BACKGROUND Intercostal catheters are commonly used for the drainage of intrathoracic collections in newborn infants, including pneumothorax and pleural effusions. Placement of an intercostal drain is a potential risk factor for nosocomial infection due to breach of the cutaneous barrier. Therefore, neonates who require intercostal drainage, especially those in high risk groups for nosocomial in...

the management of water table is introduced as one of the major parts of the solutions in water resources management. this method could play a significant role in protecting water resources, increasing irrigation efficiency, preserving nutrients in soil, and protecting the quality of surface downstream, and as well, of groundwater. towards this end, a laboratory study has been done on the effec...

The Pontine Marshes (Central Italy) are known for their long drainage history starting early in Roman times and culminating reclamation ( bonifica integrale) by the Fascist’s regime under Mussolini, mostly 1930s of past century. geology this coastal wetland causes its problems received limited attention till recently. We reviewed results from recent studies, identified still existing knowledge ...

Sand coverings account for a large part of the cost of a project. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance of different coatings for filtration of underground drains and reduce the cost of cornfield farms. The experiments were carried out in farm in Salman Farsi. The subsoil drainage was fitted to each test piece with a length of 120 meters, a diameter of 100 mm, and a distance ...

Background: Historically open surgical drainage has been the treatment of choice for pyogenic liver abscess. The records of 54 patients with pyogenic liver abscess were reviewed to determine whether earlier diagnosis with current imaging tests and definitive treatment with antibiotics and aspiration drainage was an effective alternative to surgery. Methods: The clinical features, laborator...

Water meadows in river valleys are a source of very valuable forage. Due to their specificity, an appropriate approach water management is required. This study assessed the impact reclamation traditional gravity irrigation system, aimed at saving and reducing loss from through controlled drainage. The main purpose this was evaluate investment drainage system restoration context improving yield ...

Dam is set in large hydropower station. Cushion pool built behind the dam for flood discharge and energy dissipation of reservoir. Operation some time, dewatering structure safety which study, then cushion filled. Temporary dewater filled system used by previous engineer, but arranged controlled hard. Based on need filling, an example Baihetan station, necessity feasibility are study. Then a pe...

We herein present a case of spontaneous rupture of intrahepatic bile duct in a patient with perihilar cholangiocarcinoma, which were successfully treated by curative resection. A 60-year-old male patient with perihilar cholangiocarcinoma was decompressed with single percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage. Two days after right portal vein embolization, the patient suffered from paralytic ile...

BACKGROUND Although bladder drainage is widely used for general surgical patients undergoing laparotomy, there is little consensus on whether suprapubic or transurethral catheterization is better. METHOD A systematic database search was undertaken to find all studies of suprapubic catheterization. Randomized controlled trials were identified for inclusion. Endpoints for analysis were bacteriu...