Acute-onset walking difficulties in a six-year-old boy recovering from a viral upper respiratory tract infection.

In the absence of organic aetiology, childhood constipation is almost always functional and is often due to painful bowel movements that prompt the child to withhold stool.

This article provides an overview of genital gender affirmation surgeries, focusing on the available options and appropriate referral criteria for GPs and surgeons.

Once infection spreads beyond the confines of the jaws, there is an increasing risk of airway obstruction and septicaemia.

In the primary care setting, an understanding of stomas and their complications is important in providing appropriate care for these patients.

The management of developmental dysplasia of the hip requires accurate diagnosis of the pathoanatomy and depends on the age of the child.

This article discusses approaches to preserve quality of life for patients with end-stage chronic limb-threatening ischaemia.

The purpose of this study was to develop a clinical prediction rule based on identified risk factors for surgical site infection in a large general practice patient cohort.

This article aims to highlight treatment options available for the management of bladder outlet obstruction secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia and the benefits and potential drawbacks of each.

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a percutaneous procedure that is now the recommended treatment for elderly patients with severe aortic stenosis who are suitable for intervention.

The most commonly encountered swellings in the oral cavity are either submucosal in nature, or involve swelling of the underlying jaw (maxilla or mandible).

The most commonly encountered mucosal surface lesions are those of an epithelial break (ulcer) or an alteration in thickness, texture or colour (white, red or pigmented lesion).

A guide to the management of commonly encountered laryngectomy stoma complications within the general practice setting.

This review provides GPs with an understanding of acute severe ulcerative colitis evaluation and risk assessment, emphasising surgical management and complementing existing medical methods.

A stepwise approach to a patient with renal tract pain can aid immensely in formulating an accurate diagnosis and providing optimal care.