Chemotherapy-associated pneumoperitoneum in cancer patients: a scoping review.

Background: The presence of air in the peritoneal cavity (pneumoperitoneum) is often secondary to perforated viscus. Emergent operative intervention is typically warranted in non-cancer patients. Cancer patients present a unique challenge as they have an increased risk of pneumoperitoneum due to local tumour invasion, radiation therapy, and frequent endoscopic procedures.

Interests and Barriers to Medical Students Participation in a Dedicated Global Surgery Curriculum.

Introduction: Despite many institutions establishing global surgery (GS) programs to support clinical care and education in resource-limited settings, few have established a specific curriculum in GS. This study's objective was to assess medical student interest in such a curriculum and prospects for future careers in GS/global health (GH), and to define the barriers to pursuing an international rotation.

Methods: We conducted an anonymous online survey of all 495 medical students at a major academic medical center in the mid-South that collected demographic data, country of origin, interest in a GS/GH elective, and barriers to pursuing a GS/GH rotation abroad.

Barriers and Motivations for Health Insurance Subscription Among Health-Care Users in Cameroon.

Introduction: Surgical care is a significant component of the overall health expenditure in low- and middle-income countries. In Cameroon, out-of-pocket payments for surgical service are very high with many patients declining potentially curative surgical procedures. Less than 2% of the population is enrolled in a health insurance scheme leading to a propensity for catastrophic health expenses when accessing care.

Hospital Detention for the Inability to Pay: A Qualitative Study of Patient Experiences in Cameroon.

Introduction: Equitable access to quality surgical care and low-cost healthcare services for all segments of the population remains a big problem in many African health systems. In Cameroon, it is very common to find medically discharged patients who have received surgical treatment and are unable to pay the resulting bills. These patients can be held in detention in hospitals until payments are complete.

Alectinib-associated pneumoperitoneum in stage IV non-small cell lung cancer - A case report.

Introduction And Importance: Alectinib, a highly potent, highly selective, brain-penetrant anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) inhibitor is now the first line therapy for patients with metastatic ALK-positive non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Case Presentation: We report a rare case of pneumoperitoneum following alectinib initiation for metastatic non small cell lung cancer in a 74-year-old African American female. Patient developed abdominal pain approximately 2 weeks after starting alectinib.

Retrograde intussusception of jejunojejunostomy after Roux-En-Y gastric bypass leading to small bowel obstruction - Case report of a rare and serious complication.

• Retrograde intussusception post RYGB is a very rare complication usually presenting with vague abdominal symptoms. • Female patients who experience very good weight loss post RYGB are most prone. • Operative intervention should not be delayed after appropriate resuscitation.