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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…
Tirlok Chand, Sudhir Kumar Jain
Background: Complicated inguinal hernia, including incarcerated and strangulated hernia, continues to pose a significant surgical challenge. In such settings, prosthetic mesh implantation may be contraindicated due to contamination, bowel ischemia, or risk of…
Papa Amath Diagne, Cheikh Abdou Khadr Faye, Momar Sokhna Diop, Papa Ousmane Ba, El Hadj Boubacar Ba, Nael Ka Fall, Momar Dioum, Marème Soda Mbaye, Moussa Seck Diop, Anta Mbaye Sall, Papa Salmane Ba, Amadou Gabriel Ciss
This retrospective–prospective cohort study conducted between January 2017 and January 2019 included 60 children who underwent surgery for mitral valve disease at the Cuomo Pediatric Cardiology Center in Dakar, Senegal. The objective was to evaluate clinical…
Paul Banderembako, Révérien Ndayirorere, Stève Nkurunziza, Jean Claude Mbonicura, Trésor Burihabwa, Stanislas Harakandi, Jean Luc Bagaya, Djuma Mossini, Marie Ange Kankunze, Angelique Mufariji, Feston Ndikumwenayo, Bertille Kwizera, Aimé Patient Nineza
Background: Catheter-related bladder discomfort (CRBD) is a frequent complication following transurethral urinary catheterization. It is characterized by suprapubic discomfort, urinary urgency, burning sensation, agitation, and sometimes attempts to remove th…
Daniel Biwole Biwole, Orok Orok-Tambe, Pierre Valery Mvondo Onana, Edouard Christian Domra, Eric Stephane Eya Mvondo, Ma’aga Dourwe, Fabrice Tim Tientcheu, Arthur Essomba
Stercoral perforation of the colon (SPC) is defined as a perforation of the bowel that occurs when accumulated fecal material creates an increased pressure on the parietal wall, leading to decreased vascular perfusion leading to necrosis, ulceration and subse…
Daniel Biwole Biwole, Mahamat Yannick Ekani Boukar, Richard II Mbele, Zephanie Kobe Fokalbo, Amos Ella Bella, Stephane Fabrice Arroye Betou, Georges Roger Bwelle Motto, Eric Stephane Eya Mvondo, Marcus Fokou, Laurence Carole Ngo Yon, Guy Aristide Bang, 1 1, 1 1
Acute ischemia of the inferior limbs is not frequent but is associated with high morbidity and mortality. The main etiologies are dominated by arterial emboli and thrombosis. We report the case of a 61-year-old male patient who presented with acute ischemia o…
Bwelle Motto Georges Roger, Boukar Ekani, Eric Savom, Tchientcheu Brice Tim, Myriam Makou, Menguele Onana Yvan Laurel, Marigot Donald Boye, Guy Aristide Bang, Arthur Essomba, 1 1, 1 1, 1 1
Introduction : Giant inguinoscrotal hernias (GISH) have been defined as hernias that extend below the midpoint of the inner thigh when the patient is in the standing position. Its management represents a challenge due to the risk of developing abdominal compa…
Guilherme Bitencourt Batista, Alice Nunes Bastos, Laura Farage Deud Brum, Pedro Henrique Alvarez Gentil, Augusto Tinoco
Background : A case of gastroesophageal reflux is a more common esophageal disease, with 20% of adults in the population. Surgery is formally indicated for patients who do not respond to therapy with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and patients with erosive dis…
Ndayikengurukiye Omar, Helmy Bin Hazmi, Isabel Lim Fong, Ngendahayo Louis, Irangabiye Eloi
Cancer epidemiology in Burundi is insufficiently documented, and institution-based data are essential to complement national and global estimates. This study aimed to describe the demographic, clinical, and histopathological characteristics of cancer cases di…
Astridah K. Y. Maseka, Choongo Mulungu, Mwansa K. Lubeya, Patrick Kaonga, Andrew Kumwenda, 1 1
Primary postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains a major contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality in resource-limited settings. In this case-control study of 318 women delivering vaginally at public hospitals in Lusaka, Zambia, prolonged third stage of labo…
Yannick Mahamat Ekani Boukar, Mokake Divine Martins, Ngwane Ntongwetape, Abdoul Jabbar, Bombah Freddy, Nana Theophile Chunteng, Fokam Pius, Bang Guy Aristide, Chichom Mefire Alain, Ngowe Ngowe Marcellin, Essomba Arthur
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disease strongly associated with impaired wound healing and is a leading cause of non-traumatic lower limb amputations. In sub-Saharan Africa, late presentation and limited resources contribute to poor…
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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… All articles are open access under a CC BY 4.0 licence, with authors retaining copyright.
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