Factors associated with refractory pain in emergency patients admitted to emergency general surgery

BACKGROUND: Oligoanalgesia in emergency departments (EDs) is multifactorial. A previousstudy reported that emergency providers did not adequately manage patients with severe paindespite objective findings for surgical pathologies. Our study aims to investigate clinical andlaboratory factors, in addition to providers’ interventions, that might have been associated witholigoanalgesia in a group of ED patients with moderate and severe pains due to surgical pathologies.METHODS: We conducted a retrospective study of adult patients who were transferred directlyfrom referring EDs to the emergency general surgery (EGS) service at a quaternary academic centerbetween January 2014 and December 2016. Patients who were intubated, did not have adequaterecords, or had mild pain were excluded. The primary outcome was refractory pain, which wasdefi ned as pain reduction <2 units on the 0–10 pain scale between triage and ED departure.RESULTS: We analyzed 200 patients, and 58 (29%) had refractory pain. Patients with refractory painhad signifi cantly higher disease severity, serum lactate (3.4±2.0 mg/dL vs. 1.4±0.9 mg/dL, P=0.001), and lessfrequent pain medication administration (median [interquartile range], 3 [3–5] vs. 4 [3–7], P=0.001), whencompared to patients with no refractory pain. Multivariable logistic regression showed that the number of painmedication administration (odds ratio [OR] 0.80, 95% confi dence interval [95% CI] 0.68–0.98) and ED serumlactate levels (OR 3.80, 95% CI 2.10–6.80) were signifi cantly associated with the likelihood of refractory pain.CONCLUSIONS: In ED patients transferring to EGS service, elevated serum lactate levelswere associated with a higher likelihood of refractory pain.

The Effects of Humanized Psychological Nursing Model in General Surgery Nursing

Objective:To analyze and comprehensively study the clinical effects of humanized psychological nursing model in general surgery nursing.Methods:The study period was from January 2018 to December 2020.A sample of 200 patients who were admitted to The Second People's Hospital of Taizhou City for general surgery were selected.Random lottery grouping was used to divide the subjects into a study group and a control group.The sample within each group was n=100.The patients in the control group were provided with conventional general surgery nursing plan whereas the patients in the study group received the same nursing plan but with addition of the humanized psychological nursing model.The indicators of the two groups were compared and analyzed.Results:Comparing the scores from Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale(HAMA)and Hamilton Depression Rating Scale(HAMD)after nursing intervention,postoperative visual analog scale(VAS),hospital stay,and patient satisfaction with the nursing services between the two groups,the study group was better(P<0.05).Conclusion:The implementation of humanized psychological nursing model in general surgery nursing had a significant effect in which there were improvements in regard to the patientsJ mental state and their satisfaction with the nursing services.Hence,it is worthy of promotion.

Mortality Observed in the General Surgery Department “A” at the University Hospital Center of Point “G” in Bamako

In Mali, few studies have concerned overall mortality in general surgery, but several specific studies have concerned the different affections. Reflection on the causes of death is an inherent part of the activity of any motivated surgical team. Objective: To analyze the rate and the main causes of mortality in the General “A” surgical department of the Point “G” CHU. Patients Method: Our study was retrospective, descriptive and covered a period of 5 years from 01/01/2014 to 12/31/2018. We collected 152 deaths for 2011 hospitalized patients. The data were collected from the files of these deaths on pre-established investigation forms. The deceased patients were classified as operative and non-operative death, death from non-cancerous and cancerous diseases, deaths occurring in emergencies and deaths in regulated surgery. Results: We recorded 152 cases of death for 2011 hospitalized patients, either an overall mortality rate of 7.55%. The average age of deaths was 44.20 years +- 17.51 years with extremes ranging from 7 years to 85 years. The sex ratio was 1.62 in favor of men. The causes of death were represented by cancerous pathologies (69 deaths or 34.67%), non-cancerous pathologies (83 deaths or 4.58%). Conclusion: The mortality rate in general surgery remains high and is mainly linked to cancerous pathologies and the delay in taking care of patients.

