Is magnetic anal sphincter augmentation still an option in fecal incontinence treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: Magnetic anal sphincter (MAS) augmentation is a novel surgical option for the treatment of fecal incontinence. Current clinical evidence is conflicting. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to report the safety profile, potential benefits, and the functional efficacy of this device.

The role of the Rafaelo procedure in the management of hemorrhoidal disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The aim of this study was to summarize the current evidence regarding the role of the Rafaelo procedure in the management of hemorrhoidal disease (HD).

Methods: This study was based on the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. A literature search was performed (Medline, Scopus, CENTRAL, and Web of Science) from inception to 25/09/2022.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acalculous, gangrenous cholecystitis on an outpatient COVID-19 adult: a case report.

We report the rare case of an acalculous, gangrenous cholecystitis on a, previously healthy, outpatient COVID-19 adult. The 53-year-old patient presented to the emergency department due to epigastric pain and fever and was admitted to the COVID-19 department. Due to clinical and laboratory deterioration, a computed tomography scan was performed that confirmed the diagnosis of acalculous cholecystitis.

Comparison of wound closure techniques after thyroid and parathyroid surgery: an updated systematic review and network meta-analysis.

We designed and conducted the present study to evaluate the optimal wound closure technique after thyroid and parathyroid surgery in terms of perioperative safety, efficacy, and cosmetic outcomes. A systematic literature review and network meta-analysis (NMA) was performed according to the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions and the PRISMA guidelines. Literature screening was completed at 10/12/2021.

Superinfection of an Obstructive Appendiceal Mucocele: A Case Report.

Appendiceal mucocele is an uncommon entity that may arise due to benign or malignant processes. The radiologic exploration of this entity is necessary for diagnosis, and its imaging manifestations vary, with some findings being more common than others. More specifically, the radiological findings of a superinfected mucocele are rare, with few reports in the literature.

Early Rupture of Iatrogenic Cystic Artery Pseudoaneurysm After Unsuccessful Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Case Report.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has been established as the gold-standard method to deal with symptomatic cholelithiasis and cholecystitis. Although, like any other surgical procedure, it may have complications that affect the mortality and morbidity of patients. More specifically, the cystic artery pseudoaneurysm is considered a rare complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy, which despite its rarity, may be fatal for the patient.

Incomplete Gastric Obstruction Due to Herniation of Stomach Into Parastomal Hernia: A Case Report.

Parastomal hernia is the most common complication after surgical procedures that lead to the creation of a stoma. Most commonly in the hernia sac, there is omentum or small intestine or colon. The presence of the stomach as hernia's content is a rare event.