Publications by authors named "I Salleh"
Background: Pancreatic fistulae post distal pancreatectomy still leads to significant morbidity and if not properly managed, may lead to mortality. The identification of risk factors and effective management of patients with pancreatic fistulae is important in the prevention of these complications.
Methods: There were 75 open consecutive distal pancreatectomies in the Department of Surgery, Changi General Hospital from May 2001 to May 2007.
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- A study examined 204 rodents from 14 species across four different habitats, identifying Rattus rattus diardii as the most common, making up 67% of the samples.
- Almost half (47.3%) of the rodents were infested with ectoparasites, with mites from the Trombiculidae family being the most prevalent and ticks primarily found on forest rodents.
- Urban and forest rodents showed higher rates of ectoparasitic infestations, but there was no significant difference in infestation rates between male and female rodents.
Background: Choledocholithiasis, if left untreated, can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. The management of such a problem has progressed tremendously but controversy still exists as to ideal management, laparoscopic exploration or endoscopic retrograde pancreatography with sphincterotomy. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the results of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in a surgical unit.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a commonly performed procedure in general surgical practice but it also has an inherently steep learning curve. The training of surgeons in this procedure presents a challenge to teaching hospitals, which essentially have to strike a balance between effective training and safety of the patient. The present study aims first to assess the safety of the structured training programme for this procedure at the Department of Surgery, Changi General Hospital, Singapore.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: A randomized controlled trial was conducted to compare traditional hospital stay haemorrhoidectomy (STAY) with same-day discharge haemorrhoidectomy (DAY) with regard to costs, clinical outcome and patient satisfaction.
Methods: A total of 54 consecutive patients were randomized to either STAY or DAY groups. A standardized excision of three piles was performed and the wounds were left open.