Volvulus of Colon Sigmoide in the General Surgery Department of Chu Gabriel Toure

Introduction: Sigmoid colon volvulus is a medico-surgical emergency which represents a common cause of colonic occlusion, it is characterized by strangulation of the sigmoid loop around its meso colic axis producing low mechanical occlusion [1]. Apart from this form conventionally described, the volvulus of the sigmoid colon can occur along an organoaxial axis. This form has been highlighted in the literature thanks to the diagnostic contribution of multi-detector scanners [2]. Objective: To determine the hospital frequency of sigmoid colon volvulus;to write the clinical and para-clinical aspects of sigmoid colon volvulus;write down the different treatments used for the management of sigmoid colon volvulus. Material and methods: This was a retrospective and prospective study that took place from January 2008 to December 2020 in the General Surgery Department of Gabriel Touré. The retrospective phase ran from January 2008 to December 2019 and the prospective phase from January 2020 to December 2020. Results: From January 2008 to December 2020, we collected 320 cases of patients operated on for sigmoid colon volvulus out of 7989 surgical emergencies over a 12-year period, or 3.64%. In our study, the most represented age group was between 16 and 60 years old, i.e. 81.88%. The mean age was 42.6 ± 17.4 years with extremities of 16 and 90 years. The male sex was the most represented, 89% with a sex ratio of 8.41. The surgical history was found in 13.75% of our patients. The clinic was dominated by abdominal pain (100%), meteorism (100%), and gas and matter arrest (91.3%). The most common radiological image found in the ASP was the double jamb, i.e. 74.69% of cases. We found sigmoid necrosis in 18.13% of cases. We found an absence of necrosis in the majority of cases, i.e. 91.56%. The most performed operative procedure in our patients was the RACR, i.e. 75.63% of cases. The reoperation was performed in only 5.94% of our patients. Complications were grade V in 42.55% according to the Clavin Dindo classification.

Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery of Chinese PLA General Hospital (National Key Discipline)

Institute of Otolaryngology of Chinese PLA ( Key Laboratory for the Prevention of Acoustic Trauma,PLA)Key Laboratory of Hearing Impairment Science(Chinese PLA Medical School)Ministry of Education Led by four generations of leadership from late Prof. JIANG Sichang (academician, Chinese Academy of Engineering), Prof.YANG Weiyan (Honorary President, Division of Otolaryngology

Prior abdominal surgery as a potential risk factor for colonic diverticulosis or diverticulitis

BACKGROUND Abnormal colonic pressure profiles have been associated with an increased risk of colonic diverticulosis.A surgical history is a known risk factor for abdominal adhesions and these may lead to increased intraluminal colonic pressure.AIM To assess whether previous abdominal surgery is associated with colonic divertic-ulosis or diverticulitis.METHODS We analyzed data from a study of patients undergoing colonoscopy for different indications from 2020 through 2021.Patients completed a structured question-naire concerning previous abdominal surgeries,dietary and lifestyle exposures including smoking,alcohol use and co-morbidities.RESULTS Three hundred and fifty-nine patients were included in the study.The mean age was 67.6 and 46%were females.Diabetes mellitus,hypertension,ischemic heart disease,chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,chronic renal failure,and body mass index were similar in the diverticulosis and control groups.The overall prevalence of colonic diverticulosis was 25%(91/359)and 48%of the patients had previous abdominal surgery.As expected,the prevalence of diverticulosis increased with age.There was no difference in the rate of previous abdominal surgery between patients with or without diverticulosis(49%vs 47%,P=0.78).In regards to specific surgeries,inguinal hernia repair was significantly associated with diverticulosis(52%vs 20%,P=0.001),but not diverticulitis.In contrast,appendectomy was not associated with diverticulosis(6%vs 14%,P=0.048).CONCLUSION These findings suggest that post-operative abdominal adhesions inducing high colonic intraluminal pressures do not appear to be the mechanism for diverticula formation.Rather,inguinal hernia and diverticulosis may share similar connective tissue pathologies with no causative relationship between them.

The Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery,PLA General Hospital (national key academic unit) The PLA Institute of Otolaryngology (PLA key laboratory for acoustic trauma) The PLA Medical College Department of Deafness Education Key Laboratory

Led by four generations of leadership from late Prof.JIANG Sichang(academician,Chinese Academy of Engineering),Prof.YANG Weiyan(Honorary President,Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery,Chinese Medical Association),Prof.HAN Dongyi(President Elected,Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery,Chinese Medical Association)to now Prof.YANG Shiming(President,Division of Otolaryngologists,

Short- and long-term outcomes of surgical treatment in patients with intestinal Behcet’s disease

BACKGROUND Behcet’s disease(BD),a chronic vasculitic disorder affecting multiple organs,is characterized by recurrent oral and genital ulcers,arthritis,vasculitis,and intes-tinal ulcers.Although intestinal involvement of BD is common in East Asia,the efficacy and long-term outcomes of surgical treatment of intestinal BD still remain to be established.AIM To evaluate the postoperative clinical course of intestinal BD and determine factors associated with its recurrence.METHODS Data from patients who underwent surgical treatment for intestinal BD between January 2010 and August 2021 were retrospectively reviewed.Patients’demo-graphics,clinical features,postoperative course,complications,and follow-up data were evaluated.RESULTS We analyzed 39 surgeries in 31 patients.The mean patient age was 45.1 years,and the mean interval between the diagnosis of intestinal BD and surgical treatment was 4.9 years(range 1.0-8.0 years).The most common indication for surgery was medical intractability(n=16,41.0%),followed by fistula or abscess(n=11,28.2%).Laparoscopic approaches were used in 19 patients(48.7%),and 5 patients(12.8%)underwent emergency surgeries.The most common surgical procedure was ileocecal resection(n=18,46.2%),followed by right colectomy(n=11,28.2%).A diverting stoma was created in only one patient(2.6%).During a mean follow-up period of 45(range 8-72)months,eight cases(20.5%)of recurrence in five patients required reoperation.The interval between operations was 12.1 months(range 6.3-17.8 mo).Four patients(10.3%)experienced recurrence within 1 year postoperatively,and all eight recurrences occurred within 2 years of the initial surgery.The reoperation rates at 1 and 3 years were 10.3%and 20.5%,respectively.A redo ileocolic anastomosis was performed in all recurrent cases.In multivariate Cox regression analysis,emergency surgery[hazard ratio(HR)9.357,95%confidence interval(CI):1.608-54.453,P=0.013]and elevated C-reactive protein(CRP)levels(HR 1.154,95%CI:1.002–1.328,P=0.047),but not medication use,were predictors of recurrence.CONCLUSION Surgical resection is a feasible treatment option for complicated BD.Reoperation is associated with severe inflam-matory conditions,reflected by increased CRP levels and the requirement for emergency surgery.

Psychiatric morbidity after surgery for inflammatory bowel disease:A systematic review

AIM To examine the evidence about psychiatric morbidity after inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)-related surgery. METHODS PRISMA guidelines were followed and a protocol was published at PROSPERO(CRD42016037600). Inclusion criteria were studies describing patients with inflammatory bowel disease undergoing surgery and their risk of developing psychiatric disorder. RESULTS Twelve studies(including 4340 patients) were eligible. All studies were non-randomized and most had high risk of bias. Patients operated for inflammatory bowel disease had an increased risk of developing depression,compared with surgical patients with diverticulitis or inguinal hernia,but not cancer. In addition,patients with Crohn's disease had higher risk of depression after surgery compared with non-surgical patients. Patients with ulcerative colitis had higher risk of anxiety after surgery compared with surgical colorectal cancer patients. Charlson comorbidity score more than three and female gender were independent predictors for depression and anxiety following surgery. CONCLUSION The review cannot give any clear answer to the risks of psychiatric morbidity after surgery for IBD studies with the lowest risk of bias indicated an increased risk of depression among surgical patients with Crohn's disease and increased risk of anxiety among patients with ulcerative colitis.

