ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract. Our aim in this study is to find out clinical evaluation and surgical outcome in management of these types of tumors. PATIENTS AND METHODS: 11 consecutive patients subjected to surgical treatment, diagnosed histopathologically as GISTs and enrolled in a prospective study from October 2007 ... Read more

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Pancreatic trauma is a rare entity but results in significant morbidity and mortality .Our aim is to evaluate the pattern of presentation and management outcomes of pancreatic injuries in our locality. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Fifteen consecutive patients subjected to surgical management of pancreatic injuries and enrolled in a retrospective study from January 2009 to February 2012. They ... Read more