Antibiotics Vs Appendectomy in the Treatment of Appendicitis
Is antibiotic therapy an effective strategy for treating acute appendicitis?
Category : surgery : Health & Medical
False Reduction of an Inguinal Hernia Treatment
Read how this rare, false reduction of an inguinal hernia was diagnosed and treated.
Atypical Intrahepatic Perforated Cholecystitis
This article examines a case of intrahepatic gallbladder perforation and its atypical clinical presentation.
Auto-aggressive Mercury Injection Around the Knee Joint
Accidental or intentional injection of metallic mercury may cause destructive reactions.
Histopathology of Gallbladder After Cholecystectomy
Should every gallbladder specimen be sent for histopathology examination, or is this just a waste of resources?
False Reduction of an Inguinal Hernia Treatment
Read how this rare, false reduction of an inguinal hernia was diagnosed and treated.
The Belsey Mark IV
Does the Belsey Mark IV operation still have a role in the management of hiatal hernias after the introduction of laparoscopic techniques?
Assessment of Wound Contamination After Gunshot Injuries
Is there an ideal model for assessing wound contamination and gunshot pathways after injury?
Mesenteric Hematoma Complicating an Exacerbation of Crohn's
This case report examines a spontaneous mesenteric hematoma during an exacerbation of Crohn's disease.
Treatment of Gallbladder Stone With Common Bile Duct Stones
Which method of common bile duct exploration is more optimal for the management of gallbladder stone with common bile duct stones?
Sepsis Induced Changes of Adipokines and Cytokines
Both those with severe sepsis or septic shock and those who are morbidly obese have similarly shifted values compared to a control group of healthy blood donors.
Feasibility of Enhanced Recovery After Gastric Surgery
Could an enhanced recovery after surgery program be useful in patients undergoing gastric surgery?
Surgical Decision-Making in Acute Appendicitis
Which clinical findings do surgeons consider most important when trying to rule out or diagnose acute appendicitis?
Assessment of Wound Contamination After Gunshot Injuries
Is there an ideal model for assessing wound contamination and gunshot pathways after injury?
Surgical Treatment of Mandibular Condyle Fractures
This article examines a useful method that combines two surgical techniques for the treatment of condylar fractures.
Current Practice of Abdominal Wall Closure in Elective Surgery
This study attempted to determine the current practice of surgeons regarding access to and closure of the abdominal cavity in elective open surgery.
The Belsey Mark IV
Does the Belsey Mark IV operation still have a role in the management of hiatal hernias after the introduction of laparoscopic techniques?
Bridging the Gap Between Gastric Pouch and Jejunum
How did this bariatric surgeon bridge a large gap of approximately 8 cm between the gastric pouch and jejunum?
Loop Duodeno-Enterostomy With Sleeve Gastrectomy
Pylorus-preserving duodeno-enterostomies with sleeve gastrectomy may open new technical alternatives in bariatric surgery.
Traditional Invasive vs. Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy
Can minimally invasive esophagectomy reduce the morbidity and accelerate the post-operative recovery associated with traditional open esophagectomy?