Welcome to SMA's abstract library. This library includes video presentations of abstracts presented by Medical Students, Residents, Fellows and Physician Members as part of the Southern Medical Association's Physicians-in-Training program, Annual Scientific Assembly and the Southern Regional Burn Conference. To learn more about SMA's Physicians-In-training opportunities, or to submit an abstract, visit SMA's Physician-in-Training page.
Education // Abstracts
Abstract | December 19, 2022
Chordae Tendineae Vegetation in the Setting of Step mitis: A Case Report
A 29-year-old female with a PMH of uncontrolled type I DM complicated by gastroparesis and neuropathy, gastritis, chronic hep C, polysubstance abuse, chronic narcotic dependence on subutex, and DVT presented with SOB, abdominal pain, and LE edema.
Abstract | December 19, 2022
Thumbs Down: A Rare Familial Cause of Hypertension Associated with Brachydactyly
An otherwise healthy 7-year-old male was noted to have elevated blood pressures (BP) associated with headaches. Labs including basic metabolic panel, thyroid stimulating hormone, serum renin, 24-hour urine catecholamines, and urinalysis were normal.
Abstract | December 19, 2022
Rare Fatal Post COVID complication- Hydropneumothorax with Tension Pneumothorax
Our patient is a 59 year old man who presented with complaint of increasing dry cough and shortness of breath for past 4 days.
Abstract | December 19, 2022
Traumatic Abdominal Hernia Management using Component Separation and Synthetic and Biological Mesh
A 39 year old male with a past medical history of epilepsy, was brought in by ambulance after being involved in a rollover MVA.
Abstract | December 19, 2022
Investigating the Underlying Factors of Homelessness in the Skid Row Community
This study uses a cross-sectional survey approach to conduct a community needs assessment.
Abstract | December 19, 2022
A Rare Domestic Case of Human Tracheopulmonary Myiasis Caused by Cuterebra Species
A 51-year-old white female presented to the emergency department after expectorating a live Cuterebra larva during a coughing fit.
Abstract | December 19, 2022
Bean Syndrome aka BRBNS
An 88-year-old gentleman with a past medical history of coronary artery disease on atorvastatin and clopidogrel, atrial fibrillation on warfarin, heart block status post pacemaker, congestive heart failure, hypertension, and diabetes presented to our facility with generalized weakness, near syncopal episodes and an episode of fall secondary to lightheadedness.
Abstract | December 19, 2022
When is Sinus Bradycardia Pathologic?
A 70 y.o. male presented to the emergency department with a one-day history of multiple syncopal episodes.
Abstract | December 19, 2022
Preoperative Evaluation of Anorectal Malformations Using Augmented-Pressure Distal Colostogram
A 50-day-old male with anal atresia without clinically apparent rectourethral/rectoperineal fistula was treated with diverting colostomy shortly after birth.
Abstract | December 19, 2022
Double trouble – An Unusual Presentation of Liver Abscess and Acute Interstitial Nephritis Progressing to End-stage Renal Disease from Streptococcus Intermedius Bacteremia in an Immunocompetent Patient
A 78-year-old female with history of CAD, hypertension, and asthma presented to the ED with fatigue, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and decreased urine output for three days.
