World journal of surgery
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World journal of surgery · Jan 2011
Comparative StudyComparison of early and late complications after various bariatric procedures: incidence and treatment during 15 years at a single institution.
Bariatric procedures are effective in the life-long treatment of clinically severe obesity, but they are technically demanding and have known complications. The present study presents mortality and morbidity with different procedures from the prospective 15-year bariatric database of the University Hospital of Patras in Greece. ⋯ Bariatric procedures, even in specialized centers, may have serious complications because of their technical complexity in a high-risk population. Almost all can be managed successfully.
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World journal of surgery · Jan 2011
Patterns of injury and violence in Yaoundé Cameroon: an analysis of hospital data.
Injuries are quickly becoming a leading cause of death globally, disproportionately affecting sub-Saharan Africa, where reports on the epidemiology of injuries are extremely limited. Reports on the patterns and frequency of injuries are available from Cameroon are also scarce. This study explores the patterns of trauma seen at the emergency ward of the busiest trauma center in Cameroon's capital city. ⋯ Patterns in terms of age, gender, and mechanism of injury are similar to reports from other countries from the same geographic region, but the magnitude of cases reported is high for a single institution in an African city the size of Yaoundé. As the burden of disease is predicted to increase dramatically in sub-Saharan Africa, immediate efforts in prevention and treatment in Cameroon are strongly warranted.
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World journal of surgery · Jan 2011
Management of penetrating abdominal trauma in the conflict environment: the role of computed tomography scanning.
Computed tomography (CT) scanning is a vital imaging technique in selecting patients for nonoperative management of civilian penetrating abdominal trauma. This has reduced the rate of nontherapeutic laparotomies and associated complications. Battlefield abdominal injuries conventionally mandate laparotomy, and with the advent of field deployable CT scanners it is unclear whether some ballistic injuries can be managed conservatively. ⋯ Computed tomography scanning can be used in stable patients who have sustained penetrating battlefield abdominal injury to exclude peritoneal breach and identify solid abdominal organ injury that can be safely managed nonoperatively.
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World journal of surgery · Jan 2011
Comment Letter Historical ArticleA dissenting opinion and perspective on "gift authorship".