Review Timeline | CrossMark Policy | ClinMed Features
logo
International Journal of

Surgery Research and PracticeISSN: 2378-3397

Early Online

 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...

 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....

 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....

 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....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410145

Anti-DVT Prophylaxis in Patients Undergoing Thermal Endovenous Treatment: Use of a Simple Scoring System

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....

 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]....

 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....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410142

Necrotizing Fasciitis: Analysis of the Clinical, Microbiological Pattern, and Factors Associated with Mortality

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....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410141

Role of Briefing and Debriefing in Running Surgical Ward Round Effectively: A Prospective Observational Study

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....

 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....

 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...

 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...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410136

Whole-Body Computed Tomography for Polytrauma Patients in the Emergency Department: Recommended or Unnecessary Radiation

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...

Volume 9
Issue 1