Reconstruction of Infected Mediastinal Wound with an Omental Flap Harvested Laparoscopically After Cardiac Surgery: Report of Two Cases and Literature Review.

Background: Deep sternal wound infection and dehiscence are two serious complications after open cardiac surgery. Omental flap harvesting is recognized as one of the management options, with traditionally non-favorable outcomes due to laparotomy stress on patients.

Objective: Herein, however, we report our experience with two patients who have developed a mediastinal wound infection following coronary artery bypass grafting and were reconstructed with omental flaps harvested laparoscopically.

Non-operative management of primary omental torsion, a case report and literature review.

Primary omental torsion is a rare cause of acute abdomen especially in obese patients with inconsistent history, examination, and laboratory findings. The liberal use of computed tomography in casualties has increased its preoperative diagnosis. Despite the controversy, the non-operative approach should be attempted as a first line of management while the laparoscopic resection should be only considered after failure of non-operative management.

Iatrogenic Esophageal Perforation After Laparoscopic Heller's Myotomy Treated Successfully with Endoscopic Stent: Case Report and Literature Review.

BACKGROUND Achalasia cardia is a neuro-degenerative motility disorder, which results in the loss of esophageal peristalsis along with failure of the lower sphincter to relax in response to swallowing. It is relatively rare, with a prevalence of 10 cases per 100 000 individuals. The criterion standard in the management of achalasia is laparoscopic Heller's myotomy with partial fundoplication.

Laparoscopic Double-Tract Esophago-Jejunostomy Reconstruction for Iatrogenic Esophageal Perforation After Endoscopic Pneumatic Dilatation for Achalasia: A Case Report.

BACKGROUND Achalasia is a rare primary esophageal motility disorder of unknown etiology, with significant negative impact on patient quality of life. Esophageal perforation is the most serious complication after pneumatic dilatation for achalasia, with a high mortality rate of up to 20%. Double-tract reconstruction is used mainly after proximal gastrectomy for gastric cancer, with the advantage of functional preservation of the stomach.

The impact of congenital heart diseases on the quality of life of patients and their families in Saudi Arabia. Biological, psychological, and social dimensions.

Objectives: To assess the impact of congenital heart diseases (CHDs) on bio-psychosocial aspects of the quality of life (QOL) of patients and their families.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out between May 2014 and August 2015, including children aged less than 16 years, and followed-up at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for CHD. A broad questionnaire was administered to investigate biological, psychological, and social dimensions of afflicted children, their parents, and siblings.