Bowel Obstruction vs. Pseudo-Obstruction: Clinical Differentiation and Management
Send us Fan Mail Bowel obstruction and intestinal pseudo-obstruction are two distinct clinical entities that, while sharing similar clinical presentations, differ significantly in their underlying mec...
27 Sep 202522min
Haemorrhoids Management: Diagnosis to Recovery
Send us Fan Mail Within NHS general surgery practice, the diagnosis and assessment of haemorrhoids involve a careful history and physical examination, followed by specific investigations to confirm th...
23 Sep 202519min
Diverticulitis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Surgical Management
Send us Fan Mail The diagnostic process for diverticulitis typically begins with a clinical assessment and progresses to more advanced imaging and investigations. Let's dive in. Disclaimer: Only fo...
20 Sep 202517min
The Unseen Fate of Incidental Appendiceal Faecoliths
Send us Fan Mail Regarding the disappearance of incidentally found appendiceal faecoliths, the natural history is not well documented in published studies. Let's dive in. Only for educational purpose...
17 Sep 202510min
The Road to Surgical Registrar: A Strategic Guide
Send us Fan Mail To successfully progress from a Core Trainee (CT) or Senior House Officer (SHO) level to a Specialty Registrar (ST3) post in General Surgery, a strong foundation of clinical excellenc...
14 Sep 202518min
Perianal Conditions: Diagnosis and Surgical Management
Send us Fan Mail The primary perianal conditions commonly encountered in general surgical practice include haemorrhoids, perianal fistula-in-ano, perianal abscess, anal fissure, perianal haematoma, sk...
10 Sep 202513min
Diagnosing Anal Fistulas: A Clinician's Guide
Send us Fan Mail Accurate diagnosis of anal and perianal fistulas is crucial to prevent recurrence, incontinence, and missed underlying pathologies such as Crohn’s disease or malignancy. A systematic ...
7 Sep 202522min
Digital Examination: Rectal and Stoma Insights
Send us Fan Mail Both Digital Rectal Examination (DRE) and Digital Per Stoma Examination have primary diagnostic and therapeutic applications in general surgery. Let's dive in. Disclaimer: Only for r...
3 Sep 202516min
