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Abdomen the Pandora’s Box

Presented from India by Dr. Vikram Ananthakrishnan

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Case Description

The abdomen is often referred to as "Pandora's Box" due to the complexity and range of potential issues it can present. It houses numerous vital organs, including the stomach, liver, intestines, pancreas, and kidneys, making diagnosis and treatment challenging. Symptoms originating in the abdomen...

Case Summary

Upper GI bleeds are a common emergency, with increasing incidence due to antiplatelet agents, alcohol consumption, and processed foods. Acid peptic disease (gastritis, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, esophagitis) is the most frequent cause. While most patients survive, mortality exists, particularly in the elderly, and recurrence is possible.

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Dr. Vikram Ananthakrishnan

Senior Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist, Agada Hospital, Chennai

Dr. A.Vikram graduated from Madras Medical College, MMC and pursued Masters in General Surgery from Grant Medical College, Mumbai on merit. Dr. Vikram then traveled to England as a Specialist Registrar where he trained in Laparoscopy and Endoscopy. He further obtained FRCS from Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow and subsequently passed the D.N.B (Diplomate National Board) in Surgical Gastroenterology from New Delhi. For the last 20 years, he has been actively sharing knowledge and publishing papers with many international journals in Surgical Gastroenterology. Dr. Vikram is a specialized and trained expert in handling advanced Laparoscopic Procedures, Surgery for Malignancy (Cancers), all therapeutic Endoscopic Procedures and Laser Surgery for Anal Procedures. One of the pioneers of fast track surgery(Day care surgery ) and specialist in tension free mesh repairs for a hernia.