Meeting
Abstract Number: 466
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Despite significant efforts, sepsis remains a common cause of hospital readmissions nationwide, and patients are often readmitted within two weeks after their index admission. Not only are patients who develop sepsis often chronically debilitated, sepsis can lead to systemic sequelae that includes functional deconditioning, cognitive impairment, sepsis-induced immunosuppression and inflammation, and cardiovascular risks. This […]
Abstract Number: 466
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 56‐year‐old woman with hypothyroidism and recurrent laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma underwent an uncomplicated total laryngectomy, modified neck dissection, and subtotal thyroidectomy. On postoperative day 10, she developed sudden‐onset abdominal pain, nausea, and emesis, prompting medical consultation. Laboratory and imaging studies failed to reveal an etiology for her symptoms. Her condition improved with […]