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.
Many patients affected by the COVID-19-related temporary suspension of non-urgent elective surgery will present to their general practitioners for symptom management in the interim period.
An update on the various treatment methods available today to tackle pilonidal disease.
Faecal incontinence in residential aged care is highly prevalent, distressing and difficult to treat, and the evidence base for treatment remains deficient.
The warm Australian climate and outdoor living pose a unique clinical profile for foot burns, with burn injury mechanisms varying across seasons and within patient subgroups.
Within the first six years of life, 8.4% of girls and 1.7% of boys are diagnosed with a urinary tract infection.
A woman aged 55 years presented to her general practitioner with intermittent episodes of dizziness, sweating and shakiness for the past four months.
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is associated with high levels of patient satisfaction, with physical and psychosocial benefits beyond metabolic improvements.
A man aged 60 years presented with an irregularly shaped erythematous scalp plaque with a 5 cm diameter.
Although not all women undergoing mastectomy will desire or choose breast reconstruction, it is important that all women have the opportunity to make an informed choice.
The temporary suspension of elective surgery will affect thousands of patients currently awaiting orthopaedic surgery.