J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2023;4(2):JSSCR-04-1036 | Open Access
Dagnachew Sahle Alemu, Misgana Arefayne, Teklesilassie Bekele, Getachew Sahle and Ashenafi Getachew
Appendiculo-ileal knotting causing small bowel obstruction is rare. Preoperative diagnosis is usually difficult and needs a high index of suspicion. If it is not diagnosed and managed early it will result in catastrophic complication of gangrenous bowel. Here we present a 50-year-old woman who presented with a complaint of colicky abdominal pain of 24 hours duration. The patient underwent emergency laparotomy ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Sep 01, 2023 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2023;4(2):JSSCR-04-1035 | Open Access
Jalal Ahmad, Abbas Ali Raza, Abdullah Abdullah, Faizan Khan and Hamza Rafi
Approximately 3.6% of abdominal gunshot injuries result in urinary bladder damage. However, damage to the nearby organs frequently goes along with bladder injuries brought on by a gunshot wound. One must expect two injury sites in a urinary bladder gunshot wound because failure to close one site may lead to severe complications. In the present study, the case of a 30-year-old ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Jul 17, 2023 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2023;4(2):JSSCR-04-1034 | Open Access
Nur Ameera Mohd Nadzrin*
An inguinal hernia is one of the most common surgical conditions accounting for both elective and emergency cases. Amyand’s hernia is a rare entity and is often an incidental intraoperative finding but may present as appendicitis in the hernia sac. It is commonly not identified preoperatively as patients may present as strangulated inguinal hernia, which warrants emergency surgery ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Jun 06, 2023 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2023;4(1):JSSCR-04-1033 | Open Access
Hossein Abdolrahimzadeh Fard, Soheil Bolandi and Zahra Mohammadi
Introduction: Due to the specific features of the adrenal glands, traumatic adrenal injury is an infrequent phenomenon. A major number of this rare type of trauma are induced by blunt force injuries and rarely caused by penetrating mechanisms. In such a condition, the whole body computed tomography scan plays a key role in early diagnosis.
Case presentation: This paper ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Apr 17, 2023 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2023;4(1):JSSCR-04-1031 | Open Access
Ishfaq Ahmad Gilkar
Introduction: Penile cancer is mostly Squamous Cell Cancers which arise from either chronic inflammation or an HPV infection. This cancer can be cured, but if it is not adequately treated, unnoticed spread along a regular pattern of local lymph nodes can ultimately have disastrous effects.
Discussion: Diagnosis of penile cancer is often made when a penile abnormality is noticed ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Feb 23, 2023 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2023;4(1):JSSCR-04-1030 | Open Access
Olmedo Ignacio, Bruera Nicolás, Paez Walter, Insaurralde Diego Germán, Avalos Sebastián and Muñoz Juan Antonio
Background: Chondromyxoid Fibroma (CMF) is a slow growing benign tumor of chondroblastic origin. It is more frequent in the metaphysis of long bones that represent between 0.5% to 1% of all primary bone tumors. Its costal location is not frequent and the diagnosis is difficult prior to resection.
Case presentation: We report the diagnosis and management of a 68-year-old male with ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Feb 01, 2023 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2023;4(1):JSSCR-04-1029 | Open Access
Othmane Alaoui, Fatoumata Binta Baldé, Abdelhalim Mahmoudi, Khalid Khattala, and Bouabdallah Youssef
In this study, we aimed to report the pre diagnosis history of gynecologic tumors in children.
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RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Jan 31, 2023 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2022;3(2):JSSCR-03-1028 | Open Access
Allaoui Othmane, Baldé Fatoumata Binta, Mahmoudi Abdelhalim Khattala Khalid and Bouabdallah Youssef
In this study, we aimed to describe clinical aspects and the outcome of testicular and para-testicular tumours in children treated in our institution.
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SHORT COMMUNICATION Updated Jan 12, 2023 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2022;3(2):JSSCR-03-1027 | Open Access
Nebiyou Simegnew Bayileyegn and Amare Abera Tareke
Introduction: Gallstone disease remains the cause of morbidity and mortality since ancient times. About 10% of population in western countries harbor gallstone and it is epidemic in some areas while its rate is low in Asia and Sub-Saharan countries. Cholesterol super saturation lies at the heart of gallstone formation.
