Effectiveness and early postoperative outcomes of palliative endoluminal stenting versus Hartmann's procedure in acute malignant bowel obstruction in high-risk patients.

Purpose: The emergency intervention for acute malignant left-sided colonic obstruction remains controversial. Conflicting reports exist regarding the efficacy and safety of endoscopic placement of self-expandable metallic stents (SEMS) vs. primary surgery.

Case of atypical cutaneous infection in patient of systemic lupus erythematosus after cyclophosphamide therapy.

is one of the rapidly growing non-tuberculous mycobacteria that can be isolated from water, soils and aerosols. Localised infections have been reported associated with tattoo parlours, pedicures and cosmetic procedures. But disseminated infection is usually associated with individuals who are immunocompromised, predominantly affecting limbs but sparing abdomen and back.