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View article: IMPACT OF EARLY MOBILIZATION ON POSTOPERATIVE OUTCOMES IN CARDIAC SURGERY PATIENTS A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
IMPACT OF EARLY MOBILIZATION ON POSTOPERATIVE OUTCOMES IN CARDIAC SURGERY PATIENTS A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL Open
Background: Cardiac surgery is frequently associated with prolonged recovery, postoperative complications, and extended hospitalization. Early postoperative mobilization has emerged as a promising intervention to improve functional outcome…
View article: Analysis of Incidence and Risk Factors of Complicated Acute Appendicitis in Children: Evidence From a Tertiary Pediatric Center
Analysis of Incidence and Risk Factors of Complicated Acute Appendicitis in Children: Evidence From a Tertiary Pediatric Center Open
Background: Acute appendicitis (AA) is the most prevalent surgical emergency in the pediatric population, with the complicated form leading to various adverse outcomes. Our study is aimed at evaluating the incidence and associated risk fac…
View article: AB018. SOH24AB_237. Urological burden on the general surgical department at a level 3 hospital
AB018. SOH24AB_237. Urological burden on the general surgical department at a level 3 hospital Open
Background: Patients with urological pathologies are commonly admitted under acute general surgical services in level 3 hospitals.
View article: Clinical Outcomes of Delayed Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Patients with Acute Calculous Cholecystitis: A Single Centre Study
Clinical Outcomes of Delayed Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Patients with Acute Calculous Cholecystitis: A Single Centre Study Open
Background: A delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy is performed as an elective procedure several weeks after a conservative treatment which involves a course of intravenous antibiotics. Aims: To evaluate the clinical outcomes (i.e. hospita…
View article: AB024. SOH23ABS_083. Compliance with Venous thromboembolism risk assessment tool and adherence to thromboprophylaxis in an acute surgical department
AB024. SOH23ABS_083. Compliance with Venous thromboembolism risk assessment tool and adherence to thromboprophylaxis in an acute surgical department Open
Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is recognised as a common, but preventable complication of general surgery. There are many surgical factors that contribute to Virchow’s triad combined with individualised patient risk factors. Stud…
View article: AB150. SOH23ABS_199. The implication of procedure-specific operative proforma: improving the quality of operative notes for laparoscopic cholecystectomy, surgical audit report in St. Luke’s General Hospital Kilkenny
AB150. SOH23ABS_199. The implication of procedure-specific operative proforma: improving the quality of operative notes for laparoscopic cholecystectomy, surgical audit report in St. Luke’s General Hospital Kilkenny Open
AB150. SOH23ABS_199. The implication of procedure-specific operative proforma: improving the quality of operative notes for laparoscopic cholecystectomy, surgical audit report in St. Luke’s General Hospital Kilkenny
View article: A rare case of duodenal angiodysplasia—a case report
A rare case of duodenal angiodysplasia—a case report Open
Gastrointestinal bleeding can be manifested as a variety of symptoms and, often, it is difficult to classify as upper or lower gastrointestinal bleeding on mere symptomatology. This is a case report of a similar kind of patient who initial…
View article: An extremely rare complication of intestinal stoma formation: parastomal evisceration 1-year post-loop ileostomy
An extremely rare complication of intestinal stoma formation: parastomal evisceration 1-year post-loop ileostomy Open
Intestinal stoma formation is an important and frequently performed procedure in emergency and elective general surgery. Parastomal evisceration is an extremely rare complication of stoma formation. The literature to date consists of a sma…
View article: Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma—a diagnostic challenge
Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma—a diagnostic challenge Open
Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare cancer originating primarily from the peritoneum with a poor prognosis and non-specific clinical presentation. We present a case of a 60-year-old male, retired metallurgy engineer who initially p…
View article: Experimental Investigation on Coal Fines Migration: Proppant Conductivity Studies
Experimental Investigation on Coal Fines Migration: Proppant Conductivity Studies Open
View article: 378 The Future Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, A Scoping review
378 The Future Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, A Scoping review Open
Introduction The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medicine is accelerating. Recently there have been significant advancements made in its role in upper GI endoscopy. Aim To assess current research questions exploring the use of AI in…
View article: 262 Analysis of the Factors Contributing to Unplanned Admissions of Surgical Day Cases
262 Analysis of the Factors Contributing to Unplanned Admissions of Surgical Day Cases Open
Introduction Day surgery has many benefits including a reduction in waiting lists, cancellations, hospital acquired infections and need for inpatient beds. It is also highly cost effective. The aim of this study is to identify which factor…
View article: 381 Is There A Role for Tranexamic Acid in Upper GI Bleeding? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
381 Is There A Role for Tranexamic Acid in Upper GI Bleeding? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Introduction Upper Gastrointestinal bleeding is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. It has been suggested that tranexamic acid (TXA) may be useful in arresting bleeding. Aim: To synthesise available evidence of the effect of…
View article: Table of Contents for Peer Reviewed Papers
Table of Contents for Peer Reviewed Papers Open
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: AB183. 142. An unusual presentation of lung cancer presenting as a ruptured groin mass
AB183. 142. An unusual presentation of lung cancer presenting as a ruptured groin mass Open
Background: A 58-year-old male patient presented with a four-week history of an enlarging groin mass which ruptured causing bleeding and severe pain. In the months prior to admission, he reported unquantified weight loss and increasing dys…
View article: An unusual finding of dilated stomach in the pelvic cavity secondary to gastric outlet obstruction by cholangiocarcinoma
An unusual finding of dilated stomach in the pelvic cavity secondary to gastric outlet obstruction by cholangiocarcinoma Open
An unusual finding of dilated stomach in the pelvic cavity secondary to gastric outlet obstruction by cholangiocarcinoma
View article: AB152. 90. Growing surveillance colonoscopy list put high-risk patient at more risk
AB152. 90. Growing surveillance colonoscopy list put high-risk patient at more risk Open
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of leading cause of death in western world. Adenoma-carcinoma sequence is accepted as developmental pathway in CRC. Adenoma changes to invasive cancer in 5 to 20 years. Many guidelines were establ…
View article: AB105. 91. Double blind randomised control trial to assess the efficacy of pre-insufflation intraperitoneal local anaesthetic infiltration in laparoscopic surgery (ILLS TRIAL)
AB105. 91. Double blind randomised control trial to assess the efficacy of pre-insufflation intraperitoneal local anaesthetic infiltration in laparoscopic surgery (ILLS TRIAL) Open
Background: Laparoscopic surgery has gained popularity and acceptance across the world, but as yet there is no consensus on optimum pain control modalities peri-operatively. Selected randomised control trials have demonstrated improved pai…
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: Ahead of the curve: Implementation of the first twenty-four hour Acute Surgical Assessment Unit (ASAU) in Ireland
Ahead of the curve: Implementation of the first twenty-four hour Acute Surgical Assessment Unit (ASAU) in Ireland Open
View article: Increased complexity of post-laparoscopic cholecystectomy bile duct injuries: 22 years experience from a national referral centre in Ireland
Increased complexity of post-laparoscopic cholecystectomy bile duct injuries: 22 years experience from a national referral centre in Ireland Open