Publications by authors named "Ali Ahmed Al-Zahir"

BACKGROUND The diagnosis of Boerhaave's syndrome is often missed or delayed. This subsequently leads to a high mortality rate, which could be greatly reduced if treatment is instituted early, within 24 hours of perforation. Treatment ranges from conservative management to operative intervention depending on the time of presentation and the patient's clinical condition.

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Patient: Female, 60 FINAL DIAGNOSIS: Recurrent incisional hernia Symptoms: -

Medication: - Clinical Procedure: Limited ileo-cecal resection Specialty: Surgery.

Objective: Diagnostic/therapeutic accidents.

Background: Iatrogenic entero-atmospheric fistula is devastating and its management is extremely difficult because it is often associated with fluid and electrolyte disturbances, nutritional problems, and life-threatening sepsis.

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Introduction: Primary colonic lymphoma is rare. It comprises less than 1% of large bowel malignancies. Affected patients often present with non-specific vague symptoms with subsequent delays in diagnosis and management.

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