How Predictive are the Signs and Symptoms of Small Bowel Obstruction.

Objective: The present study aims to determine the diagnostic significance of signs and symptoms of Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO) and to ascertain if there was any delay in presentation of the patients to the hospital.

Methods: This retrospective case study spanning 3 years was conducted at Riyadh Medical Complex, Saudi Arabia. All adult patients admitted from the ER with a diagnosis of SBO were included in the study.

Pseudomyxoma peritonei. Presenting as a localized perforation of the cecum.

Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP), also known as jelly belly, is a rare condition with mucinous material spread throughout the abdomen. It can arise from the appendix, colon, or even a teratoma. The documented incidence is one per million per year.

Cystic echinococcosis in Central Saudi Arabia: a 5-year experience.

Background/aims: In this series of patients we aim to describe aspects of presentation, diagnosis and management of patients suffering from Echinococcosis in an endemic region.

Methods: This is an observational study done at Riyadh Medical Complex, Saudi Arabia from 1999 to 2004. All adult patients admitted with the primary or incidental diagnosis of echinococcosis were included.

Value of water-soluble contrast (meglumine amidotrizoate) in the diagnosis and management of small bowel obstruction.

Introduction: The object of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of a water-soluble contrast follow-through study for differentiating complete from incomplete small bowel obstruction (SBO) and for predicting the need for surgery.

Methods: This prospective study was conducted at Riyadh Medical Complex, Saudi Arabia and spanned 2 years. All adult patients admitted with SBO were included, except those with obstructed hernias, peritonitis, or postabdominal irradiation.

Squamous cell carcinoma of colon and rectum.

Primary squamous cell carcinoma SCC of the colon and rectum is a rare malignancy. Less than 100 cases have been reported in literature. We report 2 cases of pure SCC involving the rectum and sigmoid colon.

A comparison between presenatation time and delay in surgery in simple and advanced appendicitis.

Background: Acute appendicitis is the most common cause of acute abdomen. Serial examinations and investigations increase diagnostic accuracy. But this causes delay, which may result in gangrene and perforation.