Utility of Multidetector-Row Computed Tomography and Ultrasonography for Preoperative Planning in a Patient with a History of a Right Gastroepiploic Artery CABG undergoing a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Introduction  

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has become the standard procedure for acute cholecystitis.     

Healing of bronchopleural fistula using a modified Dumon stent: a case report

Background  

Brochopleural fistula following lung resection is a therapeuric challenge for thoracic surgeons.     

Do patients perceive a link between a fragility fracture and osteoporosis?

Background  

To evaluate factors associated with whether patients associate their fracture with future fracture risk.     

Perioperative infusion of dexmedetomidine at a high dose reduces postoperative analgesic requirements: a randomized control trial

Purpose  

We hypothesized that a high dose of dexmedetomidine (1 μg/kg/h) could reduce postoperative analgesic requirements of patients.     

Successful excision of a rare cervical neurofibroma arising from the phrenic nerve: a case report

Introduction  

The patient had an enlarging left-side neck mass without neurological symptoms.     

Management of gastro-bronchial fistula complicating a subtotal esophagectomy: a case report

Background  

The development of a fistula between the tracheobronchial tree and the gastric conduit post esophagectomy is a rare and often fatal complication.     

Spontaneous chylous cardiac tamponade: a case report

Background  

Chylous cardiac tamponade is a rare condition with little known cause.     

Towards a diagnostic and therapeutic consensus in male osteoporosis

Summary  

The consensus views on osteoporosis in men are reported.     

Gallbladder Carcinoma as a Long-Term Complication of Cholecystojejunostomy

Introduction  

Development of gallbladder cancer following cholecystojejunostomy has not previously been described.     

Laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy and distal pancreatectomy: a UK experience and a systematic review of the literature

Background  

Advances in operative techniques and technology have facilitated laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (LDP) and laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD).     

Comparison of a simple and a standard method for inulin renal clearance

Background  

The standard method of renal inulin clearance consists of three sets of 30-min clearances. We previously proposed a simple method with a single urine collection for 1 h and two blood samples. In this study, we compared the two methods.     

Day-case inguinal hernia repair in the elderly: a surgical priority

Purpose  

To compare patients over 70 years old with those under 50 years old undergoing inguinal hernia repair.     

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy in renal transplants: a safe approach with a high stone-free rate

Objectives  

The purpose of this report is to assess the safety and efficacy of percutaneous nephrolithotomies (PNL) in transplanted kidneys.     

Treatment of bronchial airway obstruction using a rotating tip microdebrider: a case report

Background  

Central airway obstruction is a common complication of lung cancer. The microdebrider is a new device available for treatment of central airway obstruction.     

Large aneurysmal bone cyst of iliac bone in a female child: a case report

Background  

Symptomatic aneurysmal bone cysts in pediatric age group with an expansile lesion in ilium is a rare occurrence.     

Wound dehiscence: is still a problem in the 21th century: a retrospective study

Background  

The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk factors of wound dehiscence and determine which of them can be reverted.     

Mentorship in surgical training: a systematic review

Objective  

This review systematically examines the literature regarding mentor–mentee relationships in surgery.     

Single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a cost comparison

Background  

Single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) should not cost more or less than traditional laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC).     

Efficacy of the bulbourethral autologous sling in treating male stress urinary incontinence: a three-year experience from a single center

Aim  

To evaluate the efficacy of the bulbourethral rectus autologous sling in treating male stress urinary incontinence.     

Phytobezoar as a Cause of Intestinal Obstruction

Introduction  

A small bowel phytobezoar is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction, whose most common cause is adhesion.