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View article: Comparative meta-analysis of vertebral body tethering and posterior spinal fusion in patients with idiopathic scoliosis. Evaluation of radiographic, perioperative, clinical, patient-reported outcomes, and complication rates
Comparative meta-analysis of vertebral body tethering and posterior spinal fusion in patients with idiopathic scoliosis. Evaluation of radiographic, perioperative, clinical, patient-reported outcomes, and complication rates Open
View article: The Combined Administration of Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) in Experimentally Induced Colitis: An Experimental Study in Rats
The Combined Administration of Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) in Experimentally Induced Colitis: An Experimental Study in Rats Open
Background/Objectives: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease with limited effective treatments, prompting the need for investigation of novel therapeutic approaches. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and gamma-linolenic…
View article: Thoracoabdominal approach to large adrenal tumors – when laparoscopic adrenalectomy is not enough: a retrospective four-year study
Thoracoabdominal approach to large adrenal tumors – when laparoscopic adrenalectomy is not enough: a retrospective four-year study Open
Introduction : Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is considered to be the gold standard approach in the field of adrenal surgery. This technique offers advantages of great importance compared to variant laparotomy techniques. Notwithstanding, a te…
View article: External Fixators as a Tool for Damage Control Orthopedics in Severely Injured or Polytrauma Patients
External Fixators as a Tool for Damage Control Orthopedics in Severely Injured or Polytrauma Patients Open
View article: Near-infrared cholangiography with intragallbladder indocyanine green injection in minimally invasive cholecystectomy
Near-infrared cholangiography with intragallbladder indocyanine green injection in minimally invasive cholecystectomy Open
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) remains one of the most commonly performed procedures in adult and paediatric populations. Despite the advances made in intraoperative biliary anatomy recognition, iatrogenic bile duct injuries during LC r…
View article: Deep Fungal Infections of the Upper Extremity - A Review
Deep Fungal Infections of the Upper Extremity - A Review Open
Deep fungal infections are rare in the upper extremity. Vessel and nerve infection, synovitis, tenosynovitis, myofasciitis, arthritis and osteomyelitis have been discovered in literature. Treatment in most cases includes surgical procedure…
View article: Biliary Anatomy Visualization and Surgeon Satisfaction Using Standard Cholangiography versus Indocyanine Green Fluorescent Cholangiography during Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Biliary Anatomy Visualization and Surgeon Satisfaction Using Standard Cholangiography versus Indocyanine Green Fluorescent Cholangiography during Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background: Intraoperative biliary anatomy recognition is crucial for safety during laparoscopic cholecystectomy, since iatrogenic bile duct injuries represent a fatal complication, occurring in up to 0.9% of patients. Indocyanine green fl…
View article: The Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided, Continuous, Bilateral Erector Spinae Plane Block in Perioperative Pain Management of Patients Undergoing Colorectal Surgery: A Randomized, Controlled, Double Blind, Prospective Trial
The Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided, Continuous, Bilateral Erector Spinae Plane Block in Perioperative Pain Management of Patients Undergoing Colorectal Surgery: A Randomized, Controlled, Double Blind, Prospective Trial Open
Open and laparoscopic colorectal surgeries, while essential in the management of various colorectal pathologies, are associated with significant postoperative pain. Effective perioperative pain management strategies remain an anesthesiolog…
View article: Oral administration of n-3 fatty acids positively affect the mucosal lesions after experimental ischemic enteritis in the rat
Oral administration of n-3 fatty acids positively affect the mucosal lesions after experimental ischemic enteritis in the rat Open
Aim:The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effect of oral administration of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in experimental ischemic enteritis in rats.Methods: Forty Wistar rats were submitted to control narrowing of the superior mes…
View article: Effect of Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy with Regorafenib on IL-6 and TNF-α Levels and Peritoneal Cytology: Experimental Study in Rats with Colorectal Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
Effect of Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy with Regorafenib on IL-6 and TNF-α Levels and Peritoneal Cytology: Experimental Study in Rats with Colorectal Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Open
Cytoreductive surgery (CRS), combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, has significantly improved survival outcomes in patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis from colorectal cancer (CRC). Regorafenib is an oral agent admini…
