Annals of surgery
-
Surgery is the criterion standard for the treatment of severe burns and of late sequels after ingestion of corrosive agents, but long-term outcome is unknown. ⋯ The need to perform surgery for caustic injuries has a persistent long-term negative impact on survival and functional outcome.
-
This study was carried out to determine whether pregnancy rate is reduced after appendicitis or appendicectomy. ⋯ Appendicectomy and early appendicitis were associated with increased pregnancy rates. Young women with early appendicitis had better pregnancy rates than those with advanced appendicitis. Early referral for laparoscopy and appendicectomy is advocated.
-
Comment Letter
Anastomotic leak and local recurrence in colorectal cancer.