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When a subject with an eligible distal forearm fracture is identified, the subject will be approached for enrollment and consent. Fracture hematoma size will then be estimated using bedside ultrasound operated by trained pediatric emergency faculty or fellows. Ultrasound measurement of the

1. BACKGROUND In 2002, the Philippines changed its antimalarial drug policy to the combination treatment, CQ+ Sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) as 1st-line treatment and artemether-lumefantrine as 2nd-line treatment. The Department of Health (DOH) prescribed the use of artemether-lumefantrine (AL)

1. Background In the case of acute cholecystitis, in which acute inflammation was manifested in patients with gallstones and was accompanied by pain and fever, cholecystectomy through surgery was the standard treatment, and the use of empirical antibiotics to treat inflammation and prevent

Acute appendicitis is one of the most common presenting conditions in pediatric emergencies. It has an estimated lifetime risk of about 8%. Although it commonly occurs in the second decade of life but 11.4% children are diagnosed with acute appendicitis in the pediatric emergency. The rationale of

BACKGROUND Anastomotic leakage (AL) is a dreaded major complication after colorectal surgery. The overall incidence of anastomotic dehiscence and subsequent leaks is 2 to 7 percent when performed by experienced surgeons. The lowest leak rates are found with ileocolic anastomoses (1 to 3 percent) and

The postdural puncture headache (PDPH) is a well-documented complication of dural puncture. Depending on a number of factors, the overall incidence of PDPH following unintended dural puncture with an epidural placement needle is typically around 50%, but can be as high as 70% for certain

All patients,males and females with age (20-50 years old) with morbid obesity (BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2 or > 35 kg/m2 associated with co-morbidity) randomly admitted to Assiut University Hospital-General Surgery Department. Pre-operative: Assessment of; BMI (Body Mass Index), Fasting Blood Glucose level

Over the last 20 years, laparoscopic colonic surgery has become an accepted first-line treatment for colon cancer. A population-based study showed that laparoscopic colonic resections can be performed with lower hospital costs up to 90 days after discharge when compared to open surgery. Laparoscopic

Background Postoperative ileus is a frequently occurring surgical complication. It is defined as temporary inhibition of propulsive bowel activity and is manifested by abdominal distention, nausea and vomiting and diet intolerance. It may lead to a prolonged hospital stay, hospital-acquired

The best mode of analgesia delivery after hepatectomy is currently unknown. Many institutions routinely use continuous epidural analgesia (CEA) for pain control in hepatectomy patients. However, its safety has been the subject of debate. Paravertebral block (PVB) has been suggested as a safer

Aim & hypothesis: The aim is to investigate the effect of the same protocol in colorectal surgery and to further delineate the effect on perioperative inflammation, immunosuppression and clinical outcome. This is an original approach, as this protocol was never used in bowel surgery. The hypothesis

To assess pain control, patient and family perception of pain control, time to return of bowel function defined as passage of first flatus (in days), doses of anti-emetic medications, doses of narcotic pain medications, time to toleration of regular diet (in days), narcotic associated adverse

3.1 STUDY DESIGN Children with uncomplicated malaria meeting the inclusion criteria will be enrolled (after their parent/caretaker has given informed consent), treated on site with the drugs under evaluation and followed-up for a period of 42 days. Drugs will be given under direct supervision,

Study Objectives Primary objective: To determine if the use of coffee in the postoperative period will reduce time to recovery of GI function by at least one day in patients undergoing elective colorectal operations. (This will be assessed by twice daily interview of patients as to whether they have

Hypothesis Recognizing the need for enhanced bowel recovery for patients undergoing laparoscopic bariatric surgery, the investigators hypothesize that perioperative administration of low rather than high intravenous infusion rates of lidocaine can achieve early postoperative restoration of bowel