View article: Two case reports of mesenteric and retroperitoneal actinomycosis and a narrative review of the relevant literature
Two case reports of mesenteric and retroperitoneal actinomycosis and a narrative review of the relevant literature Open
Introduction. Actinomycosis is an uncommon subacute or chronic suppurative bacterial granulomatous infectious disease with clinical heterogeneity. The majority of actinomycosis cases were of extra-abdominal origin, with oro-cervico-facial …
View article: The Role of Adipose Tissue Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Colonic Anastomosis Healing in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Experimental Study in Rats
The Role of Adipose Tissue Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Colonic Anastomosis Healing in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Experimental Study in Rats Open
(1) Background: A surgical operation on an inflamed bowel is, diachronically, a challenge for the surgeon, especially for patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stromal cells are already in use in clin…
View article: Neuroprotective effect of Src kinase in hypoxia-ischemia: A systematic review
Neuroprotective effect of Src kinase in hypoxia-ischemia: A systematic review Open
Background Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. While the application of therapeutic hypothermia has improved neurodevelopmental outcomes for some survivors of HIE, this lone…
View article: Amyand’s Hernia as a Random Finding in Acute Abdominal Pain and the Role of Thorough Investigation: a Case Report
Amyand’s Hernia as a Random Finding in Acute Abdominal Pain and the Role of Thorough Investigation: a Case Report Open
Objective:Amyand's hernia is a rare clinical entity, in which the sac of an inguinal hernia contains the appendix. Its incidence is less than 1% of all inguinal hernia cases. Clinical presentation is not specific and can mislead cli…
View article: Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Upper Extremity – A Review
Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Upper Extremity – A Review Open
Necrotizing fasciitis is a soft tissue infection that habitually originates from the fascial sheaths, expands at a volant pace, leads to extensive necrosis of the subcutaneous tissues, and eventually ends up in a life-threatening condition…
View article: Microwave ablation of a solitary colorectal liver metastasis complicated by stomach perforation and gastrocutaneous fistula – a case report
Microwave ablation of a solitary colorectal liver metastasis complicated by stomach perforation and gastrocutaneous fistula – a case report Open
A gastrocutaneous fistula is a rare complication of microwave ablation. However, adequate hydrodissection can minimize the risk for the development of these complications. Proper treatment of these complications does not preclude repeated …
View article: Anaplastic testicular seminoma presenting as a hydrocele, in a 36-year-old patient with a family history of anaplastic seminoma
Anaplastic testicular seminoma presenting as a hydrocele, in a 36-year-old patient with a family history of anaplastic seminoma Open
Testicular cancer is the solid tumor with the greatest incidence in men between 15 and 44 years old. Its main histological type is germ cell tumor, that is divided into seminomatous and non-seminomatous tumors. Seminoma, consisting 55% of …
View article: Total hip arthroplasty for an intracapsular femoral neck fracture of high-femoral amputee
Total hip arthroplasty for an intracapsular femoral neck fracture of high-femoral amputee Open
Femoral neck fractures in transfemoral amputees are not common and management is associated with surgical technique and post-operative rehabilitation challenges. A 61-year-old Caucasian, male, above-knee amputee (following mangled extremit…
View article: The Influence of Smoking on Healing of Scaphoid Non-union after a Vascularized Pedicle Bone Flap Operation: A Review and Meta-analysis
The Influence of Smoking on Healing of Scaphoid Non-union after a Vascularized Pedicle Bone Flap Operation: A Review and Meta-analysis Open
Background The purpose of this study is to compare the vascularized bone flaps (VBF) that are used in operations for scaphoid non-union in smokers and non-smokers and to scrutinize if the better biological potential of the VBFs can counter…
View article: Olecranon With Concomitant Radial Head Fracture: A Case Series of Fifteen Patients
Olecranon With Concomitant Radial Head Fracture: A Case Series of Fifteen Patients Open
Introduction Simultaneous olecranon and radial head fractures are rare injuries and due to this factor, the outcome of the selected therapy is not widely studied. The aim of this study is to report and evaluate the functional outcome of th…
View article: Floating Elbow in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Floating Elbow in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background We aimed to systematically review all papers examining floating elbow injuries in adults. Material and Methods MEDLINE, Cochrane Bone, Joint and Muscle Trauma, PROSPERO, and Scopus databases were searched up to August 31, 2020. …
View article: Hemobilia Caused by Arterioportal Fistula Following Percutaneous Liver Biopsy Complicated by Acute Cholecystitis and Review of the Literature.
