Unexpected positive cultures in revision total knee arthroplasty after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty.

Purpose: Unexpected positive cultures are defined as a single positive culture in intraoperative samples taken during revision surgery after prosthetic joint infection was preoperatively ruled out. This study aims to determine the prevalence of unexpected positive cultures (UPC) in revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA) after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). As a secondary objective, this study aims to compare the re-intervention rate in this specific group, between UPC and non-UPC patients.

Successful management strategy for giant primary hepatic rhabdomyosarcoma in 15-year-old male: a case report.

Primary hepatic rhabdomyosarcoma is an exceedingly rare type of sarcomas. A 15-year-old boy was admitted to the hospital with abdominal pain. Serial investigation showed a giant heterogeneous mass, with a diameter of 15 cm, located in the right lobe of the liver (segment 4a, 4b, 5, 6, 7, 8), with clear margins, non-homogeneous density in computerized tomography and the Positron Emission Tomography Scan Multi Slice revealed a peripherally slightly metabolically active hepatic mass (205 × 134 × 208 mm).

Breast cancer knowledge and practice of breast self-examination among Palestinian female, West Bank: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Worldwide, breast cancer (BC) is the most frequently discovered tumor in women. Breast self-examination (BSE) is a helpful screening method that gives women more control over their bodies by educating them about the structures of their breasts and assisting in the early detection of any developing breast abnormalities. The purpose of this research was to assess Palestinian girls' degree of BSE awareness and practice.

A late diagnosis of primary intestinal lymphangiectasia in a Syrian girl.

Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia is a rare disease that affects children and young adults, causing mainly gastrointestinal disorders that lead to edema and immunologic abnormalities. The majority of patients typically present bilateral lower limb edema, along with pericarditis, pleural effusion, or chylous ascites. The goal of the treatment is to restrict the consumption of long-chain fats and administer a formula that includes protein and medium-chain triglycerides.

Successful management of late stage of acute compartment syndrome after 72 h snake bite in 8-year-old female. A case report.

One of the most serious complications of snakebite is compartment syndrome (CS), Signs of CS include paresthesia in the distal part and pain that is out of proportion to the severity of the injury, Management involves improving the general condition, and fasciotomy has been found to be effective. An 8-year-old girl was referred to the internal emergency department in our hospital 72 h after a snake bite. She was unconscious, in poor general condition, and had a high fever.

A rare co-occurrence of renal cell carcinoma, bilateral adrenal metastasis and inferior vena cava thrombus: A case report.

Introduction: The incidence of ipsilateral adrenal metastasis from RCC varies between 1.1 and 10 %, on the other hand, the presence of bilateral adrenal metastasis from solitary RCC is extremely rare, with less than 20 reported cases in the literature.

Case Presentation: A 68-year-old man presented to the clinic with hematuria.

Successful management of an amputated hand at the distal row level of carpal bones in low-resources country: A case report.

Introduction: Hand replantation (HR) surgery is a delicate and complex procedure that requires a multidisciplinary team (MT) and specialized equipment, as well as factors such as ischemia time and injury mechanism that can impact the procedure's potential complications and success rate. We present the first case of successful management within a low-resources setting of an amputated hand in Syria.

Presentation Of Case: A 20-year-old male presented to the emergency department with an amputated left hand at the distal row of carpal bones (CB) with sharp edges.

Incidental diagnosis of pseudomyxoma peritonei by laparoscopy: a rare case from Syria.

Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare malignancy of the abdomen, which is usually described as a gelatinous peritoneal fluid. A 33-year-old man came to the ER complaining of recurring abdominal pain with abdominal distention for the past 3 months. Abdominal ultrasound revealed moderate amount of turbulent ascitic fluid with septations, in addition to a mass with irregular margins consisting of liquid and cysts.

Partial Infarction of Cecal Wall Presenting as Acute Appendicitis.

Acute appendicitis is one of the most common causes of acute abdomen in children and young adults, with differential diagnoses involving several surgical, medical as well as obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN)-related conditions. Cecal wall necrosis is not usually included in the differential diagnosis of acute appendicitis, mainly because of the rare nature of the condition and the relatively low level of awareness among surgeons. We present a case of isolated cecal wall necrosis presenting as acute appendicitis.

