Tug of War
The short bowel syndrome is a complex and fearsome consequence of extensive intestinal resection. In some cases, this disease becomes inevitable in order to save the life of a patient. However, it is mandatory to manage this condition in the best possible way to decrease long-term mortality and increase the quality of life of these patients.
Sink Into Quicksand
Enteroatmospheric fistula is a complex complication of abdominal surgery that increases post-operative hospitalization and mortality. Its management may be very challenging, and it requires specific knowledge.
Hacking You… Tube – Part 2
In the unfortunate event of a bile duct injury during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (and not only), you need to know what to do... and that should be not too much, and not too less...
Hacking You… Tube – Part 1
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures performed by general surgeons all around the globe. Although small, it carries a risk of surgical complications, the most fearsome of which is the bile duct injury... How to behave in the unfortunate event you have to face one? Here your questions will be answered...
The Soy-Eating Lion
Multiple or extended bowel resections may lead to a condition of impaired digestion and absorption of nutrients, that may cause cachexia and, eventually, to death.
