Tuberculous Peritonitis and Laparotomy M. F. Dixon, M.B., and J. A. Davies, M.R.C.P. 674 Hospital Advisory Service G. W. Taylor, M.R.C.G.P ................. 674 Rh Immunization in Ruptured Tubal Pregnancy R. D. Barr, M.R.C.P ..................... 674 Thiocyanate Metabolism in Human Vitamin Bi Deficiency A. G. Freeman, F.R.C.P ................... 675 Children of Anaesthetists R. Wyatt, M.B., D.A...

Abstract Introduction High mortality and morbidity is associated with Emergency Laparotomy. This study looks at outcomes of different subspecialties surgeons performing Laparotomies identified from National Laparotomy Audit (NELA). Method Results Conclusions

Following the abdominal surgery, extensive adhesions often occur and they can cause difficulties during laparoscopic operations. However, previous laparotomy is not considered to be a contraindication for laparoscopy. The aim of this study is to present that an insertion of Veres needle in the region of umbilicus is a safe method for creating a pneumoperitoneum for laparoscopic operations after...

Karl Evangelista's contribution to the special issue, "Improvisation, Musical Communities, and COVID-19 Pandemic."

Abstract Introduction The most common causes of Small bowel obstruction (SBO) in adults are adhesions, hernias, cancer, Crohn's, Diverticulitis, volvulus, etc; children, intussusception. Overall mortality is 10%, increasing to 30% with complications. Urgent investigation, aggressive medical management and appropriate timely surgery key successful outcome. Aim We present a patient 4 due single p...

An intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) may be placed preoperatively for high-risk patients with reduced ejection fraction or multivessel coronary disease undergoing non-cardiac surgery. Dexmedetomidine (DEX) has both anesthetic and cardioprotective effects, little evidence is present on its effect minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) bispectral index (BIS). We the case of a cardiac patient who was...

BACKGROUND : Although there is no debate that patients with peritonitis or hemodynamic instability should undergo urgent laparotomy after penetrating injury to the abdomen, it is also clear that certain stable patients without peritonitis may be managed without operation. The practice of deciding which patients may not need surgery after penetrating abdominal wounds has been termed selective ma...