Incidence and Outcomes of Emergency Presentation With Complicated Abdominal Wall Hernias: A Retrospective Study.

Aims This study aims to analyse the type of repair and post-op outcomes for individuals who underwent surgical intervention and presented with symptomatic abdominal wall hernia as an emergency. It highlights the importance of timely elective hernia management in lowering emergency presentations and any related complications. Background Abdominal wall hernias are common surgical conditions that can present electively or as emergencies, with emergency cases being associated with higher complication rates.

Management of Rectal Wall Abscess: A Rare Case Report.

A 34-year-old male presented with spontaneous rectal pain. He was diagnosed with a posterior rectal wall abscess 7 cm proximal to the anal verge that was confirmed on an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) pelvis. This abscess was drained through a transrectal route.

Virtual Reality as a Surgical Care Package for Patients Undergoing Weight Loss Surgery: A Narrative Review of the Impact of an Emerging Technology.

While bariatric surgery is regarded as the most effective treatment for people with severe and morbid obesity, its pathway is regarded as a complex one due to the multidisciplinary approaches required from pre-surgery education until long-term management. This is essential to maintain weight loss and improve the quality of life after bariatric surgery. Although these approaches are broadened, patient education, pre-operative preparation, behavioural therapy, rehabilitation, and dietary changes are regarded as the main domains in such complex care.

Phospholipases A2: enzymatic assay for snake venom (Naja naja karachiensis) with their neutralization by medicinal plants of Pakistan.

Phospholipases A2 (PLA2) are the most lethal and noxious component of Naja naja karachiensis venom. They are engaged to induce severe toxicities after their penetration in victims. Present study was designed to highlight hydrolytic actions of PLA.

Choledochorraphy (primary repair) versus t-tube drainage after open choledochotomy.

Background: T-tube drainage used to be standard practice after surgical choledochotomy, but there is now a tendency in some canters to close the common bile duct primarily. This study was designed to compare the clinical results of primary closure with T-tube drainage after open choledocotomy and assess the safety of primary closure for future application.

Methods: This study was conducted at surgical Unit-3, ward 26 Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre Karachi, from January 2007 to January 2008.