Rapid MRI Abdomen for Assessment of Clinically Suspected Acute Appendicitis in the General Adult Population: a Systematic Review.

Objectives: To perform a systematic review on the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdomen to evaluate clinically suspected appendicitis in the general adult population. We examined the diagnostic accuracy, the reported trends of MRI use, and the factors that affect the utility of MRI abdomen, including study duration and cost-benefits.

Methods: We conducted a systematic literature search on PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases.

Gastric Injury at Laparoscopy for Gynecologic Indications: A Systematic Review.

Objective: This systematic review aims to identify causes of increased risk for and location and mechanism of gastric injury at laparoscopy for gynecologic indications and determine optimal management.

Data Sources: A prospectively registered systematic review (PROSPERO: CRD42021237999) was undertaken and performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Databases searched included Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Medline, Embase, Web of Science, SCOPUS, and Google Scholar from 1960 to 2021.

Necrotising soft tissue infection in western Sydney: An 8-year experience.

Background: This study aimed to assess the risk factors, management, imaging validity, Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotising infection (LRINEC) score and outcomes of necrotising soft tissue infection (NSTI) at a western Sydney tertiary hospital.

Methods: A retrospective study was conducted of all patients with NSTI from 2012 to 2019 at our institution. Patient characteristics, imaging, microbiology and site, LRINEC score, surgical management and outcomes/disposition were collected.

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty with Comparison to Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Purpose: Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) has grown in popularity as a potential minimally invasive bariatric procedure with acceptable short- and medium-term outcomes. This review aims to assess the safety and weight loss outcomes of ESG and compare it with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG).

Material And Methods: A comprehensive search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane and World Wide Web was conducted.

Reversal of endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and conversion to sleeve gastrectomy - Two case reports.

Introduction: With the advent of more minimally invasive procedures like endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) for weight loss and metabolic disorders, we are seeing more cases of patients presenting with sub-optimal results for consideration of alternative weight loss surgery. The report aims to describe our experience in converting ESG to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and highlight our suggested technique, challenges and pitfalls.

Presentation Of Cases: We described two bariatrics cases detailing our findings on initial endoscopy along with methods used to reverse ESG hardware, followed by issues encountered during sleeve gastrectomy 1 month later.