The effect of tranexamic acid on blood transfusion in lower gastrointestinal bleeding-A double blind prospective randomised controlled trial.

Purpose: Acute gastrointestinal bleeding is a common emergency. Tranexamic acid (TXA) reduces clot breakdown by inhibiting the action of plasmin and has been shown to reduce the need for blood transfusion in trauma, surgical procedures, and upper gastrointestinal bleeding. This study examined the efficiency of intravenous TXA in patients with acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding.

Should Advanced Age Preclude Surgical Treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor?

Surgical resection is a gold standard treatment for gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs). It can be performed by minimally invasive surgery approach in most of the patients. It has been shown that advanced age is not a clear poor prognostic factor in patients who underwent surgery for GIST.

Laparoscopic Completion Total Gastrectomy for Remnant Gastric Cancer Compared to Laparoscopic Total Gastrectomy in Short- and Medium-Term Results.

The incidence of remnant gastric cancer is increasing in recent years. The advantages of minimally invasive surgery for gastric cancer are well established. However, laparoscopic completion total gastrectomy for remnant gastric cancer harbors difficulties due to adhesions, changed configuration of the anatomical organs, and changes on the lymphatic flow.

Clinical Presentation of Acute Cholecystitis during the COVID-19 Outbreak.

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a significant impact on healthcare systems worldwide. The fear of seeking medical attention to avoid the possibility of being infected may have altered the course of some diseases.

Objectives: To describe our experience with the management of patients with acute cholecystitis during the pandemic at our medical center.

Angiography in patients with pelvic fractures and contrast extravasation on CT following high-energy trauma.

Introduction: Pelvic fracture may be accompanied by severe bleeding. Computed tomography (CT) is a gold standard diagnostic tool in stable trauma patients. Contrast extravasation detected on CT of pelvis is a sign of hemorrhage, but its significance is not clear.