Background & Aims The outputs of physiological systems fluctuate in a complex manner
even under resting conditions. Decreased variability or increased regularity of these outputs …

Introduction Microtia is a congenital condition which can be found in isolation or as part of a
syndrome. The key factors to consider when treating a child with microtia are hearing …

Objective The utility of the electroencephalogram (EEG) for the diagnosis of hepatic
encephalopathy, using conventional spectral thresholds, is open to question. The aim of this …

METHODS Page 1 BACO2020 Presented at: ❖Fifty-five patients were identified for inclusion.
Patient demographics are displayed in Table 1. ❖Eight (15%) patients developed a fistula (Table …

HELLP syndrome is a complication of pregnancy characterised by haemolysis (H), elevated
liver enzymes (EL) and low platelets (LP). Patients present with non-specific symptoms; …

Endoscopic vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) is increasingly being used as a means of
managing perforations or anastomotic leaks of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract …

Background Lymphoedema is a common side effect after treatment for head and neck
cancer. Our treatment protocol involves staging the degree of lymphoedema and then …

Introduction In the UK, guidelines from the Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath) facilitate
consistent and reproducible reporting and classification of fine needle aspiration cytology …

Earache, or otalgia, in children is common. Diagnosis can be challenging due to the range
of causes. Assessment involves a thorough history and examination. Identification of …

THE PERFORMANCE VALIDITY OF BREATH SAMPLE ANALYSIS IN THE DI... : Hepatology
THE PERFORMANCE VALIDITY OF BREATH SAMPLE ANALYSIS IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF …