Irish journal of medical science
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Comparative Study
Elective surgery: a comparison of in-patient versus day surgery practices in Ireland.
Currently, there is a paucity of research which has assessed practices at the point of care for day surgery patient. ⋯ This study echoes findings of other similar studies in that management of patients undergoing elective surgery which varies significantly across Irish hospitals.
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Women younger than 30 years with a focal breast finding have a low incidence of malignancy. Targeted ultrasound is an accurate primary imaging test. ⋯ A breast nodule in a patient under the age of 25 years with benign clinical findings and imaging features consistent with a fibroadenoma does not require biopsy.
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Anecdotal evidence suggests that current service restrictions and operative cancellations are resulting in increased numbers of catheterized men in the community awaiting definitive management of their bladder outlet obstruction. We wished to analyse current admission policies and management strategies of acute urinary retention (AUR) secondary to benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) in Ireland. ⋯ There is variation in the admission policy for AUR in Ireland. Elective admission and operative restrictions for catheterized patients following episodes of AUR are causing concern to the urologists in Ireland.