Bilateral Traumatic Anterior Hip Dislocation - A Case Report.

Introduction: Traumatic anterior hip dislocation is less common than posterior dislocation and bilateral anterior hip dislocation is a very rare presentation. Early diagnosis and treatment are of paramount importance to prevent complications. Here, we report a case of traumatic bilateral anterior hip dislocation following a high-velocity motor vehicle accident.

Contemporary surgical management of pheochromocytoma.

Background: The availability of laparoscopic adrenalectomy led us to review our experience and management of adrenal and extraadrenal pheochromocytoma.

Methods: Seventeen patients undergoing pheochromocytoma resection from January 1997 to August 2001 were categorized as open, laparoscopic, or laparoscopic assisted depending on the surgical approach. Hospital records were reviewed.