Open tibial fractures result in high rates of complications. This study aims to elucidate the risk factors causing these complications, and suggest antimicrobial regimens based on the organisms grown in post-operative infections. Over a period of five years, 173 patients had sustained open tibial fractures and undergone operative treatment at a single institution. All surgical data was gathered...

Background: Although hyperglycemia has been associated with poor post-operative outcomes, pre-operative hyperglycemia is not used as a screening tool in patients without diabetes. We evaluated pre-operative glucose as a marker for post-operative outcomes in patients without diabetes in order to assess its usefulness as a potential screening tool. Materials and methods: Clinical characteristics ...

INTRODUCTION Inguinofemoral lymphadenectomy (IFL) is performed in the treatment for vulvar cancer. One or more complications after IFL is reported in up to 85% of the patients. This review presents an overview of surgical techniques and peri- and post-operative care that has been studied in order to reduce the morbidity associated with IFL in vulvar cancer patients. Areas covered: Current knowl...

Older age, dementia syndrome and impaired mobility are well recognized risk factors for fatality after fracture of the proximal femur. Urinary retention is recognized as a common complication of elective total hip replacement. In this investigation, we estimated the incidence of urinary retention associated with hip fracture in older women and assessed its relationship to 2-year post-operative ...

Abstract Aims Hypocalcaemia is a severe complication post total thyroidectomy leading to increased morbidity, length of inpatient stay and associated costs. The cause damage or de-vascularisation the parathyroid glands intra-operatively however this not always easy identify usually inadvertently performed. Prompt identification patients likely become severely hypocalcaemia difficult for clinici...

INTRODUCTION: Acute appendicitis is one of the commonest causes acute abdomen encountered in surgical practice, requiring emergency surgery. Open appendicectomy by Grid Iron incision had been gold standard for many years. Laparoscopic technique provided an opportunity to explore new method management suspected cases appendicitis. AIMS & OBJECTIVES: To compare laparoscopic and open terms intra-o...

Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts are commonly used to manage hydrocephalus in both adult and paediatric populations. Whilst infection remains by far the most common complication leading to shunt revision other causes need to be considered. Our case report examines a 62-year-old female who presents for operative management of a Choroid Plexus Papilloma. Post-operatively she develops hydrocephalu...

Background: Modified radical mastectomy is commonly performed surgery for breast carcinoma. The present study was conducted to compare intra-operative and post-operative surgical outcomes by using monopolar electrocautery ultrasonic shears in MRM. Methods: A randomized prospective with a sample size of 60 patients who were into two groups. One group underwent MRM (Group A) the other one B). Int...

INTRODUCTION Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy has been accepted as a standalone effective bariatric procedure. With the increase in the number of cases done worldwide, we are witnessing the emergence of new unexpected complications. PRESENTATION A seemingly straight forward sleeve gastrectomy was complicated by acute post-operative vomiting which was diagnosed as an acute intra thoracic migrat...