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View article: Improvement of endoclip design using 3D CAD approach
Improvement of endoclip design using 3D CAD approach Open
Endoscopic clip (endoclip) is a metallic mechanical device used in gastrointestinal endoscopy practices with the intention of close mucosal surfaces deprived of the requirement for surgery and sew up. Nowadays, endoclip is accessible in th…
View article: Total Hip Replacement in a Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patient
Total Hip Replacement in a Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patient Open
Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) going for surgery have put challenges to the treating surgeon, anaesthetist and physician as the patients can present with various medical complications perioperatively. It can be associated…
View article: Hypertriglyceridaemic pancreatitis induced by oral contraceptives: rare but a fatal complication
Hypertriglyceridaemic pancreatitis induced by oral contraceptives: rare but a fatal complication Open
Acute pancreatitis is a common surgical emergency with a variety of aetiologies. Hypertriglyceridaemia is considered as one of the causes, especially in elevated triglyceride levels in the absence of other culprits. However, it rarely occu…
View article: Initial Trauma Database in a University Hospital in Malaysia
Initial Trauma Database in a University Hospital in Malaysia Open
Trauma is a major health problem in Malaysia. An understanding of the trauma epidemiology is important in developing a reliable trauma service. The aim of this study is to understand the pattern of trauma in our institution and to highligh…
View article: PHILOS Plate as a Fixation of Proximal Humeral Fracture: A Revisit
PHILOS Plate as a Fixation of Proximal Humeral Fracture: A Revisit Open
Fracture is common after trauma. Proximal humeral fracture can occur in the elderly after fall and in youngsters after motor vehicle accidents (MVA) and sport injuries. A 37-year-old man was admitted with a fracture of his left proximal hu…
View article: Multifiring endoclip conceptual design using cad approach
Multifiring endoclip conceptual design using cad approach Open
The endoclip design that will be done is by designing cartridge components that have several clips. In essence, endoclip is a mechanical device in the world of health, especially for endoscopic activities, which are also used for the proce…
View article: Isolated Hypophosphataemia Mimicking Cerebrovascular Accident
Isolated Hypophosphataemia Mimicking Cerebrovascular Accident Open
Hypophosphataemia occurs in an abnormally low serum phosphate level. Three main mechanisms are postulated: decreased intestinal absorption, increased renal excretion, and extracellular shifts to intracellular compartments. It is potentiall…
View article: Clinical characteristics of 1653 injured motorcyclists and factors that predict mortality from motorcycle crashes in Malaysia
Clinical characteristics of 1653 injured motorcyclists and factors that predict mortality from motorcycle crashes in Malaysia Open
Age, lower GCS, presence of head, chest, liver, small bowel injuries and higher severity on NISS, RTS and TRISS scores are predictive of death in patients involved with motorcycle accidents. This information is important for prognostic mor…
View article: A LESS INVASIVE METHOD OF REDUCING THE INCIDENCE OF POST-ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY PANCREATITIS: INTRAVENOUS DICLOFENAC SODIUM VERSUS PLACEBO
A LESS INVASIVE METHOD OF REDUCING THE INCIDENCE OF POST-ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY PANCREATITIS: INTRAVENOUS DICLOFENAC SODIUM VERSUS PLACEBO Open
Objective: The purpose of this study is to reduce the incidence of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis (PEP) by the administration of intravenous (IV) diclofenac sodium.Methods: This is a prospective, ra…
View article: Undifferentiated Embryonal Sarcoma of the Liver: An Enigma of Diagnosis
Undifferentiated Embryonal Sarcoma of the Liver: An Enigma of Diagnosis Open
A 20-year-old man presented with peritonitis requiring emergency laparotomy.He was found to have a huge liver abscess on the right lobe.Open drainage was performed but the abscess was persistently unresolved upon follow up.Computed tomogra…
View article: A Diagnostic Conundrum in a Localized Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
A Diagnostic Conundrum in a Localized Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Open
Aortic dissection (AD) is an uncommon life-threatening emergency.Its development is usually subtle and easily missed.On the other hand, an aneurysm nearly always requires immediate surgical intervention.Both interventions are technically d…
View article: Diagnostic Challenge in a Cystic Lesion of the Epigastrium: A Case Report
Diagnostic Challenge in a Cystic Lesion of the Epigastrium: A Case Report Open
A diagnosis of cystic lesion of epigastrium is challenging without strong evidence from history and physical examination. A 33-year-old lady has an epigastric mass without hepato-pancreaticobiliary symptoms, was unable to be diagnosed thro…
View article: Fat Embolism Syndrome Treated with Methylprednisolone: A Different Perception or a Misconception?