Case presentation: A 26 years old para-I lady presented with high grade intermittent ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Nov 01, 2022 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2022;3(2):JSSCR-03-1026 | Open Access
Shweta Karmarkar and Mervyn Correia
Primary malignant tumors of small intestine are rare, accounting for less than 2% of all gastrointestinal malignancies. The case that we report is of a female who presented to emergency with intestinal obstruction secondary to primary small bowel lymphoma.
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SHORT COMMUNICATION Updated Oct 03, 2022 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2022;3(1):JSSCR-03-1025 | Open Access
Hin San Chow, Justin C Y Chan, Wai Hung Cheung and Tak Wing Lai
A retrorectal epidermoid cyst is an uncommon lesion. It is believed to be a congenital lesion arising from the remnants of the embryonic tissues. Such lesion causes vague symptoms and thus poses challenge in diagnosis. Laparoscopic excision was advocated in selected cases, which enables a deep access to and excellent visibility of retrorectal region. We report a rare case of ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Sep 08, 2022 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2022;3(1):JSSCR-03-1024 | Open Access
Jha SK and Qamar A
Adenocarcinoma GE junction is in lower part of oesophagus. It is often linked to barrett’s oesophagus. Risk factors-GERD, Barrett’s oesophagus, smoking (with 2-fold increase) and obesity.
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IMAGE ARTICLE Updated May 24, 2022 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2022;3(1):JSSCR-03-1023 | Open Access
Jha SK and Qamar A
Penile gangrene is seen infrequently but is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Gangrene of penis may be dry or infective. It is rare, fulminant but usually a localized disease of penis and scrotum with occasional extension up to abdominal wall.
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IMAGE ARTICLE Updated May 24, 2022 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2022;3(1):JSSCR-03-1022 | Open Access
Gonemo AD, Legese AT and Tiruneh YA
Background: Hydatid disease is a type of zoonosis disease that is caused by Echinococcus granulosus it is the larval stage of the tapeworm. Hydatid disease can manifest anywhere in the body and demonstrates different imaging features that may differ by the affected tissue part, the growth stage of the parasite, and complications. The liver is the most commonly affected organ ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Mar 21, 2022 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2022;3(1):JSSCR-03-1021 | Open Access
Izabela Kis, Borna Kovacic, Dalibor Divkovic, Kresimir Ivkovic, and Ksenija Musa
Diaphragmatic hernia is a type of a congenital defect that is mostly diagnosed in a newborn period, but an increasing number of publications report that up to a quarter of patients are diagnosed after the neonatal period [1-3].
This article presents a case of a 16 year old boy with a left sided Morgagni hernia who was admitted in our hospital ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Feb 28, 2022 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2021;2(2):JSSCR-02-1020 | Open Access
Francesco Imperatore, Fabrizio Gritti, Marcello Pascale, Vito Bossone, Rossella Esposito, Chiara Cafora, Giovanni Liguori, Isak Bicoku, Claudia Sassone and Fabiana Maurelli
Background: Traumatic injuries account for 12% of all diseases. According to WHO and CDC data, road accidents cause 1 million deaths per year and approximately 40 million permanent injuries.
Case information: A 20-year-old man is hospitalized for street trauma and develops liver trauma with haemoperitoneum and other systemic complications, the resolution of which will involve several specialists.
Conclusion: Reducing mortality from trauma is ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Dec 30, 2021 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2021;2(2):JSSCR-02-1019 | Open Access
Shalender Sharma and Kaberi Majumder
Maxillofacial fractures are clinically very significant because of functional and cosmetic importance of this region. Any misdiagnosis might result in disfigurement of the face as well as malocclusion. Conventional radiography along with clinical examination plays a vital role in diagnosis of maxillofacial fractures, however, concurring nature of facial bones and the inability to visualize the extent of fracture lines especially ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Sep 17, 2021 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2021;2(2):JSSCR-02-1018 | Open Access
Begum Monowara, Begum Tahmina, Zihan Nazia and Hossain Shahlee
Leiomyosarcoma of the uterus is a very rare malignancy. It arises from the smooth muscles of the uterus. Very few cases on uterine leiomyosarcoma have been published so far. We report a case of a 23-year-old unmarried female who was having severe menorrhagia and was diagnosed later as a case of uterine leiomyosarcoma. The final diagnosis of leiomyosarcoma was made ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Aug 11, 2021 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2021;2(2):JSSCR-02-1017 | Open Access
Blanco-Delgado Rafael, Gómez-Rosado Juan C and Capitán-Morales Luis C
The traditional method of teaching surgical skill has been modified in recent years due to social and technological progress. The Willian S Halsted model has become obsolete and has been replaced by new learning systems, based on competencies that allow the apprentice to achieve the goals necessary for their complete training.
