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Gastrografin is poured into a measuring spoon
Clinical Articles / July/August 2021

Using Gastrografin to manage adhesive small bowel obstruction: A nonrandomized controlled study with historical controls

BY: Catherine Zhou, MD, MSc, Farhad R. Udwadia, MBE, Leo Chen, MSc, Emilie Joos, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS

Background Adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO) is one of the most common and significant complications after abdominal surgery,[1-5] with an incidence rate as high as 2.4%.[1] Adhesions are... Read More

A paper with the heading "COVID Test" and checkboxes for positive and negative
Clinical Articles, COVID-19 / June 2021

Elective surgery without COVID-19 testing will lead to excess morbidity and mortality

BY: Ahmer A. Karimuddin, MD, FRCSC, Jason M. Sutherland, PhD, Sam M. Wiseman, BSc, MD, FRCSC

Based on global experiences during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, most elective operations were canceled to create capacity for an anticipated surge in pandemic-related hospitalizations... Read More

A patient sits on a hospital bed with a knee brace on
Clinical Articles / June 2021

Delay in diagnosis and management of adolescent anterior cruciate ligament injuries in patients with lower socioeconomic status

BY: Lise Leveille, MD, MHSc, Tessa Ladner, BSc, Christopher Reilly, MD

Background Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is a common sporting injury in physically active adolescents.[1] The incidence of this injury has been increasing over the last 20 years,[2]... Read More

A woman sits in bed, in pain
Clinical Articles / May 2021

Endometriosis: An update on diagnosis and medical management

BY: Giselle Hunt, BSc, Catherine Allaire, MDCM, FRCSC, Paul J. Yong, MD, PhD, FRCSC, Caitlin Dunne, MD, FRCSC

Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological condition characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, and estrogen-dependent inflammation.[1] It is estimated that 1 in 10... Read More

A teen sits down, leaning against a wall, looking sad
Clinical Articles / May 2021

Self-poisoning among British Columbian children and youth: Demographic and geographic characteristics

BY: Samantha Pawer, BSc, Fahra Rajabali, MSc, Jennifer Smith, BFA, Alex Zheng, MSc, Anand Dhatt, Roy Purssell, MD, FRCPC, Ian Pike, PhD

Background Self-poisoning is a major public health concern in Canada, particularly among children and youth. Among 10- to 17-year-old Canadians, 2140 young people were hospitalized due to self-... Read More

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BCMJ

The BCMJ is a general medical journal that shares knowledge while building connections among BC physicians.

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ISSN 0007‍-‍0556 (Print)
ISSN 2293‍-‍6106 (Online)
Established 1959