Navigating the challenges: A case of iatrogenic cervical esophageal perforation following thyroid surgery.

Introduction: Iatrogenic cervical esophageal perforation (ICEP) represents a rare and challenging surgical complication that results in significant morbidity and mortality. This is a case report of a cervical esophageal fistula that resulted from an iatrogenic perforation following thyroid surgery, treated with surgical repair followed by negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT).

Presentation Of Case: A 43-year-old female was presented with an infected post-total thyroidectomy and bilateral radical neck dissection two weeks prior.

Radiotherapy service amidst COVID-19: Experience from Tertiary Referral Hospital in Semarang, Indonesia.

Background: Several changes in hospital policies took place to mitigate the spread of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, the patient's perception to these abrupt changes in medical services is not known. This study analyzed the quality of radiotherapy service during the COVID-19 pandemic and the patient's perception of them.

Effects of Caffeine Consumption on Autologous Full-Thickness Skin Graft Healing in an Animal Model.

There exists contradictory evidence that states both the beneficial and deleterious effects of caffeine on wound healing. The general population might unknowingly consume caffeine that negatively affects wound healing. The main objective of this study is to investigate the effect of daily caffeine consumption on wound healing, specifically full-thickness skin graft (FTSG).

Giant conjunctival melanoma in a paranoid schizophrenic man: A case report.

Introduction: and importance: Conjunctival melanoma (CM) is a rare and potentially lethal ocular tumor. As with any oncologic disease, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of CM is paramount to limit morbidity and increase life expectancy. However, patients with severe mental disability with social isolation are usually presented in late-stage disease.

Pneumorrhachis and hyponatremia after a neck hack-A case report.

Introduction: Penetrating cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) is a rare clinical entity that requires a multitude of health care specialists for proper management. The unpredictable nature of penetrating SCI and complex systemic sequela contribute to the high mortality rates of penetrating SCI.

Presentation Of Case: An 18-year-old-male patient was admitted to the emergency department with tetraparesis following a penetrating injury to the neck.

Kidney transplantation in Indonesia: An update.

Objective: Indonesia has overcome several barriers to the growth of kidney transplantation within the past decade. Currently, the procedure is increasingly performed in several centers across the country. However there are limited publications on kidney transplantation from Indonesia, especially from centers outside Jakarta.

The outcome of laparoscopic subtotal cholecystectomy in difficult cases - A case series.

Introduction: Laparoscopic subtotal cholecystectomy (LSC) is a widely used technique for managing cholelithiasis with severe cholecystitis. The increasing popularity its utilization is due to the good safety profile and acceptable results. This case series evaluates the short- and long-term results of Indonesian patients who underwent LSC with an objective to determine whether the procedure can be a standard approach for difficult cholecystectomy in our institution.

A preclinical evaluation of alternative synthetic biomaterials for fascial defect repair using a rat abdominal hernia model.

Introduction: Fascial defects are a common problem in the abdominal wall and in the vagina leading to hernia or pelvic organ prolapse that requires mesh enhancement to reduce operation failure. However, the long-term outcome of synthetic mesh surgery may be unsatisfactory due to post-surgical complications. We hypothesized that mesh fabricated from alternative synthetic polymers may evoke a different tissue response, and provide more appropriate mechanical properties for hernia repair.