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Surgical Science is a peer reviewed international journal dedicated to the latest advancements in surgery. The goal of this journal is to keep a record of the state-of-the-art research and to promote study, research and improvement within its various specialties. All manuscripts submitted to SS must be previously unpu…
Mohannad Eledreesi, Khalid Alsubaie, Yaser Kelany, Yousif Alalawi, Attiya Alzahrani
Introduction: The aim of this study is to review the surgical outcome of parathyroidectomy at one institution over nine years in form of methods of di agnosis, type of surgery, postoperative complications and histopathology findings. Methods: This is a retros…
Pierlesky Elion Ossibi, Murielle Etiennette Julie Note Madzele, Noé Hensnel Motoula Latou, Didace Massamba Miabaou, Prude Pertinie Avala, Jile Florient Mimiesse-Monamou, Arnaud Mongo-Onkouo, Rody Stéphane Ngami, Fabien Gael Mouamba, Eliane Ndounga, Alexis Fortuné Bolenga Liboko, Régis Franck Moyikoua, Freznel Ngoma Mabonzo, Apendi Philestine Clausina Ahoui, Gilbert Fabrice Otiobanda, Blaise Irénée Atipo Ibara
Introduction: Lymph node (LN) metastasis are important biomarkers in the resection of colorectal cancer translating into accurate disease staging. It is therefore obvious that lymph node dissection in the curative treatment of co lorectal cancer is a prognost…
Eric Patrick Savom, Georges Roger Bwelle Motto, Guy Aristide Bang, Joseph Cyrille Chopkeng, Ricardo Fomene Ngouanet, Ghislain Loïc Batimba Nolabia, Arthur Essomba
Background : Ligation of the inter-sphincter fistula tract associated with anal plug (LIFT-Plug) is a new anal fistula treatment procedure at the Yaoundé Central Hospital. A two-sided prosthesis piece bent in the shape of a cone is used here as an anal plug.…
R. Dewayne Edwards, Luis G. Fernandez, Sean O’Keefe, Michelle Baribault, Marc R. Matthews
The visceral protective layer is a standard component of the ABTHERA TM systems for temporary abdominal closures. Nonetheless, there are circumstances where the standard, fenestrated visceral protective layer is too large to be successfully applied into every…
Maïga Amadou, Diakité Ibrahima, Bah Amadou, Diallo Aly Boubacar, Traoré Bathio, Moussa Diassana, Sidibé Boubacar Yoro, Koné Tani, Doumbia Arouna Adama, Traoré Amadou, Saye Zakari, Diallo Mamadou, Konaté Moussa, Saadé Oumou Hélène, Kanté Lassana, Konaté Madiassa, Dembélé Souleymane, Samaké Moussa, Dembélé Bakary Tientigui, Traoré Alhassane, Togo Adégné
Introduction: Sigmoid colon volvulus is a medico-surgical emergency which represents a common cause of colonic occlusion, it is characterized by strangulation of the sigmoid loop around its meso colic axis producing low mechanical occlusion [1] . Apart from t…
Dianbin Song, Zhiyong Wang, Xiuming Li, Jingjing Zhan, Qiang Chi, Hui Xu, Hongyang Li, Ying Liu
Objective : </b> To investigate the value of CTC clinical features and blood-related test indicators in renal cancer patients by detecting the number of circulating tumor cells (CTC) in patients with renal cancer. <b> Methods : </b> To analyze 59 patients wit…
Tchaa Hodabalo Towoezim, Tamegnon Dossouvi, Yaovi Yanick Dellanh, Kokou Kanassoua, Irokoura Kassegne, Pio-Faré Gnandi, Anani Abalo, Ekoué David Dosseh
Marjolin’s ulcer is an aggressive tumor that occurs on a chronic non-healing wounds or burn scars. It’s a rare disease. Histologically , it is most often a squamous cell carcinoma. The real frequency is not known. Its incidence would be higher in developing c…
Rani Alsairafi
Bowel obstruction is one of the most common problems found in outpatient departments (OPDs) and emergency rooms. The challenge for surgeons is to be suspicious and recognizing rare disease that could cause bowel obstruction, such as paraduodenal hernia, witho…
Maïga Amadou, Diakité Ibrahima, Bah Amadou, Diallo Aly Boubacar, Traoré Bathio, Moussa Diassana, Sidibé Boubacar Yoro, Koné Tani, Doumbia Arouna Adama, Traoré Amadou, Saye Zakari, Diallo Mamadou, Konaté Moussa, Saadé Oumou Hélène, Kanté Lassana, Konaté Madiassa, Dembélé Souleymane, Samaké Moussa, Dembélé Bakary Tientigui, Traoré Alhassane, Togo Adégné
Introduction: Emergency medico-surgical ileosigmoid node is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction. Diagnosis and treatment must be prompt. Objective: To determine the frequency of NIS, to describe the diagnostic aspects, therapeutic aspects and to analyze th…
Madiassa Konate, Amadou Traore, Moussa Samake, Abdoulaye Diarra, Boubacar Karembé, Amadou Bah, Boubacar Yoro Sidibé, Kadiatou Doumbia, Tany Koné, Amadou Maiga, Zakari Saye, Arouna Doumbia, Ibrahim Diakite, Bakary T. Dembelé, Alhassane Traore, Lassana Kante, Adegné Togo
Introduction: Goitre is an increase in the volume of the thyroid gland. Goiters may be congenital or acquired, diffuse or nodular, functional or non-functional, benign or malignant. Purpose: The objectives of this work were to study and determine the frequenc…
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