Fat Embolism Syndrome Treated with Methylprednisolone: A Different Perception or a Misconception? Open
Fat embolism syndrome is manifested by the fat globule systemic presence involved in a motor vehicle in the pulmonary and circulation. A 34-year-old man was accident with afracture of the left femur and avulsion fracture of the left post…
View article: Does Time Difference in CT Scan Causes More Mortality?
Does Time Difference in CT Scan Causes More Mortality? Open
View article: Diagnosis and treatment in chronic pancreatitis: an international survey and case vignette study
Diagnosis and treatment in chronic pancreatitis: an international survey and case vignette study Open
View article: Tube Thoracostomy Complications: More to Learn
Tube Thoracostomy Complications: More to Learn Open
View article: Peer review report 2 on “Feasibility And Safety Of Single-Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy In Elderly Patients: A Single Institution, Retrospective Case Series”
Peer review report 2 on “Feasibility And Safety Of Single-Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy In Elderly Patients: A Single Institution, Retrospective Case Series” Open
View article: A middle-aged man with a troubled liver: Combination therapy in advanced (BCLC Stage C) hepatocellular carcinoma
A middle-aged man with a troubled liver: Combination therapy in advanced (BCLC Stage C) hepatocellular carcinoma Open
Advanced hepatocellular carcinoma carries a bad prognosis with a survival of only few months. Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) Guidelines recommended sorafenib monotherapy as the treatment modality for advanced BCLC Stage C disease, ci…
View article: Comparison of postoperative outcomes after pancreaticoduodenectomy pre and post ERAS implementation: a single centre experience
Comparison of postoperative outcomes after pancreaticoduodenectomy pre and post ERAS implementation: a single centre experience Open
View article: Peer review report 3 on “Grynfelt-Lesshaft hernia a case report and review of the literature”
Peer review report 3 on “Grynfelt-Lesshaft hernia a case report and review of the literature” Open
View article: Peer review report 1 on “Local repair of stoma prolapse: Case report of an in vivo application of linear stapler devices”
Peer review report 1 on “Local repair of stoma prolapse: Case report of an in vivo application of linear stapler devices” Open
View article: Peer review report 2 on “Gangliocytic paraganglioma treated with ampullectomy, a case report”
Peer review report 2 on “Gangliocytic paraganglioma treated with ampullectomy, a case report” Open
View article: Peer review report 2 on “Detection of benign hilar bile duct stenoses - A retrospective analysis in 250 patients with suspicion of Klatskin tumour”
Peer review report 2 on “Detection of benign hilar bile duct stenoses - A retrospective analysis in 250 patients with suspicion of Klatskin tumour” Open
1. Original submission 1.1. Recommendation Minor revision. 1.2. Comments to the author It is an interesting article. Few minor comments though. I would recommend the word stricture to replace stenosis In your exploratory laparotomy group, …
View article: Peer review report 1 on “Well-promising outcomes with vacuum-assisted closure in an infected wound following laparotomy: A case report”
Peer review report 1 on “Well-promising outcomes with vacuum-assisted closure in an infected wound following laparotomy: A case report” Open
1. Original submission 1.1. Recommendation Minor Revision. 1.2. Comments to the author It is an interesting topic. However, multiple success cases using this method has been reported via Pubmed search. You may need to change the sentences …