425 Extra-Anatomical Detour Ureteric Stents: Our District General Hospital Experience of 50 Patients with a Minimum Follow Up of 6 Months
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DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znac269.500
Abstract: Extra-Anatomical Detour Stents offer a viable modality of decompression particularly in the context of malignancies; with the absent need for changes of stents, cosmetically better than nephrostomies and fewer admissions associated with blockages/infections. Our aim… read more here.
Keywords: extra anatomical; detour stents; district general; detour ... See more keywords
P45 Review of diagnosis and management of coeliac disease in a district general hospital in the North West
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DOI: 10.1136/flgastro-2021-bspghan.54
Abstract: Background The guidance for Coeliac Disease (CD) has evolved over the last few years. The highlight of the ESPGHAN guidelines from January 2020 is that high serological markers (tTG and EMA) are now the requirements… read more here.
Keywords: general hospital; diagnosis; coeliac disease; gluten free ... See more keywords
PTU-047 Creation of a dedicated proforma aimed at improving management of acute upper gi bleeding in a busy district general hospital
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DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2017-314472.142
Abstract: Introduction Upper GI bleeding is a commonly-encountered medical emergency for which clear national guidelines exist. Prompt assessment, resuscitation and initiation of appropriate medical and endoscopic therapy is vital in improving patient outcomes. We aimed to… read more here.
Keywords: upper bleeding; district general; proforma; acute upper ... See more keywords
PTU-101 Transnasal endoscopy; early experience in a scottish district general hospital
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DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2019-bsgabstracts.460
Abstract: Introduction Per oral endoscopy can be uncomfortable and distressing leading many patients to opt for conscious sedation over topical local anaesthetic. Transnasal endoscopy is better tolerated with lower cardiovascular stress response. We sought to assess… read more here.
Keywords: general hospital; vas; experience; transnasal endoscopy ... See more keywords
Aortic valve rupture after blunt chest trauma presenting at a District General Hospital
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DOI: 10.1177/1460408616631771
Abstract: Traumatic aortic regurgitation is a rare complication of blunt chest wall injury. Cardiovascular decompensation can occur rapidly as the heart struggles to maintain cardiac output. As the condition is often not apparent at the time… read more here.
Keywords: trauma; blunt chest; traumatic aortic; district general ... See more keywords
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum: A report of two cases at a District General Hospital
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DOI: 10.1177/1753495x211019231
Abstract: Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a rare condition thought to be caused by excessive Valsalva manoeuvre during the second stage of labour. Women with pneumomediastinum typically presents with chest pain or tightness, dyspnoea, and a tearing sensation… read more here.
Keywords: pneumomediastinum report; two cases; district general; spontaneous pneumomediastinum ... See more keywords
Establishment of a teaching hospital-based dementia consultation service for rurally-based regional district general hospitals
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.849161
Abstract: Objective The treatment of patients with dementia poses a considerable challenge to regional district general hospitals, particularly in rural areas. Here we report the establishment and initial evaluation of a dementia-specific consultation service provided by… read more here.
Keywords: district general; regional district; consultation service; general hospitals ... See more keywords