Adherence to the Antibiotic Prophylaxis Guidelines for Appendectomy in Bahrain: An Observational Study.

Background Appendicitis is a common clinical problem that has multifactorial etiologies. Accounting for almost 1 million hospital days per year, it poses serious health hazards. If not treated on time, it may burst.

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Recurrence Presenting as a Small Bowel Obstruction: A Case Report.

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the alimentary tract in adults. The most common site is the stomach, followed by the small intestine. The clinical presentation varies from an incidental finding in asymptomatic patients to a large palpable mass causing complications such as bowel obstruction or viscus perforation.

The Peri-operative Bariatric Surgery Care in the Middle East Region.

Background: Bariatric surgery is common in the Middle East region. However, regional accreditation bodies and guidelines are lacking. We present the current peri-operative practice of bariatric surgery in the Middle East region.

Effect of pediatric liver transplantation on renal function.

The aim of this review is to define the incidence of renal dysfunction among pediatric liver transplant (LT) survivors, to identify the associated risk factors and to outline the therapeutic options. Renal dysfunction is a common problem after pediatric LT. The measured glomerular filtration rate is considered the "gold-standard" for assessment of renal function.