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Foleys Protection Caps: Inexpensive Alternative In Ilizarov Fixation, K Abbas, H Rashid
Foleys Protection Caps: Inexpensive Alternative In Ilizarov Fixation, K Abbas, H Rashid
Section of General Surgery
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Laparoscopic Splenectomy For Haematological Disorder: Our Experience, Hasnain Zafar, Aamir Hameed, Amyn Pardhan, Ghulam Murtaza, Samia Mazahir
Laparoscopic Splenectomy For Haematological Disorder: Our Experience, Hasnain Zafar, Aamir Hameed, Amyn Pardhan, Ghulam Murtaza, Samia Mazahir
Section of General Surgery
Laparoscopic splenectomy has universal acceptance due to less morbidity and decreased incidence of per-operative and postoperative complication. It is not a popular procedure in Pakistan due to technical challenges. Here, we are presenting our experience of laparoscopic splenectomy for haematological disorders at Aga khan university hospital. A total of seven cases, underwent elective laparoscopic splenectomy for haematological disorders. The operative time was less than 3 hours with minimal blood loss with rapid and uneventful recovery. There was no procedure related morbidity or mortality; however, one patient expired due to overwhelming post splenectomy sepsis.Our initial report highlights the safety of laparoscopic …
Duhamel's Procedure For Adult Hirschsprung's Disease, Mehreen Adhi, Salma Khan, Hasnain Zafar, Muhammad Arshad
Duhamel's Procedure For Adult Hirschsprung's Disease, Mehreen Adhi, Salma Khan, Hasnain Zafar, Muhammad Arshad
Section of General Surgery
An adult presented with chronic constipation and abdominal mass. Clinical features, abdominal radiographs and barium enema revealed features consistent with Hirschsprung's disease. Full-thickness rectal biopsy was planned, but patient was lost to follow-up and presented 3 years later with intestinal obstruction. Exploratory laparotomy with resection of affected sigmoid colon and end colostomy were performed. Sequential rectal biopsies were obtained during the procedure to confirm the diagnosis. Later, Duhamel's procedure with a diverting loop ileostomy was successfully performed. Ileostomy reversal was done thereafter. There was complete resolution of symptoms and dramatic improvement in bowel function.