Rare case of drain-site hernia after laparoscopic surgery and a novel strategy of prevention:A case report

BACKGROUND Trocar site hernia(TSH)is a rare but potentially dangerous complication of laparoscopic surgery,and the drain-site TSH is an even rarer type.Due to the difficulty to diagnose at early stages,TSH often leads to a delay in surgical intervention and eventually results in life-threatening consequences.Herein,we report an unusual case of drain-site TSH,followed by a brief literature review.Finally,we provide a novel,simple,and practical method of prevention.CASE SUMMARY A 54-year-old female patient underwent laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomy and bilateral adnexectomy for uterine fibroids 8 d ago in another hospital.She was admitted to our hospital with a 2-d history of intermittent abdominal pain,nausea,vomiting,and abdominal enlargement with an inability to pass stool and flatus.The emergency computed tomography scan revealed the small bowel herniated through a 10 mm trocar incision,which was used as a drainage port,with diffuse bowel distension and multiple air-fluid levels with gas in the small intestines.She was diagnosed with drain-site strangulated TSH.The emergency exploratory laparotomy confirmed the diagnosis.A herniorrhaphy followed by standard intestinal resection and anastomosis were performed.The patient recovered well after the operation and was discharged on postoperative day 8 and had no postoperative complications at her 2-wk follow-up visit.CONCLUSION TSH must be kept in mind during the differential diagnosis of post-laparoscopic obstruction,especially after the removal of the drainage tube,to avoid the serious consequences caused by delayed diagnosis.Furthermore,all abdomen layers should be carefully closed under direct vision at the trocar port site,especially where the drainage tube was placed.Our simple and practical method of prevention may be a novel strategy worthy of clinical promotion.

Bilateral common peroneal neuropathy due to rapid and marked weight loss after biliary surgery:A case report

BACKGROUND The causes of peroneal neuropathy are various,but are rarely due to weight loss.Bilateral peroneal neuropathy caused by weight loss after surgery has been reported only after bariatric surgery and there were no reports associated with other abdominal surgery.In this report,we describe a case of the bilateral peroneal neuropathy that occurred due to marked weight loss after biliary surgery.CASE SUMMARY A 58-year-old male did not receive adequate nutritional support after biliary surgery,and showed a massive weight loss over a short period of time(body mass index;24.1 kg/m2 to 20.5 kg/m2 for 24 d).Then,foot drop occurred on both sides.Physical examination,electromyography(EMG)and magnetic resonance imaging studies were conducted and he was diagnosed as bilateral common peroneal neuropathy around the fibular head level.The patient was treated electrical stimulation therapy on both lower legs along with exercise therapy,and received sufficient oral nutritional support.The patient gradually recovered to his original weight,and the power of the dorsiflexor of bilateral ankles improved after conservative treatment.In addition,the follow-up EMG showed signs of improvement.CONCLUSION Any abdominal surgery that may have rapid and marked weight loss can lead to peroneal neuropathy as a complication.

A comparison of outcomes between laparoscopic and robotic appendectomy among ACS-NSQIP hospitals

Objective:Robotic general surgery remains controversial,with some employing the technology for common laparoscopic procedures such as appendectomies.Very few studies have compared robotic appendectomy(RA)to existing techniques,partly due to the relative scarcity of data.The purpose of this study was to compare outcomes for RA versus laparoscopic appendectomy(LA).Methods:This retrospective cohort study evaluated procedural specific databases of the American Col-lege of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program(ACS-NSQIP)for appendectomy be-tween January 2016 and December 2019 and included all available cases at the time of analysis(June 2021).Demographic and surgical outcomes including composite 30-day complications,specific com-plications,and length of operation were analyzed using a univariate analysis.Results:In total,there were 52,559 appendectomies in the NSQIP database between 2016 and 2019.Analysis was restricted to those who underwent minimally invasive approaches.In total,49,850 patients were included in the analysis.Of those,49,800 patients underwent LA,and 50 patients underwent RA.Participants who underwent RA were older(35.8±4.5 y vs.23.0±0.2 y,p<0.01).There was no dif-ference in the total number of comorbidities(92.0%vs.73.4%,p=0.32)or the severity of appendicitis(p>0.90)between RA and LA cases.RA had a longer median operation time(71.0 min vs.46.0 min,p<0.01)but a shorter postoperative stay(0.7 d vs.1.3 d,p<0.01).There was no difference in the frequency of readmission likely related to procedure(4.0%vs.3.0%,p=0.88)or complications(18.0%vs.23.8%,p=0.88);however,RA was associated with increased 30-day mortality(2.0%vs.<0.1%,p<0.01)compared to LA.Conclusion:Our results demonstrated that LA and RA had a similar frequency and profile of complica-tions.Robotic procedures took longer but resulted in shorter postoperative stays.Our study revealed that RA constituted a mere 0.1%of all cases,with only 50% showing pathology consistent with appendicitis,despite 92.2%of LA cases presenting with the condition.Despite our findings of RA offering some benefit,more research is necessary,particularly regarding outcomes and value delivery.

