The mass effect of a slowly growing GIST.

Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs) are typically defined as solid masses arising from the GI tract, most commonly from the stomach and small intestine. They seldom present in a cystic form. Management of cystic masses arising from the GI tract may pose a diagnostic predicament.

Local anaesthesia versus spinal anaesthesia in inguinal hernia repair: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Inguinal hernias are a significant cause of morbidity. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to determine the totality of evidence regarding the effectiveness of local anaesthesia when compared to spinal anaesthesia in individuals undergoing open inguinal hernia repair.

Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted.