Acute Appendicitis Management: Conservative And Surgical
Introduction Acute appendicitis occurs when the appendix, a small pouch connected to the large intestine, becomes inflamed. This happens due […]
Open Surgery Procedures
Abdominal Surgery, Emergency cases, General Surgery
Intra-abdominal Hypertension and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
Introduction The acute abdomen often involves alterations in intra-abdominal pressure (IAP), which can be both a cause and consequence of
Abdominal Surgery, General Surgery, Hepatobilliary
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