Items tagged “general surgery”
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Gastro-esophageal reflux post sleeve gastrectomy
Published
19 Apr 2019
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Fluoroscopy
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Perforated peptic ulcer
Published
06 Nov 2019
92% complete
CT
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Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction
Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction is where a structural stenosis or dyskinesia of the sphincter of Oddi obstructs drainage from the common bile duct (CBD).
Terminology
This disorder is also known as post-cholecystectomy syndrome and suspected functional biliary sphincter disorder 1,4.
Epidemiolog...
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Total pelvic exenteration
Total pelvic exenteration refers to extensive surgical resection of pelvic structures to treat locally advanced or recurrent pelvic malignancies. It is performed to obtain optimal excision of tumor radical margins which can be difficult in pelvis given proximity and often local invasion of adjac...
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Strangulating bowel obstruction
Strangulating or strangulated bowel obstruction refers to ischemia and/or infarction of an obstructed loop of bowel. It is most commonly seen in the setting of closed loop obstruction.
Epidemiology
Strangulation complicates ~15% (10-23%) of bowel obstructions 1,2,4.
Pathology
Strangulation ...
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Panproctocolectomy
Panproctocolectomy is a surgery to remove the entire colon, rectum and anal canal. It is most frequently performed for ulcerative colitis, Crohn disease and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) syndrome but may also be conducted for colorectal cancer and some other malignancies. The ileostomy co...
Case
Whipple procedure
Published
18 May 2020
41% complete
Diagram
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Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery
Published
20 May 2020
44% complete
Diagram
Case
Nissen fundoplication
Published
21 May 2020
32% complete
Diagram
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Nissen fundoplication
Published
21 May 2020
25% complete
Case
Laparoscopy
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21 May 2020
22% complete
Case
Intergluteal pilonidal sinus
Published
17 Jul 2020
75% complete
Ultrasound
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Colostomy
Colostomies are a surgically created stoma between the colon and the abdominal wall. It can be performed for both malignant and benign conditions.
Types
end colostomy
temporary end colostomy as part of a Hartmann procedure
loop colostomy
double barrel colostomy
end colostomy with mucous f...
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Billroth I reconstruction
Billroth I is a type of surgical reconstruction that has been performed after partial gastrectomy, usually in the setting of tumor or ulcer resection.
The key feature of a Billroth I reconstruction is the formation of an end-to-end anastomosis between the proximal remnant stomach and duodenal s...
Case
Anastomotic leak
Published
19 Sep 2020
77% complete
CT
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Broad ligament hernia
Broad ligament hernias (alternative plural: herniae) are a type of internal hernia in which small bowel passes through a congenital or acquired defect in the broad ligament.
Epidemiology
Broad ligament herniation is very rare and accounts for 4%-7% of all internal hernias 1.
Clinical presenta...
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Supravesical hernia
Supravesical hernias (alternative plural: herniae) are a type of abdominal hernia in which viscera protrude through the supravesical fossa.
Pathology
Laxity with failure of the transversalis fascia and the transversus abdominis muscle are the main cause of supravesical hernias in virgin abdome...
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Internal supravesical hernia
Internal supravesical hernias (alternative plural: herniae) are a type of internal hernia in which viscera protrude into the supravesical fossa, occupying the paravesical space.
Epidemiology
It is a very rare condition and accounts for less than 4% of all internal herniae 4.
Clinical presenta...
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Post-polypectomy coagulation syndrome
Post-polypectomy coagulation syndrome occurs during a colonoscopic polypectomy procedure when electrocoagulation injury causes a transmural burn to the colon without radiographic evidence of perforation 1,2.
Terminology
Post-polypectomy coagulation syndrome is also known as post-polypectomy ...
Case
De Garengeot appendicitis
Published
27 Aug 2021
77% complete
Ultrasound
CT
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