scholarly journals Postoperative Thyroid Surgical Emergencies

2022 ◽  
pp. 71-72
Author(s):  
Alexander L. Shifrin
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Emergencies

scholarly journals Emergency Surgery during COVID-19: Lessons Learned

2020 ◽  
Vol 06 (03) ◽  
pp. e167-e170
Author(s):  
Hemanga K. Bhattacharjee ◽  
Shafneed Chaliyadan ◽  
Eshan Verma ◽  
Keerthi Kumaran ◽  
Priyank Bhargava ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stable Condition ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Sigmoid Volvulus ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Suspected Case ◽  
Surgical Emergencies ◽  
Viral Particles ◽  
Hospital Patients ◽  
Perforation Peritonitis ◽  
Precautionary Measures

Abstract Introduction The ongoing coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted health services throughout the world. It has brought in several new challenges to deal with surgical emergencies. Herein, we report two suspected cases of COVID-19 that were operated during this “lockdown” period and highlight the protocols we followed and lessons we learned from this situation. Result Two patients from “red zones” for COVID-19 pandemic presented with acute abdomen, one a 64-year male, who presented with perforation peritonitis and another, a 57-year male with acute intestinal obstruction due to sigmoid volvulus. They also had associated COVID-19 symptoms. COVID-19 test could not be done at the time of their presentation to the hospital. Patients underwent emergency exploratory laparotomy assuming them to be positive for the infection. Surgical team was donned with full coverall personal protective equipment. Sudden and uncontrolled egression intraperitoneal free gas was avoided, Echelon flex 60 staplers were used to resect the volvulus without allowing the gas from the volvulus to escape; mesocolon was divided using vascular reload of the stapler, no electrosurgical devices were used to avoid the aerosolization of viral particles. Colostomy was done in both the patients. Both the patients turned out to be negative for COVID-19 subsequently and discharged from hospital in stable condition. Conclusion Surgeons need to adapt to safely execute emergency surgical procedures during this period of COVID-19 pandemic. Preparedness is of paramount importance. Full precautionary measures should be taken when dealing with any suspected case.

scholarly journals An unusual cause of recurrent pediatric vomiting (an extraluminal pyloric duplication cystic): A case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leen Jamel Doya ◽  
Naya Talal Hassan ◽  
Fareeda Wasfy Bijow ◽  
Hanin Ahmed Mansour ◽  
Sawsan Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Outlet Obstruction ◽  
Abdominal Ultrasound ◽  
Duplication Cyst ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Surgical Emergencies ◽  
Recurrent Vomiting ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Tomography Scan

ABSTRACT Vomiting is a common symptom of a multitude of diseases in children. It is usually part of benign illness and can occur at any age. Recurrent vomiting can be a symptom of life-threatening medical or surgical emergencies. It can be rarely caused by an extraluminal pyloric duplication cyst. Early recognition is essential for preventing delays in management and potential complications. Here we report a case of an extraluminal pyloric duplication presenting as progressive gastric outlet obstruction cyst in a 14-month-old Syrian boy. The diagnosis was made through abdominal ultrasound, gastrointestinal endoscopy and abdominal computed tomography scan.

Paediatric surgical emergencies

2010 ◽  
pp. 330-337
Author(s):  
Alex C. H. Lee ◽  
Munther Haddad
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Emergencies

scholarly journals Ovarian Torsion in a 5-Year Old: A Case Report and Review

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew F. Ryan ◽  
Bobby K. Desai
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Clinical Suspicion ◽  
Ovarian Torsion ◽  
Surgical Emergencies ◽  
High Clinical Suspicion ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Prompt Diagnosis

Ovarian torsion represents a true surgical emergency. Prompt diagnosis is essential to ovarian salvage, and high clinical suspicion is important in this regard. Confounding the diagnosis in general are more commonly encountered abdominal complaints in the Emergency Department (ED) such as constipation, diarrhea, and urinary tract infections and more common surgical emergencies such as appendicitis. Prompt diagnosis can be further complicated in low-risk populations such as young children. Herein, we describe the case of a 5-year-old girl with a seemingly benign presentation of abdominal pain who was diagnosed in the ED and treated for acute ovarian torsion after two prior clinic visits. A brief discussion of evaluation, treatment, and management of ovarian torsion follows.

Gastrointestinal surgical emergencies in the newborn infant

1970 ◽  
Vol 76 (5) ◽  
pp. 783-797 ◽  
Author(s):  
James L. Talbert ◽  
Alvin H. Felman ◽  
Franklin L. DeBusk
Keyword(s):  
Newborn Infant ◽  
Surgical Emergencies

Surgical emergencies in liver disease

1991 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 737-758 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian Davidson ◽  
Raffaella Carratta ◽  
Francesco Paccione ◽  
Nagy Habib
Keyword(s):  
Liver Disease ◽  
Surgical Emergencies

scholarly journals 267 Ascertain Impact of Using Low-Fidelity Simulation Scenarios in Preparation for Practical Surgical Finals

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Awan
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Simulation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Surgical Emergencies ◽  
Operative Complications ◽  
Medical Emergencies ◽  
Structured Approach ◽  
Acute Patients ◽  
Kinaesthetic Learning ◽  
Post Operative Complications

Abstract Introduction Simulation has become the new way of preparing doctors to deal with medical emergencies, we investigate it using in managing ward-based surgical emergencies. Method Final year medical students completed pre- and post-session questionnaires related to themes of preparedness, anxiousness, and confidence in management of acute surgical presentations versus post-operative complications. The intervention was divided into classroom based teaching and common surgical scenarios enacted using Sim-Man. Results Preparedness increased by a third following participation in surgical simulation scenarios among participants. Anxiousness related to surgical finals decreased by 9%. Confidence in managing acute patients increased by 25% compared to pre-session results. Moreover, 35% of participants felt more confident in managing post-operative complications after the session. On average, participants scored 8/10 for usefulness of the sessions in highlighting areas to concentrate focus upon during revision. Conclusions Simulation is slowly becoming a staple in undergraduate training and our results emphasise positive impact of using this as a revision tool. Kinaesthetic learning is more memorable during simulation which serves as a confidence boost in self-perception of managing both acute and post-operative surgical patients. Anxiety associated with exams and managing real-life emergencies can be dampened by rehearsing scenarios and following a structured approach as championed by medical simulation.

Pentamethonium in Surgical Emergencies

BMJ ◽  
1951 ◽  
Vol 1 (4717) ◽  
pp. 1262-1263 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. K. Harper
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Emergencies
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