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Photo: US Air Force In this episode, Dr. Randy Friesen and Dr. Batchelor discuss the complex but very important topic of diagnostic laparoscopy as the diagnostic modality of choice in acute appendicitis in rural and remote settings. The articles being discussed in this episode...

Photo: Dr Case In this episode, Dr. Batchelor and guest Dr. Stuart Johnston check out the hype around corticosteroid injections compared to percutaneous or open release for trigger fingers.   The articles being discussed in this episode are:   Wang, J., Zhao, J.G.,...

Photo: Manuel Faiso In this episode, Dr. Bret Batchelor and his podcasting hero, Dr. Ken Milne, discuss the use of antibiotics for the treatment of acute appendicitis   The articles being discussed in this episode are: View the articles and episode summary on the...

Photo: Manuel Faiso In this episode, Dr. Bret Batchelor tries really hard to identify whether NSAIDs are a safe analgesic choice in patients undergoing adenotonsillectomy.   The articles being discussed in this episode are: Riggin, L., D., Ramakrishna, J., Somer, D.D., and...

Screen capture from the video game “Street Fighter 2” In this episode, Dr. Bret Batchelor and Dr. Bill Ford tackle the exciting topic of scalpel vs. no-scalpel vasectomies to see which technique reigns supreme. The article being discussed in this episode: Sokal, D.,...

Photo by f1uffster.   In this episode of Really Rural Surgery, Dr. Batchelor and guest Dr. Nicole Ebert discuss the efficacy of misoprostol injection into the umbilical vein for retained placenta. The article being discussed in this episode: Rajab, S.S. and Alalaf, S.K....

Photo: 1980s Vasectomy brochure, by Kristy   In this episode of Really Rural Surgery, Dr. Batchelor discusses the significance of rare non-motile sperm on post-vasectomy semenalysis. The article being discussed in this episode: Chawla, A., Bowles, B., and Zini, A. (2004.)...

Photo: Carpal Tunnel release surgery, by littlenelly (rare but there). In the premier episode of Really Rural Surgery, Dr. Batchelor discusses the use of field prep rather than OR prep for open carpal tunnel surgeries. The article being discussed in this episode: LeBlanc, M.R....