Appendiceal stump closure in laparoscopic appendectomy: one endoloop vs. two endoloops vs. two endoclips-does it matter?

Purpose: Appendiceal stump leak rate after laparoscopic appendectomy is extremely low. Various methods are used to close the appendiceal stump. This study aimed to compare the outcome of three appendiceal stump closure methods.

A three layered repair of a large perineal hernia: case report and review of the literature.

Background: A symptomatic perineal hernia is an uncommon complication after abdominoperineal resection (APR). Repairs of such hernias can be achieved by usage of autologous flaps, synthetic mesh, or biologic mesh, which reduce bowel adhesions. Studies have shown that prophylactic repair of the pelvic floor with biologic mesh during APR, can reduce the incidence of perineal hernia.

The impact of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on the incidence and outcome of complicated appendicitis.

Background: Patient attendance at emergency departments (EDs) during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak has decreased dramatically under the "stay at home" and "lockdown" restrictions. By contrast, a notable rise in severity of various surgical conditions was observed, suggesting that the restrictions coupled with fear from medical facilities might negatively impact non-COVID-19 diseases. This study aims to assess the incidence and outcome of complicated appendicitis (CA) cases during that period.

One-third of children with lactose intolerance managed to achieve a regular diet at the three-year follow-up point.

Aim: This study described outcomes following treatment for lactose intolerance, which is common in children.

Methods: The medical records of children aged 6-18 years who underwent lactose hydrogen breath testing at Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital, Tel Aviv, Israel, from August 2012 to August 2014 were analysed. We compared 154 children with gastrointestinal symptoms and positive lactose hydrogen breath tests to 49 children with negative test results.