Background Laparoscopic resection of adrenal neuroblastoma has become a common
alternative to open surgery. Prior reports have largely focused on short-term operative …

Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks are a safe and effective way to provide immediate
postoperative pain relief in surgical patients, and have been shown to decrease narcotic …

Enhanced recovery pathways (ERPs), when combined with transversus abdominis plane (TAP)
blocks, have been proven to reduce the length of stay (LOS) and improve quality …

BACKGROUND The computed tomographic signs of hypoperfusion (CTSHs) have been
reported in radiology literature as preceding the onset of clinical shock in children, but its …

Background The scope of practice of general surgeons in Canada is highly variable. The
objective of this study was to examine the demographic characteristics of general surgeons in …

Background Rural access to surgical care has reached crisis level. Practicing in rural America
offers unique challenges with limited resources and specialists. Most training programs do …

… Author links open overlay panel Lauren Smithson MD , Khortnal Delvecchio DO , Vijay K.
Mittal MD, FACS …

Background A total of 18%–30% of Canadians live in a rural area and are served by 8% of
the country’s general surgeons. The demographic characteristics of Canada’s population and …

Discussion Invasive soft tissue infections from Clostridium species have been reported
sporadically in the literature. Patients present in extreme pain with rapidly evolving violaceous …

Background: Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is a rare disease of the hepatobiliary tract characterized
by silent presentation, poor prognosis, and limited therapy. Current imaging modalities, …