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View article: Hepatobiliary Actinomycosis, a Rare Presentation of a Rare Disease!
Hepatobiliary Actinomycosis, a Rare Presentation of a Rare Disease! Open
Actinomycosis is a chronic granulomatous infection caused by opportunistic bacteria, Actinomyces. These bacteria lack virulence and cause disease when there is a breach in the integrity of the mucosa. Diagnosis of Actinomycosis is challeng…
View article: AB229. An audit of surgical requirements and outcomes of an intensive care unit in a model three hospital
AB229. An audit of surgical requirements and outcomes of an intensive care unit in a model three hospital Open
Background: While variations exist in the economic burden of intensive care unit (ICU) patients, various micro-costing studies have led to more informative data regarding these. However, to date, little research has been completed on the s…
View article: AB163. 47. Factors associated with unplanned admissions of elective day ward laparoscopic cholecystectomies
AB163. 47. Factors associated with unplanned admissions of elective day ward laparoscopic cholecystectomies Open
Background: There has been an increasing move towards performing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomies through surgical day wards as it maximises resources and maximises economic utility to deal with this common disease. The aim of this …
View article: AB171. 13. Ultrasound as investigation of acute appendicitis in paediatric population
AB171. 13. Ultrasound as investigation of acute appendicitis in paediatric population Open
Background: Acute appendicitis is the most common emergency abdominal surgery, with a lifetime prevalence of 7%. Most often it affects patients between 10–20 years old, which means a large portion of these are paediatric patients. Accurate…
View article: AB045. 98. Fentanyl versus pethidine used in combination with midazolam for sedation in day service colonoscopy
AB045. 98. Fentanyl versus pethidine used in combination with midazolam for sedation in day service colonoscopy Open
Background: Colonoscopy is an important and frequently used investigation in the diagnosis of colorectal cancer. Various methods of sedation are used when performing colonoscopy, and these vary depending on the centre or country where the …