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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…
Yannick Mahamat Ekani Boukar, Mokake Divine Martins, Djike Yolande, Pascal Nwandum, Richard Mbelle II, Ousmana Ousmana, Eric Stephane Eya Mvondo, Ngwane Ntongwetape, Guy Aristide Bang, Mefire Alain Chichom, Marcellin Ngowe Ngowe, Arthur Essomba
Background: Trauma is a leading cause of pediatric morbidity and mortality worldwide, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In Cameroon, pediatric trauma has not been adequately described. Objective: To assess the prevalence,…
Yannick Mahamat Ekani Boukar, Divine Martins Mokake, Mbele Richard II, Achille Tajouego, Ousmana Oumarou, Savom Eric Patrick, Nana Theophile Chunteng, Ngwane Ntongwetape, Junette Metogo, Guy Aristide Bang, Chichom Alain, Arthur Essomba
Background: Postoperative complications are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in low-resource settings. Admission to intensive care units (ICUs) after surgery plays a critical role in preventing and managing life-threatening com…
Qiang Wang, Yongling Song, Yan Hong, Yanhuan Mao, Yongxian Liang, Zihao Tan, Rong Chen, Guangming Liu
Objective: This study aims to comprehensively analyze the demographic, clinical, and logistical profiles of pediatric surgical patients undergoing inter-hospital transfers. By examining the level of referring hospitals, geographic origins, age distribution, d…
Alice Nunes Bastos, Guilherme Batista Bitencourt, Laura Farage Deud Brum, Bruno Bastos Ferreira, Sarah Verdan Moreira, Augusto Tinoco
Background: Esophageal cancer is an aggressive malignancy, often diagnosed at advanced stages, with high mortality rates. The main surgical approaches for its treatment include transthoracic and trans-hiatal esophagectomy, both of which can be performed using…
Ali Mohammad Karimi, Shahnam Sedigh-Maroufi, Hamid Karimi, Grigor Gevorgyan
Background: Gynecomastia, the benign proliferation of male breast glandular tissue, is often associated with adiposity and skin redundancy. Surgical intervention for advanced grades (III and IV) remains challenging due to significant skin excess, glandular pt…
Bakaleke Moses Binoga, Kothari Krsna, Linda Zhang, Job Nanyiri, Joseph Damoi Okello, Arthur Emoru, Daniel Mukisa, Anna Kalumuna, Michael Marin
Background: While surgical patient referrals can avert up to 18% of all deaths, they can burden surgical care-providing facilities if they exceed 10%, compromising the quality of surgical care and potentially damaging the reputation of the referring facility.…
Bridget Martinez, Donald Mario Robert Harker
This manuscript explores the profound emotional, ethical, and systemic implications of a rare but devastating complication during routine neonatal circumcision—a procedure performed millions of times annually. Through a visceral thought experiment, readers ar…
Aoli Huang, Jinli Wang, Dengfeng Chen
Objective: This study aims to compare the efficacy of ultrasound-guided catheter drainage combined with prednisone versus traditional incision and drainage in the treatment of abscess-type non-lactational mastitis. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conduc…
Révérien Ndayirorere, Stève Nkurunziza, Aimé Patient Nineza, Jean Luc Bagaya, Djuma Mossini, Marie Ange Kankunze, Angelique Mufariji, Stanislas Harakandi, Jean Claude Mbonicura, Paul Banderembako
Background: Leiomyosarcoma of the scrotum is an exceedingly rare malignant tumor of mesenchymal origin, typically arising from the smooth muscle of the spermatic cord, epididymis, or dartos layer. Its diagnosis remains challenging due to its clinical similari…
Mamadou Traore, Kalou Ismaël Leh Bi, Ahou Bernadette N’Dri, Blaise Amos Kouakou, Serges Amos Ekra, Inza Bamba, Djahou Ezeckiel Akowendo, Kouamé Bernadin Kouakou, Kouakou Ibrahim Anzoua, Roger Lebeau, Bamourou Diane
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a rare condition characterised by an embryonic defect in the diaphragmatic dome, causing the abdominal viscera to ascend into the thorax. Larrey’s diaphragmatic hernia is a rare condition, mainly diagnosed in the prenatal an…
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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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