International Journal of Surgery Research and Practice is an open access, peer-reviewed journal intended for the general surgeon who performs abdominal, cancer, vascular, head and neck, breast, colorectal, and other forms of surgery. It is dedicated to the comprehensive advancement of surgical research, education and clinical practice aiming to promote continued developments in surgery through the sharing of knowledge, ideas and good practice across all surgical specialties. Journal covers invasive, minimally invasive and non-invasive surgical methods in the open spectrum of surgical classifications. Surgical topics based on surgical timing, source, purpose, equipment is gathered to provide all the surgeons and clinicians a common platform to share and learn. All the quality submissions submitted shall be screened under the stringent peer review process and selectively accepted. The journal is intended to share and explore wide range of topics such as Endocrine Surgery, General Surgery, Gynecological Surgery, Hand Surgery, Neurosurgery, Head and Neck Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Ophthalmological Surgery, Ophthalmological Surgery, Breast Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Outpatient Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Urologic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery.
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Journal Information
Title: International Journal of Surgery Research and Practice
ISSN: 2378-3397
Editor-in-chief: Brian Richard Davis
NLM title abbreviation: Int J Surg Res Pract
ICV: 85.09
ISO abbreviation: Int J Surg Res Pract
Other titles: IJSRP
Category: Surgery Research
DOI: 10.23937/2378-3397
Peer review: Double blind
Review speed: 3 weeks
Fast-track review: 10 days
Publication format (s): Electronic and print
Publication policy: Open Access; COPE guide
Publication type(s): Periodicals
Publisher: ClinMed International Library
Country of publication: USA
Language: English
Contact email: contact@clinmedjournals.org
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410163 Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Thigh Secondary to a Complicated Perforated Colon Cancer: A Case Report Akram Z A Bolbol Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2024/03/25 Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rare life-threatening soft tissue infection. The development of NF of the lower extremity secondary to a perforated colorectal tumor has been reported only in a few cases. Early diagnosis and aggressive surgical intervention are crucial in NF management. Awareness of the development of NF secondary to perforated colon cancer is essential to prompt diagnosis and to prevent delays in proper management....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410162 Idiopathic Jejuno-Jejunal Intussusception in an Adult: A Case Report Hadeel Yousri Gabr, Abdullah Salah Alharbi, Sallam M Omran and Fahad A Alghamdi Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2024/01/25 Adult intussusception is a rare condition, and idiopathic cases are even much more uncommon. We report a case of a 38-year-old female patient who presented with severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and a paraumblical palpable mass. Initial investigations revealed elevated white blood cell count, and low hemoglobin level. Computed tomography (CT) scan confirmed the presence of an intussuscepted jejunal loop with obstructive changes....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410161 Chilaiditi Syndrome: A Rare Case of Diaphragmatic Interposition and its Multidisciplinary Management Mladen N Kasalović, Marija G Lomigora, Aleksandar R Jakovljević, Gojko Lj Igrutinović, Zlatan N Elek, Nikola M Miljković, Milica N Milentijević and Dalibor D Rakić Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2024/01/06 Chilaiditi syndrome is a rare entity, with a worldwide incidence ranging from 0.025% to 0.28%, and it tends to affect males more frequently than females, with a ratio of 4:1. This paper explores and presents a rare medical case of Chilaiditi syndrome, emphasizing its rarity and complexity in diagnosis and treatment....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410160 Nicholaus Mrimi Masiaga, MD and Masumbuko Yatembela Mwashambwa Article Type: Research Article | First Published: 2023/12/29 Enterocutaneous fistula is not an uncommon complication among patients who have undergone abdominal surgery. Small bowel enterocutaneous fistulas, age above 45 years, and anemia with a hemoglobin level below 11 g/dl are significant factors associated with unfavorable outcomes among patients with ECF. These findings emphasize the complex nature of managing ECF and the crucial role of addressing both the primary condition and its associated complications to enhance patient outcomes....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410159 Duodenal Lipoma Causing Recurrent Duodenal Obstruction: A Rare Case, Managed Surgically Sachin Jain, Neeraj Goel and Amit Kumar Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2023/12/24 Duodenal lipomas are rare gastrointestional (GI) tumours. Due to their rarity and the uncertainty of their presentation, as the majority of these lesions are asymptomatic, these lesions are occasionally overlooked. Most patients experience symptoms in lesions > 2 cm in diameter. These lesions can present with GI haemorrhage, bowel obstruction and abdominal pain or discomfort. Symptomatic duodenal lipoma requires excision. ...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410158 Participation of the Mexican General Surgery in International Journals Jesús Andrés Montero-Puga, Guillermo Padrón-Arredondo and Adriana Tereza Cruz-Méndez Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2023/12/01 Scientific publications are essential for disseminating knowledge and updates among physicians. Integrating scientific research into clinical practice and medical education is crucial for improving patient care. Developing scientific skills alongside clinical skills is essential for applying the scientific method in evidence-based medicine. Publishing research findings in journals is the final step in the scientific process, but it is sometimes overlooked, affecting a country's scientific output...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410157 Clinical Expressions of Herniosis: Report of a Case Jesús Andrés Montero-Puga, Guillermo Padrón-Arredondo and Adriana Tereza Cruz-Méndez Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2023/11/25 The etiology of hernias involves changes in the expression of different components of the extracellular matrix, which especially affect the fascia transversalis (FT), such as collagen, the elastic component and metalloproteinases (MMP). On the other hand, there is an overexpression of MMP-2 in the FT of young patients with direct inguinal hernia, correlated with an increase in TGF-beta1 that shows an attempt to counteract an increased process of degradation of the extracellular matrix in these p...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410156 Gallstone Ileus in a Woman - A Case Report Alejandro Alberto Flores-López, Víctor Hugo Solís-Reyna, Rubén García-Flores, Miguel Alejandro Solís-Vázquez and Guillermo Padrón-Arredondo Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2023/08/31 Prevalence of GSD has been 10-20% in developed countries, 2.5-10% in African populations, and 3.1-6.1% in Asians. Approximately 3-8% of GSD patients experience complications, including cholecystitis, gallstone ileus, pancreatitis, empyema, and gallbladder perforation. Therefore, GSD care could be expensive and place a considerable burden on the budget of health systems....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410155 Symptomatic GERD after Sleeve Gastrectomy Azzam S Al-Kadi Article Type: Research Article | First Published: 2023/08/10 Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) remains an effective standalone bariatric surgery. Some patients might experience gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) symptoms post LSG despite its beneficial outcome on weight loss and improving obesity morbidities. This study aims to determine the prevalence of post-LSG GERD symptoms and associated risk factors....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410154 Post Sleeve Gastrectomy Fistula: Experimental Model in Pigs Maria Helena Wanderley Costa Dantas, Giuliana Fulco Gonçalves, Barbara Escarllet Coutinho Seabra, Irami Araújo-Filho, PhD and Amália Cinthia Meneses do Rêgo, PhD Article Type: Research Article | First Published: 2023/07/13 Bariatric surgery is considered the primary treatment against severe obesity, as it is effective in sustained weight loss and reduces the prevalence of associated comorbidities. However, bariatric surgery is not free of complications observed at various postoperative stages, including fistulas....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410153 Post-Thyroidectomy Visual Loss in a Patient with Comorbidities - Case Report Olufunmilola A OGUN, Oluwasanmi A AJAGBE and Adefemi O AFOLABI Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2023/07/12 We report a case of bilateral POVL in a 62-year-old female patient with multiple systemic comorbidities who had total thyroidectomy following acute respiratory obstruction from a huge compressive multinodular goitre. She had a difficult intubation complicated by cardiac arrest in the perioperative period. She noticed acute bilateral severe vision loss on the second day post-thyroidectomy....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410152 Giant Hydronephrosis Presented as a Huge Abdominal Mass in a 22-Year-Old Male: A Case Report López Alvarado Mariela Itzayana, Martínez Villalpando Ricardo Ismael and Carmona Flores Oscar Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2023/06/25 Giant hydronephrosis (GH) is defined as a dilated collecting system containing more than one liter of fluid. In this case we reported a 22-year-old man who presented acute onset abdominal pain, so an extension study: Computed tomography (CT) is performed finding a giant hydronephrosis (9037 cc)....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410151 Abdullah S Al-Darwish, MD, Abdullah Z Alsaif, MD, Sami AlHawassi, MD, Hisham AlKhalidi, MD, PhD, Youssuf AlSuhaibani, MD Nahar A AlSelaim, MD, MPH and Abdulrahman Al-Balla, MD Article Type: Case Series | First Published: 2023/06/25 Appendiceal Mucocele is a rare medical condition, sometimes it is discovered incidentally but occasionally it could mimic acute appendicitis. Laparoscopic resection of appendiceal mucocele recently has been reported, but the safety and efficacy are still controversial....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410150 Postoperative Tetanus in Abdominal Surgery: Scope Review Giuliana Fulco Gonçalves, Italo Barros Miranda, Amália Cinthia Meneses do Rêgo, PhD and Irami Araújo-Filho, PhD Article Type: Scope Review | First Published: 2023/06/22 Postoperative tetanus is a rare, often forgotten, but potentially fatal complication of abdominal surgery. The purpose of this paper is to review the available literature on postoperative tetanus following abdominal surgery, including its incidence, risk factors, clinical features, management, and outcomes. A comprehensive search of the PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Lilacs, and Google Scholar databases was conducted using relevant keywords ("Tetanus," "abdominal surgery," "Postoperative"), and a total...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410149 Rigler Triad in Gallstone Ileus: Case Report and Literature Review Hugo E Beyuma Mora, MD, Alejandro S Iturbide Aguirre, MD, Dulce C López Graciano, MD and Uriel H Quiroz Díaz, MD Article Type: Case Report | First Published: March 31, 2023 Gallstone ileus is an uncommon complication of calculous cholecystitis, which can lead to a gastro-intestinal obstruction. A non-specific clinical presentation is frequent. Imaging studies can present characteristic radiological signs. We present a 56-year-old female patient with constipation for the past 72 hours, colicky intermittent abdominal pain and vomiting. Plain CT-scan showed Rigler's triad. Gallstone ileus was diagnosed and laparotomy was performed with stone extraction by enterolitoto...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410148 A General Surgeon’s Guide to Post COVID-19 Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS) Ali Baker, BMBS, Howard Tang, MD, Russel Krawitz, MBCHB, FRACS, James Molton, MD, RACP, Adrian Tramontana, MD, RACP and Justin Yeung, MD, FRACS Article Type: Research Article | First Published: March 03, 2023 Presented is a literature review on Multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS) which can occur following recovery from the initial phase of COVID-19 infection. Because of the predominance of gastro-intestinal symptoms MIS can mimic an acute abdomen. We present a series of two cases of MIS-A occurring over a six month period at a single institution. The rationale for this work was to highlight MIS-A as an emerging syndrome and reduce associated morbidity and mortality....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410147 Nasal and Cheek Reconstruction with Flaps Carlos Santiago Ruggeri, Elian García Pita, Gabriel Rondón Gonzalez, Ana Clara Ragoni and Inés Fagalde Article Type: Original Article | First Published: December 12, 2022 Reconstruction of the nose and cheek after oncologic resections or severe infections resulting in facial necrosis is challenging. Sometimes different facial regions must be repaired, and different flaps must be used to achieve a good functional and aesthetic result. Local flaps and in cases of extensive defects, regional flaps are an excellent option for the reconstruction....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410146 Seasonality of Acute Cholecystitis: A Review of Global Patterns Auda Fares, Adnan Taib and Resul Toprak Article Type: Review Article | First Published: September 30, 2022 Acute Cholecystitis occurs throughout the year, but some months are associated with higher incidences. The aim of this study is to review prior research, summarise the current knowledge and controversies related to seasonal variability of acute cholecystitis and to examine whether acute cholecystitis has a seasonal pattern....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410145 Ahmed G and Nyamekye I Article Type: Research Article | First Published: August 22, 2022 Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of superficial endovenous treatment. Use of VTE risk assessment to guide pharmacological prophylaxis could mitigate this danger. However, currently there is no accepted management of VTE risk in these, usually fit, ambulatory patients....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410144 Analyzing Letters to the Editor Guidelines of Major Surgery Journals: A Brief Report Morgan Garrett, Brayden Rucker, Max Bouvette and Matt Vassar Article Type: Research Article | First Published: August 06, 2022 Peer review is the process by which an author’s work is subjected to critical evaluation by experts in the same field [1]. A survey performed in 2016 by the Publishing Research Consortium showed that 82% of researchers were in agreement that “without peer review, there is no control in scientific communication” [2]....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410143 Occult Metastatic Follicular Thyroid Carcinoma-A Case of Unremarkable Clinical Neck Examination Kenneth Chun Kok Sheng Article Type: Case Report | First Published: July 30, 2022 Follicular thyroid carcinoma is prevalent in the age group 40-60 years old and accounts for 10% of the types of thyroid cancers [1]. FTC has the propensity to spread via hematogenous route, mainly to the bones and lungs....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410142 Hamza Assad Shirah, Ibraheem Abdulaziz Zabeery, Osama Abdulqader Sogair, Ahmed Medawi Alahmari and Waal Nafa Aljabri Article Type: Research Article | First Published: June 30, 2022 Necrotizing fasciitis is a life-threatening rapidly progressing bacterial infection associated with necrotic changes of the superficial fascia, subcutaneous tissue, and the deep fascia. It is a surgical emergency requiring a high suspicion, early diagnosis, and early treatment. We aim to analyze the clinical and microbiological pattern of necrotizing fasciitis and to determine factors associated with mortality....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410141 Muhamamd S Sajid, FRCS, Shehram Shafique, BSc, Ahmed M Malik, MRCS, Christi Swaminathan, FRCS, Parv Sains, FRCS and Krishna K Singh, FRCS Article Type: Research Article | First Published: June 15, 2022 A surgical ward round (SWR) is a review of all inpatients admitted electively for investigation or an operation or acute surgical admissions. This diverse and complex cohort of surgical patients can pose significant diagnostic and management challenges and therefore, their adequate review during SWR can undoubtedly improve safety of the patients....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410140 Protection Status of Healthcare Professionals Working in the Operating Room from Surgical Smoke Ikbal Cavdar, PhD, MSc, RN, Yasemin Ozhanli, PhD, MSc, RN, Ahmet Karaman, PhD, MSc, RN, Ayfer Ozbas, PhD, MSc, RN, Cagla Dastan, MSc, RN and Ertugrul Goksoy, MD Article Type: Research Article | First Published: May 31, 2022 Despite knowledge of the dangerous components of surgical smoke and evidence-based practices to control surgical smoke, healthcare professionals continue to be exposed to surgical smoke. It is critical to determine the possible damages of surgical smoke during the operation and to minimize these damages....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410138 Acute Appendicitis Secondary to Kaposi’s Sarcoma: Case Report and Literature Review Hugo E Beyuma Mora, MD, Diana L Labastida Ramírez, MD, Laura M Murguía Zamora, MD, Osvaldo I Guevara Valmaña, MD and Carlos H Flores Juárez, MD Article Type: Case Report | First Published: March 31, 2022 Acute appendicitis secondary to gastrointestinal Kaposi sarcoma is a rare but critical manifestation of this condition. An acute abdomen in patients with HIV-AIDS can be secondary to Kaposi sarcoma with appendiceal involvement. The timely identification of other clinical manifestations of pathologies associated with immunosuppression can lead to a promptly diagnosis. Regardless of the management of the underlying pathology, the treatment of choice for acute appendicitis is surgical. Kaposi’s s...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410137 Impact of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Interval on Tumour Regression Grading for Rectal Cancer Thomas Tiang, MBBS, FRACS, Ankur Sidhu, MBBS, FRACS, David Williams, MBBS, FRCPA and Andrew Bui, MBBS, FRACS Article Type: Research Article | First Published: January 30, 2022 The rectum is the site of 30% of all colorectal tumours. When contemplating neoadjuvant alternatives and surgical treatments, the rectum’s position within the bony pelvis and its closeness to important tissues offer major therapeutic difficulties. Colorectal cancer survival times have improved as a result of advances in primary and adjuvant treatments. This paper aims to investigate the tumour regression grade (TRG) in rectal cancer patients, primarily if the interval of surgery after neoadjuv...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410136 Akram Bolbol, Abdulhakam Ahmed, Osman EA Suliman and Abdullah Al-mater Abduraboh Article Type: Research Article | First Published: January 24, 2022 Whole-body computed tomography (WBCT) is one of the standard non-invasive tests for trauma patients, to avoid the overuse of the WBCT and unnecessary radiation to the patients, a combination of evidence-based indications, approved guidelines and the clinical decision should be used. This study was done to emphasize on limitation of unnecessary WBCT following international or local criteria along with clinical assessment and decision without compromising the patient’s safety. This study was per...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410135 Pristine Normal Looking Appendix on Diagnostic Laparoscopy-A Management Dilemma Kasturi Rangan Sarathy and Abdus Samee Article Type: Patient Care | First Published: December 31, 2021 Abdominal pain especially in the right iliac fossa (RIF) or right lower quadrant (RLQ) is one of the most common presentations as surgical emergencies. The cause for right lower quadrant abdominal pain encompasses a wide spectrum of diseases from a functional pain to an acute emergency where an immediate surgical intervention is definitely warranted. Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency globally. The clinical presentation of appendicitis is right lower abdominal pain and asso...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410134 Complications after Totally Implantable Venous Port Catheter Intervention in Cancer Patients Hasan Reyhanoglu, MD and Kaan Ozcan, MD Article Type: Research Article | First Published: December 08, 2021 The aim of this study was to evaluate the complications associated with totally implantable venous port catheter interventions and the management of these complications. Between January 2011 and October 2020, we reviewed patients who had totally implantable venous port catheter interventions. A total of 543 catheters were inserted into cancer patients via the subclavian, jugular, or femoral vein. Demographic data, venous access, primary diagnosis, catheter-related complications, catheter durati...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410133 Dhafer Mohamed Al-Shehr and Fawaz Ali Ahmed Qasem Article Type: Case Report | First Published: December 06, 2021 Paraganglioma is a neural crest-derived endocrine cells or organs located generally at the extraadrenal glands, head, necks, or abdomen. This research case study brings a detailed information of paraganaglioma occurred for a patient in Aseer region. 36-year-old patient who experienced no major symptoms such as hypertension, palpitation, vomiting, bleeding, or headache. for primary diagnosis ultrasonography and Computed Tomography (CT) were used to identify a heterogenous mass. The Magnetic Res...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410132 Alfred Ogwal, Kusse K Toitole, Vincent Medeyi, Emmanuel Nkonge, Herbert Ariaka and Felix Oyania Article Type: Research Article | First Published: September 30, 2021 Maridi county hospital faces a critical shortage of space and staff and this study is intended to evaluate the possibility of introducing telephone calls to replace faceto- face postoperative clinic visits. We were looking at new ways of how the surgical team can decongest the physical postoperative clinic, so that they can have adequate time to assess new patients on clinic days. The mean age was 38.9 years with an equal number of male and female participants. Hernias and chronic appendicitis w...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410131 Cancer of the Bladder in South East Nigeria: Epidemiological Patterns in a Low Resource Region Obi Anselm O and Ogolo Donald E Article Type: Research Article | First Published: September 30, 2021 Bladder cancer (CAB) is a urological malignancy that significantly contributes to morbidity and mortality, especially when detected late. This study highlights the challenges of late presentation and changing histological trend of the condition in a low resource region. The objectives were to establish the relationship between demographic factors, and to elucidate some characteristics of histological patterns in our region. A retrospective cohort study of all cases of bladder cancer seen at our ...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410130 Dauda Bawa, Saleem Khan, Yasser Khalifa, Shashi Prabha Sharma, Amal Alghamdi, Hanan Albishiand Nasser Al Tufail Article Type: Research Article | First Published: September 30, 2021 There is a high prevalence of goiter in Bisha despite more than 15 years of the national campaign for increased dietary iodine supplementation. The cause is multifactorial. It is associated with non-neoplastic and neoplastic conditions. Surgical management has evolved over many years. To describe the pathological types of goiter in Bisha along with their management and to discuss current surgical considerations. There were 339 patients, of which 280 (82.6%) were females and 59 (17.4%) males. Age...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410129 10 Years of Experience of a Single Surgeon in Adrenalectomy: Retrospective Review Emad Rezkallah, Wael Elsaify and Andrew Elsaify Article Type: Research Article | First Published: June 30, 2021 Indications for adrenalectomy include mainly functional adrenal tumors, malignancy and uncertainty regarding the clinical diagnosis. Surgery is indicated for functional tumors regardless of the size of tumors. It should be minded that the cortex and medulla of the adrenal gland have different embryonic origins and accordingly have different structures and functions and develop different tumors. Adrenalectomy can be performed by either laparoscopic or open techniques. Currently, laparoscopic surg...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410128 Huge Mesenteric Cyst: Case Report Abiyere OH, Rosiji OB, Adewara O, Olofinbiyi BA and Osho AI Article Type: Case Report | First Published: May 31, 2021 Mesenteric cysts are rare benign lesions occurring in the abdomen. The cystic lesions can be asymptomatic or present with a specific symptoms. When discovered, treatment is either open or Laparoscopic surgery. We present a case of 29-years-old woman with one year history of progressive increasing abdominal swelling after her first delivery via caesarean section. It was initially painless however occasional pain was noticed some months prior to presentation at the out-patient department. Examinat...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410127 Mohammed Ibrahim, MD, Bernd Linsmeier, MD and Matthias Steinert, MD Article Type: Research Ar ticle | First Published: March 28, 2021 Minimally invasive thoracic surgical techniques are under continual development, especially the subxiphoidal approach, which until recently could only be done in a few centers across the world, due mainly to the many challenges associated with this method. There are ongoing discussions around minimally invasive methods including the instrument sizes and types, the incision position and expected outcomes. Robotic surgery using the subxiphoidal approach is still under discussion and is expected to...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410126 An Effective Use of Methylene Blue Dye for Guiding Resection of Nasal Dermoid Sinus Cyst Shilpi Karmakar, Arun Kumar Singh and Saurabh Karmakar Article Type: Research Article | First Published: March 10, 2021 Nasal dermoid sinus cyst (NDSC) is a rare congenital lesion, typically presenting at birth or in early infancy. Treatment of NDSC includes complete resection of the mass and the sinus tract, which may extend intracranially. Incomplete resection of the track is associated with high recurrence. We were looking for methods to delineate the NDSC track, without increasing the financial burden to the patient. The patient was a 12-year-old female who came with a recent onset nasal swelling, which devel...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410125 Mucocele of the Appendix: Case Report & Review of Literature Abiyere OH, Adewara O, Akute OO and Babatunde O Article Type: Case Report | First Published: February 17, 2021 Appendiceal Mucocele is a rare disease. Sometimes, it is discovered accidentally and sometimes mimic acute appendicitis. Correct diagnosis before surgery is very crucial for the selection of adequate surgical treatment to avoid Intraoperative and Postoperative complication. Ultrasonography and particularly, computed Tomography should be used extensively for this purpose. If mucocele of the appendix is treated incorrectly Pseudomyxoma peritonei which is characterized by malignant process may deve...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410124 Emre Bilgin, MD and Berna Bozkurt Duman Article Type: Research Article | First Published: February 12, 2021 Ovarian malignancies primarily disseminate through the peritoneal cavity and are only superficially invasive. They rarely metastasise through the haematogenous route, but that occurs in the presence of heavy peritoneal disease. Colon and brain metastasis are rare entity and both of them in one patient is in our first case with slightly elevated Ca125 level. Four cases had single and the other had multiple cranial metastasis with no evidence of the disease in the other part of the body. The brain...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410123 Breast Fibromatosis Case Series and Literature Review Thuraya Al Yazidi, Suad Al Aghbari, Badryia Al Qassabi and Marwa Al Riyami Article Type: Case Report | First Published: January 30, 2021 Fibromatosis or desmoid tumor is a benign tumor that rarely affects the breast. It represents 0.2% of all breast tumors and 4% of all extra-abdominal desmoid tumors. Wide local excision with adequate safety margins is considered the standard of care. We report three cases of breast fibromatosis who were presented to and operated in the sultan Qaboos University. All of these cases underwent wide local excision. After close regular follow up now for six months no local recurrence was reported. Fib...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410122 Unusual Sites of Metastasis of Well-Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: A Systematic Review Awadh Alqahtani Article Type: Systematic Review | First Published: January 30, 2021 Thyroid cancer is one of the most common endocrine malignancies secondary to ovarian cancer. Its incidence has surged swiftly than that of any other malignancy in recent years. Well-differentiated thyroid cancers (WDTC) are relatively common and usually slow-growing tumors with a good prognosis, including three types: Papillary, follicular, and Hürthle cell carcinoma. The first metastatic sites of these types of cancer typically involve lymph nodes, lungs, brain, and bones. The PICOT included a...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410120 Surgical Management of an Intrathoracic Desmoid Tumor: A Rare Presentation Santivañez JJ, Diaz A, Jiménez A and García Herreros LG Article Type: Case Report | First Published: November 09, 2020 Desmoid tumor is a rare connective tissue tumor, accounting
for approximately 3.5% of connective tissue tumors and
0.3% of all solid tumors. It can originate in any part of the
body; however, we find them more frequently in extremities,
thorax and abdomen. True intrathoracic desmoid tumors
however (arise within the thoracic cavity) are remarkably
rare. The main problem is the ability to continue growing
more than in other locations, and the high relapse rates of
this tumor. Adequate surg...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410119 Economic Evaluation of Mammography-Based Breast Cancer Screening Program in Saudi Arabia Awadh Alqahtani, MD, FRCSC Article Type: Research Article | First Published: November 02, 2020 Breast cancer is the commonest malignancy among Saudi women, accounting for 23.6% of all female cancers. It has been the most frequent cancer in Saudi women for the last 30 years. The economic analysis of mammography screening carried out as a cost-effectiveness analysis. A decision tree based on a Markov model used in estimating effectiveness and costs. The purpose of the model is to integrate the following parameters: Screening costs, diagnostic costs, health care costs, discount rate and pote...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410117 Tan Yee Ling, Aminnur HM, Nor Safariny Ahmad, Sadhana Mahamad, Anita Baghawi, Jamil Omar and Suhaila Md Hanapiah Article Type: Research Article | First Published: October 31, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic had resulted in major disruptions in healthcare globally. As a response to the outbreak, global elective surgeries were suspended to preserve resources. To date, Malaysia’s effectiveness in tackling the COVID-19 was an instructive example for many East Asia countries. In addition to the public health preparedness, we report our experience in early restructuring of elective breast and endocrine cancer surgery to ensure a continuum in cancer care during the peak of the pand...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410116 Surgical Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis: A Review Talha Sarigoz, MD Article Type: Review Article | First Published: September 09, 2020 Reasons for elective surgery mostly rely on discontinuity of the medical therapy. Other reasons are dysplasia and cancer. An elective surgery must be directed on removal of colon and rectum thus eliminating the target organ while achieving low mortality and morbidity rates and high quality of life. But with surgery comes complications, therefore different surgical techniques have been proposed to find better early and late outcomes and surgery for ulcerative colitis has evolved over the years. I...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410115 Gram Stain Microscopy in Septic Arthritis Soufiane Aharram, Jawad Amghar, Mounir Yahyaoui, Omar Agoumi and Abdelkarim Daoudi Article Type: Research Article | First Published: September 05, 2020 Septic arthritis is a serious condition that can lead to rapid destruction of joint if it is not rapidly diagnosed and treated appropriately. The reported annual incidence is 10 in 100,000 although this increases to 70 in 100,000 in those with risk factors for developing septic arthritis mainly rheumatoid arthritis and immune-compromised patients. The aim of this study is to examine the sensitivity and specificity, and thus the clinical usefulness, of gram stain results. Single centre, retrospec...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410113 Bilateral Primary Testicular Lymphoma: A Case Report Rishabh Agarwalla, Rajashekar Mohan and Vijith Shetty Article Type: Case Report | First Published: July 27, 2020 We report the case of a 64-year-old male with bilateral diffuse large cell, non germinal centre like B-cell lymphoma of the testes. MRI showed bilateral epididymitis with right sided orchitis and minimal left sided hydrocoele. Right high inguinal orchidectomy was done to confirm the diagnosis. 6 cycles of RCHOP adjuvant chemotherapy was given. He was, however, unable to tolerate the intensive chemotherapy regimen and succumbed to its adverse effects, 2 months after completion of the 6th cycle......
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410112 Acute Cholecystitis as an Unusual Cause of Abdominal Wall Abscess Mehdi Hammemi, Wael Ferjaoui, Ghofrane Talbi and Mohamed Taher Khalfallah Article Type: Surgical Image | First Published: June 29, 2020 It is about a 68-year-old woman who presented to the emergency department with a painful inflammatory swelling in the right upper abdomen and the epigastrium since 6 days. She had a medical history of obesity and type 2 diabetes. She had no surgical history. At physical examination, there is no fever with tenderness in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. She presented a lump in the right upper abdomen and the epigastrium measured 5 × 6 cm which is red and painful. Laboratory data showed wh...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410110 Evaluation of Intra-Operative Ultrasound in Assessing Clear Margin in Breast Conservative Surgery Ahmed Shalaby, Matei Dordea, Marwa Badawi, Ashwin Rajenderia, Alyaa Shamardel and Khaled Noureldin Article Type: Systematic Review Article | First Published: May 20, 2020 Breast conservative surgery (BCS) and oncoplastic procedures are becoming more and more popular, providing better aesthetic outcome but one of the main draw-back of these procedures is involvement of the margin and return to theatre, causing undesired economic and cosmetic outcome in addition to psychological burden on the patients. Frozen section can decrease incidence of involved margin however, it is not always available in addition to increasing the cost. Using Intra-operative ultrasound (IO...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410108 Aliya Ishaq, Nazia lodhi, Abida Parveen, Shadab Ishaq, Muhammad Jamshaid Hussain Khan, Mariya Ishaq and Rufina Soomro Article Type: Research Article | First Published: February 28, 2020 Patients were randomly divided in two groups (study and control) each group consisting of 30 patients. Randomization was done by opening of a sealed envelope which had a slip bearing the name of study medication (solu-medrol or saline as placebo) to be administered. The study group received a single dose of inj 125 mg solu-medrol IV half an hour prior to surgery by resident scrub in surgery. A similar procedure was applied to the control group and patients in controlled group were administered a...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410109 A Successful Surgical Treatment of Postoperative Hepato-Venous Fistula Toshimitsu Iwasaki, Masataka Matsumoto, Shumpei Satoi, Yuta Yoshida, Kohei Kawaguchi, Keiko Kamei, Atsushi Takebe, Ippei Matsumoto, Takuya Nakai and Yoshifumi Takeyama Article Type: Case Report | First Published: April 03, 2020 A 72-year-old man, who had been received hemodialysis for chronic kidney disease, underwent resection of hepatic bed and hepatocholedochus with satellite lymphadenectomy for incidentally identified gallbladder carcinoma after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. He developed spike fever on postoperative day (POD) 10. Computed tomography (CT) showed small fluid collection around the resection surface of liver (Figure 1). Percutaneous drainage was performed and a little fluid with serous appearance was g...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410107 In Vivo Small Bowel Length is Longer than in Formalin-Fixed Cadavers Randal Zhou, MD, Bruce A Orkin, MD, FACS, FASCRS, James M Williams, PhD, Anthony Serici, BS, Jennifer Poirier, PhD, Walid El-Bermani, MBChB, PhD, Ronald Bohn, PhD and Areta Kowal-Vern, MD, FCAP, FASCP Article Type: Research Article | First Published: February 03, 2020 Surgeons require accurate ranges of normal small bowel length (SBL) to benefit patients. The relationship between cadaveric SBL and in vivo human SBL is not known. We hypothesized that cadaveric SBL is significantly different compared to human SBL. SBL was measured prospectively in 167 formalin- fixed cadavers; and studied in 118 without intestinal surgery. A standardized and reproducible method of small bowel measurement was utilized in both in vivo and cadaveric subjects. Small bowel was measu...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410106 Arslan Pannu, Ghulam Murtaza Dar, Shahzad Ahmed, Shahab Hajibandeh, Shahin Hajibaneh, Eloise Lawrence, Salman Jabber, Khurram Khan, Rishabha Sharma and Ahmad Mirza Article Type: Review Article | First Published: January 04, 2020 Controversy exists regarding the role of laparoscopic peritoneal lavage in patients with perforated diverticulitis. Our objective was to conduct the first meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) to compare the outcomes of patient undergoing laparoscopic peritoneal lavage with sigmoidectomy in patients with perforated diverticulitis. In accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement standards, we conducted a systematic search of ...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410105 Kusay Ayoub, Bashar Banjah and Bassel Banjah Article Type: Case Report | First Published: July 31, 2019 Epiphrenic diverticulum is a relatively rare clinical case. It is defined as an outpouching of the mucosal and submucosal layers through the muscular layer of esophagus in association with motility disorders. Most patients are asymptomatic and the other manifest with variable symptoms including dysphagia, regurgitation, halitosis, vomiting, heartburn and weight loss. Herein we report a case of a 50-year-old female who presented to our hospital with complaint of dysphagia and weight loss. The cl...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410104 Intestinal Obstruction Secondary to Intra-Luminal Retained Laparotomy Towel: A Case Report Joseph Yorke, Roland Williams Awoonor, George Ansong, Bernard Hammond, Edward Amoah Boateng, Frank Gyamfi, Francis Somiah-Kwaw Aitpillah, Kwabena Acheamfour Ababio, Dorcas Ahulu, Dennis Afful Yorke and Emmanuel Acheampong Article Type: Case Report | First Published: July 29, 2019 Retained surgical sponges (gossypiboma) are very rare but occur even under the presumed correct sponge counts postoperatively. Gossypiboma has the ability to cause significant harm to the patient and carry heartfelt medicolegal and professional repercussions to clinicians and hospitals. Its mani-festations may be non-specific and may take weeks, months or even years from the time of surgery. Therefore, diagnosis is based on a high index of suspicion with careful assessment of the patient's histo...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410103 Nguyen Thanh Xuan, Ho Huu Thien, Phan Hai Thanh, Pham Anh Vu, Dang Nhu Thanh, Nguyen Du Vinh, Nguyen Huu Son and Pham Nhu Hiep Article Type: Research Article | First Published: June 24, 2019 Laparoscopic cyst excision and Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy is gaining popularity as a treatment for choledochal cyst in children. The aim of this study is to determine the feasible and safe of the laparoscopic excision with Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy, and evaluate the short-term outcomes after treatment for children with choledochal cyst....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410102 Hendi Maher, MD, Weiwei Zhang, Ke Chen, MD, Henry Davies and Xiujun Cai, MD Article Type: Review Article | First Published: June 15, 2019 Idebenone (IDBN) is an antioxidant compound, structurally related to coenzyme Q10. It's therapeutic potential is growing in different areas. Over the two decades ago, for potential treatments of mitochondrial diseases have been suggested, relatively few have undergone controlled clinical trials. This review focuses on the recent history of manuscripts of idebenone, coenzyme Q10 and exercise in both primary disorders and secondary disorders. Despite prior clinical impressions that IDBN had a posi...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410101 Mingyong Liu, Liang Zhang, Liangmin Zhang, Jianhua Zhao, Peng Liu, W Fan, X Ying and Y Liu Article Type: Research Article | First Published: May 25, 2019 The thoracolumbar region (T11 to L2) is more susceptible to injury than other parts of the spine. Approximately 50% of all vertebral body fractures and 40% of all spinal cord injuries occur from T11 to L2. Although basic principles of diagnosis and treatment are established, there are controversies concerning diagnosis and treatment, including classification, indications for surgery and approach, as well as long-or short-segment of fixation and fusion....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410100 Role of Laparoscopy in Abdominal Trauma Ala Wafa, Mustafa Elsagier, Rawad Friwan and Abdulaziz Baio Article Type: Original Article | First Published: April 27, 2019 The role of laparoscopy in abdominal trauma has increased in the last years in diagnosis as well as therapeutic interventions. It is a viable alternative for the diagnosis of intra-abdominal injury in both penetrating and blunt trauma. The number of negative laparotomies decreased since the use of laparoscopy in trauma patients. A retrospective study of twenty eight patients with abdominal trauma (22 penetrating trauma, 6 blunt trauma) were laparoscopic intervention done by general surgery depar...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410099 Tekalign Admasu Gebrie, Tilahun Beyene Handiso and Shemsu Nuriye Hagisso Article Type: Original Article | First Published: April 17, 2019 Non traumatic acute abdomen is an acute onset of abdominal disease entities that require immediate surgical intervention in most of the cases. The causes of non-traumatic surgical acute abdomen and their relative incidence vary in different populations. The aim of this study was to assess the management outcome and associated factors of surgically treated non-traumatic acute abdomen. Hospital-based prospective cross sectional study was conducted on surgically treated non-traumatic acute abdomen ...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410098 Improved Alvarado Score (MANTRELS) for the Early Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis Alfredo Alvarado, MD Article Type: REVIEW ARTICLE | First Published: February 27, 2019 After a careful analysis of various diagnostic scores on acute appendicitis I am introducing here an Improved Alvarado score (MANTRELS) that includes several substitute predictive factors aimed to obtain better clinical results. A correct and timely diagnosis of acute appendicitis is very important in the medical practice since it could avoid complications such as perforation, abscess formation and peritonitis, and at the same time could reduce the negative appendectomy rate. It is for this reas...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410097 Treatment of Combined Palmar, Axillary and Plantar Hyperhidrosis with T2-T3 Sympathicotomy Reza Ershadi, MD and Ahmad Shirinzadeh, MD Article Type: ORIGINAL ARTICLE | First Published: February 27, 2019 Video-assisted thoracoscopic sympathetic surgery is currently a worldwide accepted treatment of primary upper extremity hyperhidrosis. Compensatory hyperhidrosis is the most common late complication and appeared to correlate with the extent and number of levels of sympathicotomy performed. In patients with combined severe palmar and axillary symptoms, the surgeon must decide whether to divide the chain at multiple levels by combining what is done for palmar and axillary symptoms alone (T2-T3-T4)...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410096 Duodenal and Jejunal Intussusception from Malignant Melanoma Niroshini Rajaretnam and Somaiah Aroori Article Type: CASE REPORT | First Published: February 20, 2019 Intussusception is the leading cause of intestinal obstruction and the second most common cause of an acute abdomen in children behind acute appendicitis but is considered a rare condition in adults with an incidence of only 1-5%. First reported by Barbette of Amsterdam in 1674, intussusception can be defined as the telescoping of a proximal segment of the gastrointestinal tract (intussusceptum) into the adjacent distal segment of the gastrointestinal tract (intussuscipiens). However, it wasn't ...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410095 Anthony Carden, MD, Riley K Kitamura, MD, John Leppert, MD and Dan Eisenberg, MD Article Type: Review Article | First Published: February 20, 2019 The treatment of colovesical fistula (CVF) due to diverticular disease is complex and imposes significant risk to the patient. Specifically, management of the bladder defect after fistula takedown is inconstant. In this quality improvement study, we report on the safety of early (< 7 days) urethral catheter removal without intraoperative or postoperative bladder imaging. Between 2008 and 2018, patients who were operated on for CVF due to diverticular disease were identified retrospectively. Medi...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410094 Assessment of Breast Cancer Incidence in Patients with Mastalgia and Routine Screening Altıntas Yasemin and Bayrak Mehmet Article Type: Original Article | First Published: January 31, 2019 A total of 1884 women were included in the research. Following exclusion criteria: The 'mastalgia group' comprised 646 patients who had a mean age of 43.4 and the control group 647 patients who had a mean age of 44.2. There was no statistically significant difference in age between control with breast pain groups. Mammography was performed in 45.9% of the control group and 39.1% of the mastalgia group, and US was performed in 90.7% of patients with the control group and 93.1% in the mastalgia gr...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410093 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor: Diagnosis and Management Yasemin Altıntas and Mehmet Bayrak Article Type: Original Article | First Published: January 18, 2019 To investigate the frequency, management, and consequences of gastrointestinal stromal tumors in thirty patients treated and followed up at a single site. All gastrointestinal stromal tumor patients admitted to our institution from 2008 to 2018 were retrospectively reviewed. Demographics, clinical findings, and tumor features, pathological, radiological, and immunohistochemical observations, surgical technique, recurrence, and mortality were documented. Thirty patients were selected for this stu...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410092 Thomas Obinchemti Egbe, Fidelia Mbi Kobenge, Metogo Mbengono Junette Arlette, Eta-Nkongho Egbe, Jacques Ernest Nyemb and Robinson Enow Mbu Article Type: Research Article | First Published: December 14, 2018 We carried out a descriptive, hospital-based cross-sectional study during the period January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2015. Retrospectively, we studied medical records and theatre registers of women who underwent hysterectomy. Using pre-specified criteria for data collection, we administered a pre-tested questionnaire in which socio-demographic factors, clinical characteristics, indication, type, hospital stay, and complications of hysterectomy were recorded. Data management was with Epi-info and...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410091 Broken Glass: The Precarious Rectal Foreign Body Blaker KM and Altintas Yasemin Article Type: Case Report | First Published: December 14, 2018 Despite the increasing frequency of presentations for retained rectal foreign body, it remains a topic of intrigue, likely in part due to the taboo nature of the dilemma and also the ingenuity that is often required for successful extraction. Although the true incidence of retained rectal foreign body is unknown, there is data to suggest that the incidence is on the rise and has been reported to be nearly one per month at a high volume center....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410090 Percutaneous Treatment of Endoscopic Sphincterotomy-Related Duodenal Perforation Bayrak Mehmet and Altıntas Yasemin Article Type: Case Report | First Published: November 26, 2018 Duodenal perforation due to endoscopic sphincterotomy is an uncommon but occasionally fatal complication. This serious complication has been traditionally treated by immediate surgical exploration when digestive fluid leakage occurs. Herein, we will present the percutaneous treatments of an endoscopic sphincterotomy-related duodenal perforation and perforation-related retroperitoneal abscess by using percutaneous drainage techniques. An 8-F internal-external biliary drainage catheter provided me...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410089 Inflammatory Pseudotumor in an Irreducible Inguinal Hernia Edwina Ayaaba Ayabilah, Richmond Hagan, Martin Morna and Jacob A Akoh Article Type: Case Report | First Published: November 26, 2018 A 64-year-old man presented with a 2 year history of reducible groin swelling which had progressively increased in size. The swelling had become irreducible 3 months prior to admission but apart from loss of weight, there were no other associated symptoms. He was anaemic (Hb 11 g/dL). At operation, a large, hard left inguinoscrotal hernia was encountered. This raised the suspicion of a tumour and therefore the testis and large mass were mobilised and resected along with an adherent segment of sm...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410088 Evelyn Astrid Dorado, Jessica Correa, Keyla Castillo and Hernan Esteban Munevar Article Type: Case Report | First Published: November 05, 2018 Post-esophagectomy hiatal hernia is an uncommon condition. Patients may present with small asymptomatic hiatal hernias, nonspecific chronic symptoms or even acute presentations with signs of intestinal obstruction and ischemia. In this case, a three-stage esophagectomy was performed in a female patient diagnosed with end-stage achalasia with subsequent development of hiatal hernia strangulation, for which damage control surgery was key for its management. The implication of damage control surger...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410087 Muhammad Assem Kubtan, Alaa Mousa Alsharif and Mhd Nezar Al Sharif Article Type: Research Article | First Published: October 24, 2018 As far as we know, there has been no previous published studies concerning the incidence of perforated peptic ulcer (stomach, duodenum) and its related risk factors in Syria, and their managements in association with the current Syrian conflict, that precipitated limited access to admitting such cases to over populated beds. This study addressing the burden shouldered by Health professionals, and aimed to determine the Prevalence of perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) in patients admitted to Damascus ...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410086 An Alternative Mesofemoral Shunt for Uncontrolled Variceal Bleeding Yi-Ju Wu, Chih-Che Lin, Yu-Hung Lin, Chao-Long Chen, Wayne Huang and Yu-Feng Kao Article Type: ORIGINAL ARTICLE | First Published: September 07, 2018 Portal hypertension can lead to life-threatening variceal bleeding (VB). Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPSS) is the standard choice for uncontrolled VB. Unavailable for TIPSS, we design a mesofemoral shunt (MFS) as an alternative method for control of VB. From March 2011 to November 2014, eleven patients with VB due to liver cirrhosis were enrolled. The MFS was created by connecting from superior mesenteric vein below transverse colon, via subcutaneous tunnel, to right femoral ...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410085 Giant Brunner's Gland Adenoma - An Unusual Cause of Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage F Mahmood, Adil Ahmed, Chung Shen, Sinead Cabezon, and Vittal Rao Article Type: CASE REPORT | First Published: September 07, 2018 Brunner's gland adenoma is a rare benign tumour of the duodenum. Less than 200 cases have been reported in the literature. Usually asymptomatic, these lesions rarely manifest as upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage or duodenal obstruction. We report a 40-year-old gentleman who presented with melaena and iron deficiency anaemia. Duodenoscopy revealed a large pedunculated tumour in the duodenal bulb. Due to the huge size, the patient underwent surgical polypectomy through laparotomy and duodenotomy....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410084 BMI in Penetrating Abdominal Injury: Correlation with Morbidity Rajiv K Chander, Hoan K Bui, John Phair, Matthew Carnevale, Samuel Kigongo and Robert V Madlinger Article Type: Research Article | First Published: August 10, 2018 In 1960, Shaftan, et al. recognized that mandatory laparotomy for penetrating abdominal injury (PAI) resulted in negative findings in approximately one-third of patients, with significant associated morbidity and mortality. This was underlined by a 37 percent negative laparotomy rate after mandatory laparotomy for truncal stab wounds. Superior critical care facilities, advances in interventional radiology and the increased availability of abdominal ultrasonography, focused abdominal sonography i...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410083 Cadaver Pylorus Simulates Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis Paul A Brisson, Cayla C DeLuca, Kaitlyn Lemes and Samuel C Purkey Article Type: Original Article | First Published: August 08, 2018 Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS) is a disorder of infants that results in an abnormal thickening of the pyloric sphincter. Surgical division of the pyloric muscle fibers under general anesthesia is the standard treatment. There is currently no realistic simulation model of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. Surgeons learn the procedure on live infants. Our objective was to determine if an adult embalmed cadaver pylorus, a readily available resource at most medical schools, could serve as a simula...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410082 Mehmet Ilhan, Recep Ercin Sonmez, Gizem Oner, Murat Kose, Tufan Tukek and Cemalettin Ertekin Article Type: Original Article | First Published: August 06, 2018 Hepcidin is an iron-regulating protein that also behaves as an acute-phase reactant during the inflammation process. The aim of the current research was to assess the efficiency and usability of serum hepcidin levels in determining the severity of intraabdominal inflammation, and to compare hepcidin with other acute phase reactants....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410081 FJ Perez Lara, JM Hernandez Gonzalez, A Ferrer Berges, H Oehling de los Reyes and H Oliva Munoz Article Type: Original Article | First Published: July 28, 2018 Perianal fistula is a common disorder that produces a strong negative impact on patients' quality of life. The aim of fistula surgery is to eradicate the fistula tract by closing the internal orifice and to do so without endangering continence. Simple open fistulotomy, which is commonly used for low fistulas, is often unsuitable for complex ones, as it bears a significant risk of impairing continence. Various procedures have been suggested for treating complex perianal fistulas, but none have ye...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410080 Danielle Collins and Eric J Dozois Article Type: Case Report | First Published: July 11, 2018 A 47-year-old female with metastatic colorectal cancer underwent colonic stenting for an obstructing lesion at the recto-sigmoid junction. Staging CT imaging demonstrated a large bowel obstruction due to a stricturing lesion at the recto-sigmoid junction, numerous bilobar liver Mets and two lung nodules suspicious for metastatic disease. Colonoscopy and biopsy confirmed an adenocarcinoma 15 cm from the anal verge. She underwent an uneventful placement of a colonic self-expanding metal stent (SEM...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410079 When a Case of Ulcerative Colitis Requires Mucosectomy and Hand-Sewn Ileo-Anal Pouch Anastomosis Mary Teresa MO Donnell, Joshua IS Bleier and Gary Wind Article Type: Case Report | First Published: June 07, 2018 Treatment of ulcerative colitis with total proctocolectomy and ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) provides a near cure for the bowel component of ulcerative colitis, a restoration of bowel continuity, and the possibility of normal defecation behaviors for patients. ...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410078 85-Year-Old Male with New Onset Melena Benjamin D Shogan Article Type: Case Report | First Published: June 06, 2018 An 85-year-old otherwise healthy male originally presented to his local primary care physician with fatigue. He had no other complaints and specifically denied abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, or bloody stools. Routine lab work showed a hemoglobin of 7.5. To investigate his new onset anemia a colonoscopy was performed which found 3 large fungating masses in the sigmoid colon, transverse colon, and cecum. ...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410077 Bodvar Ymisson, Ahmed Hamad, Narendranath Govindarajah and Arif Khan Article Type: Case Report | First Published: June 06, 2018 Perineal hernia is a rare condition that can occur postoperatively following abdominoperineal resection of the rectum or other major pelvic resections. The current literature has limited described surgical techniques for their repair given its low prevalence as a surgical complication....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410076 Appropriate Extension of Combined Hepatectomy for Radical Resection of Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma Shuai Xiang and Xiao-ping Chen Article Type: Case Report | First Published: June 01, 2018 Hilar cholangiocarcinoma is a malignant tumor of the bile duct that affects bile duct confluence and its bifurcation. The anatomical location of hilar cholangiocarcinoma is complicated, and the operation is challenging. Most doctors used local bile duct resection for hilar cholangiocarcinoma in the past....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410075 Aaron Klinger, Michitaka Kawata and Brian Kann Article Type: Case Report | First Published: May 28, 2018 Schistosomiasis is a parasitic illness caused by blood flukes known as schistosomes. Infection is caused by freshwater exposure in endemic areas (Africa, Middle East, South America, Caribbean, East Asia). Little damage is caused by the flukes themselves, but rather by the eggs which lead to a TH-2 mediated immune response leading to granuloma formation and scarring....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410074 The Management of Pediatric Heart Failure: Current State and Future Managements Cevdet Furat, Omer Faruk DOGAN Article Type: Short Communication | First Published: May 28, 2018 As we know that heart failure is a complex pathology that may be seen in children with congenital heart disease include development of cardiomyopathies due to myocarditis. In general, this severe clinical condition is associated with a high rate of morbidity and mortality and places a significant burden on families. Current medical and/or surgical treatment modalities are taken largely from the management of heart failure in adults, though clear survival benefit of these medications are lacking....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410073 A Fatal Case of Primary Anal Melanoma in a Patient with Diagnosed Haemorrhoids Ross John Spero Calopedos, Tariq Cachalia, Richard George Arnold and Ban Sulaiman Article Type: Case Report | First Published: May 25, 2018 A patient review revealed a history of recent occasional PR bleeding typically manifesting as spotting on toilet paper often accompanied by constipation. He had known diverticular disease, haemorrhoids and a previous gastric ulcer. He was also on rivaroxaban for atrial fibrillation and had a 30 pack years history of smoking cigarettes. He had never had a colonoscopy....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410072 Parastomal Hernia with Incarcerated Gallbladder: A Case Report Ramon A Brown, Brian Kann and James Woolridge Article Type: Case Report | First Published: May 23, 2018 Parastomal hernias can occur in up to 37.8% of patients following an enterostomy. This type of hernia develops through an intentional fascial defect. Commonly these hernias may contain a variety of contents including omentum, small bowel, or colon, but very rarely contains the gallbladder. Few cases are reported in the literature and guidance to the appropriate management of these patients is managed on a case by case basis....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410071 Colonic Phytobezoar Caused by Popcorn Kernels Resulting in a High Grade Large Bowel Obstruction Lara Mckean Baste and Avery Walker Article Type: Case Report | First Published: May 23, 2018 Phytobezoars are the result of ingestion of indigestible or poorly digestible substances. The stomach is the most commonly affected, with the small bowel being the next most common site. The colon is a rare location for a bezoar. We report the first case of pancolonic phytobezoar from popcorn kernels causing a large bowel obstruction....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410070 Pre-sacral Smooth Muscle Tumor of Uncertain Malignant Potential Andrew Discolo, Tafadzwa P Makarawo and Rodney Kratz Article Type: Case Report | First Published: May 21, 2018 This is a case of a 55-year-old male patient that was incidentally found to have a large presacral tumor. After excision it was identified to be a smooth muscle tumor of uncertain malignant potential (STUMP). STUMPs are rare entities that have been identified most commonly in association with the genitourinary tract such as the uterus and prostate....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410069 Arterio-colonic Fistula as a Complication of Failed Pancreatic Transplant Mantilla N, Calata J, Trepanier JS, Tzvetanov I, Nordenstam J, Chaudhry V and Mellgren A Article Type: Case Report | First Published: May 19, 2018 Arterio-enteric fistulas are rare but feared complications after failed enterically drained pancreatic transplants. Massive and abrupt gastrointestinal bleeding is the cardinal presentation as a result of pseudoaneurysm rupture into the bowel lumen. However, subclinical presentation of delayed arterio-enteric fistulas may represent a diagnostic challenge for surgeons and warrants a high index of suspicion. Endovascular techniques have evolved as an excellent option as a bridge to definitive trea...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410068 Granular Cell Tumor Involving the Anal Sphincter: A Case Report and Review of the Literature Terrah J Paul Olson, Emily Steinhagen and Lisa M Cannon Article Type: Case Report | First Published: May 19, 2018 Granular cell tumors are unusual, typically benign tumors deriving from Schwann cells. They can arise of tissues anywhere in the body and can rarely involve the perianal tissues. We discuss the case of a granular cell tumor involving the external anal sphincter....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410067 Tafadzwa P Makarawo, Sarah Bastawrous and Amir Bastawrous Article Type: Case Report | First Published: May 02, 2018 Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y bypass (RYGB) is the approach of choice for bariatric surgical procedures, being performed in the majority of the 200,000 procedures performed in the United States in 2007. An established complication of laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery is bowel obstructions with a reported incidence as high as 9.7%....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410066 Risk Factors of Choledocholithiasis after Distal Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer Yoshihide Asaumi, Mitsuaki Sakatoku, Saki Hayashi, Naohiro Ohta, Zensei Nozaki, Kohichi Yoshida, Hiroyuki Sugahara, Masahiro Kaneki, Kenichi Ietsugu and Kaoru Kiyohara Article Type: Research Article | First Published: April 21, 2018 Some reconstruction methods are used after distal gastrectomy, and an endoscopic approach for choledocholithiasis is restricted by the type of reconstruction. We investigated retrospectively the risk factors for post-surgical choledocholithiasis after distal gastrectomy....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410065 Application of Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning in Undergraduate Surgery Course Muhammad Shamim Article Type: Original Article | First Published: April 05, 2018 This questionnaire-based quasi-experimental study was conducted prospectively in the department of Surgery at the end of Surgery II course. The questionnaire comprised of items asking about demography, prior operating room experience, overall satisfaction and items based on principles of cognitive theory of multimedia learning....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410064 Does Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Primary Hyperparathyroidism? Rodrigo Arrangoiz, Jorge Sanchez-Garcia, Eduardo Moreno-Paquentin, David Caba Molina, Enrique Luque de Leon, Fernando Cordera, Manuel Munoz, Efrain Cruz-Gonzalez and Luis Fernando Negrete-Cervantes Article Type: Research Article | First Published: March 31, 2018 Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is the third most common endocrine disease. It is caused by a single parathyroid adenoma in 85% to 90% of the cases. Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) is a common finding in PHPT with an incidence varying in the literature from 53% to 77%. The aim of our study is to describe a cohort of patients with PHTP with and without VDD....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410063 Plastic Surgery Training Courses: Motivation, Money Matters and More Anne M Collins, Jack FC Woods, Shane PO Neill, Richard P Hanson and Paul F Ridgway Article Type: Research Article | First Published: Mach 08, 2018 The manner in which surgical training is delivered is changing. Internationally, work practice reform has challenged surgical educators to provide the same level of experience in an environment of reduced clinical contact hours. Extra-clinical training courses afford the opportunity to improve both technical proficiency and knowledge base, yet enrolment has significant implications for participants. The aim of this study was to ascertain the correlation between the perceived importance of specif...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410062 Jawad Kadhim S Al-Dhahiry Article Type: Research Article | First Published: February 07, 2018 A symptomatic haemorrhoidal disease is one of the most common anorectal diseases. Haemorrhoids grades I and II can be medically treated but haemorrhoids grades III and IV are surgically treated. Although Conventional Haemorrhoidectomy Techniques (CH) are commonly used but they are associated with some major complications. Many novel techniques have been introduced to overcome these complications such as Maxium Haemorrhoidectomy (MH)....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410061 O Pickering, A Leonard, A Clarke and GF Nash Article Type: Case Report | First Published: January 12, 2018 The Nash rectal funnel is a soft silastic hollow apparatus which can easily be inserted through the anus to open the blown rectal cross-staples after instillation of local anaesthetic jelly (Instillagel). It is introduced on the ward with the patient in the lateral position. The wider flange is folded over your finger and introduced without discomfort. ...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410060 Oystein Hoydahl, Hartwig Korner and Tom-Harald Edna Article Type: Research Article | First Published: December 30, 2017 Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency worldwide, but the diagnosis continues to challenge clinicians. In the light of the constantly increasing demand for evidence-based treatment and avoiding unnecessary surgery, the traditional rates of negative appendectomies up to as high as 25% are no longer considered acceptable. ...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410059 Management of Incisional Hernias at a Tertiary Centre Jacob A Akoh Article Type: Research Article | First Published: December 30, 2017 All patients with incisional hernias who underwent repair at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth between 2009 and 2011 were included in the study. A retrospective review of elective and emergency cases; operative details of the index procedure and hernia repair; and postoperative events and outcome was performed. Analysis was performed using an Excel pivot table and tests of statistical significance performed using GraphPad Prism....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410058 Clinical Progress of Toremifene and Tamoxifen in Endocrine Therapy for Breast Cancer Zhu Lizhe, Li Xiongxiong, Yu Shuyao and Ren Yu Article Type: Review Article | First Published: December 06, 2017 Researches on the breast cancer pathogenesis have been greatly progressed within the past few decades, so does the immunohistochemical classification of breast cancer. Recent clinical trials and studies have shown that endocrine therapy has become a clear target treatment with confirmed efficacy of breast cancer....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410057 Wataru Izumo, Ryota Higuchi and Masakazu Yamamoto Article Type: Research Article | First Published: July 31, 2017 Central pancreatectomy is performed to preserve pancreatic function in selected patients with low-grade tumors. We evaluated short-term and long-term pancreatic function and nutritional status after central or distal pancreatectomy....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410056 Ramesh Piyumal De Silva, Sukaina Jaffar and Michael Devadas Article Type: Case Report | First Published: June 23, 2017 Overweight and Obesity have been associated with an increased risk of developing a variety of gastrointestinal cancers. The increasing implementation of bariatric surgery to manage overweight and obesity would likely increase the incidental diagnosis of malignancies in patients who were previously asymptomatic or had nonspecific gastrointestinal symptoms....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410055 Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy of Dual Renal Artery Kidneys: Single Center Experience Ibrahim AlOraifi, Mansour Tawfeeq, Hamad AlHellow, Mohammed S AlQahtani, Meteb M AlBugami, Abdulwahab AlShahrani and Gelu Osian Article Type: Case Report | First Published: April 07, 2017 Renal transplantation is the only cure for patients with end-stage renal disease. However, this treatment modality is not readily available for all patients. It requires a specialized center of excellence, fellowship trained surgeons and an extremely intricate network of transplantation and organ procurement organization staff....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410054 Wirsung Duct Occlusion Versus Pancreaticojejunostomy after Pancreaticoduodenectomy Claudio F Feo, Alessandro Fancellu, Giorgio C Ginesu, Maria Laura Cossu, Antonio M Scanu, Antonio Pinna, Panagiotis Paliogiannis and Alberto Porcu Article Type: Research Article | First Published: April 03, 2017 Postoperative pancreatic fistula is still a cause of major morbidity after pancreaticoduodenectomy. The optimal management of the pancreatic remnant is still controversial. Our aim was to analyze the role of two different procedures in the management of pancreatic stump in a single surgical unit....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410053 Gender Differences in Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Support Sneha Raju, Morgan Leigh Zych, Jane MacIver, FilioBillia and Vivek Rao Article Type: Case Report | First Published: April 03, 2017 Studies have demonstrated gender differences in adverse events after cardiac surgery, with men experiencing more favorable outcomes. The scarce gender-focused literature in the left ventricular assist device (LVAD) population has failed to find consistent differences. It has also been suggested that women experience longer transplant wait times due to higher PRA values....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410052 Hasim Olgun and Naci Ceviz Article Type: Case Report | First Published: March 20, 2017 Congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries with a hemodynamically significant isolated atrial septal defect is rare. The treatment includes surgical or transcatheter closure techniques. With the introduction of percutaneous closure devices, close associated cardiac defects have been achieved without increasing the risk of surgery....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410051 The Surgical Checklist Revisited Caroline Daggett BA and Amanda Daggett MD Article Type: Case Report | First Published: February 27, 2017 It is estimated that in-hospital adverse surgical events occur in the range of 3 to 17%. This paper reviews the use of surgical checklists as a tool for reducing preventable errors. It uses the work of Dr. Peter Pronovost, Dr. Atul Gawande, and the World Health Organization (WHO) to revisit the evidence-based proof that checklists do work in the right setting and under the right circumstances....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410050 El Kininy W, Israr M, Toner M, Meaney J and Stassen LFA Article Type: Research Article | First Published: February 27, 2017 The addition of the CT/PET scans to achieve both an anatomical aspect to the image via the CT component and a functional aspect via the PET component has been shown to improve clinical staging of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC)/oral cancer over Positron Emission Tomography (PET) or Computerized Tomography (CT) alone....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410049 Bo Wei, Jinfang Yi and Fusheng Jiang Article Type: Case Report | First Published: February 25, 2017 The ideal video thoracoscopic surgery for spontaneous pneumothorax should maximize the benefits of minimally invasive surgery but minimize the surgical cost; thereby reducing chest wall trauma using the fewest incisions and the least money possible without compromising therapeutic efficiency. Described here include a complete single utility-incision thoracoscopic approach and bulla ligation with a deep hypodesmus technique, so as to reduce the use of the multiple endostapling cartridges typicall...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410048 Markedly Elevated Tumor Markers with a Benign Epidermoid Cyst of Spleen Jane Lee, Jingjing Sherman and L Brian Katz Article Type: Case Report | First Published: October 17, 2016 A 25-year old female presented with left upper quadrant pain of several weeks duration. Her labs were significant for elevated tumor markers including CA 19-9, CA 125 and CEA. Computed tomography of the abdomen showed ascites, ovarian cysts and enlarged spleen with a large cystic lesion measuring approximately 9.9 × 3.2 cm. Diagnostic laparoscopy revealed an enlarged cystic spleen, ovarian cysts and no evidence of malignancy. Splenectomy was performed along with ascites cytology, peritoneal...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410047 Anne-Sophie Studer, Vincent Venchiarutti, Edouard Girard, Jessica Morel, Julio Abba and Catherine Arvieux Article Type: Original Article | First Published: October 15, 2016 293 patients under went surgical gastrostomy according to the Witzel technique. Age, gender, indication, type of anesthesia, complications and 30-days mortality were analyzed. Complications were detailed according to type minor (tube site infection, gastric tube removal, obstruction, breakage or leakage, intra-abdominal displacement, parietal hematoma) or major (gastric bleeding, aspiration pneumonia, gastroesophageal reflux, peristomal hernia, peritonitis, digestive perforation, incisional hern...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410046 Stone Ileus: An Unusual Presentation of Crohn's Disease Charles Ma, H Tracy Davido Article Type: Case Report | First Published: September 30, 2016 Stone ileus, also known as enterolith ileus enterolithiaisis, is a rare complication of cholelithiasis and an even rarer symptom of Crohn's disease. Gallstone ileus is secondary to fistula formation between the gallbladder and the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Enterolithiasis of Crohn's disease is thought to arise from the stasis of succus within the small bowel eventually leading to stone formation and growth. Both gallstone ileus and enterolithiasis of Crohn's disease can result in subsequent ...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410045 A Rare Case of Subtotal Parotidectomy of Bilateral Oncocytomas with Facial Nerve Preservation Constantinos Aristotelous, Sofia Georgiou Korsavva and Georgios Pantelas Article Type: Case Report | First Published: September 02, 2016 Oncocytomas are a group of rare tumours of the parotid glands which have benign epithelial origin with incidence about 1% of parotid neoplasms but can exist in many organs. Bilateral non-malignant parotid oncocytomas are very rare. We report the case of a 63-year-old female patient who presented to the outpatients' clinic of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) service with bilateral facial swelling of one year duration. Clinical examination determined bilateral parotid oncocytoma. Imaging stud...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410044 Sophia Thornton, Jorg Woll, Filiz Markfeld-Erol, Annette Hasenburg, Heinrich Proempeler and Michaela Bossart Article Type: Research Article | First Published: September 01, 2016 Endometriosis is defined as the existence of ectopic endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. Endometriosis in the abdominal wall is painful and mainly emerges after surgical abdominal interventions such as laparoscopy, hysterectomy or caesarean sections. The increasing number of surgeries, caesarean section in particular, raises the incidence of abdominal wall endometriosis....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410043 Alternatives to Liver Transplantation in Pediatric Liver Diseases Clara T Nicolas and Scott L Nyberg Article Type: Mini Review | First Published: July 18, 2016 Inherited metabolic disorders and acute liver failure (ALF) are often indications for liver transplantation in pediatric patients. Liver transplantation, however, is limited by the shortage of donor organs, as well as by the need for chronic immunosuppression. This review focuses on the latest advancements made in the field of liver regenerative medicine as possible future alternatives to pediatric liver transplantation or as a means of temporary liver function support. Cell transplantation offe...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410042 Approach to Interdigital Pilonidal Sinus: Our Clinical Experience and Literature Review Vahit Onur Gul, Sebahattin Destek, Ergin Etkin, Serkan Ahioglu, Zeynep Tatar, Serhat Ozer and Yesim Erbil Article Type: Review Article | First Published: June 11, 2016 Interdigital pilonidal sinus disease, also called barber's disease, is an acquired occupational disease. Although sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease is a common surgical issue, interdigital pilonidal sinus disease is rare and more likely localized between the fingers and toes. Approximately 50 cases of this disease have been published. However, there are insufficient publications on the incidence of this disease. This disease is caused by the penetration of newly cut, short, and sharp hair t...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410041 Se Jin Oh, Kwang Nam Jin, Jae-Sung Choi, Hyeon Jong Moon, Yong Won Seong and Jeong Sang Lee Article Type: Research Article | First Published: June 09, 2016 Background: We evaluated computed tomographic (CT) measurement of thoracic aortic wall calcification as a predictor of the postoperative clinical outcomes in patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Methods: Between 2009 and 2013, a total of 100 patients with isolated CABG underwent chest CT or total aorta CT angiography preoperatively. Using dedicated calcium measuring software, we measured thoracic aortic calcification score (TACS) on CT images. A high TACS was defined as...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410040 Comparative Study of Laparoscopic Versus Open Resection of Colorectal Liver Metastasis Christian Hunnicke Petersen, Peter Norgaard Larsen, Jan Storkholm, Nicolai Aagaard Schultz and Kenneth Hojsgaard Jensen Article Type: Original Article | First Published: March 30, 2016 Laparoscopic liver resection is gaining increased application in the treatment of colorectal liver metastases (CRLM). The aim of this study is to compare safety and feasibility of minor laparoscopic liver resection vs. open liver resection in patients with CRLM. One hundred and twenty-eight patients who underwent minor resection of CRLM were retrospectively reviewed. Sixty-four consecutive cases of laparoscopic liver resections (LLR) were compared to a matched control group of 64 open liver rese...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410039 Anastasios C. Polimenakos, Patrice Wojtyla, Vincent Rizzo, Chawki F. ElZein and Michel N. Ilbawi Article Type: Research Article | First Published: March 28, 2016 Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) in children with cardiac arrest refractory to conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) has been reported with encouraging results. We reviewed outcomes of neonates with functional single ventricle (FSV) surviving post-cardiotomy ECPR after hospital discharge....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410038 Is Ligation an Option after Gunshut Injury of the Subclavian Artery? Yucel Akkas, Bulent Kocer, Gultekin Gulbahar, Ahmet Gokhan Gundogdu and Bulent Ozkurt Article Type: Case Report | First Published: March 18, 2016 We would like to present this case to emphasize on the importance of rapid and accurate diagnosis leading to lifesaving emergent surgical approach. A 30 year-old male patient was taken to the emergency department after suffering from a gunshot wound. He had right subclavian artery injury. Right subclavian artery was ligated through an infraclavicular incision. The subclavian artery angiography, which was performed postoperatively, demonstrated the right axillary artery to be supplied by the coll...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410037 A Rare Case of Biliary Atresia and Choledochal Cyst in a Premature Infant Abigail B Podany, Ryan M Juza, Sosamma T Methratta, Peter W Dillon, Mary C Santos, Brett W Engbrecht, Robert E Cilley, Dorothy V Rocourt and Karmaine A Millington Article Type: Case Report | First Published: February 28, 2016 Recent case reports have described variants in the classification of biliary atresia and choledochal cyst requiring the expansion of the classical system for describing these anomalies. This in effect, further obscures the line between these two previously separate entities while highlighting the difficulties of intraoperative differentiation of biliary atresia, cystic biliary atresia, choledochal cyst, and Caroli's disease. In our case report, we describe a 34-week premature infant who develope...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410036 Transcatheter Embolization of a Large Coronary Artery Fistula in a Child Gorbatykh A, Krestjaninov O, Soynov I, Voitov A and Nichay N Article Type: Case Report | First Published: January 25, 2016 Coronary artery fistula is a rare congenital disease of a coronary circulation. The progress is usually favorable, but in case of a large right atrial coronary fistula a volume overload with a progressing heart failure may occur. Conventional treatment involves fistula's closure using cardiopulmonary bypass. We present a case of endovascular closure of a large coronary artery-to-right atrium fistula....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410035 Pain Management in Knee Arthroplasty: An Overview Md Quamar Azam, Mir Sadat-Ali and Ahmed Bader Article Type: Review Article | First Published: December 28, 2015 Perioperative pain management after knee arthroplasty has undergone a conceptual revolution in the last decade. Along with other exciting innovations, including minimally invasive techniques, computer-assisted procedures and a significant stride in tribology, understanding pain modulation and drug action at molecular level is recognized as the game changer in arthroplasty surgeries....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410034 Xianzhi Ma, Manyi Wang, Bosong Zhang, Zhendong Wang, Yunbang Lang and Xiaofeng Gong Article Type: Research Article | First Published: December 28, 2015 Intramedullary nailing (IM) is the primary method for treating nonunion of femoral shaft fractures. However, with the advancement of IM technique and the increasing clinical indications, the incidence rate of femoral shaft fracture nonunion, according to the literature review, was 0.8-2%. Regarding its treatment, exchanging intramedullary nailing is considered as the golden standard treatment for femoral shaft fracture nonunion, with a cure rate of up to 70-100%....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410033 Current Aspects of ABO-Incompatible Liver Transplantation Naoki Kawagishi, Noriaki Ohuchi and Susumu Satomi Article Type: Review Article | First Published: December 23, 2015 Liver transplantation is well recognized as treatment for patients with end-stage liver disease. Although the source of donors is limited, ABO blood type matched transplantation is commonly performed in deceased donor liver transplantation. On the other hand, where deceased donors are rarely available, a graft obtained from a family member of the recipient is mainly employed and thus ABO-incompatible (ABO-I) living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) becomes unavoidable. This review article descr...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410032 Ranking and Rating Analyses of Barriers to Surgical Care for Children in Guatemala Brian C Gulack, Shirin Heydari, Ligia Figueroa, Shannon Tew, Brad M Taicher, Sherry S Ross, David Boyd and Henry E Rice Article Type: Original Article | First Published: November 20, 2015 Barriers to surgical care in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) remain poorly understood. This is particularly true of surgical care for children, where families are required to make complex decisions amidst multiple obstacles. Unmet surgical care contributes to at least 11% of the global burden of disease. For many disease processes in children, surgery is a cost-effective health intervention, as it results in a high degree of averted disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) with costs compa...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410031 Vancomycin and Imipenem Release from Nails Covered with Antibiotic-Loaded Acrylic Cement Jorge D Barla, Sancineto F Carlos, Luciano A Rossi, Gimenez I Maria, Visus M and Elizondo Cristina Article Type: Research Article | First Published: November 17, 2015 There is a lack of information in the literature regarding pharmacokinetic properties of nails covered with antibiotic-loaded acrylic cement. The aim of this research work was to describe the release of vancomycin and imipenem from nails covered with ALAC over a period of 6 weeks. Furthermore, we analyzed if an increased nail diameter associated to a thicker ALAC coat could result in an increased antibiotic elution from the cement and if the combination of the two antibiotics in the same cement ...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410030 Utilizing Patient Perspectives to Help Reduce Postoperative Readmission Rates Vanessa Nomellini, Sarah E Tevis, Mary O'Leary, Maria Brenny-Fitzpatrick, Tamara LeCaire, Gregory D Kennedy, Emily R Winslow and Sharon M Weber Article Type: Case Report | First Published: October 29, 2015 A total of 50 patients were enrolled in the study. There were no differences between the study patients and NSQIP patients in terms of age or gender, but there was a significant difference in ASA class (p < 0.01). The majority of patients had a scheduled follow up appointment, however 66% were readmitted before they were able to attend and 6% were readmitted from their postoperative clinic visit. When asked about suggestions to improve discharge planning, 50% were satisfied with the process. Amo...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410029 Congenital Cystic Lung Malformation Presenting in a Previously Asymptomatic Thirty-Year-Old Patient Alecia Vandevelde Article Type: Case Report | First Published: October 26, 2015 This case is a rare presentation in an adult in his thirties of an uncommon disease normally detected in utero or shortly thereafter. It posed a diagnostic dilemma for our surgical and medical teams initially. We chose to manage this case surgically and have achieved a good outcome in doing so. The ideal management however is still controversial....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410027 Xavier Zwiebel, Anne-Marie Bedard, Alexandre Leclerc and Melissa Laflamme Article Type: Research Article | First Published: August 27, 2015 Shoulder arthroscopy can be performed with the patient either in the lateral decubitus or the beach chair position. Since the advent of the beach chair position, orthopaedic surgeons have been debating which of those two positions is superior. Each one has its own advantages and disadvantages, whether for the ease of setup, the risks and complications, the intraoperative visualization or the joint accessibility....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410026 The Management of GI bleeding after Gastric Bypass Surgery Riley K Kitamura, Jane Lee and Lester Brian Katz Article Type: Case Report | First Published: August 15, 2015 A 38 year-old female with a history of psoriatic arthritis on chronic NSAID use, and obesity underwent a RNYGB in 2010. In 2013, she presented to an outsidehospital with massive GI bleed, requiring multiple transfusions and ICU monitoring. Subsequently, she underwent both upper and lower endoscopy, angiography, capsule endoscopy, and exploratory laparotomy-however, the source of her bleed was ultimately never found and her symptoms resolved spontaneously....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410025 Akitsugu Makino, Hiroshi Nakagomi, Atsushi Takano, Masahiro Maruyama, Kazunori Takahashi, Yuko Nakayama, Masayuki Inoue, Kazushige Furuya, Hidemitsu Sugai, Masao Hada, Yoshiaki Miyasaka and Toshio Oyama Article Type: Case Series | First Published: August 14, 2015 Purpose: To analyze the prognostic effects of our selecting surgical procedures for gallbladder carcinoma based on the extent of tumor invasion. Methods: We reviewed 35 patients with gallbladder carcinoma who underwent the surgical treatment in our hospital. We divided the patients into three groups (8 with T1, 15 with T2, and 12 patients with T3) according to the pathological extent of the tumor invasion. Results: Although 8 patients with T1 group had been achieved curative operation (R0), 2 pa...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410024 Left Renal Cell Carcinoma with a Tumor Thrombus in the Inferior Vena Cava: A Case Report Changqin Jiang and Chaozhao Liang Article Type: Case Report | First Published: July 30, 2015 A case of Left renal cell carcinoma with a tumor thrombus in the inferior vena cava in a 79-years-old woman is presented. Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCCs) is the most common malignancy of the kidney. Because of shorter right renal vein, the right renal cell carcinoma is more common, the cases of left renal cell carcinoma merging inferior vena cava cancer embolus were rare compared to those in the right. Here, we reported a case is with left renal cell carcinoma with a tumor thrombus in the inferior v...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410023 Modified Vertico-Sagittal Osteotomy Technique Renato de Toledo Breguez, Giovanni Gasperini and Jose Nazareno Gil Article Type: Review Article | First Published: July 29, 2015 Among the techniques used to correct mandibular deformities, intraoral vertico-sagittal ramus osteotomy is indicated for small mandibular rotations and forward or backward movements. Although it is still little used by oral and maxillofacial surgeons, it presents advantages compared to intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy because of a greater contact between bone fragments, and in relation to sagittal split ramus osteotomy, it introduces a parallelism to the sagittal plane, thereby decreasing the ...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410022 James C. Lee, Sze Ling Wong, William R. Johnson, Meei J. Yeung, Simon Grodski, Jonathan W. Serpell and Michael Bailey Article Type: Research Article | First Published: June 30, 2015 Most Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Palsies (RLNP) occurs with visually intact nerves, indicating neurapraxia. However the mechanism of RLNP neurapraxia in intact nerves is not well understood. During thyroid surgery, Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve (RLN) palsy has occasionally been observed immediately following anteromedial rotation of the thyroid lobe (AMRT), upon identification but prior to dissection of the RLN....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410020 Kejia Wang and Christophe R. Berney Article Type: Research Article | First Published: March 12, 2015 The aim of this study was to examine the short- and long-term clinical outcomes of the technique, and to address the possible limiting factors. Methods: Open mesh repair following strict surgical methodology was performed on 100 consecutive patients with small ventral/ umbilical hernia defects of 1-3cm in diameter between April 2007 and December 2012. Short-term clinical outcome was obtained at 2- and 6-week post-operative visits, and long-term results were assessed by telephone interview with s...