Retained faecolith: an avoidable complication of laparoscopic appendicectomy

Postoperative Ascites of Unknown Origin following Laparoscopic Appendicectomy: An Unusual Complication of Laparoscopic Surgery

Postoperative ascites is a very rare complication of laparoscopic surgery. Significant iatrogenic injuries to the bowel, the urinary tract, and the lymphatic system should be excluded promptly to avoid devastating results for the patient. In some cases, in spite of investigating patients extensively, no definitive causative factor for the accumulation of fluid can be identified. In such cases, ...

Laparoscopic Appendicectomy

An avoidable complication of digital nerve block.

Digital nerve block is a commonly used regional anaesthetic technique, often performed in the accident and emergency (A&E) department. It is a safe and eVective technique that has been shown to have few complications. When lignocaine (lidocaine) is used, the digit will be anaesthetised for approximately 45 minutes to one hour, which is adequate anaesthetic time for most procedures undertaken in...

Laparoscopic versus open appendicectomy: An Indian perspective

BACKGROUND Laparoscopic appendicectomy though widely practiced has not gained universal approval. Laparoscopic appendicectomy in India is relatively new and the literature is scant. This study was aimed to compare laparoscopic with open appendicectomy and ascertain the therapeutic benefit, if any, in the overall management of acute appendicitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study group consisted...

Missing the guidewire: an avoidable complication

Central venous catheterization is an imperative tool in the critically ill patient to administer fluids, medications and for monitoring the central venous pressure. This procedure is associated with a variety of complications, some of which can be life threatening. In this brief report, we are addressing one of the rare complications of central venous catheterization which is missing the guidew...