Idiopathic Isolated Mesenteric Panniculitis: A Case Report of a Rare Adipose Tissue Disease.

Mesenteric panniculitis belongs to a spectrum of rare diseases affecting the fatty tissue of the mesentery. It is characterized by chronic inflammation and fibrosis of the mesenteric adipose tissue of the bowel. Patients typically present with symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, bloating, and weight loss.

Spontaneous Splenic Rupture Two Weeks After Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Sleeve gastrectomy is one of the commonest bariatric procedures performed globally with an acceptable rate of reported complications. Splenic injury during this procedure is a rare but can be a serious complication. A 32-year-old male patient who had a spontaneous splenic rupture two weeks after an uneventful sleeve gastrectomy needed an emergency splenectomy.

Gastric Remnant Perforation Caused by Peterson's Hernia Following One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass: a Rare Complication.

Introduction: One anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) has gained popularity over the recent years; it appears to be an effective bariatric procedure with acceptable weight loss, co-morbidity resolution, and complication rates in the short and medium term. However, it still continues to have concerns in the bariatric community due to a spectrum of potential complications. To our knowledge, there are few published cases of internal hernia, but no published reports of gastric remnant perforation following OAGB.

Anastomotic Gastro-Jejunal Ulcer Perforation Following One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass: Clinical Presentation and Options of Management-Case Series and Review of Literature.

Background: One anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) is an attractive bariatric procedure compared with the gold standard Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) with one less anastomosis. Thousands of these procedures have now been performed by different surgeons who believe that it could hold fewer complications than RYGB. However, postoperative complications including the formation of anastomotic ulcers and possible perforation remain a main concern following OAGB.

Role of routine upper endoscopy before bariatric surgery in the Middle East population: a review of 1278 patients.

 The routine use of preoperative endoscopy for patients undergoing bariatric surgery is controversial. Although many surgeons find it unnecessary, others still consider it a mandatory tool in preoperative assessment.  We reviewed the medical records of all patients who had undergone preoperative endoscopy before bariatric surgery in Rashid Hospital between January 2013 and June 2016.

Role of Routine Abdominal Ultrasound Before Bariatric Surgery: Review of 937 Patients.

Introduction: Routine use of preoperative abdominal ultrasound for patients undergoing bariatric surgery is controversial. Despite that some physicians routinely implement it, others consider it unnecessary and not cost effective because it does not have a clear clinical significance in the preparation of bariatric patients.

Aim Of The Study: To investigate whether routine abdominal ultrasound prior to bariatric surgery affects the surgical plan or not.

Phytobezoar impaction in a Meckel's diverticulum; a rare cause of bowel obstruction: Case report and review of literature.

Introduction: Meckel's diverticulum is the most common anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract, occurring in 1-3% of the general population. The most common complication of Meckel's diverticulum is intestinal obstruction. In this report, we describe a rare cause of intestinal obstruction due to Meckel's; the phytobezoar.

Gastric Perforation following Intragastric Balloon Insertion: Combined Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Approach for Management: Case Series and Review of Literature.

Background: Obesity is a serious disease, with substantial morbidity and mortality. The endoscopic placement of an intragastric balloon (IGB) in association with a low-calorie diet is an option for the treatment of obesity. IGB complications include dislocation of the balloon causing intestinal obstruction, upper gastro-intestinal bleeding and perforation, especially during balloon insertion or removal.

Highly Vascularized Primarily Inflammatory Pseudotumor of the Omentum in an Adult Male: A Case Report.

Background: Inflammatory pseudotumors can affect any organ, whereas primary omental tumors are very rare. A few cases have been reported in the literature, all affecting adult patients. They are usually difficult to diagnose preoperatively and pathology remains the criterion standard for diagnosis.

Pericardio-diaphragmatic rupture following blunt abdominal trauma: Case report and review of literature.

Introduction: Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture (TDR) occurs in 0-5% of patients with major blunt thoraco-abdominal trauma, in most of them on the left side, and an early correct diagnosis is made in less than half of the cases (Meyers and McCabe, 1993; Ball et al., 1982).

Presentation Of The Case: We report a case of a forty-eight years old man who had a pericardio-diaphragmatic rupture after a high-velocity blunt abdominal trauma that was diagnosed and treated successfully.