True brachial artery aneurysm: A case report and review of literature.

Introduction: A true brachial artery aneurysm is a rare pathology with an incidence of 0.17% of all peripheral artery aneurysms. This pathology can manifest devastating complications if overlooked, however, a high index of suspicion coupled with a thorough history and physical allows easy diagnosis.

Dedifferentiated liposarcoma of the spermatic cord: Case report and review of literature.

Introduction: Malignant spermatic cord tumors have an annual incidence of 0.3 cases/million. The vast majority of tumors in this region are benign.

Traumatic femoral arteriovenous fistula following gunshot injury: Case report and review of literature.

Introduction: Vascular injuries account for approximately 2-4% of trauma admissions with only 2.5% of these being traumatic arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs). We offer a case report of a traumatic AVF and review of the literature.

Traumatic Diaphragmatic Rupture with Transthoracic Organ Herniation: A Case Report and Review of Literature.

BACKGROUND Diaphragmatic rupture is a rare pathology that reported in less than 0.5% of all trauma cases, with signs and symptoms that can easily be misdiagnosed. Clinicians must maintain a high index of suspicion to correctly diagnose and manage this pathology.

Rectal foreign body causing perforation: Case report and literature review.

Background: Clinicians must maintain an index of suspicion to diagnose an anorectal foreign body (FB). The patient may not be forthcoming with information secondary to embarrassment or possibly psychiatric issues. Providers must express empathy and compassion while maintaining nonjudgmental composure.

The First Reported Case of Morel-Lavallée Lesion and Traumatic Abdominal Wall Hernia: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

BACKGROUND First described in 1863 by French surgeon Victor-Auguste-François Morel-Lavallee, the Morel-Lavallee lesion (MLL) is a closed traumatic soft-tissue degloving injury. These lesions most commonly occur following motor vehicle collisions (MVCs). The pathophysiology stems from a shearing force that causes separation of the soft tissue from the fascia underneath, which disrupts the vasculature and lymphatic vessels that perforate between the tissue layers.

Amyand's hernia: A case report and review of the literature.

Introduction: An Amyand hernia is a rare disease where the appendix is found within an inguinal hernia sac. This rare entity is named after the French born English surgeon, Dr. Claudius Amyand.