Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410166
Impact of Combining Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy with Omentopexy on Gastro Esophageal Reflux Symptoms
Wai Yip Chau, MD, FACS, FASMBS and Nitin Sharma, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2024/05/23
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a common bariatric surgery and has its discrete advantages or disadvantages as compared to more complex bariatric procedures. Several studies have reported increased incidence of de novo gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) or its aggravation following LSG. Since GERD causation is multifactorial, no ideal method or technique exists to overcome this challenging complication especially associated with LSG. GERD affects quality of life and is a risk factor for pat...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410165
Traumatic Giant Diaphragmatic Hernia - Case Report and Review of Topic
Rosaura J Serrano, Kevin Avilés, Yanetzy E Corona, Jorge A Chávez and Azucena N Teófilo
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2024/05/01
We present the case of a 48-year-old female with a history of symptoms including exertional dyspnea, fatigue, chest pain, and cough with clear sputum for three months. She had a previous history of a car accident two years prior. Upon evaluation, vital signs and physical examination findings were normal. Imaging revealed a giant diaphragmatic hernia with intestinal loops and a transverse colon hernia in both lung fields, displacing the heart to the left....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410164
Rare Case of Intracalvarial Dermoid Cyst in an Adult
Priya Gupta and Aditya Patil
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2024/04/27
Intracranial extension of a dermoid cyst in temporal region of scalp is extremely rare and we present one such case along with its management and follow-up. Dermoid cysts are benign tumors which result from aberrant closure of the neural tube. They have thick capsules which are lined by squamous epithelium and contain skin appendages. About 7 percent of all dermoids are craniofacial dermoid cysts with an incidence of 0.03 to 0.14 percent [1]....
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....
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....
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....
