Empyema of the gallbladder is a severe complication of acute cholecystitis. It is usually the result of acute obstruction of the cystic duct. There is an infection of the bile with pus. This is a surgical emergency
Sliding Hiatal hernia is the protrusion of the stomach through the esophageal opening. This is a very common disease. The symptoms are very common mainly consist of recurrent gastritis symptoms and heartburn. In severe cases, ther
Traumatic injury to the bowel requires quick and accurate diagnosis and management. Time is of the essence when dealing with a patient with trauma. The patient will need to be stabilized and resuscitated to maintain and restore the functioning of
Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) is an uncommon disease. There is a mechanical obstruction to the outflow of stomach. The most common symptoms include nausea , vomiting, abdominal distension and pain, some patients may also comp
Gastric Perforation ( stomach perforation) is a full-thickness injury of the wall of the stomach. Severe untreated gastritis or chronic ulcerations are the most common cause of perforations. Perforations occur acutely. There is
Incisional hernias are common hernias. An incisional hernia occurs through previous surgical incisions. Hernia once repaired properly should not lead to recur