Hemobilia Caused by Arterioportal Fistula Following Percutaneous Liver Biopsy Complicated by Acute Cholecystitis and Review of the Literature. Open
We present a case of a 44-year-old male with chronic hepatitis B that visited the Emergency Department due to epigastric pain after a liver biopsy. The ultrasonography revealed signs of bleeding in the bile ducts. and angiography visualize…
View article: Changes of Gastric Secretion after Bolus and Slow Intravenous Administration of Bombesin and Neurotensin
Changes of Gastric Secretion after Bolus and Slow Intravenous Administration of Bombesin and Neurotensin Open
Objectives:The aim of the present study was to evaluate the changes caused by intravenous administration of regulatory peptides, bombesin (BBS) and neurotensin (NT), on gastric secretion, serum gastrin, and plasma levels of bombesin…
View article: La administración oral de ácidos grasos n-3 afecta positivamente las lesiones de la mucosa después de la enteritis isquémica experimental en la rata
La administración oral de ácidos grasos n-3 afecta positivamente las lesiones de la mucosa después de la enteritis isquémica experimental en la rata Open
Enteral nutrition enriched with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids reduces the mucosal lesions caused by mesenteric ischemia compared to standard enteral nutrition, by modifying the local, but not the systemic, immune, and inflammatory respon…
View article: Tratamiento conservador del síndrome de Boerhaave en un octogenario complicado con estenosis esofágica distal tardía y tratado con éxito mediante colocación de stent
Tratamiento conservador del síndrome de Boerhaave en un octogenario complicado con estenosis esofágica distal tardía y tratado con éxito mediante colocación de stent Open
An 83-year-old female patient presented to the Emergency Department with shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing and left-sided chest pain following a vomiting attempt. A rupture in the left lower third of the esophagus, with hydropneum…
View article: 1 Effectiveness of ultrasound – guided bilateral erector spinae plane block in laparoscopic cholecystectomies. A randomized, controlled, double blind, prospective trial
1 Effectiveness of ultrasound – guided bilateral erector spinae plane block in laparoscopic cholecystectomies. A randomized, controlled, double blind, prospective trial Open
Background and Aims Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is one of the most common procedures performed by general surgeons. Postoperative pain can be moderate to severe, requiring administration of large doses of opioids. Erector Spinae Plan…
View article: 195 Intermediate cervical plexus block for internal jugular vein catheterization in oncology patients. A prospective, randomized study
195 Intermediate cervical plexus block for internal jugular vein catheterization in oncology patients. A prospective, randomized study Open
Background and Aims Internal Jugular Vein Catheterization (IJVC) in oncology patients can be challenging, as most of these patients have undergone multiple painful procedures and fear of pain. This study aims to determine whether intermedi…
View article: Healing of colonic anastomosis in rats under obstructive ileus conditions
Healing of colonic anastomosis in rats under obstructive ileus conditions Open
The balance of collagenolysis and collagenogenesis plays a decisive role in the healing of anastomoses following bowel obstruction. Under those circumstances, anastomosis' bursting pressure is reduced owning to decreased neovascularization…
View article: Transdiaphragmatic Intercostal Hernia- An Unusual Hepatic Injury After a Car Accident: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Transdiaphragmatic Intercostal Hernia- An Unusual Hepatic Injury After a Car Accident: A Case Report and Review of the Literature Open
Transdiaphragmatic intercostal hernia, in which the abdominal contents of the hernia protrude through the diaphragm and the thoracic wall defect. is a very rare type of hernia with only a few cases having been reported in the literature. T…
View article: Case Report: A Virilizing Adrenal Oncocytoma
Case Report: A Virilizing Adrenal Oncocytoma Open
A 64-year-old female was admitted to our clinic with a 9-cm-sized adrenal mass. The patient's main symptom was hirsutism, which included thinning scalp hair and excessive hair growth over her torso and arms. Upon investigation, elevated va…