Am J Surg Case Rep. 2021;1(3):AJSCR-01-1012 | Open Access
Mark A. Splittgerber, Wei Wei Zhang, Carla C. Moodie, Joseph R. Garrett, Matthew E. Hiro, Erin L. Doren, William J. Moss, Deniz Dayiciogluand Eric M. Toloza
Introduction: Reconstruction of complex chest wall defects is a surgical challenge following large thoracic tumor resections. We report the first known case of combining two titanium plating systems which use different fixation methods (Synthes ® uses screws, and Stratos ® uses clips) to repair chest wall defects that were not reparable with either plating system alone.
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CASE REPORT Updated May 21, 2021 PDF
Am J Surg Case Rep. 2021;1(3):AJSCR-01-1011 | Open Access
Gregory Fishberger, Farah Khali, Holly R May, Andrew Kuykendall, Prudence V. Smith, Jose Silva-Morales, Joseph R. Garrett, Carla C. Moodie, and Eric M. Toloza
Introduction: Mediastinal lymphadenopathy is usually diagnosed by Computerized Tomography (CT) scan and has a broad differential diagnosis, including primary or metastatic neoplasia, acute infection, sarcoidosis, and chronic infection, such as Histoplasmosis or tuberculosis. Various mimickers of lymphadenopathy have been described, and their identification is vital to establish an accurate diagnosis, to minimize unnecessary diagnostic workup, and to provide appropriate therapy.<... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated May 12, 2021 PDF
Am J Surg Case Rep. 2021;1(2):AJSCR-01-1010 | Open Access
Ana Centeno Álvarez, Esther Gómez Lanza, José María Mullerat and Jordi Castellví i Valls
Background: Iatrogenic Superior Mesenteric Artery (SMA) injury during routine surgery is seldom reported, and although multiple techniques for its reparation have been described, this usually presents a challenging scenario.
Case: We present a case of SMA injury during scheduled nephrectomy in a secondary level hospital and discuss various scenarios and treatment options.
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CASE REPORT Updated May 03, 2021 PDF
Am J Surg Case Rep. 2021;1(2):AJSCR-01-1009 | Open Access
Mallory Jebbia, Arad Abadi, Waleed Shindy, Robert Selby and Sujit Kulkarni
Background: The typical location for the spleen is within the left upper quadrant of the abdomen where it is tethered in place by several ligamentous attachments: gastrosplenic ligament, phrenicosplenic ligament, splenocolic ligament and the splenorenal ligament. In rare cases these ligamentous attachments become lax and elongated or are underdeveloped at birth resulting in splenic hypermobility. Many cases of wandering spleen ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Feb 24, 2021 PDF
Am J Surg Case Rep. 2021;1(2):AJSCR-01-1008 | Open Access
Sirish Parvathaneni, Farah Khalil, Jobelle J.A.R. Baldonado, Kenneth L. Meredith and Eric M. Toloza
Introduction: Standard treatment for early-stage esophageal cancer and for early-stage lung cancer includes surgical resection.
Case presentation: We present 72-year-old man diagnosed with synchronous Thyroid Transcription Factor-1 (TTF1)-negative T3N1 gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma and TTF1-positive Right Lower Lobe (RLL) adenocarcinoma. He was treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radiation therapy for the esophageal cancer, and then underwent concurrent robotic-assisted ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Feb 04, 2021 PDF
