Background Acute appendicitis remains the most common cause of the acute abdomen in
young adults, and the mainstay of treatment in most centres is an appendectomy. However, …

Background The LRINEC score was introduced in 2004 but it has not yet been incorporated
as a reliable diagnostic tool in the management of Necrotising Fasciitis. NF is uncommon …

Axillary node status is one of the most important prognostic indicators in patients with invasive
breast cancer. Sentinel node biopsy allows an exhaustive examination of the lymph node …

Cardiac surgical patients often have associated comorbidities that can impede normal
wound healing; however, statin therapy has the potential to improve this process through …

Introduction Recent advancements in the management of colorectal liver metastases have
resulted in an improvement in survival. Novel biomarkers such as KRAS, and their mutations …

Increased life expectancy has led to the presentation of more complicated patients in old
age for the replacement of the aortic valve. The emergence of Transcatheter Aortic Valve …

Background: The American Heart Association (AHA) in 2015 released a scientific statement
with regards to secondary prevention after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft surgery (CABG) [1] …

Background: Recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) palsy is an important complication following
thyroid and parathyroid surgery. It can have a significant impact on patients' quality of life and …

2. Hansson J, Körner U, Khorram-Manesh A, et al. Randomised clinical trial of antibiotic therapy
versus appendicectomy as primary treatment of acute appendicitis in unselected patients…

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Gram-negative burn wound infection: an evidence based approach. Saarbrücken …