Shoulder Lipoblastoma in a 2-Year-Old Boy Case Report and Literature Review.

Introduction: Lipoblastoma is a rare mesenchymal benign tumor of the white fat cells that affect mostly infants and children below 3 years old. MLipoblastoma can be found in various locations in the body, however, it is usually located in the extremities, lower extremities in particular.

Case Report: We describe a case of a 2-year-old Middle Eastern boy who has a rare lipoblastoma of his left shoulder that is unusual.

The Importance of Scar Cosmesis across the Surgical Specialties: Factors, Perceptions, and Predispositions.

Unlabelled: Existing disparities in the perception of scars between patients and practitioners can translate into undesirable physical and psychological outcomes. An understanding of the determinants of surgeons' perceptions on the importance of scar cosmesis is a first step toward bridging this gap.

Methods: In an online survey, surgeons were asked about the extent to which various patient and technical factors affect the importance of scar cosmesis.

Jones type fifth metatarsal fracture fixation in athletes: A review and current concept.

Jones type fifth metatarsal fracture is a common occurrence among athletes at all levels. These fractures may occur due to several mechanisms, but inversions and twisting injuries are considered some of the leading causes in sports. However, while Jones fracture incidences are frequent in the sporting world, there is still a lack of consensus on how such fractures should be effectively managed.

Prevalence, predictors and outcomes of bleeding events in patients with COVID-19 infection on anticoagulation: Retrospective cohort study.

Background: This study aims to examine risk factors and complications associated with bleeding events in patients with COVID-19 who are on anticoagulation.

Material And Methods: We conducted retrospective review of all patients who were admitted with COVID-19 and developed bleeding events between March and June 2020. Data were analyzed in accordance with three major outcomes.

Efficacy of Percutaneous Retrograde Transphyseal Guided Growth Screw in Distal Femoral Angular Deformity Correction: A New Technique.

Background: We modified the original technique for percutaneous transphyseal screw which was described in 1998 by Metaizeau and colleagues for distal femoral coronal angular deformity correction; the modification is related to the screw direction, whereas the screw is administered in a retrograde pattern, starting from the epiphysis and directed toward the metaphysis. This technique opposes the original technique that was started with a metaphyseal entry point which aimed toward the epiphysis. This study evaluates the efficacy of the newly suggested surgical technique regarding the rate of correction and growth resumption after screw removal.

Benign multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma (BMPM) presenting with ambiguous symptoms: A rare case report.

Introduction: Benign multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma (BMPM) represents a very rare clinical entity, with only 130 registered cases in the medical literature, therefore it is usually overlooked from the list of differential diagnoses. The treatment consists of surgery and other authors suggest complementing it with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy.

Presentation Of Case: A 25-year-old multiparous female experienced periodic abdominal discomfort for two weeks.

Unusual localizations of hydatid cysts: a rare case report from Syria.

Hydatid disease (HD) is an infection with the metacestode stage of the tapeworm . It is commonly seen in South America, The Middle East, Eastern Mediterranean, Africa and China. Hydatid cysts usually affect the liver followed by the lungs.

Ischemic stroke as the first presentation of takayasu's arteritis in young male.

Takayasu's arteritis should be kept under the differential diagnosis of stroke in all young patients. Early, proper diagnosis and treatment are necessary to reduce any further progression, morbidity, and mortality rates of the disease.

Calcaneal lengthening for the pes planovalgus foot deformity in children with cerebral palsy.

Purpose: The objective of this study was to evaluate the operative management of pes planovalgus deformity in ambulatory cerebral palsy (CP) children by calcaneal lengthening osteotomy described by Evans.

Method: Fifteen children (10 girls and 5 boys) with average age 11 years 6 months (range, 8 years 4 months-14 years 6 months) with 22 feet with pes planovalgus (PPV) deformity were included in this study. Clinical evaluation was made according to Dogan's scale and graded as perfect, good, fair and poor.

A comparative study between the Universal Spinal System (USS) and the CD Horizon Legacy™ (CDH) in the management of thoracolumbar fractures.

Introduction: For the treatment of unstable non-osteoporotic thoracolumbar fractures, the clinical and radiological outcome of short-segment fixation with the USS™ - Universal Spine System (DePuy Orthopedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN, USA) and the CD HORIZON LEGACY™ 5.5 Spinal System, (Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.