Background: Sleeve gastrectomy is the most performed bariatric surgery. Post-operative gastric sleeve leaks, although rare, are dreaded complications. This study aims to perform an updated investigation of the factors associated with sleeve leaks.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Electric bikes and scooters are becoming popular means of short-distance transportation in major cities. Regulations for safe riding established by ride-sharing companies and local governments have not been effectively implemented. Inner-city hospitals are at the frontline of receiving traumas related to e-bikes and e-scooters and are receiving an increasing number of injuries.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFZuska's breast disease is a rare disorder leading to recurring subareolar abscess typically in obese patients with a history of smoking. The pathophysiology is a combination of ductal obstruction from squamous metaplasia and infection usually by anaerobic and gram-positive bacteria. Zuska's breast disease does not have a single standardized treatment partly attributed to the lack of physician awareness of the disorder.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNecrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTIs) are severe, life-threatening forms of infection. Tissues from the epidermis to the deep musculature may be affected. This includes necrotizing forms of cellulitis, myositis, and fasciitis.
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