A simulator, which complements the experience with clinical ... Read more
MINI REVIEW Updated Aug 09, 2021 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2021;2(2):JSSCR-02-1016 | Open Access
Raj Ashok Patel, Frank O Velez-Cubian, Emily P Ng, Carla C Moodie, Joseph R Garrett, Jacques P Fontaine and Eric M Toloza
Introduction: Prolonged Air Leaks (PAL) lasting more than 5 days after pulmonary resection lengthen chest tube duration and hospital length stays and may lead to further complications. We sought to identify perioperative factors associated with PAL in patients who underwent robotic-assisted pulmonary lobectomy.
Methods: We retrospectively analyzed all patients who underwent robotic-assisted pulmonary lobectomy from September 2010 to May 2014. Student’s ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Aug 06, 2021 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2021;2(1):JSSCR-02-1015 | Open Access
Wilms MC and Lienert M
Background: Sigmoid volvulus in the neonate is an extremely rare condition needing emergency treatment. Sporadic cases of neonatal sigmoid volvulus and some in association with Hirschsprung’s disease have been documented. Sigmoid volvulus has been described only twice in the literature in association with anorectal malformation. However, newborns with anorectal malformations might be especially at risk for sigmoid volvulus ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Jul 28, 2021 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2021;2(1):JSSCR-02-1013 | Open Access
Raina Kishan, Walter Bridges, Richard Murray, LaJohn Quigley and Izi Obokhare
Desmoid-type fibromatosis are rare, locally aggressive, benign tumors of soft tissue origin1. They compose 0.03% of all neoplasms and less than 3% of all soft tissue tumors. Desmoid tumors have been associated with cases of familial adenomatous polyposis, a genetic condition involving mutations in the APC gene. Desmoid tumors have also been linked to pregnancy and a history of prior trauma, elucidating ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Apr 28, 2021 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2021;2(1):JSSCR-02-1012 | Open Access
Mesbahi M, Zouaghi A, Hadded D, Benzarti Y, Mahmoudi W, Cherif M, Riahi W, Hasnaoui A, Khedhiri N and Ben Maamer A
Splenic artery aneurysms are a rare arterial disease. They are considered as the most common visceral artery aneurysms and found mostly in multiparous women and patients with portal hypertension. They are often difficult to diagnose due to their vague or asymptomatic forms. However, they present a high risk of rupture that may cause fatal hemorrhage and death. Symptomatic Artery Aneurysms ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Feb 04, 2021 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2021;2(1):JSSCR-02-1011 | Open Access
Luciano Onofrio and Gianfausto Iarrobino
Laparoscopic approach in emergency theatre is an irreplaceable tool to manage patients with acute surgical pathology. We retrospectively reviewed surgical access records from the Emergency Department for acute right iliac fossa pathology. We considered 51 patients (16 male, 35 female, mean age 23.8 years) access for acute right iliac fossa pathology over the last year. Forty four (44) patients underwent laparoscopic approach (86%); 8 patients were treated ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Jan 18, 2021 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2020;1(2):JSSCR-01-1010 | Open Access
Karamustafić A, Firdus A1, Karavdić K, Mujezinović Dž, Ferhatović M, Mostarac N, Bukvić M and Vehabović-Delić A
Echinococcus infection is commonly seen in pediatric population and may cause hydatid cysts in the liver. We presented two pediatric patients with giant echinococcal liver cysts. In this review, we aimed analyze large hepatic hydatid cysts (diameter ≥10 cm), giant hydatid cysts in terms of diagnosis, treatment, complications and treatment of pericystic residual cavity.
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CASE REPORT Updated Dec 29, 2020 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2020;1(2):JSSCR-01-1009 | Open Access
Pérez Lara FJ, Hernández González JM, Moya Donoso F, Prieto-Puga Arjona T and Pitarch Martinez M
Liposarcoma is a soft tissue sarcoma, occurring most frequently in the limbs (52%) and the retro peritoneum (19%) [1]. In general, retroperitoneal tumours are uncommon, but among them liposarcoma is the variety most often detected. However, so-called “giants”, weighing in excess of 20 kg, are extremely rare [2,3].
