Ileal GIST presenting with bacteremia and liver abscess: A case report and review of literature.

Introduction: Small intestine gastrointestinal stromal tumors can infrequently present with intra-abdominal abscess, perforation, obstruction or fistula. Tumor-small intestine fistula is a rare phenomenon and occurs as a result of GISTs' propensity to cause mucosal ulceration. This allows bacteria from the gut to gain access to the systemic circulation and predisposes the patient to bacteremia and pyogenic liver abscess.

Actual versus estimated length of stay after colorectal surgery: which factors influence a deviation?

Background: The aim of this study was to determine factors associated with deviation in length of hospital stay (LOS) from that determined by diagnosis-related groups.

Methods: A cohort study from a prospectively collected database was conducted, including consecutive patients undergoing surgery in a high-volume colorectal surgery department in 2009.

Results: For 1,461 included patients, average expected and actual LOS were 8.