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Quarrying of Stone

Quarrying is the process of extracting stone from a quarry, where specialized techniques are employed to remove large blocks of stone safely and efficiently. This process can involve controlled explosions or more precision-oriented methods such as cutting and drilling.
One common method involves using a diamond belt saw to cut large blocks from the quarry face. These blocks can be about 50 feet long and 12 feet high. After the initial vertical cut, drilling is performed at the base of the block.
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Brick Cutting Techniques

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Cut bricks are categorized by size. Bricks cut to half their original length are called half-bats, while those cut to three-fourths their length are known as three-fourth bats.
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A Mechanical Construction to Enhance the Stability and Safety of Lifting and Thrusting Manipulation of Acupuncture
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A Mechanical Construction to Enhance the Stability and Safety of Lifting and Thrusting Manipulation of Acupuncture

Published on: January 10, 2025

The 'cut and push' technique: is it really safe?

Oliver Peacock1, Rajeev Singh, Andrew Cole

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK. oliver.peacock@nhs.net

BMJ Case Reports
|August 1, 2012
PubMed
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The "cut and push" method for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube removal is generally safe but can rarely cause small bowel obstruction. Avoid this technique in patients with prior abdominal surgery to prevent complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Complications
  • Endoscopy

Background:

  • Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) provides essential enteral nutrition for patients with impaired oral intake.
  • The 'cut and push' method, involving cutting the PEG tube at skin level for spontaneous passage, is a common removal technique.
  • Previous studies suggest the 'cut and push' method is safe and cost-effective for PEG removal.

Observation:

  • This report details a rare case of small bowel obstruction following the 'cut and push' PEG removal method.
  • This complication, though infrequent, has been documented in a limited number of previous cases.
  • The internal flange of the PEG tube was implicated as the cause of obstruction.

Findings:

  • The 'cut and push' method for PEG removal can lead to rare but serious complications like small bowel obstruction.
  • Patients with a history of abdominal surgery are at increased risk for this complication.
  • Standard PEG removal techniques may pose risks in specific patient populations.

Implications:

  • The 'cut and push' method should be avoided in patients with a history of abdominal surgery.
  • Endoscopic retrieval of the PEG flange or using specialized fully removable PEG tubes is recommended to prevent obstruction.
  • Clinicians should carefully consider patient history, particularly previous abdominal surgeries, when selecting a PEG removal strategy.