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Surgical emergency presentation in a private teaching hospital in Nigeria: A 2- year review

Nigerian Journal of Medicine, 2018
BACKGROUND: Pattern of admissions into the accident and emergency units vary worldwide with most studies showing surgical preponderance. Unlike the outcome of our study that showed more of medical cases, another study done in University College Hospital (
E O Onuoha Clement, I Njoku Emmanuel, Ogundipe Moyosore, Uche Uchenna, Onuoha Kelechukwu   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Urethral injury during vaginal delivery: Incidence, management and long‐term outcomes

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This study examines the incidence, obstetric risk factors, surgical management, and long‐term outcomes of obstetric‐associated urethral injuries during vaginal deliveries. Methods A retrospective case series was conducted at a single, tertiary university‐affiliated medical center between January 2018 and December 2023.
Yoav Baruch, Ronen Gold, Yariv Stabholz, Michael Lavie, Yariv Yogev, Asnat Groutz   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Retrospective study of single dose of antibiotic in laparoscopic appendicectomy [PDF]

, 2018
Background: Laparoscopic appendicectomy for interval appendix is becoming popular among the surgeon. Aim of the study is whether a single dose of antibiotic in laparoscopic appendicectomy is sufficient.Methods: A case study of 30 cases of laparoscopic ...
Shubham Ramanbhai Kotwal, Jayeshkumar S. Jadav   +1 more
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Preoperative and postoperative pathology concordance in endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia: A retrospective cohort study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To assess the concordance between pre‐ and postoperative pathology in patients with endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia (EIN) undergoing hysterectomy, and identify predictors of malignancy, including sampling method, progestin therapy, and surgical timing.
Jenny Dimakos, Dong Bach Nguyen, Xing Zeng, Jessica Papillon Smith, Fady W. Mansour, Srinivasan Krishnamurthy, Andrew Zakhari   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of Ceftriaxone as a Monotherapy and Amoxicillin With Clavulanic Acid as Combination Therapy in Surgical Prophylaxis

iNew Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis (SAP) is crucial in preventing postoperative surgical site infections (SSIs), especially in clean and clean‐contaminated surgeries. It was a prospective comparative observational study that compared the effectiveness and safety of single‐dose ceftriaxone monotherapy with amoxicillin–clavulanic acid as a ...
Anayat Ullah, Arsh Ali, Md Nematullah, Suriya Kumar Singh, Anant Singh Paliwal, Najish Parveen   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Retained portion of the appendix following laparosocpic appendicectomy causing peritonitis and ileus

Journal of Minimal Access Surgery, 2011
We describe a patient who developed peritonitis and paralytic ileus due to a retained portion of the inflammed appendix following laparoscopic appendicectomy (LA).
B P Gouda, R T Kochar, R S Shah
doaj   +1 more source

Burying the appendiceal stump during appendicectomy: State of art [PDF]

, 2018
Burying the appendiceal stump during appendicectomy has been considered in the past a key point of the open procedure, in order to protect the abdominal cavity and surgical wound from a possible contamination.
Aceti V., Boscarelli A.
core   +1 more source

Complicated Acute Appendicitis Conservatively Treated in Two Patients With Crohn's Disease: The Role of Intestinal Ultrasound and Contrast‐Enhanced Ultrasound

Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, EarlyView.
Intestinal ultrasound and contrast‐enhanced ultrasound were used to diagnose, monitor, and guide conservative treatment of complicated acute appendicitis in two patients with Crohn's disease. Serial imaging enabled early identification of treatment response, allowing long‐term surgery‐free outcomes.
Cataletti Giovanni, Gridavilla Daniele, Nylund Kim, Colombo Francesco, Danelli Piergiorgio, Maconi Giovanni   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diagnostic Performance of Ultrasound in Adult Appendicitis. A Retrospective Review of 331 Cases

Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, EarlyView.
The sensitivity of ultrasound in the detection of appendicitis had a prevalence of 16% in our predominantly young female cohort, with alternative gynaecological and abdominal diagnoses identified approximately 2:1. The sensitivity for ultrasound to detect appendicitis was 60%, with specificity of 98% and negative predictive value (NPV) of 93%.
Alistair Lock, Martin Necas
wiley   +1 more source

Abscessos cerebrais múltiplos após apendicectomia: relato de caso Multiple brain abscesses following appendicectomy: case report

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, 1996
Paciente masculino de 39 anos, com quadro de abdomen agudo de evolução de 72 horas, foi submetido a apendicectomia. Desenvolveu 14 dias após, quadro de cefaléia, vômitos, afasia, torpor, hemiplegia à direita e rigidez de nuca.
Michele Schops, Jackson Gondim
doaj   +1 more source