Publications by authors named "Emina Letic"
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- * The patient showed symptoms of hyperaldosteronism and malignant hypertension, prompting the medical team to evaluate her conditions, leading to the surgical removal of the affected adrenal gland and a portion of the stomach.
- * Post-surgery, the patient had a successful recovery, remained stable without complications, and highlighted the need for a team approach in managing complex medical cases.
Background Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a condition with various etiological factors, marked by the sudden onset of inflammation in the pancreatic tissue. Predicting the severity and potential mortality of AP involves analyzing clinical data alongside laboratory tests and imaging. Among several grading methods with strong predictive capabilities for illness severity and mortality, the Bedside Index for Severity in Acute Pancreatitis (BISAP) score is notable.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Healthcare systems and general surgeons are being challenged by the current pandemic. The European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) aimed to evaluate surgeons' experiences and perspectives, to identify gaps in knowledge, to record shortcomings in resources and to register research priorities.
Methods: An ad hoc web-based survey of EAES members and affiliates was developed by the EAES Research Committee.