Colonic Diverticulitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Colonic diverticulitis is a significant complication of colonic diverticulosis and a key aspect of diverticular disease. While diverticulosis is often […]
Abdominal Surgery
General Surgery Cases
Abdominal Surgery, Emergency cases, General Surgery
Acute Appendicitis Management
Introduction Acute appendicitis occurs when the appendix, a small pouch connected to the large intestine, becomes inflamed. This happens due
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Ranson Criteria:
Acute pancreatitis is a potentially life-threatening condition that requires prompt and accurate assessment to determine its severity and guide treatment.
Abdominal Surgery, Emergency cases, General Surgery
Overview of Stomas: Colostomy and Ileostomy
Introduction to Stomas A stoma is an artificial opening created in the colon (colostomy) or small intestine (ileostomy) to divert
Abdominal Surgery, General Surgery
Meckel’s Diverticulum:
Meckel’s diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, affecting approximately 2% of the population. It
Abdominal Surgery, Emergency cases, General Surgery
Approach to the Management of Acute Abdomen
Presenting Complaint and History of Presenting Complaint When evaluating a patient with acute abdominal pain(acute abdomen), begin by understanding the
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PILONIDAL SINUS
Pilonidal sinus is a condition frequently observed in individuals with significant body hair, particularly males aged 20–29. It is often
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding: Bariatric Surgery
IntroductionLaparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is a bariatric procedure that involves placing an inflatable silicone band around the upper part
Biliopancreatic Diversion and Duodenal Switch: Bariatric Surgery
IntroductionBiliopancreatic diversion (BPD) and duodenal switch (DS) are advanced bariatric procedures designed to promote significant weight loss through a combination