Xiphoidectomy: A Surgical Intervention for an Underdocumented Disorder
Two patients who presented with nonspecific thoracic and upper abdominal symptoms and tenderness of the xiphoid process are discussed. Both patients had undergone extensive examinations, but no source for their symptoms could be found. Plain chest radiographs revealed an anterior displacement of the...
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| description | Two patients who presented with nonspecific thoracic and upper abdominal symptoms and tenderness of the xiphoid process are discussed. Both patients had undergone extensive examinations, but no source for their symptoms could be found. Plain chest radiographs revealed an anterior displacement of the xiphoid process in both patients. Physical examination confirmed this to be the primary source of discomfort. Anterior displacement of the xiphoid process may be the result of significant weight gain. Repeated trauma of the afflicted area, unaccustomed heavy lifting, exercise, and perichondritis are, amongst other causes, believed to contribute to the development of xiphodynia. Both patients were treated by performing a xiphoidectomy, resulting in disappearance of the symptoms. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5dd137b321b44509809bf284e17950342025-02-03T07:24:28ZengWileyCase Reports in Surgery2090-69002090-69192016-01-01201610.1155/2016/93062629306262Xiphoidectomy: A Surgical Intervention for an Underdocumented DisorderDirk Pieter Hogerzeil0Klaas Albert Hartholt1Mark Rem de Vries2Department of Surgery-Traumatology, Reinier de Graaf Groep, Postbus 5011, 2600GA Delft, NetherlandsDepartment of Surgery-Traumatology, Reinier de Graaf Groep, Postbus 5011, 2600GA Delft, NetherlandsDepartment of Surgery-Traumatology, Reinier de Graaf Groep, Postbus 5011, 2600GA Delft, NetherlandsTwo patients who presented with nonspecific thoracic and upper abdominal symptoms and tenderness of the xiphoid process are discussed. Both patients had undergone extensive examinations, but no source for their symptoms could be found. Plain chest radiographs revealed an anterior displacement of the xiphoid process in both patients. Physical examination confirmed this to be the primary source of discomfort. Anterior displacement of the xiphoid process may be the result of significant weight gain. Repeated trauma of the afflicted area, unaccustomed heavy lifting, exercise, and perichondritis are, amongst other causes, believed to contribute to the development of xiphodynia. Both patients were treated by performing a xiphoidectomy, resulting in disappearance of the symptoms.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/9306262 |
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