A Clinical-Anatomical-Radiological Study of Extraperitoneal Spaces: A Case Series.

Complications can arise secondary to anorectal suppurative diseases, with infections spreading along the extraperitoneal space, such as the peri-vesical, prevesical, pre-sacral, and pararectal spaces, resulting in abscesses at remote sites, which can make diagnosis more challenging. Due to the absence of peritonitis symptoms, there is a delay in presentation among such patients. Comprehending the intricacies of these areas and the way infection can spread within them is crucial for promptly identifying and effectively draining the extraperitoneal abscess.

Preservation of parathyroid glands during thyroid and neck surgery.

The parathyroid glands are situated in close proximity to the thyroid gland. They have an important endocrine function maintaining calcium and phosphate homeostasis in the body by the secretion of parathormone (PTH), which is responsible for this function. The parathyroid glands are commonly damaged during thyroid surgeries.

Procalcitonin Strip Test as an Independent Predictor in Acute Pancreatitis.

Plasma procalcitonin (PCT) is a highly specific marker for the diagnosis of bacterial infection and sepsis. Studies have demonstrated its role in the setting of sepsis and acute pancreatitis. This study aims to analyze and compare the prognostic efficacy of plasma procalcitonin strip test in acute pancreatitis.

Role of inflammatory markers as predictors of laparotomy in patients presenting with acute abdomen.

Background: There is a need for an ideal indicator of surgery in patients presenting with acute abdomen. Several markers have been analysed, but the search still continues as none have proven effective. This study aimed to analyse and compare the predictive value of plasma procalcitonin (PCT) strip test in patients presenting with acute abdomen and identify a useful cut-off value to differentiate patients that would benefit with surgery from those that require conservative management.

Hilar biliary cystadenocarcinoma: an uncommon hepatic neoplasm.

Biliary cystadenocarcinoma (BCAC) is a rare cystic tumour of the liver; with its benign counterpart, it accounts for <5% of non-parasitic hepatic cysts. Preoperative diagnosis of BCAC is difficult; complete surgical excision is recommended to prevent recurrence or metastasis. We present the case of a 67-year-female with centrally located BCAC involving the right hepatic duct and distorting the hepatic hilum.

Percutaneous expulsion of hydatid liver cyst following sclerotherapy.

A 20-year-old woman underwent alcohol sclerotherapy for a symptomatic liver cyst, initially diagnosed as simple liver cyst. Five months later, she presented with expulsion of the cyst from the puncture site. The cyst was proved to be due to hydatid disease.