An implicit discontinuous Galerkin method for modeling acute edema and resuscitation in the small intestine

Edema, also termed oedema, is a generalized medical condition associated with an abnormal aggregation of fluid in a tissue matrix. In the intestine, excessive edema can lead to serious health complications associated with reduced motility. A 7.5% solution of hypertonic saline (HS) has been hypothesi...

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Main Authors: Thompson, TB, Riviere, BM, Knepley, MG
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2019