conclusions metacarpal neck fractures are a common injury in young and active patients that results in substantial missed time from work. while the surgical indications are well-described, there is no consensus on the optimal treatment modality because of high complication rates. dorsal plating has higher complication rates than closed reduction and percutaneous pinning, but is necessary in com...

Aim: To compare long-term complications according to the treatment received for management of diabetic foot osteomyelitis (surgical or medical) at 1 year follow up. Design and Participants: A prospective observational study was conducted involving 116 patients with osteomyelitis. The surgical medical based on principles described in literature. register development a complication, both groups t...

BACKGROUND A laryngocele is usually a cystic dilatation of the laryngeal saccule. The etiology behind its occurrence is still unclear, but congenital and acquired factors have been implicated in its development. CASE PRESENTATION We present a rare case of laryngocele occurring in a 77-year-old Caucasian woman. The patient presented with one month history of altered voice, no other associated ...

BACKGROUND Surgical complications worldwide are dreaded by both patients and physicians alike. They represent significant and serious morbidity and mortality, and contribute substantially to increased costs of healthcare. CASE PRESENTATION Our Case Report describes a 65yo Caucasian man with an extensive operative history for Crohn's disease, including 4 laparotomies with small bowel resection...

Furthermore, patients admitted to hospital with a medical condition (e.g. cardiac failure) may also develop a surgical complication (e.g. perforated duodenal ulcer) that requires surgical expertise and transfer to a surgical team’s care. However, we now recognise that some patients are at particularly high risk of physiological deterioration or developing a complication (Table 1). Table 1: Pat...