Determinants of satisfaction and self-perceived proficiency of trainees in surgical residency programs at a single institution.

Background: We aimed to identify factors contributing to training program satisfaction and self-perceived proficiency of residents in 5 integrated surgical residency programs within the same referral institution.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey including all senior surgical residents in all integrated sub-specialty and general surgery residency programs at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital (TASH) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Training programs were assessed on 6 educational components including operative case volume and diversity, intra-operative hands-on training, morning teaching sessions, seminars, ward rounds, and research opportunities.

Biliopleural fistula after penetrating thoracoabdominal injury: A case report.

Introduction: Biliopleural fistula is a rare complication of thoraco-abdominal injury. Due to its rarity, the experience of any one surgeon is minimal, there is a paucity of literature regarding optimal treatment. This case report can be an addition to the existing reports to guide surgeons in better understanding and management of such cases.

Ileal fecalomas causing small bowel obstruction: A case report.

Introduction: Fecaloma is an accumulation of feces that has formed a mass and has failed to be expelled spontaneously. Because fecal matter is harder and firmer in the left side of colon, and the diameter of the bowel is smaller compared to the right, fecalomas mostly form in recto-sigmoid area. Small bowel fecaloma formation is an extremely rare condition.