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Medicina (Kaunas)
December 2024
Medical Faculty, University of Nis, 18000 Nis, Serbia.
: Bouveret syndrome, a rare and often underdiagnosed variant of gallstone ileus, is characterized by the presence of a large gallstone impacted in the proximal duodenum, resulting in significant gastric outlet obstruction and aerobilia. Early identification of Bouveret syndrome is crucial for developing an appropriate surgical strategy. : A 76-year-old female underwent a contrast-enhanced abdominal CT scan, which revealed a cholecysto-duodenal fistula with a 3.
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January 2025
Department of Surgery, Institute of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Women's Medical University, 8-1, Kawadacho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8666, Japan.
Superficial duodenal epithelial tumors were previously considered rare. Laparoscopic and endoscopic cooperative surgery for duodenal tumors (D-LECS) has been developed to achieve successful endoscopic treatment. Patients who have undergone living-donor liver transplantation (LDLT) may have severe abdominal adhesions, and immunosuppressive agents (IAs) may affect the degree of postoperative abdominal adhesions and wound healing, but their effects remain unclear.
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December 2024
Medical School, Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador.
Omental patch repair is a crucial surgical procedure for managing gastrointestinal perforations, particularly those associated with peptic ulcers, necessitating a detailed review of its effectiveness and outcomes. This literature review aims to assess current knowledge on omental patch repair, focusing on advancements in surgical techniques and patient outcomes. Major medical databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, were searched for relevant studies published between 2020 and 2024, prioritizing those that explored omental patch repair, surgical methods, and associated clinical outcomes.
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December 2024
Vascular Surgery, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, SAU.
Aortoenteric fistula (AEF) is an abnormal connection between the aorta and the adjacent gastrointestinal (GI) tract and is often misdiagnosed in clinical practice. We present the case of a 65-year-old male, who presented with upper GI bleeding and melena. The patient underwent upper and lower GI examinations with no conclusive findings.
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January 2025
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Naha City Hospital, Okinawa, Japan.
Introduction: Although abdominal organ damage due to motor vehicle accident is often evident immediately after the injury and urgent operation is performed, it has been reported that minor injuries such as hollow viscus may become apparent during the course of treatment and require urgent surgery.
Case Report: The Authors present the case of a 42-year-old female who developed peritonitis immediately after undergoing surgery for thoracolumbar fracture-dislocation caused by a traffic accident. The patient exhibited no abdominal symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, or abdominal wall rigidity, and had no difficulty with oral intake preoperatively.
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