PWR reactor vessel (RV) head has a number of penetration nozzles, including nozzles with thermal sleeve for control rod drive mechanisms (CRDM) and without thermal sleeve. These nozzles are typically made of nickel-based Alloy 600 or 690 and welded to the inside of the RPV head. Cracking has been reported in Alloy 600 nozzles and the J-weld regions. These nozzles are normally inspected by eddy ...

UNLABELLED Currently, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is one of bariatric surgeries most commonly performed in the world. The most frequent complications of surgeries of this type, with the highest mortality rate, include bleeding into the GI tract and peritoneal cavity, and sleeve staple line leaks. These severe complications prolong the hospital stay, and often are a cause of patient's death....

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is a commonly done restrictive bariatric surgical procedure. It is considered to be a relatively safe and technically simple bariatric operation. This report describes the case of a 40 year old morbidly obese female who had complete gastro-esophageal transection during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. She underwent laparotomy with resection of the gastro-esophage...

INTRODUCTION Bronchial leiomyoma is extremely rare. Most reported have been resected by either lobectomy or pneumonectomy. We presented a case treated by sleeve bronchoplasty without pulmonary resection. CASE REPORT The presented case, 39-year-old male, had been admitted to our hospital complaining of hemoptysis. Chest X-ray showed no abnormality in either lung field, but computed tomography ...

Obesity is becoming a global health burden along with its comorbidities. It imposes tremendous financial burden and health costs worldwide. Surgery has emerged as the definitive treatment option for morbidly obese patients with comorbidities. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is performed now more than ever making it imperative for physicians and surgeons to recognize both the common and the unco...