Efficacy of Antibiotic Therapy Alone Versus Antibiotics With Percutaneous Drainage in Periappendiceal Abscess: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Acute appendicitis is one of the most common surgical emergencies. Simple appendicitis can be a complicated periappendiceal abscess. Despite the fact that there are several treatment options for periappendiceal abscesses, there is no consensus on the optimal treatment method; some surgeons prefer appendectomy, while others prefer relying on non-operative approaches using antibiotic therapy with or without percutaneous drainage.

Purulent Pericarditis and Mycotic Pseudoaneurysm of the Ascending Aorta: A Case Report.

Concomitant presentation of purulent pericarditis and mycotic pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta is exceedingly uncommon. We present a case of a 63-year-old male who presented to the emergency department after one week of severe neck pain along with pleuritic chest pain. He was found to have purulent pericarditis associated with a 0.

Novel Uveal Melanoma Patient-Derived Organoid Models Recapitulate Human Disease to Support Translational Research.

Purpose: A lack of representative human disease models has limited the translation of new and more effective treatments in uveal melanoma (UM), the most common primary adult intraocular malignancy. To fill this critical need, we developed and characterized a multicenter biobank of UM patient-derived organoids (PDOs).

Methods: UM patients requiring enucleation from 2019 to 2024 donated tumor tissue for PDO generation.

Bacteremia in an Immunocompromised Patient with Hematological Comorbidities-Case Report.

is a rare pathogen that can cause bacteremia in immunocompromised patients, particularly those with hematological conditions like acute myeloid leukemia. In this case, a 56-year-old woman developed bacteremia following chemotherapy and multiple infections, including invasive aspergillosis. Despite broad-spectrum antibiotic treatments, her fever persisted until the blood cultures identified .

Gender Disparities and Their Impact on the Professional Experiences of Female Neurosurgery Residents in Germany: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

Background: Despite advancements in gender equality within neurosurgery, the field continues to encounter challenges related to the under-representation of women and reports of gender-based disparities. This study examines the impact of these disparities on the experiences, professional development, and well-being of female neurosurgery residents in Germany, identifying specific challenges within the neurosurgical community.

Methods: An anonymous, questionnaire-based survey was conducted among female neurosurgery residents from various German training hospitals nationwide, using a quantitative approach.