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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…
Abdoulaye Diarra, Koniba Keita, Amadou Traore, Assitan Koné, Madiassa Konate, Idrissa Tounkara, Mamadou A. Keita, Issa Traore, Modibo Togola, Fadima K. Tall, Daouda Diallo, Moustaph Issa Magane, Deborah Sanra Sanogo, Aboubacar Koné, Ibrahim Diakite, Alhassane Traore, Adégné Togo
The objectives were to determine the frequency of hepatic abscess, and to describe the clinical and para-clinical aspects and the therapeutic modalities. Method and material: This is a prospective study covering 24 months (January 2016-December 2017). Results…
Mangané Moustapha, Diop Thierno Madane, Almeimoune Abdoul Hamidou, Keita Soumaila, Dembelé Aladji Seydou, Youssouf Sogoba, Konaté Madiassa, Koita Siriman, Traoré Amadou, Issa Amadou, Badimi Siaka, Abdoulaye Kanté, Diallo Sadio, Sangaré Harouna, Dembelé Bakary Tientigui, Togo Adegné, Diango Djibo Mahamane
Introduction: Voluntary assault and injuries are acts that damage the physical and psychological integrity of a human being. WHO in its global report on violence and health estimates that in 2000, 1.6 million people worldwide died as a result of self-harm, in…
Rajendra Nerli, K. Shankar, Shridhar Ghagane, Vishal Kadeli, Murigendra B. Hiremath, Neeraj Dixit
Introduction: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) today has become the first line treatment for large renal stones. The infective complications of PCNL in patients with emphysematous pyelonephritis EPN would be higher and be responsible for the increased morb…
Hajime Imura, Yuji Maruyama, Makoto Shirakawa, Takashi Nitta
Background: Intracranial arterial steno-occlusive lesion (IAS) is the most common cause of stroke. We hypothesized that adequate perioperative management for IAS is useful to prevent stroke in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Methods: IAS was evaluated…
Vishal Kadeli, Rajendra Nerli, Shridhar Ghagane, Murigendra B. Hiremath, Neeraj Dixit
Introduction: Renal replacement lipomatosis is a rare condition that occurs at the end of the spectrum of renal tissue replacement by fat. It is usually unilateral and occurs as a result of severe renal atrophy or destruction usually due to chronic calculus d…
Traore Amadou, Konate Madiassa, Diarra Abdoulaye, Keita Soumaila, Kone Tani, Karembe Boubacar, Amadou Issa, Sidibe Boubacar, Bah Amadou, Maiga Amadou, Diakite Ibrahim, Dembele Bakary Tientigui, Traore Alhassane, Togo Adegne, Kante Lassana, Samake Moussa, Mangane MoustaphaIssa, Diop Thierno Madane, Diakite Adama, Diallo Gangaly
Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) is defined as bleeding from a source distal to the Ligament of Treitz. The primary step is to identify severe hemorrhages that may be life-threatening for patients (10% of cases of LGIB). The management depends on the se…
Abdoulaye Diarra, Koniba Keita, Amadou Traoré, Assitan Koné, Issa Traore, Idrissa Tounkara, Abdoulaye Kante, Fadima K. Tall, Daouda Diallo, Moustaph Issa Magané, Madiassa Konate, Aboubacar Koné, Deborah Sanra Sanogo, Ismaël Konare, Alhassane Traoré
Objectives were to determine the frequency, describe the epidemiological and clinical aspects, therapeutic and analyze the postoperative course. Methodology: This was a retrospective study that covered 08 years (January 2009-December 2017). Inclusion criteria…
Murali P. Vettath, Madhu Ravisankar, Kannan Arunachalam Veluchamy, Nitin Gangadharan
We hereby report a case of Kawasaki disease in a 32 year old male, with giant aneurysm of both coronary arteries and severe LV (left ventricular) dysfunction who underwent OPCAB (off pump coronary artery bypass grafting) two years ago. He presented with acute…
Madiassa Konate, Traore Amadou, Coulibaly Yacaria, Dembele Bakary Tiéntigui, Karembe Boubacar, Keita Soumaila, Amadou Issa, Mangane Moustaphissa, Diop Thierno Madani, Almeimoune Abdoul Hamidou, Togo Adégné Pierre, Kante Lassana, Traore Alhassane, Maiga Amadou, Bah Amadou, Sidibe Boubacaryoro, Diamoutene Kolo, Tolo Maimouna, Samake Moussa, Mounimezié Diarra, Diakite Ibrahim, Diallo Gangaly
Objectives: To determine hospital frequency and to write the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of appendicular abscess in adults in the General Surgery Department of teaching Hospital Gabriel Touré from 2005 to 2017. Material and Methods: This was a retrospe…
Yao Yao, Xinming Yang
Objective: To explore senile brucellosis spondylitis clinical features and diagnostic criteria, in order to improve the diagnosis rate and evaluate the clinical effects of treatment strategies. Methods: From January 2002 to August 2015, 62 patients with Bruce…
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