Significance of Scapular Fracture Existence in Blunt Chest Trauma: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Background: Scapular fracture is a rare encounter in blunt trauma patients. The scapula is surrounded by strong groups of muscles offering good protection for the bone. Therefore, a high-energy trauma is needed to cause a scapular fracture.

Management of Fourniers gangrene secondary to perineal invasion by rectal cancer.

Introduction And Importance: Fournier's gangrene is a known disease process resulting in a severe necrotizing soft tissue infection involving the perineum and scrotum. Although most cases are known to be associated with diabetes (Go et al., 2010 [1]), it is rare to develop this extensive infection secondary to tumor invasion from the rectum.

Terminal ileostomy and on-table enteroscopy-A case report describing a novel approach for retrieval of foreign bodies in the difficult abdomen.

Introduction: With any abdominal surgery in a difficult abdomen, the procedure is filled with potential hazards. In addition to a prolonged operative time, there is a risk of enterotomy or damage to blood vessels and ureters. An irradiated pelvis increases this risk and may cause additional morbidity such as delayed healing.

Bariatric Surgery as a Bridge to Renal Transplantation in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease.

Background: Obesity is a relative contraindication to organ transplantation. Preliminary reports suggest that bariatric surgery may be used as a bridge to transplantation in patients who are not eligible for transplantation because of morbid obesity.

Setting: The Bariatric Center at Tampa General Hospital, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida.