10 research outputs found
PTU-074 Microscopic colitis: incidence and biopsy pattern in a district general hospital in england
No full textPercutaneous endoscopic colostomy: a useful technique when surgery is not an option
Get PDFPercutaneous endoscopic colostomy (PEC) is a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure that offers an alternative treatment for high-risk patients with sigmoid volvulus or intestinal pseudoobstruction who have tried conventional treatment options without success or those who are unfit for surgery. The procedure acts as an irrigation or decompressing channel and provides colonic 'fixation' to the anterior abdominal wall. The risk of complications highlights the importance of informed consent for patients and relatives
Dipsticks for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis: Comments on a long-awaited study report
No full textPTU-073 A thousand capsules: six years’ experience from a district general hospital in england
No full textA New Horizon for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Port Sudan, Sudan: Through Concept, Design and Delivery? A Visiting Practitioner’s Commentary
No full textAbstract: During our privileged stay at the Red Sea State Unit, we observed a remarkable resilience of both nursing and medical staff to continue providing care to the patient population despite many adverse conditions and disadvantages. They are to be applauded for their professionalism and dynamic innovative practice that in many cases provides lifechanging and saving care using less than a ‘bare minimum ’ of equipment. It is this culture that will continue to drive forward the success, not only of the Red Sea Unit, but across the land. Our observations and recommendations are made with somewhat ‘rose tinted ’ vision, given the privilege of standards enjoyed by our native centers. We propose that taking the best learning opportunities and advice from multiple worldwide units and practitioners will offer developmental ‘fertility ’ for further expansion of Sudanese endoscopic services. This single goal is perhaps the most pivotal of all as we look towards an exciting and opportunity filled future for the Red Sea state
PTH-137 Endoscopy experience for UK trainees in khartoum, sudan: south yorkshire experience
No full textPTU-078 Does complex polyps multi-disciplinary team change patients’ outcome? district general hospital experience
No full textA Global Image in Gastroenterology: "Inlet Patchâ€: An Unusual Endoscopic Appearance
No full textInlet patch is usually an incidental finding during upper Gastro-intestinal endoscopy. It can be found anywhere in the GI tract but most commonly in the cervical oesophagus. It consists of gastric mucosa, which has the ability to produce acid. Although most of the patients are asymptomatic, some may present with chest pain, globus or dysphagia. Dysplastic changes in the patch have been reported but malignant transformation is exceedingly low. Treatment with anti-acid medication is recommended however resistant patients may require endoscopic intervention
Prevalence, Risk Factors & Survival of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Sudanese Patients
No full textBackground: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is among the 10 most common cancers worldwide. Although several studies were conducted in Sudan, the survival of these patients remains unknown.Aim and Settings: Single centre, prospective cohort analysis of patients presenting with HCC. Outcome measures: The clinical presentation, risk factors and patients survival.Method: We prospectively studied 102 patients diagnosed as HCC referred to the NCGLD in the period from January 2003 to January 2005.Results: The mean age of the study group was 44 years with 80% males, 51% were positive for HBsAg and 25% were positive for HCV-Ab. 92% of the patients were Okuda stage II and III, with overall mean survival of five months for Okuda III and six months for Okuda II patients in this study.Conclusion: Hepatitis B and C viruses are the main risk factors for HCC in Sudan. Majority of the patients present at a late stage with poor survival outco
A New Horizon for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Port Sudan, Sudan: Through Concept, Design and Delivery? A Visiting Practitioner’s Commentary
No full textDuring our privileged stay at the Red Sea State Unit, we observed a remarkable resilience of both nursing and medical staff to continue providing care to the patient population despite many adverse conditions and disadvantages. They are to be applauded for their professionalism and dynamic innovative practice that in many cases provides life-changing and saving care using less than a ‘bare minimum’ of equipment. It is this culture that will continue to drive forward the success, not only of the Red Sea Unit, but across the land.Our observations and recommendations are made with somewhat ‘rose tinted’ vision, given the privilege of standards enjoyed by our native centers. We propose that taking the best learning opportunities and advice from multiple worldwide units and practitioners will offer developmental ‘fertility’ for further expansion of Sudanese endoscopic services. This single goal is perhaps the most pivotal of all as we look towards an exciting and opportunity filled future for the Red Sea state
