Covid VT – 2022

This document is a summary of a study conducted by the COVIDSurg Collaborative and GlobalSurg Collaborative on the timing of surgery following SARS-CoV-2 infection. The study aimed to determine the optimal duration of delay before surgery in patients who have had a previous SARS-CoV-2 infection. The study found that patients who underwent surgery within 0-6…

This document is a research article published in the British Journal of Surgery. It presents the findings of a systematic review and co-prioritization process conducted to identify interventions that can reduce the environmental impact of operating theatres on a global scale. The study involved healthcare professionals from 132 countries and aimed to generate a ranked…

This document is a research study that explores the potential benefits of vaccinating patients before elective surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study uses modeling to estimate the number of vaccinations needed to prevent one COVID-19-related death in surgical patients compared to the general population. The findings suggest that prioritizing preoperative vaccination for surgical patients,…

This document is a research paper published in the Galle Medical Journal in March 2018. The study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding postpartum contraception among postnatal mothers. The research was conducted at Teaching Hospital Mahamodara in Galle, Sri Lanka, and involved 300 postnatal mothers. The findings reveal that the overall knowledge…

This document is a case report discussing a rare case of a granular cell tumor (GCT) found on the mons pubis of the vulva in a 27-year-old woman. The report provides details about the patient’s history, physical examination findings, biopsy results, and treatment. It also includes a discussion on the characteristics of GCTs, their differential…

This document discusses a case of familial gestational spontaneous ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (FGSOHS) due to a mutation in FSH receptors. It describes the symptoms and management of the syndrome and provides references for further reading.