Background The medical literature includes two risk scores predicting the occurrence of abdominal wound dehiscence. These risk indices were validated by the authors on the populations studied.

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Pleurisy is inflammation of the pleural tissue, which covers the outside of the lungs and the inside of the chest wall. People with pleurisy may also develop fluid in between layers of pleural tissue.

While chest discomfort, such as stabbing pain that comes and goes, can indicate a heart problem, it can also occur due to heart burn and muscle strain. Certain factors can help determine the cause ...

Anxiety can sometimes cause physical symptoms like chest pain and pressure. But because these symptoms can also indicate heart conditions, it’s important to get an accurate diagnosis.

We’ve all been there: that nagging, heavy feeling in your chest that makes every breath feel like a chore. Dealing with mucus in your chest can be irritating. It is never fun to feel congested and ...

Dr Sooj said: “Precordial catch syndrome is more common in younger healthy people and it’s linked to irritation of the intercostal nerves that run through your chest wall. And it often happens ...

Dr Sooj said: “Precordial catch syndrome is more common in younger healthy people and it’s linked to irritation of the intercostal nerves that run through your chest wall. And it often happens ...

Breathe in. In that one simple motion, your diaphragm tightened up and moved down. This made your chest cavity bigger. Your intercostal muscles between your ribs tightened up, too. This made your ...

Discover everything you need to know to buy a chest freezer with our expert advice and Best Buy recommendations. If you often run out of freezer space, you might find a chest freezer useful. Our ...

The pleura (plural: pleurae) is a two-layered membrane that covers the lung. Between the layers is a small amount of lubricating fluid, known as pleural fluid, which helps cushion the lung and reduce ...