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Abdominal Cavity

Known as: Abdominal Cavities, Cavity of abdominal compartment, Cavitas abdominis 
The region in the abdomen extending from the thoracic DIAPHRAGM to the plane of the superior pelvic aperture (pelvic inlet). The abdominal cavity… 
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Review
2009
Review
2009
Totally robotic low anterior resection with total mesorectal excision and splenic flexure mobilization
Some limitations of conventional laparoscopy have been overcome by the enhanced dexterity of the robotic da Vinci system, and its… 
Review
1999
Review
1999
Influence of polyglactin-coating on functional and morphological parameters of polypropylene-mesh modifications for abdominal wall repair.
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Effects of Intraabdominanlly Insufflated Carbon Dioxide and Elevated Intraabdominal Pressure on Splanchnic Circulation: An Experimental Study in Pigs
Background Intraabdominally insufflated carbon dioxide (CO2) during laparoscopy may have a specific effect on splanchnic… 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Abdominal adiposity and physical fitness are major determinants of the age associated decline in stimulated GH secretion in healthy adults.
Growth hormone (GH) secretion is reduced with age in normal subjects. Aging is furthermore associated with a decline in lean body… 
Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1990
Changes in the contribution of the rib cage to tidal breathing during infancy.
As the shape, compliance, and deformability of the rib cage (RC) change during infancy, RC participation in quiet breathing may… 
Review
1988
Review
1988
The collapsed inferior vena cava: CT evidence of hypovolemia.
In a review of 100 patients undergoing abdominal CT for blunt abdominal trauma, seven had flattening of the infrahepatic inferior… 
Highly Cited
1985
Highly Cited
1985
Does drainage of intraabdominal pus reverse multiple organ failure?
Highly Cited
1982
Highly Cited
1982
Cellular immunity to Bacteroides fragilis capsular polysaccharide
The polysaccharide capsule of Bacteroides fragilis has been shown to be important in the virulence of the organism. The capsular… 
Review
1981
Review
1981
Therapeutic efficacy of 29 antimicrobial regimens in experimental intraabdominal sepsis.
An animal model of colonic perforation was used to examine the efficacy of 29 antimicrobial regimens in the treatment of… 
Highly Cited
1975
Highly Cited
1975
Antimicrobial therapy of experimental intraabdominal sepsis.
Septic complications of colonic perforation involve miltiple bacteria derived from the intestinal flora. This type of mixed… 
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