Background Sclerotherapy is a commonly utilized treatment for rectal prolapse in children.
This study systematically evaluates the effectiveness and complications of various sclerosing …

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a substantial impact on
surgical training. We describe some of the challenges brought on by the pandemic and our …

Background Whereas the adult literature has demonstrated the acceptable safety profile of
stapled anastomoses when compared to the hand-sewn alternative, the choice of intestinal …

Introduction Anthropometric measurements can be used to define pediatric malnutrition. Our
study aims to: (1) characterize the preoperative nutritional status of children undergoing …

Background: Medical students are traditionally introduced to suturing in a simulated
environment using animal products or synthetic materials. However, there is little evidence to …

Background The University of British Columbia (UBC) Division of General Surgery developed
an initiative entitled “5-in-5s” to improve educational opportunities on the Acute Care …

Background: Given Canada’s geographically dispersed population, initial trauma care may
occur at rural sites that may not manage patients with trauma frequently; thus, telementoring …

The Seyfert 1 galaxy Zw 229-015 is among the brightest active galaxies being monitored by
the Kepler mission. In order to determine the black hole mass in Zw 229-015 from Hβ …

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine which initial surgical treatment results in
the lowest rate of death or neurodevelopmental impairment (NDI) in premature infants with …

The Sandomierz Agreement, formed by Lutherans, Reformed, and Czech Brethren in the
Polish Republic on April 14, 1570, stands out in European history for its efforts to consolidate …