Publications by authors named "Yilkal Teshome Numaro"
Introduction: Intestinal anastomosis is a common surgical procedure, but anastomotic leaks remain significant postoperative complications, causing morbidity, prolonged hospital stays, and readmissions. This study aimed to identify the rate, determinant factors, and outcomes associated with anastomotic leakage for patients undergo gastrointestinal anastomoses in two major hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Method: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted.
A rare case of strangulated femoral hernia in a male child: Case report.
Int J Surg Case Rep
December 2024
Background And Importance: Strangulated femoral hernias are rare in pediatric patients. This case highlights the importance of early suspicion and diagnosis to prevent complications.
Case Presentation: A 14-years old male presented to our emergency department with a two-days history of worsening left groin pain.
Article Synopsis
- - Volvulus of the large bowel occurs when the colon twists on itself, which can cause bowel obstruction and serious issues like tissue death; it's crucial to consider it as a possible diagnosis in patients with previous bowel surgeries showing obstruction symptoms.
- - A case study involves a 55-year-old man who previously had surgery for gangrenous sigmoid volvulus and later presented with abdominal swelling and pain, leading to surgery where it was found his colon had twisted 360 degrees.
- - Although volvulus is a common cause of bowel obstruction, experiencing it again in a different part of the colon is rare; clinicians should keep it in mind as a diagnosis for patients with a history of colon surgery, especially in high-risk areas.
Introduction And Importance: Gastric Outlet Obstruction (GOO) is a clinical syndrome due to mechanical obstruction of the gastric outlet near the antrum. The incidence of GOO is not known adequately; however, it is estimated that its incidence has declined in recent years as the incidence of peptic ulcer disease, which is the common cause of GOO, has been declining recently due to the use of proton pump inhibitor (PPI). The objective of this case report to highlight the importance of consideration of TB as a cause of GOO by affecting the duodenal wall and nearby lymph node enlargement.
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