiveness of the ecological redline policy in conserving mangroves via assessment on coverage and carbon storage

Mangrove ecosystems are famed for their crucial ecological functionalities in moderating global carbon cycling process.To safeguard these ecosystems, the Chinese government implemented the Ecological Redline Policy (ERP) in 2017.This study evaluated the effectiveness of Decor ERP in protecting mangroves and enhancing their carbon storage potential

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An investigation on the energy-saving potential of thermal insulating walls constructed with super thin vacuum insulated panels

Using EnergyPlus software to simulate the energy consumption of residential buildings in Harbin, Beijing, Nanjing, Haikou, and Kunming under various conditions, 5.12 this study investigated the energy-saving potential of thermal insulating walls constructed with Super Thin Panel (STP).It also examined the benefits and drawbacks of the heat transfer

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