BMC Surgery publishes original peer-reviewed research articles in surgical research, training, and practice. All research articles in BMC Surgery, and other BioMed Central journals, are made available under an open access license, allowing free access, redistribution and reuse.
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The Role of Surgical Audit in Improving Patient Management; Nasal Haemorrhage: an Audit Study
Can epistaxis emergencies be handled at home with simple packing?
Journal Article, September 2007
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The Value of Routine Histopathological Examination of Appendicectomy Specimens
Should specimens from appendectomies always be sent to the lab?
Journal Article, August 2007
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The Efficacy of Intraoperative Methylene Blue Enemas To Assess The Integrity Of A Colonic Anastomosis
A simple safe procedure for testing colonic anastomoses
Journal Article, August 2007
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Epiploic Appendagitis Clinical Characteristics of an Uncommon Surgical Diagnosis
A short review of an uncommon condition.
Journal Article, July 2007
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Preoperative Mechanical Preparation Of The Colon: The Patient's Experience
Omission of MBP does not appear to increase the risk for complications. How do patients feel about this procedure?
Journal Article, May 2007
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Anterior Anal Sphincter Repair Can Be Of Long Term Benefit: A 12-Year Case Cohort From A Single Surgeon
This study aimed to determine the factors predictive of long term success after anterior sphincter repair.
Journal Article, January 2007
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Non-Randomised Patients in a Cholecystectomy Trial: Characteristics, Procedures, and Outcomes
Patients outside cholecystectomy clinical trials tend to be older and sicker. Is their best option laparoscopy or open or mini-laparotomy
Journal Article, December 2006
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A Prospective Cohort Study Of Postoperative Complications In The Management Of Perforated Peptic Ulcer
What are the three major and early clinical predictors of postoperative complications of perforated peptic ulcer?
Journal Article, December 2006
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Diagnostic Value of Blood Inflammatory Markers for Detection of Acute Appendicitis in Children
The value of a spectrum of acute-phase reactants for diagnosing acute appendicitis.
Journal Article, November 2006
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New Surgical Approach for Late Complications from Spinal Cord Injury
This alternative surgery resolved pathologies provoking neurologic deterioration by releasing the complete spinal cord at the level of the scar and the levels above and below it.
Journal Article, October 2006
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Perforated Carcinoma Of The Caecum Presenting As Necrotising Fasciitis Of The Abdominal Wall, The Key To Early Diagnosis And Management
A 52 year old male presented with a one week history of discomfort and swelling in the right iliac fossa,
Journal Article, September 2006
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Splenic Peliosis With Spontaneous Splenic Rupture: Report Of Two Cases
Two cases of splenic rupture in peliosis, a rare condition characterised by multiple cyst-like, blood-filled cavities within the parenchyma of solid organs.
Journal Article, June 2006
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A Long-Term Survivor of Bland-White-Garland Syndrome With Systemic Collateral Supply: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
A review of this rare condition using the case of a 45-year old woman
Journal Article, December 2005
