Irish journal of medical science
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Acute intestinal failure (AIF) is defined as an inability to tolerate 80% of nutritional requirements delivered enterally for a minimum of 48 h. In surgical patients it commonly relates to abdominal sepsis, intestinal obstruction, or ileus. The prevalence of AIF in surgical units in Ireland has not previously been studied. ⋯ AIF is common, and can often be treated conservatively. Early linkage with nutrition services is recommended. Early diagnosis of abdominal sepsis is important as this cohort of patients can be particularly difficult to manage.
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Review Case Reports
Use of Gamma locking nail(®) in tri-planar osteotomy in bilateral severe slipped upper femoral epiphysis: a case study and literature review.
Slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUFE) is a common condition affecting adolescent boys and girls. It is classified as acute, chronic or acute on chronic. The slip can be mild, moderate or severe. ⋯ The purpose of this paper is to describe the results of our fixation method and also to increase the awareness in orthopaedic surgeon about the usefulness of Gamma locking nail(®) in these difficult situations.