Appendicitis in double cecal appendix: Case report

Double cecal appendix is a rare anatomical variation. Approximately 100 cases have been reported worldwide. It is usually diagnosed incidentally during emergency appendectomies due to inflammatory processes in the cecal appendix. Case presentation: male, white, 36 years old, obese, presenting with pain in the lower abdomen for 24 h followed by nausea, vomiting and mild fever. He was subjected to additional tests, with the leukogram showing leukocytosis and abdominal ultrasonography depicting cecal appendix with thickened wall, locally associated with small quantities of liquid and intestinal loop obstruction. He underwent laparotomy, revealing acute appendicitis. Another intestinal loop obstruction was identified next to the ileum, leading to recognizing another cecal appendix after local dissection. Double appendectomy and segmental iliectomy were performed although not needed. Results of the anatomopathological examination of the surgical samples showed acute inflammation in the two cecal appendices. So, performing a routine retroperitoneal release and a complete cecum evaluation during such surgical procedures is recommended and suggested due to the possibility of not identifying a second cecal appendix.

Predicting the outcome of closed-loop small bowel obstruction by preoperative characteristics

BACKGROUND Closed-loop small bowel obstruction(CL-SBO)can threaten the viability of the intestine by obstructing a bowel segment at two adjacent points.Prompt recognition and surgery are crucial.AIM To analyze the outcomes of patients who underwent surgery for CL-SBO and to evaluate clinical predictors.METHODS Patients who underwent surgery for suspected CL-BSO on computed tomography(CT)at a single center between 2013 and 2019 were evaluated retrospectively.Patients were divided into three groups by perioperative outcome,including viable bowel,reversible ischemia,and irreversible ischemia.Clinical and laboratorial variables at presentation were compared and postoperative outcomes were analyzed.RESULTS Of 148 patients with CL-SBO,28(19%)had a perioperative viable small bowel,86(58%)had reversible ischemia,and 34(23%)had irreversible ischemia.Patients with a higher age had higher risk for perioperative irreversible ischemia[odds ratio(OR):1.03,95%confidence interval(CI):0.99-1.06].Patients with American Society of Anaesthesiologists(ASA)classification≥3 had higher risk of perioperative irreversible ischemia compared to lower ASA classifications(OR:3.76,95%CI:1.31-10.81).Eighty-six patients(58%)did not have elevated C-reactive protein(>10 mg/L),and between-group differences were insignificant.Postoperative in-hospital stay was significantly longer for patients with irreversible ischemia(median 8 d,P=0.001)than for those with reversible ischemia(median 6 d)or a viable bowel(median 5 d).Postoperative morbidity was significantly higher in patients with perioperative irreversible ischemia(45%,P=0.043)compared with reversible ischemia(20%)and viable bowel(4%).CONCLUSION Older patients or those with higher ASA classification had an increased risk of irreversible ischemia in case of CL-SBO.After irreversible ischemia,postoperative morbidity was increased.

Should we resect colorectal cancer in patients over the age of 85?

