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Papillary cystic tumour is an uncommon neoplasm of the pancreas which has only been described recently. This report describes five such cases seen at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI). The clinico-pathological features were typical in all these cases. The literature of this condition is also reviewed.
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Carcinoma Papilar/patologia , Cisto Pancreático/patologia , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/patologia , Adolescente , Adulto , Carcinoma Papilar/cirurgia , Feminino , Humanos , Jamaica , Cisto Pancreático/cirurgia , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/cirurgiaRESUMO
A case of thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) treated at the University Hospital of the West Indies, Jamaica, is presented. The diagnosis, investigation and management of TOS are discussed.
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Síndrome do Desfiladeiro Torácico , Adolescente , Feminino , Hospitais Universitários , Humanos , Jamaica , Costelas/cirurgia , Síndrome do Desfiladeiro Torácico/diagnóstico , Síndrome do Desfiladeiro Torácico/cirurgiaRESUMO
Gallstone ileus is a rare cause of mechanical bowel obstruction. The attendant lack of awareness by the clinician will not only result in the diagnosis being made intraoperatively but will also affect the adequacy of the preoperative preparation of these ill patients. These patients are often elderly, septic and have significant concomitant medical illnesses. Recently two patients with gallstones ileus were managed with enterolithotomy and primary repair of the cholecyst-duodenal fistula at the University Hospital of the West Indies, Jamaica. Their clinical presentations and progress are described along with a review of the classical clinical course, radiological features, and operative choices available.
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Fístula Biliar/cirurgia , Colelitíase/complicações , Duodenopatias/cirurgia , Doenças da Vesícula Biliar/cirurgia , Fístula Intestinal/cirurgia , Obstrução Intestinal/etiologia , Idoso , Fístula Biliar/complicações , Colecistectomia , Colelitíase/cirurgia , Duodenopatias/complicações , Duodeno/cirurgia , Feminino , Humanos , Fístula Intestinal/complicações , Obstrução Intestinal/cirurgia , Pessoa de Meia-IdadeRESUMO
This study reports the first 13 cases of biopsy-proven low rectal carcinoma treated by transanal electrocoagulation using a locally manufactured instrument. At the University Hospital of the West Indies, over a 16-year period, 9 patients were treated for cure, six of whom have no clinical evidence of recurrence for one to 12 years. Four cases who were offered this procedure for palliation defaulted after a single treatment. Transanal electrocoagulation provides an additional option for treating patients with small, mobile low rectal cancers, following careful screening for evidence of nodal or distant spread. The procedure can also be used in the local control of disease in patients with distant spread or in whom a major operation is not feasible.
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Adenocarcinoma/cirurgia , Eletrocoagulação , Neoplasias Retais/cirurgia , Adulto , Idoso , Eletrocoagulação/instrumentação , Eletrocoagulação/métodos , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-IdadeRESUMO
The pathological records of appendicectomy specimens from patients with suspected acute appendicitis at the University Hospital of the West Indies during the 5-year period 1984-1988 were studied. The numbers of cases, their ages, sex and seasonal incidence were similar to those of other studies. The overall false positive diagnosis rate was 25% (16% in males, 38% in females). The main diagnostic difficulty was in young females in whom surgery for suspected appendicitis often proved unnecessary.
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Apendicectomia , Apendicite/diagnóstico , Doença Aguda , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Apendicite/epidemiologia , Apendicite/patologia , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Reações Falso-Negativas , Reações Falso-Positivas , Feminino , Hospitais Universitários , Humanos , Incidência , Lactente , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores Sexuais , Fatores de Tempo , Índias Ocidentais/epidemiologiaRESUMO
This review of all laparoscopic cholecystectomies performed between 1993 and 1995 in Jamaica records the experience of local surgeons following an accelerated training programme. Special attention was paid to operating time, conversions, complications, analgesic requirements, time to discharge and cost. Comparisons were made of the local experience with the international experience. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has been found to be a safe and viable option for Jamaican patients with gall bladder disease.
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Colecistectomia Laparoscópica/estatística & dados numéricos , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Criança , Colecistectomia Laparoscópica/efeitos adversos , Colecistectomia Laparoscópica/economia , Educação Médica Continuada , Feminino , Cirurgia Geral/educação , Humanos , Jamaica , Tempo de Internação , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Salas Cirúrgicas/organização & administração , Estudos Prospectivos , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Two patients with high voltage electrical injury involving the trunk are presented. Both injuries were complicated by visceral damage; and one patient died from sepsis secondary to bowel perforation. The rarity of this complication is examined in light of the pathophysiology of electrical injury; and its management is discussed with reference to previously published reports on this condition.
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Queimaduras por Corrente Elétrica/complicações , Traumatismos por Eletricidade/complicações , Perfuração Intestinal/etiologia , Doenças Profissionais/complicações , Queimaduras por Corrente Elétrica/fisiopatologia , Traumatismos por Eletricidade/fisiopatologia , Humanos , Perfuração Intestinal/complicações , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-IdadeRESUMO
A total colectomy and a mucosal proctectomy with ileo-anal anastomosis (c-mp-iaa) effectively removes all debilitating, potentially malignant colonic mucosa. Preservation of the anorectal sphincter predictably results in good to excellent anal continence with a low mortality and acceptable morbidity. Since 1983 at the University Hospital of the West Indies (U.H.W.I.), Jamaica, five (5) patients have undergone c-mp-iaa for colonic mucosal disease. All have good to excellent anal continence with an average of 2-6 continent, formed stools per day. There were no operative deaths. The five (5) cases are described and a plea is made for the earlier use of this definitive surgical procedure where indicated.
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Canal Anal/cirurgia , Doenças do Colo/cirurgia , Íleo/cirurgia , Proctocolectomia Restauradora , Adolescente , Adulto , Anastomose Cirúrgica , Criança , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Proctocolectomia Restauradora/métodosRESUMO
This study reports the first 13 cases of biopsy-proven low rectal carcinoma treated by transanal electrocoagulation using a locally manufactured instrument. At the University Hospital of the West Indies, over a 16-year period, 9 patients were treated for cure, six of whom have no clinical evidence of recurrence for one to 12 years. Four cases who were offered this procedure for palliation defaulted after a single treatment. Transanal electrocoagulation provides an additional option for treating patients with small, mobile low rectal cancers, following careful screening for evidence of nodal or distant spread. The procedure can also be used in the local control of disease in patients with distant spread or in whom a major operation is not feasible.
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Adenocarcinoma/cirurgia , Eletrocoagulação , Neoplasias Retais/cirurgia , Eletrocoagulação/instrumentação , Eletrocoagulação/métodosRESUMO
The pathological records of appendicectomy specimens from patients with suspected acute appendicitis at the University Hospital of the West Indies during the 5-year period 1984-1988 were studied. The numbers of cases, their ages, sex and seasonal incidence were similar to those of other studies. The over-all false positive diagnosis rate was 25%(16%in males, 38%in females). The main diagnostic difficulty was in young females in whom surgery for suspected appendicitis often proved unnecessary.