Two-stage management of Amyand's hernia with extensive inguinal abscess: laparoscopic appendiceal transection followed by laparoscopic hernia repair: a case report [0.03%]
Yasunori Shirakawa,Hirofumi Hirao,Hiroto Nishino et al.
Yasunori Shirakawa et al.
Introduction: Amyand's hernia is a rare pathological condition characterized by the presence of the appendix in an inguinal hernia sac. In some cases, it is accompanied by perforated appendicitis, posing a challenging cli...
Challenging management of craniocervical necrotizing fasciitis and descending mediastinitis in a low-resource setting: a case report and literature review [0.03%]
Selam Wubeshet Dessie,Elezer Berhanu Zewde,Tinsae Yidnekachew Tamiru et al.
Selam Wubeshet Dessie et al.
Introduction and importance: Craniocervical necrotizing fasciitis (CCNF) is a rare and rapidly progressive infection of the fascia and subcutaneous tissue in the head and neck. Clinical presentations range from fever, nec...
A rare cause of bowel obstruction: strangulated internal hernia through a congenital defect in the falciform ligament [0.03%]
Amine Ben Safta,Hazem Alouani,Salsabil Nasri et al.
Amine Ben Safta et al.
Introduction: Internal herniation through a defect in the falciform ligament is an exceptionally rare cause of small bowel obstruction. Few cases have been reported in the literature. ...
Refractory duodenal hemorrhage in the setting of aberrant SMA anatomy and celiac stenosis: a surgical rescue case report [0.03%]
Brandon Velazquez,Rossalee Dominguez,Aivan Kakoz et al.
Brandon Velazquez et al.
Introduction: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) remains a critical clinical challenge, with peptic ulcer disease accounting for up to two-thirds of cases. While most bleeding duodenal ulcers respond to endoscopic the...
Carpal tunnel syndrome caused by tophaceous gout: a case series and review of the literature [0.03%]
Bach Nguyen,Huy Hoang Quoc,Vinh Pham Quang et al.
Bach Nguyen et al.
Introduction and importance: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) secondary to gout is a rare but potentially overlooked condition in clinical practice. Early diagnosis and timely intervention are essential for restoring patient ...
Complicated sigmoid diverticulitis causing colouterine fistula and recurring tubo-ovarian abscesses: a case report [0.03%]
Felix Hers,Ronald J C L M Vuylsteke,Esther C A M van Swieten et al.
Felix Hers et al.
Introduction: Diverticulitis is an inflammatory disease of the intestine that can lead to complications such as perforation, abscesses, and fistulas, including a colouterine fistula. Colouterine fistulas are rare, certain...
Yu Bu,Yuanyuan Li,Jinting Hou et al.
Yu Bu et al.
Introduction and importance: Fournier's gangrene is a rare yet rapidly progressive necrotizing fasciitis that primarily affects the perineal, genital, and perianal regions. Mixed aerobic and anaerobic bacterial infection ...
Refractory anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis driven by a contralateral ovarian teratoma following unilateral oophorectomy: a case report [0.03%]
Rabbania Hiksas,Lisa Novianti,Intan Indah Permatasari et al.
Rabbania Hiksas et al.
Introduction and importance: Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (anti-NMDAR) encephalitis is a rare autoimmune encephalitis frequently associated with ovarian teratomas. Persistent or residual teratomas may function as on...
Short-term outcomes and surgical technique of cecum and appendix-based urinary diversion in radical cystectomy patients: a case series [0.03%]
Mohammad Soleimani,Farzad Allameh,Mehran Moghimian et al.
Mohammad Soleimani et al.
Introduction and importance: Radical cystectomy requires urinary diversion. Although the ileal conduit is the standard approach, it may be contraindicated in certain patients due to prior abdominal surgery, radiation, bow...
Jenny Nyqvist-Streng,Linda Sundström-Widercrantz,Jakub Szczypinski et al.
Jenny Nyqvist-Streng et al.
Introduction and importance: Sarcoidosis rarely presents in the anorectal region. It most commonly affects the lungs, lymphatic system, eyes, and skin, but can occur in other organs. Anal or rectal manifestations are exce...