Background The spleen is one of the most common solid organs injured in blunt abdominal trauma with significant mortality. The management of splenic injury has significantly changed over the last few decades, ranging from certain splenectomies to non-operative management (NOM). Although several retrospective studies have been published on the NOM of minor spleen injuries, few studies have analyzed the results of NOM for high-grade splenic injuries.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground Retroperitoneal sarcomas (RPS) are rare and complex tumors originating from the retroperitoneal space, an anatomical region nestled behind the abdominal cavity and shielded by the posterior abdominal wall. Late clinical presentation is a hallmark of retroperitoneal sarcomas. The symptoms are often nonspecific, and nodal metastases are rare.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: In adults, the majority of cases of intussusception are due to malignancy.
Aims: The aim of the study is to describe the pattern of intussusception in the adult population diagnosed and treated at a tertiary care center.
Subjects And Methods: Study Design: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study based on chart review, and data collection was made from the computer database and inpatient case records.