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410019 The New Paradigm for the Treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis Rainer W.G. Gruessner Article Type: Opinion | First Published: March 10, 2015 Effective treatment of chronic pancreatitis remains one of the greatest surgical challenges to date. Th incidence of chronic pancreatitis ranges from 3 to 10 cases per 100,000 populations per year worldwide. In the United States alone, more than 50,000 hospitalizations per year are caused by this disease. Chronic pancreatitis is an inflammatory process, progressive and irreversible in nature that eventually leads to complete destruction of pancreatic parenchyma and ductal structures....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410018 QOL of the Patients with Lymph Edema: Evaluation of Japanese Patients using SF-36 Makoto Hikosaka, Fumio Onishi, Masayoshi Takayama, Eri Konno and Kazuo Kishi Article Type: Research Article | First Published: February 27, 2015 Purpose: This cross-sectional study aimed at evaluating the health related quality of life (QOL) of Japanese patients with lymphedema. Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted. Twenty-seven patients with lymphedema of the upper or lower limb(s) who presented the two institutions between January and December 2010 completed the Short Form 36 (SF-36: a generic health-related QOL measure)....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410017 Why Does Diverticulitis Perforate? Wolfgang B. Gaertner Article Type: Review Article | First Published: February 04, 2015 Diverticular disease is a common entity in the western world with an increasing incidence globally. This probably reflects both an increase in detection and an ageing population. The pathophysiology of diverticular disease is likely multifactorial involving dietary habits, changes in colonic pressures and motility, and colon wall structural changes. Not only has the understanding of the natural history of the disease become more complex than previously believed but the treatment algorithms have ...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410016 Fibrous Dysplasia of the Inferior Turbinate Huseyin Baki Yılmaz, Sevtap Akbulut, Mustafa Paksoy, Arif Sanlı and Kayhan Basak Article Type: Case Report | First Published: November 30, 2014 Fibrous dysplasia is a developmental abnormality of the skeletal system. Craniofacial involvement has been reported in about 10% -27% of the cases with monostotic disease. Involvement of the sinonasal tract has very rarely been reported. In this report, a 14 year old boy that has been treated for 6 months for acute sinusitis and allergic rhinitis is reported. Careful nasal endoscopic examination and obtaining a CT scan led to a diagnosis of unilateral fibrous dysplasia of the inferior turbinate....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410015 Extraluminal Migration of a Metal Needle in a Child: Case Report of Unusual Complication Btissaam Belhoucha, Youssef Rochdi, Hassan Nourinouri, Lahcen Aderdour and Abdelaziz Raji Article Type: Case Report | First Published: November 28, 2014 We report the case of a 5-year old girl who was admitted to our ENT outpatient clinic with severe odynophagia while eating. Th parents gave history of ingesting a metal needle 15 days prior to presentations following which the complaints started. Otolaryngological examination was without abnormalities. Flexible fibreoptic endoscope of laryngopharynx showed a pooling of saliva at the right pyriform fossa....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410014 Włodzimierz Otto, Maria Krol, Urszula Wilkowojska, Ewa Wilczek, Bogusław Najnigier, Janusz Sierdziński and Marek Krawczyk Article Type: Original Article | First Published: November 28, 2014 Background: Tumor grading and architectural growth patterns impact the results, but the unfavorable tumor biology is revealed no sooner than on explant examination. Thus, they are not concerned in preoperative calculations. Aim of study: To evaluate the correlation between circulating EPCS, soluble angiogenesis factors and architectural growth patterns of HCC in surgical patients. Methods: The study reported on 159 patients treated for HCC in 2009/2013; 58 were suitable for surgery, 55 for liver...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410013 Daniel S. Ikeda, Shelly Bansal, Andrew Shaw, Evan Marlin, Chittoor B. Sai-Sudhakar, Eric Sauvageau and Ciaran J. Powers Article Type: Research Article | First Published: November 26, 2014 Objective: Ventricular assist devices (VADs) are utilized more frequently in the management of patients with advanced heart failure due to benefits in survival and quality of life. Intracranial hemorrhagic injuries (HI) are a significant source of morbidity and mortality in VAD patients. The aim of this investigation was to describe prognostic variables in VAD patients with HI, describe the outcomes after neurosurgical intervention, and find indications for surgery. Methods: The records of 160 p...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410012 A Comparative Study of Electrofulguration and Formocresol Pulpotomy Techniques in Primary Teeth Omar A.S. El Meligy and Sawsan H. Mahmoud Article Type: Research Article | First Published: November 22, 2014 While the formocresol pulpotomy has enjoyed long-term clinical use and success, concerns over its toxicity and mutagenicity have prompted research into other pulpotomy techniques. The purpose of this study was to prospectively compare electrofulguration pulpotomies versus formocresol pulpotomies in children vital primary molar teeth. Electrofulguration and formocresol pulpotomies were completed on 40 primary molars in 20 children aged 4 to 8 years. Each child had one molar treated by electrofulg...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410011 Pilot Study of Pelvic Girdle Pain in Women with and Without Laparoscopically Diagnosed Endometriosis Paul J. Yong, Justin Mui, Catherine Allaire, Christina Williams and Susannah Britnell Article Type: Research Article | First Published: November 21, 2014 Objective: Pelvic girdle pain is a well recognized cause of back pain in the pregnant and postpartum population. In this pilot study, we explore whether pelvic girdle pain is also involved in the etiology of back pain outside the pregnant/postpartum period, in women with or without laparoscopically diagnosed endometriosis. Methods: Retrospective review of new patients seen for pelvic pain from June December 2012 at a tertiary referral centre. Patients self-rated back pain severity from 0-10. P...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410010 The Diagnostic Yield of Double Contrast Barium Enema Ashfaq Chandio, Ayub Ali, Ali Javaid, Syed Mustafa, Ruxandra Pietrosanu, Fuad Aftab, Muhammmed Ibrahim and Syed Naqvi Article Type: Research Article | First Published: November 10, 2014 Introduction: The disease of colon and rectum impose a major diagnostic challenge to the clinician. Although double contrast barium enema (DCBE) has been overshadowed by the advent of colonoscopy and the sophisticated investigations, its role in failed colonoscopies can not be disputed. Aim: Aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of DCBE. Methods: Patients attending the Mid-Western Regional Hospital, Ennis for DCBE from January 2003 to December 2007 were identified from comput...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410009 Laparoscopic Resection of a Large Mesenteric Cyst - A Case Report Willem M Deserno, Jeroen Heemskerk and Kim WFM Lambregts Article Type: Case Report | First Published: October 03, 2014 Mesenteric cysts are rare lesions occurring in the abdomen. These cystic lesions can be asymptomatic or present with a specific symptoms. The decision whether to perform open or laparoscopic surgery depends on different features of the cystic lesion. If the cyst is thought to be of benign origin, a laparoscopic resection can be performed. We present a case of a young female with a large mesenteric cyst of 28cm, resected with laparoscopic approach....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410008 Ana Torres, Mariano Fernandez-Fairen, Daniel Hernandez Vaquero and Jose Sueiro Fernandez Article Type: Research Article | First Published: September 30, 2014 Introduction: Tranexamic acid has showed its good results reducing blood loss in total knee arthroplasties. It has also probed being cost-effective (red cell concentrate: 350 euros/ TXA vial 3, 05 euros) but it remains not being clear at what time during the surgery we have to administrate it. In this prospective, randomized study, we have investigated the effects of the use of tranexamic acid before or after inflating the tourniquet on blood loss, transfusion needs and thromboembolic complicati...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410007 Eyongeta DE, Weledji and Enow Orock GE Article Type: Case Report | First Published: September 29, 2014 Although transitional cell carcinoma is the most common tumour of the renal pelvis, we report the first histologically-confirmed case in our service in a period of about twenty years. The patient is a midaged female African, with no apparent risks for the disease. She presented with the classical sign of the disease (hematuria) and was treated by nephrouretectomy for a pT3N0MX grade II renal pelvic tumour. She is reporting well one year after surgery. The case highlights not only the peculiar di...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410006 Predictors of Survival after Adult to Adult Living Donor Liver Transplantation (A-ALDLT) Ayman Alsebaey, Maha Lotfy and Emad Hamdy Gad Article Type: Research Article | First Published: September 26, 2014 Objectives: Adult-to-adult living donor liver transplantation (A-A LDLT) is an effective therapeutic modality to treat patients with end-stage liver disease. The aim of this study was to define the pre-, intra- and post- operative factors that may influence patient outcome.
Methods: The data from 161 (A-A LDLT) patients who had operations between 2003 and 2013 were collected and analyzed retrospectively after exclusion of mortality due to intra-operative bleeding. Data were analyzed using uni-...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410005 Emad Hamdy Gad, Ahmed Elshawadfy Sherif, Hosam Solyman, Mohammed Elwarraky, Khaled AbouElela, Tarek Ibraheem and Koichi Tanaka Article Type: Research Article | First Published: September 25, 2014 Objectives: Vascular complications (VC) after living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) are one of the most feared problems that result in graft and patient loss. The aim of this study was to assess the incidence, treatment, and outcome of vascular complications of patients after adult to adult LDLT in a single Egyptian center. Methods: Between April 2003 and February 2013, we performed 167 adult to adult LDLT. The overall male/female ratio was 147/20. We retrospectively identified and analyzed ...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410004 Mushira M. Dahaba, Sherouk Khalifa and Walid Samir Salem Article Type: Research Article | First Published: September 23, 2014 Background: Preclude the accuracy of dimensional, and linear measurements yielded from CBCT images, panoramic images reformatted from spiral CT, and panoramic images reformatted from CBCT in comparison to the measurements obtained from the cross-sectional CT.
Methods: Twenty patients attending the Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Department, for placement of dental implants in both jaws (10 subjects required mandibular and the other ten required 10 maxillary).
Results: A significant difference bet...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410003 Connie Bottcher Berthelsen Article Type: Editorial | First Published: September 11, 2014 The call for evidence-based knowledge (EBK) in clinical nursing practice has increased during recent decades. EBK is needed to improve patients' conditions, care and convalescence. However, a multitude of survey studies show that surgical nurses claim to be obstructed by multiple (and questionable) barriers in their efforts to derive and implement EBK in patient care. As a result, patients are being denied the best possible nursing care. We appear to have a problem on our hands the size of the G...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410002 Single-Incision Laparoscopic Morgagni Hernia Repair in an Adult Sharon Monsivais, Nicole E. Sharp, Hannah Vassaur and F. Paul Buckley Article Type: Case Report | First Published: September 07, 2014 Introduction: This is a case report of a single-incision laparoscopic Morgagni hernia repair. We discuss our initial experience with this technique.
Case Description: A 63-year-old man elected to undergo a single incision laparoscopic Morgagni hernia repairs after diagnostic imaging showed a large fat containing right diaphragmatic hernia. The patient's only preoperative symptom was periodic right sided chest pain....
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410001 Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells and Heart Failure Therapy Hongran Wang Article Type: Editorial | First Published: August 23, 2014 Heart failure is a major public health concern worldwide, and coronary artery disease in particular is the leading cause of death in developed countries. Percutaneous coronary interventions can effectively treat coronary artery disease, but the management of ventricular remodeling and chronic ischemic cardiomyopathy after Myocardial Infarction (MI) remains a challenge. The human heart has very limited regenerative capacity, which is insufficient to replace the cells lost after MI. Stem cell ther...
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Journal of Clinical Nephrology and Renal Care: 90.33
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Journal of Dermatology Research and Therapy: 89.34
International Journal of Clinical Cardiology: 89.24
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