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    Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome is a rare gastrointestinal disorder. This syndrome can also be known as SMA Syndrome. It is a very rare acquired vascular compression disorder. IN this disorder the Aorta and Superior Mesenteric Artery compress on the intestine causing many digestive issues. The compression is caused when the angle between the two arteries is very low usually 6° to 15° or 2 to 8 mm. The normal angle between these two arteries is between 25° to 60° or 10 to 28 mm. The arteries compress either the second or third portion of the duodenum. The Superior Mesenteric Artery’s main purpose is to provide blood to many areas of the body including the small intestine, cecum, and colon. Von Rokitansky in 1861 was the first person to describe…

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    portal vein, and the mesenteric artery postprandial. The next three test tubes were measured to one centimeter with samples that were extracted from the same areas of the blood vessel system. The difference in the samples was that the second sets of samples were extracted during the fasting state. Water was then added to a beaker and it was set on top of the hot plate. After the water was boiling, Benedict's reagent was placed in to the six test tubes up to two centimeters. The first color of…

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    supine position, given preoperative antibiotics, had a subclavian central line placed, and then prepped and draped. A right subcostal incision was made a Bookwalker retractor was set up to allow continuous access to the abdomen. The hepatic flexure of the right colon was dissected off the duodenum and the head of the pancreas. A cholecystectomy was then performed. The gastroduodenal artery was then identified, ligated with O-silk, and divided which exposed the portal vein. A Penrose drain was…

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    Hierarchies make reference to a system that ranks people or groups into categories based on status or authority within a society. The origins of hierarchy are blurred, they range from the Greek to Renaissance period, but we know that in regards to Western society, hierarchies began as a caste organization which became imperial law. The caste organization makes reference to the nobility and the idea that those who were part of this circle were superior to others due to their religion, money and…

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    symbolize different things. Conrad used this term in ways to identify social and intellectual elements in order to help the reader get a feel of his outlook and his own opinions of the world. The two most noticeable interpretations of “darkness” were how it symbolized racism in the world and it also symbolized the enormous impact that an uncivilized world can have on a civilized person. Symbolism of racism was the first thing that stood out while reading this story. This idea came from the…

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    the left ventricle through the aortic semilunar valve, passes through the ascending aorta, aortic arch to the descending aorta, which together are called the thoracic aorta, and then crosses the diaphragm at the aortic hiatus to become the abdominal aorta. Branching of the abdominal aorta is the celiac trunk, which further subdivides into the splenic artery, common hepatic artery and the left gastric artery. The splenic artery brings the oxygenated blood to the spleen and other structures around…

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    Sometimes the thief is a member of the actual company who has a great head position within it, but ended up being greedy, just like the superior officer. This situation can also apply in the military if the superior officer is not punished for abusing his power above other personnel. Approaching the dilemma in a global perspective, countries in Europe describe orders differently as well as how and when following any order should take place. Countries such as England, Belgium, as well as Germany…

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    being terminated, Coleman continued to act as an agent for the company and met with John again to apologize and take him out for dinner that was paid for by Software INC. During the dinner, John and Coleman got into an argument that led Coleman to punch John in the eye, causing severe eye damage. Issues Is Software INC liable for the full value of the ring that Coleman stole while he was in Smalltown, Colorado? Will Software INC be liable to Jimmy’s mom and the owners of Jimmy’s bar? Is…

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    Our made-up country is called Foreverland. This country displays many interesting symbols. Its national gem is jade. In this country we speak English, central alaskan, etc. The national flower Alpine forget-me-not displays blue flower. It is said to be a symbol of strength. It has a very potent floral smell the is smelt from afar. It national motto is ¨North to the future¨. Is looking at the brighter side of a situation. Foreverland features many landforms. Its majestic mountains are arranged…

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    ADIRONDACKS One of the most memorable places I have been to was the Adirondacks. The Adirondacks had a big lake with tons of houses all around it. There were all sorts of houses around it. There were also a lot of mountains all around. Here is an essay on different senses you could use at the Adirondacks. There were so many amazing sights. You could see a lot of mountains all around and a giant lake. Seeing the giant lake every single day was amazing. Every single time I saw it I was still…

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