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View article: OGC P18 10-year survival following oesophagectomy and 2-field lymphadenectomy: a retrospective cohort study
OGC P18 10-year survival following oesophagectomy and 2-field lymphadenectomy: a retrospective cohort study Open
Background Only 12.6% of patients with oesophageal cancer in the UK will survive over 10 years. While oesophagectomy remains the best option for resectable oesophageal cancers, there is debate about the extent of lymphadenectomy during sur…
View article: Multidisciplinary Management of Early Rectal Cancer
Multidisciplinary Management of Early Rectal Cancer Open
The incidence of colorectal cancers detected at an early stage, that is stage T2 or less, has increased over the last decade, driven primarily by better access to screening and diagnostic pathways. Consequently, timely treatment leads to b…
View article: TU8.12 Group and Screen for Laparoscopic Appendicectomies: Is It Necessary?
TU8.12 Group and Screen for Laparoscopic Appendicectomies: Is It Necessary? Open
Background Blood transfusion is rarely required in laparoscopic appendicectomies. The incidence of major vessel injury is 0.04%, yet many trusts require two valid G+S samples prior to the operation. A retrospective review was conducted to …
View article: Impact of a Novel, Low-Cost and Sustainable Health Education Program on the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Intestinal Schistosomiasis in School Children in a Hard-to-Reach District of Madagascar
Impact of a Novel, Low-Cost and Sustainable Health Education Program on the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Intestinal Schistosomiasis in School Children in a Hard-to-Reach District of Madagascar Open
Schistosomiasis control requires multisectoral approaches including praziquantel treatment, access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene, and health education. Community input can help ensure health education programs are culturally approp…
View article: 997 A Systematic Review of Hernia Repair Simulation Models
997 A Systematic Review of Hernia Repair Simulation Models Open
Introduction There are barriers to education in both open and laparoscopic hernia repair technique, due to the laparoscopic learning curve, as well as reduced theatre time for junior surgical trainees. This is particularly evident during t…
View article: Five-Year Follow-Up on the Prevalence and Intensity of Infections of Schistosoma mansoni in a Hard-to-Reach District of Madagascar
Five-Year Follow-Up on the Prevalence and Intensity of Infections of Schistosoma mansoni in a Hard-to-Reach District of Madagascar Open
Schistosomiasis is a major public health problem in Madagascar. The WHO recommends preventive chemotherapy by mass drug administration (MDA) with praziquantel as the primary approach to control Schistosoma mansoni –related morbidity in end…