BACKGROUND The prevalence of colorectal cancer in the elderly is rising,with increasing numbers of older patients undergoing surgery.However,there is a paucity of information on the surgical outcomes and operative techniques used in this population.AIM To evaluate the post-operative outcomes for patients≥85 years old following colorectal cancer resection as well as evaluating the outcomes of laparoscopic resection of colorectal cancer in patients over 85.METHODS Patients who underwent colorectal cancer resection at our institution between January 2010 and December 2018 were included.The study was divided into two parts.For part one,patients were divided into two groups based on age:Those age≥85 years old(n=48)and those aged 75-84 years old(n=136).Short term surgical outcomes and clinicopathological features were compared using appropriate parametric and non-parametric testing.For part two,patient’s over 85 years old were divided into two groups based upon operative technique:Laparoscopic(n=37)vs open(n=11)colorectal resection.Short-term postoperative outcomes of each approach were assessed.RESULTS The median length of stay between patients over 85 and those aged 75-85 was eight days,with no statistically significant difference between the groups(P=0.29).No significant difference was identified between the older and younger groups with regards to severity of complications(P=0.93),American Society of Anaesthesiologists grading(P=0.43)or 30-d mortality(2%vs 2%,P=0.96).Patients over 85 who underwent laparoscopic colorectal resection were compared to those who underwent an open resection.The median length of stay between the groups was similar(8 vs 9 d respectively)with no significant difference in length of stay(P=0.18).There was no significant difference in 30-d mortality rates(0%vs 9%,P=0.063)or severity of complication grades(P=0.46)between the laparoscopic and open surgical groups.CONCLUSION No significant short term surgical differences were identified in patients≥85 years old when compared to those 75-85 years old.There is no difference in short term surgical outcomes between laparoscopic or open colorectal resections in patients over 85.

Effect of overtime pancreaticoduodenectomy on the short-term prognosis of patients

BACKGROUND Due to the large number of operations,surgeons sometimes need to work overtime or even stay up late to perform pancreaticoduodenectomy.Fatigue and sleep deprivation can result in an increased error rate at work.There have been numerous studies about the effect of overtime surgery on the prognosis of patients.However,the effect of overtime work for pancreaticoduodenectomy on the prognosis of patients is unclear.This study explores the impact of overtime work for pancreaticoduodenectomy on the prognosis of patients.AIM To explore the impact of overtime work for pancreaticoduodenectomy on the short-term prognosis of patients.METHODS This was a single-center,retrospective cohort study.The patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy between January 2017 and December 2019 were included.Patients were stratified by operative start time into the control group(surgery that started between 8:00 and 16:49)and the overtime group(surgery that started between 17:00 and 22:00)and compared intraoperative and postoperative parameters.The following parameters were compared between the overtime group and the control group:Operative time,blood loss,number of lymph nodes removed,duration of treatment in the Intensive Care Unit(ICU),and incidence of complications.RESULTS From January 2017 to December 2019,a total of 239 patients underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy in the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery of our institution.Four patients were excluded from this study due to lack of clinical data.A total of 235 patients were included,with 177 in the control group and 58 in the overtime group.There was no difference between the two groups in operative time,blood loss,number of lymph nodes removed,ICU length of stay,hospital length of stay,mortality during hospitalization.Compared with the control group,the overtime group had a higher incidence of pancreatic fistula(32.8%vs 15.8%,P<0.05).Multivariate analysis showed that overtime work,higher Body Mass Index were independent risk factors for pancreatic fistula(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Overtime work for pancreaticoduodenectomy increases the incidence of pancreatic fistula.The effect of overtime surgery on the long-term prognosis of patients’needs to be further studied.

Ventral Hernia: An Innovative Grading System

Background: Ventral hernia is a complex and progressive condition that may lead to serious complications. However, no specified grading or classifying system is found to categorize the hernia, which leads to clinical complexities and may affect the patient outcome. Aim: The general aim of this paper is to build up an easy and comprehensive grading system to categorize ventral hernia. Methodology: By carrying out a secondary search over clinical presentation, physical examination, and imaging studies of ventral hernia, a valid grading system is developed. Results: Hanoon’s grading system is composed of seven grades, grades 1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 3C, and 4. Each grade entailed different clinical presentations, imaging characteristics, and progressivity of ventral hernia. Conclusion: Hanoon’s grading system for ventral hernia can be used to solve the clinical complexities of ventral hernia. Also, it can be a step forward in hernia research to build upon.

