Ex nihilo. Ex nihilo is a Latin phrase meaning out of nothing. It often appears in conjunction with the concept of creation, as in creatio ex nihilo, meaning creation out of nothing, chiefly in philosophical or theological contexts, but it also occurs in other fields.
Diaphragmatic hernia is a defect or hole in the diaphragm that allows the abdominal contents to move into the chest cavity. Treatment is usually surgical. The following types of diaphragmatic hernia exist: 1  Congenital diaphragmatic hernia. 2  Morgagni's hernia. 3  Bochdalek hernia. 4  Hiatal hernia.
A-1- Types of Nasogastric Tubes. Types of Nasogastric Tubes. Standard Nasogastric Tubes. The standard nasogastric tube amy be used for either suctioning gastric contents or administering tube feedings. A Levin tube comes in a variety of sizes from 5 French (very small) to 18 French (very large). All are approximately 50 inches long.