This paper evaluates a new technique that can lead to excision of pilonidal sinus with less
healing time and low recurrence rate. A prospective randomized double-blind controlled study …

Background: The liver heals remarkably after different forms of injury. However, healing can
be lengthy following high-grade injuries. We hypothesize that injected mesenchymal stem …

Background: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has been introduced in the training curricula
of several residency programs. However, it is yet to be routinely integrated into general …

Purpose The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has placed major limitations
on trauma health care systems. This survey aims to identify how Canadian trauma centres …

Background: Emergency general surgery (EGS) represents a significant proportion of
general surgical care provided in Canada. However, a comprehensive understanding of the …

Background: The liver heals remarkably after different forms of injuries. However, healing
time can be lengthy following high-grade blunt injuries. We hypothesize that injected bone …

Background: Ventral hernias of the abdomen are defined as a noninguinal, nonhiatal defect
in the fascia of the abdominal wall. Unfortunately, there is not currently a universal …

Background: Self-inflicted trauma (SIT) is a public health issue ranking 4th as leading cause
of death and disability in young adults. Methods: Retrospective descriptive analysis of …

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected health care workers in unprecedented
ways. Surgical residents at baseline have higher prevalence of burnout and depression, and …

… Mostafa Alhabboubi was involved in data collection and interpretation of the data. Lyne St-Laurent
and Eleanor Eckert were involved with the review of the data. The remaining co-…