The intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) is a common form of reversible birth control. One of the rare, but serious, complications is uterine perforation. In this paper, we report a case of a patient who underwent laparoscopy for presumed chronic appendicitis. Intraoperatively, uterine perforation by the IUD was found. The IUD was removed laparoscopically. The postoperative course was uneventful.
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Int J Womens Health
December 2024
Sydney Women's Endosurgery Centre (SWEC), St George Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Objective: We aimed to explore the abnormal pathology findings in appendix specimens removed based on intraoperative abnormal appearance during elective surgery for benign gynaecological conditions by a minimally invasive gynaecologist, as well as the associated complication rate.
Materials And Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted in a tertiary referral surgical centre for benign gynaecological conditions between the years 2004-2023. It included patients who underwent appendicectomy by a trained minimally invasive gynaecologist based on observations during surgery for benign gynaecological conditions.
Cureus
November 2024
General Surgery, Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Ankara, TUR.
Acute appendicitis typically causes right lower quadrant pain, but in elderly patients with comorbidities, it can present atypically, complicating diagnosis. This case highlights a rare presentation, mimicking sigmoid diverticulitis. A 70-year-old man with chronic heart failure, arrhythmia, and renal failure presented with two days of left lower quadrant pain.
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December 2024
Department of General Surgery, Nujiang Prefecture People's Hospital, Nujiang, Yunnan, China.
Rationale: Low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN) is a clinically rare tumor that predominantly occurs in females and presents with nonspecific symptoms, often resulting in misdiagnosis. While postoperative pathology remains the gold standard for diagnosis, accurate preoperative identification through various diagnostic methods is essential for effective treatment planning. To raise awareness of this condition, we present a case of a middle-aged male diagnosed with LAMN.
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November 2024
Department of Pathology, Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University, Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, Istanbul, Turkiye.
Cureus
November 2024
Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Porto, PRT.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that primarily affects the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems, often leading to significant perioperative challenges due to compromised lung function, recurrent infections, and chronic respiratory failure. Managing anesthesia in patients with CF requires careful consideration, particularly because of the increased risk of respiratory complications with general anesthesia (GA). Neuraxial anesthesia, such as spinal anesthesia, presents an alternative that can reduce the likelihood of postoperative pulmonary issues, including respiratory depression, hypoxemia, and atelectasis.
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