Abdominal Key

INCISIONS Print Section Listen The planning, execution, and closure of an incision have an enormous impact on the outcome of an abdominal operation. The high combined incidence of surgical site…

INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Most benign gastric disorders are either inflammatory or neoplastic. A variety of vascular, mechanical, congenital, and traumatic disorders also affect the stomach. Some of these are…

INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Among the many acute abdominal conditions that confront the general surgeon, disorders involving the vascular system are in the minority. Yet these conditions are often highly…

INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Esophageal motility is a complex and multifactorial process that functions to pass food and liquid through the esophagus. Using systematic contractions in the esophageal body, combined…

OVERVIEW Print Section Listen Acute gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a common problem causing significant morbidity and mortality. The source of GI bleeding can be anywhere in the GI tract, from…

INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen A hernia is defined as an area of weakness or complete disruption of the fibromuscular tissues of the body wall. Structures within the cavity contained by…

THEORETICAL BACKGROUND FOR D2 GASTRECTOMY Print Section Listen Gastric cancer remains a major health problem in East Asia. In contrast, in the United States and Western Europe, the incidence of…

INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen In addition to being essential for adequate nutrient absorption, normal gastrointestinal motility is crucial for maintaining an appropriate balance of microorganisms and proper function within the…

ESOPHAGEAL DIVERTICULA Print Section Listen Diverticula of the esophagus are a rare entity, with a prevalence that ranges between 0.06% and 4%.1,2 Esophageal diverticula are classified according to their location…