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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…
Haifaa Malaekah, Fahad Makhdoom, Haifa Almedbal, Rajesh Aggarwal
Background: Clinical pathways are effective in reducing healthcare cost and standardizing management protocol for diseases and conditions. However, there are no standardized pathways for appendicitis. This study aims to determine whether implementation of a s…
Fengjuan Zhu, Hua Wang, Jianyun Zhao, Yan Wang, Panpan Cui, Jiansheng Li
Objective: To explore the methods and effects of pectoralis major myocutaneous flap in pharyngolaryngeal cancer surgery. Methods: Among 23 cases of pharyngolaryngeal cancer patients, the surgical procedure was based on pathologic conditions, and the surgical…
Sidiki Keita, Koniba Keita, Moussa Sissoko, Mamadou Coulibaly, Lamine Soumare, Oumar Sacko, Oulématou Coulibaly, Sekou Koumaré, Adama K. Koita, Soumaîla Keita, Zimogo Zié Sanogo
A popliteal artery aneurysm is defined as a dilation of the popliteal artery greater than 20 mm, or greater than 50% at diameter of the native artery. Popliteal artery aneurysms are rare, but are most common in the lower extremities. These aneurysms have a hi…
Sidiki Keita, Koniba Keita, Moussa Sissoko, Mahamadou Coulibaly, Lamine Soumare, Oumar Sacko, Oulématou Coulibaly, Sekou Koumaré, Adama Keita, Adama K. Koita, Soumaîla Keita, Zimogo Zié Sanogo
In Mali, few studies have concerned overall mortality in general surgery, but several specific studies have concerned the different affections. Reflection on the causes of death is an inherent part of the activity of any motivated surgical team. Objective: To…
Levi T. Filler, Daniel Orosco, Carl E. Mitchell, John C. Porter, Philomene Spadafore, Karen J. Richey, Bikash Bhattarai, Marc R. Matthews
Introduction: Anterior compartment syndrome (ACS) of the lower extremity is a well-recognized surgical emergency. The anterior compartment is the most frequently missed of the four compartments during lower extremity fasciotomy. This study describes a novel a…
Moussa Sissoko, Mahamadou Coulibaly, Sékou Koumaré, Oumar Sacko, Sidiki Keïta, Soumaila Keita, Siaka Diallo, Lamine Soumaré, Adama F. Traoré, Adama Koïta, Moussa Camara, Aboubacar Camara, Hammadoun Dicko, Djibril Sangaré, Zimogo Z. Sanogo
Splenic infarction is a rare condition (1/500,000 and 1/100,000) but potentially fatal. The prognosis depends on the diagnostic delay and above all on the speed of treatment. It usually occurs in a particular area such as myeloproliferative syndrome, sickle c…
Faisal El Mouhafid, Abderrahman Elhjouji, Mohammed Fahssi, Mbarek Yaka, Noueddine Njoumi, Mohammed Tarchouli, Hicham Iraki, Mountassir Moujahid, Abdelmounim Aitali, Aziz Zentar
The hepatic tuberculosis is rare. The interest of this Knowledge consists in the diagnostic problems particularly in its primitive and macronodular forms. It touches all ages with a peak of frequency during 17 - 50 years old, and a female prevalence. The clin…
Danielle A. Thornburg, Areta Kowal-Vern, William H. Tettelbach, 1 1, Kevin N. Foster, Marc R. Matthews
Background: Commercially available human placental amnion/chorion tissue allografts have been successfully used as protective treatment barriers for wounds and diabetic ulcers. Burn and traumatic limb injuries with exposed bone or tendon generally require sur…
Amadou Traoré, Madiassa Konaté, Abdoulaye Diarra, Koniba Keïta, Kadia Traoré, Zakari Saye, Youssouf Koné, Boubacar Yoro Sidibé, Amadou Maïga, Amadou Bah, Bouréima Kelly, Tani Koné, Boubacar Karembé, Souleymane Thiam, Assitan Koné, Drissa Bagayogo, Bakary Tientigui Dembélé, Alhassane Traoré, Ibrahim Diakité, Lassana Kanté, Adégné Togo
Through its impact on morbidity and mortality and the cost of medical care, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) has a significant influence on the quality of care in a surgical environment. The objectives were to determine the risk of postoperative venous thromboemb…
Derek Titus, Areta Kowal-Vern, John Porter, Marc R. Matthews, Philomene Spadafore, Sydney Vail
Background: Alcohol and drug screens in trauma patients are endorsed by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. The objective was to determine the characteristics and frequency of alcohol and poly-drug combinations in patients triaged by Trauma…
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