Giant Hernia with Incarceration

Introduction: Giant hernias induce changes which reduce the quality of life of patients and make their surgical management complex. Adequate preoperative preparation of the patient guarantees good postoperative progress. It is necessary to avoid resorting to a technique of separation of the compartments during the cure. Here we report the case of a patient who benefited a successful cure using the Ramirez technique. Observation: We report the case of a 60-year-old patient admitted to an outpatient clinic for abdominal swelling evolving for 30 years without the notion of trauma gradually increasing in volume. The interrogation and physical examination led to the diagnosis of a giant white line hernia with incarceration. A preoperative assessment and a preanesthetic consultation were carried out. Intraoperatively, the cecum, transverse colon, sigmoid, jejunum and greater omentum were incarcerated in the bag. After adhesiolysis we proceeded to resect the bag and cure it using the Ramirez technique. The consequences were simple and the patient was discharged on day 4 after her dressing and was seen on day 15, 1 month, 3 months and 1 year. The patient benefited from the placement of an abdominal compression sheath for 3 months. Conclusion: Success in the management of prosthetic material in the absence of prosthetic material depends on good preoperative preparation and the mastery of certain surgical techniques.

Digestive Surgical Emergencies at the Commune II Reference Health Centre in the District of Bamako

We conducted a prospective descriptive study from January 1 to December 31, 2018 with the objectives of determining the frequency of digestive surgical emergencies, describing the clinical and para-clinical aspects of the management of digestive surgical emergencies, evaluating the therapeutic aspect of digestive surgical emergencies and analysing the post-operative follow-up of patients operated on in emergencies. We counted 120 patients operated on for digestive surgical emergencies, which corresponds to 5.80% of all consultations and 44.80% of all surgical interventions. The male sex was the most represented with a ratio of 1.80. The average age was 27.5 years. The majority of patients were from Bamako. Abdominal pain was the reason for consultation in 80% of cases. The diagnosis was essentially clinical and paraclinical in doubtful cases. These included ultrasound, unprepared abdomen and sometimes abdominal CT scans. Acute appendicitis was the most common pathology with 42.5%. General anaesthesia and spinal anaesthesia were used with 50% each. The majority of patients were operated on between 30 minutes and 12 hours after their admission to the department (71.7%). Acute peritonitis accounted for 67% of deaths from sepsis. The surgical technique was decided according to the pathology and the surgeon’s choice. The postoperative course was simple in the majority of cases. The prognosis is good when the management is early. The treatment is medical-surgical.

Critical adjustments and trauma surgery trends in adaptation to COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia

Malaysia has one of the highest total numbers of COVID-19 infections amongst the Southeast Asian nations,which led to the enforcements of the Malaysian"Movement Control Order"to prohibit disease transmission.The overwhelming increasing amount of infections has led to a major strain on major healthcare services.This leads to shortages in hospital beds,ventilators and critical personnel protective equipment.This article focuses on the critical adaptations from a general surgery department in Malaysia which is part of a Malaysian tertiary hospital that treats COVID-19 cases.The core highlights of these strategies enforced during this pandemic are:(1)surgery ward and clinic decongestions;(2)deferment of elective surgeries;(3)restructuring of medical personnel work force;(4)utilization of online appli cations for tele-communication;(5)operating room(OR)adjustments and patient screening;and(6)continuing medical education and updating practices in context to COVID-19.These adaptations were important for the continuation of emergency surgery services,preventing transmission of COVID-19 amongst healthcare workers and optimization of medical personnel work force in times of a global pandemic.In addition,an early analysis on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown measures in Malaysia towards the reduction in total number of elective/emergent/trauma surgeries performed is described in this article.