Extensive retroperitoneal multiloculated abscesses after open cholecystectomy associated with bile leak: a case report.

Retroperitoneal abscesses are rare and life-threatening. The incidence of abscesses after open cholecystectomies is <1% disregarding location. 11 cases reporting post-cholecystectomy retroperitoneal abscesses were archived on PubMed, 7 associated with gallstone retaining or spillage.

The Impact of Electronic Handoff Tool on Sign-Out Practices in an Internal Medicine Residency Program.

High-quality and efficient sign-outs are essential to ensure patient safety. To evaluate the impact of a new handoff tool by objective measures of handoff quality and residents' subjective experiences. Internal medicine residents working on a medical ward service completed a handoff clinical evaluation exercise (CEX) questionnaire and an anonymous survey on handoff quality and experiences prior to implementing a new handoff tool and at 2 and 6 weeks after implementation.

Erythema Ab Igne: A Rare Presentation of Toasted Skin Syndrome With the Use of a Space Heater.

Erythema ab igne, also known as toasted skin syndrome, is an acquired asymmetric hyperpigmented dermatosis that is caused by repeated exposure to moderate heat or infrared radiation. Hyperpigmentation is caused by the degeneration of elastic fibers and basal cells resulting in the release of melanin. Historically found in bakers and industrial workers, this condition has recently resurfaced in medical literature with the use of novel heat sources such as laptops and heated car seats.