Objective To systematically review comparative studies on the acute surgical unit (ASU)
model. Methods Searches were performed of Cochrane, Embase, Medline and grey …

Approximately 4.2 million people worldwide die within 30 days of surgery each year. Half of
these deaths occur in low-and middle-income countries. Postoperative deaths account for …

Background Extended‐spectrum β‐lactamase‐producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL‐PE)
are increasing in globally. The aim of this study was to compare community‐acquired …

Introduction In low-income and middle-income countries, there is a high demand for surgical
care, although many individuals lack access due to its affordability, availability, and …

Background Emergency laparotomy is a common procedure with high morbidity and
mortality. The aim of this study was to assess if the time of surgery (day versus night and …

Introduction Traditionally, general surgical departments allocated their staff to elective
operative and outpatient commitments, with emergency general surgical (EGS) patients …

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Nutrition is essential for health and healing, especially in the
perioperative period. However, little is known about the nutritional intake of hospitalized …

Background: Lack of access to intensive care unit (ICU) for both surgical and non-surgical
patients is common in countries with limited resources. In the current literature, there is a …

Emergency general surgery has been part of a general surgeon's workload since the days of
modern medicine, yet only in recent times has it been recognised as being a distinct group …

Background Small bowel volvulus is a rare surgical condition that presents with features of
intestinal obstruction. The aim of the study was to de ne the epidemiology, clinical …