Drug-resistant epilepsy, early-onset hypertension and white matter lesions: a hidden paraganglioma.

We describe the case of a 35-year-old man with focal epilepsy since age 16. Due to a refractory course, several treatments were tried over the years, including insertion of a deep brain stimulator. At the time of his first assessment at our unit, he had recently been diagnosed with hypertension.

A survey of competency-based training of senior house officers in performing minor surgical procedures.

Introduction: The aim of this survey was to ascertain the level of competency and training of basic surgical trainees (SHOs) in performing incision and drainage of a perianal abscess (a minor surgical procedure).

Materials And Methods: Questionnaires were sent to SHOs enquiring about preferred methods of incision and drainage and the teaching received to perform this procedure.

Results: Of respondent SHOs, 10% did not receive teaching when performing their first incision and drainage and over half did not received any feedback from their trainers.