1.
West Indian med. j
;
45(3): 85-8, Sept. 1996.
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: lil-180085
ABSTRACT
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.
Subject(s)
Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Child , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic/adverse effects , Pain, Postoperative , Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic/economics , Evaluation Study
2.
West Indian med. j
;
42(1): 29-30, Mar. 1993.
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: lil-130626
ABSTRACT
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.