Spontaneous Spinal Epidural Hematoma: A Literature Review with African Context
Background: Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) is a rare cause of acute spinal cord compression that occurs without preceding trauma or medical interve…
Background: Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) is a rare cause of acute spinal cord compression that occurs without preceding trauma or medical interve…
Background: Gynecological laparoscopic surgery can be performed under spinal anesthesia (SA) or general anesthesia (GA). Evidence comparing perioperative outcom…
Background: Intertrochanteric hip fractures in elderly patients are associated with significant morbidity, functional decline, and reduced quality of life. Whil…
Background: Cardiovascular disease is one of the major public health problems that causes restricted quality of life, disability, and mortality, with high costs…
Ovarian ectopic pregnancy (OEP) is a rare condition with a potentially fatal outcome and is notoriously difficult to diagnose. We present a case of a 21-year-ol…
Background: Aim of this study is to investigate CTS-based prognostic and predictive outcomes in individuals with chest injuries following chest trauma. Methods…
Background: Intrathecal adjuvants are commonly used to prolong postoperative analgesia following spinal anesthesia for caesarean section. Morphine is effective…
Intussusception in adults usually occurs secondary to a lead point which can be both benign and malignant in nature. Diagnosis of adult intussusception is rare…
Background: Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common, dose-limiting toxicity of neurotoxic chemotherapy that significantly impairs quality…
Background: The study compares the post-operative restoration of hearing in patients undergoing Tympanoplasty for chronic otitis media, specifically between the…
Background: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection by inflammation and demyelination in the pudendal nerve causes urinary and bowel incontinence. The aim…
Background: Abdominal pathologies such as appendicitis, hepatobiliary disease, renal calculi, and bowel obstruction are major causes of acute abdominal pain wor…
Objective: The aim of this study is to analyze the reasons for emergency department visits and the rates of pathological conditions in the imaging results of pa…
Background: Migraine is a common neurological disorder that may be triggered by lifestyle changes, including fasting during Ramadan. Although many patients repo…
Background: Inguinal hernia (IH) refers to the abdominal void protrusion via the inguinal canal. Tension-free hernioplasty (OTFH) is the standard procedure for…
Background: Pituitary gigantism is a rare endocrine disorder that can present with various orthopaedic complications. Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) i…
Background: Spondyloarthritis (SpA) represents a spectrum of inflammatory rheumatic disorders with overlapping clinical features, genetic associations, and extr…
Background: Combined spinal-epidural (CSE) anaesthesia has emerged as a preferred technique for major orthopaedic procedures. This study evaluates the effect of…
Objective: To evaluate the effects of clonidine addition to single dose intrathecal bupivacaine-fentanyl admixture on labour pain. Design: Prospective, randomiz…
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a major global health concern, often leading to infection, hospitalization, and in severe cases, limb amputation. This case seri…
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a hematopoietic malignancy that typically presents with constitutional symptoms, cytopenias, and bleeding manifestations. Its pr…
Introduction: Nimesulide-Paracetamol fixed-dose combination is widely used for managing acute painful conditions, yet real-world evidence remains limited. This…
This case report outlines the effective management and outcome of a 26 years old male patient with lumbar scoliosis and multiple large left ureteric calculi wit…
Intramuscular hemangiomas (IMHs) are rare, benign vascular tumours accounting for less than 1% of all hemangiomas. Chest wall IMHs are even rarer. Here, we repo…
Surgical techniques for managing chronic migraines are gaining traction, especially for patients who do not respond to conventional pharmacological treatments…
Background: Caudal epidural block is widely used for infraumbilical surgeries in children, but the duration of single-shot bupivacaine is limited. Tramadol as a…
Background: The comparative effectiveness of Catheter Flow Control Valves (CFCV) versus Conventional Continuous Flow Catheters (CFC) remains understudied in out…
Background: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an inflammatory condition of the pancreas that is painful and potentially lethal disease. It was 1889 when Fitz first des…
Vulvar cancer constitutes 5% of the malignancies of the female genital tract and 95% of the vulvar cancers are squamous cell carcinoma, followed by melanoma, sa…
Objective: To assess the clinical effectiveness and safety of Co-Amoxiclav in the real-world treatment of dental infections. Design: Multicenter, retrospective…
Objective: To evaluate pain response of expressed breast milk (EBM) versus placebo during intravenous (IV) cannulation in neonates admitted in NICU by neonatal…
Background: Small bowel obstruction (SBO) remains a frequently encountered cause of hospital admission and surgical intervention. While postoperative adhesions…
Aim: The study’s objective was to assess, evaluate and compare the efficacy of Intraoperative use of sterile Medical Grade Honey (MGH) and sodium hyaluronate ca…
Currently labor patients are demanding a more comfortable experience, which has raised need for incorporating Epidural Analgesia into more common practice. In t…
Background: Caudal epidural analgesia is a widely used regional technique for pediatric infraumbilical surgeries. To enhance the duration and quality of analges…
Background: Transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy (TRUS PBx) is a widely used method for diagnosing prostate cancer. Ensuring effective pain control dur…
Background: Phyllodes tumours (PTs) are rare fibroepithelial neoplasms of the breast, constituting less than 1% of all breast tumours. Among these, malignant PT…
Background: Root canal treatment is a boon in preserving teeth affected by apical odontitis. This procedure shows a fair success rate with lots of patients repo…
Objectives: To compare fetal hemoglobin (HbF) levels and clinical manifestations between Tribal and non-Tribal Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA) patients in Gujarat's Sa…
Background: Advancements in pediatric anesthesia and pain management have made pediatric surgery safer. Caudal epidural analgesia is a common postoperative tech…
Background: Pelvic fractures are among the most severe kinds of bone injuries, mostly associated with large morbidity and mortality, due to massive blood loss…
Background: Hemorrhoids, enlarged blood vessels in the anal region, often develop due to straining during bowel movements. They can be classified as internal or…
Diverticular disease has been a common occurrence in the later generation of life but is now starting to become prevalent amongst people under 40. The ramificat…