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LETTER TO EDITOR Updated Dec 18, 2020 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2020;1(2):JSSCR-01-1008 | Open Access
Caio Vinícius Suartz, Gabriela Martinelli Taglietti, Michelle Ariana Ferreira Mateus, Marcus Vinícius Boaretto Cezillo and Hugo Gregoris de Lima
Spontaneous mesentery hematomas are a rare clinical and surgical entity that is difficult to diagnose. We describe the case report of a patient with spontaneous transverse mesocolon hematoma of idiopathic etiology, whose definitive diagnosis was made during the surgery. Literature review was carried out presenting its main clinical manifestations, associated risk factors, diagnostic methods and clinical surgical management.
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CASE REPORT Updated Nov 04, 2020 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2020;1(2):JSSCR-01-1007 | Open Access
Bhawani Khanal, Sunit Agrawal, Suresh Sah, Raj Kumar Sangroula and Rakesh Kumar Gupta
Background: Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency all over the world and counts for high disease burden in an emergency setting. Nonoperative management for uncomplicated acute appendicitis could be one of the effective treatment modalities to curtail the risk of exposure for both patients and doctors alike in this COVID-19 crisis. The aim of this study was to ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Sep 18, 2020 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2020;1(2):JSSCR-01-1006 | Open Access
Masshiro Tamijia, Helmuth Putzenstofenb, Cippa Lippaaand Guido Pancaldic
As of June 12, 2020, Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been confirmed in 602,214 people worldwide, carrying a mortality of approximately 2.7415%. Current management of COVID-19 is supportive, and respiratory failure from Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is the leading cause of mortality. Indian government has recently revealed their plan for using homeopathic remedies as their leading treatment against COVID-19 infections. This work reveals ... Read more
REVIEW ARTICLE Updated Sep 04, 2020 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2020;1(1):JSSCR-01-1005 | Open Access
Jamie Hind
In this paper we discuss how the recent outbreak corona virus provided an opportunity to review the referral system and introduce a method of reducing total number of referrals and number of inappropriate referrals. By introducing this, we were able to reduce costs, optimize PCC, and ensure patients are being managed appropriately.
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REVIEW ARTICLE Updated Aug 17, 2020 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2020;1(1):JSSCR-01-1004 | Open Access
Toney Jose
Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia is an under recognized sequence of blunt or penetrating thoracoabdominal trauma and represents a diagnostic challenge. Incidence varies from 3% to 8% for blunt injury to 10% for penetrating trauma. Non-specific clinical features might suggest hemopneumothorax and tube thoracostomy performed for it might result in iatrogenic perforation of a gastrothorax. This review aims to focus on the management of such ... Read more
REVIEW ARTICLE Updated Jul 14, 2020 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2020;1(1):JSSCR-01-1003 | Open Access
Bastidas Aand Cuevas L
Mega gallbladder is a rare finding in pre-operative images or during cholecystectomies, many causes have been described, and often, open surgery is the selected treatment. We report the case of a 79-year-old woman who attended the emergency department because of a long-standing abdominal pain in the right hypochondrium exacerbated in the last 2 months. Physical exam revealed fever and a sensible ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Jul 03, 2020 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2020;1(1):JSSCR-01-1002 | Open Access
Marzooq A, Alsahwan A, Alsafwani J, Dandan O and Alshomimi S
Introduction: Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) is a rare entity. It occurs when the third part of the duodenum is compressed between the bifurcation of the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery which may lead to gastric outlet obstruction. Case presentation: A 19-year old female, who has been admitted to our hospital due to corrosive ingestion as a suicidal attempt. ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Jul 03, 2020 PDF
J Surg Surgic Case Rep. 2020;1(1):JSSCR-01-1001 | Open Access
Ometti M, Brambilla L, NaimRodriguez N, Placella G and Fraschini G
Severe destruction of the periacetabular pelvic bone may lead to intrapelvic migration of the acetabular component of a Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) beyond the ilio-ischial line. To safely remove an intrapelvic implant, a combined simultaneous ilioinguinal and lateral approach is used in this case.
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CASE REPORT Updated Apr 22, 2020 PDF