Aim Temporary stoma formation remains a common part of modern‐day colorectal surgical
operations. At the time of reversal, a second procedure is required when the bowel is …

Introduction: While the proportion of emergency groin hernia repairs in developed countries
is 2.5–7.7%, the percentage in developing countries can be as high as 76.9%. The mortality …

Introduction Intestinal blood flow evaluation during strangulated bowel obstruction is often
based on the subjective assessment of the operator. Therefore, we aimed to …

Background Incisional hernia (IH) is a common surgical complication, with an incidence of 6–
31% following major abdominal surgery. This study aimed to investigate the impact of …

Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a common surgical emergency, accounting for up to 20%
of all general surgical admissions 1. SBO is associated with considerable morbidity and …

Purpose Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is the most common indication for laparotomy in the
UK. While general surgeons have become increasingly subspecialised in their elective …

Purpose Abdominal wall hernias are common in the UK and many present in an emergent
fashion. The widespread introduction of computed tomography (CT) imaging has …

MATERIALS AND METHODS: PubMed and Google Scholar searches were done by using
combinations of “inguinal hernia” and “emergency”, and “groin hernia” and “emergency” …

Hernia repair is a common component of the general surgery curriculum, and with good
reason. Surgeons will be aware that acute presentations of hernia account for a significant …

Hernia repair is a common component of the general surgery curriculum, and with good
reason. Surgeons will be aware that acute presentations of hernia account for a significant …