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Diagnosis and treatment of flexor tendon injuries of the hand: what the radiologist needs to know
This article reviews the diagnosis and treatment of flexor tendon injuries of the hand highlighting flexor tendon anatomy, important pre-operative...
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An unlikely path: hernia mesh migration
BackgroundMesh migration is one of the most uncommon complications that arise after inguinal hernia repair. Only small case series have been...
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Redo pancreaticojejunal anastomosis for late-onset complete pancreaticocutaneous fistula after pancreaticojejunostomy
BackgroundPancreaticojejunal (PJ) anastomosis occasionally fails several months after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) with Child reconstruction and can...
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A comparison of characteristics and outcomes of operative treatment for Achilles tendon sleeve avulsion in older versus younger patients
IntroductionAchilles tendon sleeve avulsion (ATSA) is a rare injury that often results from pre-existing insertional Achilles tendinopathy and occurs...
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Effectiveness of ultrasound-guided dual nerve block in the below-knee amputation
PurposeBelow knee amputation (BKA) is a common surgical procedure for diabetic foot ulcers and necrotizing lower limb fasciitis patients. However, it...
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Penile self-amputation due to cannabis-induced psychosis: a case report
BackgroundIn recent decades, cannabis has been widely used around the world for medical and recreational purposes, both legally and illegally. Aside...
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Long-term results of dorsal neuroma/nerve transposition in the surgical management of Morton’s neuroma and correlation with intraoperative anatomical variations
BackgroundMorton's neuroma (MN) is a common cause of forefoot pain. After failure of conservative management, surgical procedures include neurectomy...
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Daily socket comfort in transtibial amputee with a vacuum-assisted suspension system: study protocol of a randomized, multicenter, double-blind multiple N-of-1 trial
BackgroundThe main aim of this paper is to present the feasibility of rigorously designed multiple N-of-1 design in prosthetics research. While...
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Lichtenstein technique for inguinal hernia repair: ten recommendations to optimize surgical outcomes
PurposeApproximately 20 million individuals worldwide undergo inguinal hernia surgery annually. The Lichtenstein technique is the most commonly used...
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A case of laparoscopic distal gastrectomy and median arcuate ligament release for a gastric cancer patient with median arcuate ligament syndrome
BackgroundThe median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) is a disease in which the celiac artery is compressed by the arcuate ligament and causes...
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Appendiceal neoplasms derived from appendiceal tip remnants following appendectomy: a report of two cases
BackgroundNeoplasms derived from remnant appendix are rarely described, with most cases arising from the appendiceal “stump”. Here, we present two...
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Feasibility of partial penectomy under local anesthesia: a case–control study
BackgroundTo assess the feasibility of partial penectomy under local anesthesia and penile nerve blocks.
MethodsA total of 45 patients underwent...
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Preclinical evaluation of the new EDGE SP 1000 single-port robotic surgical system in gynecology minimal access surgery
ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and safety of a new single-port robotic surgical system for gynecological surgery in...
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Retrograde intramedullary nailing of AO/OTA 33C femur fractures in patients with below-knee amputations: technical note and case series
PurposeIntra-articular distal femur fractures in patients with a lower extremity amputation can present a technical challenge for the treating...
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Double-barrel plugging in a recurrent aorto-enteric fistula
Aorto-enteric fistulas (AEF) are uncommon causes of gastrointestinal bleeding. Both surgical and endovascular options are described for the...
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Postpneumonectomy bronchopleural fistula: analysis of risk factors and the role of bronchial stump coverage
PurposeBronchopleural fistula (BPF) is a potentially fatal complication of pneumonectomy. We analyze its occurrence rate, risk factors, and the...
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Atypical Duplex appendix arising from the ascending colon: a case report
BackgroundDuplex or vermiform appendix refers to the presence of an appendix beside the naturally occurring one. Although, duplex appendix emerges...
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Biceps-based 3-layer reconstruction of the irreparable rotator cuff: a technical note on biceps tendon as a common local graft for in-situ superior capsular reconstruction, partial cuff repair, and middle trapezius tendon transfer
BackgroundFor irreparable rotator cuff tears, 3-layer tendon reconstruction (in which in-situ superior capsular reconstruction-reinforced partial...
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Role of Fat Graft Alone versus Enriched Fat Graft with Stromal Vascular Filtrate in Painful Amputation Stump
BackgroundTraumatic amputations are very prevalent in today’s world. Successful rehabilitation of an amputee largely depends on how well he/she adapt...
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Review of appendicitis: routine, complicated, and mimics
Appendicitis is one of the most common sources of abdominal pain in the emergency setting and is generally considered a straightforward diagnosis....
