A rare case of heterotopic pancreatitis and intestinal malrotation in a COVID-19 positive patient. COVID-19, causative or coincidence?

Introduction And Importance: Heterotopic pancreas (HP) is defined as the presence of pancreatic tissue without anatomical and vascular continuity with the main body of the pancreas. HP typically remains asymptomatic, however complications such as acute pancreatitis can arise. Gastrointestinal involvement with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is not uncommon and there are reported cases of associated pancreatitis.

An audit to identify adherence of laparoscopic appendicectomy operation notes to Royal College of Surgeons Good Surgical Practice standards.

Background: Appendicitis is the most common abdominal emergency in England accounting for 40,000 admissions per year. The Good Surgical Practice guideline by Royal College of Surgeons England (RCSEng) defines criteria detailing what constitutes a safe and comprehensive operation note. High-quality operation notes enable continuity of care and safe post-operative management.

SARS-CoV-2 infection in acute pancreatitis increases disease severity and 30-day mortality: COVID PAN collaborative study.

Objective: There is emerging evidence that the pancreas may be a target organ of SARS-CoV-2 infection. This aim of this study was to investigate the outcome of patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) and coexistent SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Design: A prospective international multicentre cohort study including consecutive patients admitted with AP during the current pandemic was undertaken.