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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…
Bi Kalou Ismaèl Leh, Inza Bamba, Blaise Amos Kouakou, Djahou Ezechiel Akowendo, Ibrahim Toure, Ahou Bernadette N’Dri, Serge Amos Ekra, Mamadou Traore, Kouakou Ibrahim Anzoua, Kouamé Bernadin Kouakou, Roger Lebeau, Bamourou Diane
Introduction : Angiofibroma is a rare benign vascular tumor, composed of blood vessels and fibrous tissue (connective) with different locations. Localization at the level of the abdominal wall is rare. According to the literature, it is one of the cutaneous c…
Nibras Mejbel Abed, Ruqaia Masoud Swaied Al-Abri, Asmaa Abdullah Ali Al-Mamari, Abdulla Ali Al-Rawahi, Yousef Masaud Humaid Al-Mamari, Hibah Mohammed Marhoon Al-Furqani, Yassen Al-Lawati
Foreign body (FB) ingestion is mainly encountered in the pediatric patient population. When encountered in the adult population, it is predominantly associated with an underlying gastrointestinal pathology or mental health disturbances. Ingested FBs can be tr…
Georges Roger Bwelle Moto, Yannick Mahamat Ekani Boukar, Fabrice Tim Tientcheu, Joseph Cyrille Chopkeng Ngoumfe, Myriam Makou Tegankam, Guy Aristide Bang, Arthur Essomba, 1 1
Introduction: Inguinal hernia is one of the most common surgical operations world-wide accounting for 10% - 15% of all surgical procedures. Giant inguinoscrotal hernias (GISH) have been defined as those that extend below the midpoint of the inner thigh when t…
Meharun Nesa Ripa, Nazmus Sakib, Ashraful Hussain, Sultan M. Ajwad Quayyum, Ali Akbar, Muhammad Abdul Wadud, Monoranjon Sarker, A. K. M. Daud
Background: Neoadjuvant immunotherapy, particularly immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), has emerged as a promising therapeutic strategy in the treatment of Triple-Negative breast cancer (TNBC). This systematic review evaluates the clinical impact of ICIs in…
Siaka Konaté, Moussa Samaké, Yacouba Dembélé, Samuel Kélétigui Dembélé, Mamoutou Diarra, Magacha Goita, Bakary Tientigui Dembélé
Introduction: Uterine rupture, a solution to continuity of the wall of the pregnant uterus, is a medical-surgical emergency. Our aim was to assess the incidence and maternal-fetal prognosis of uterine rupture. Materials Methods: This was a retrospective descr…
Maharo Ramifehiarivo, Benja Tahina Rafanomezantsoa, Mampiadana Médyno Lovasoa, Tsirimalala Rajaobelison, Toky Mamin’ny Aina Rajaonanahary, Andriamihaja Jean Claude Rakotoarisoa
Primary aortodigestive fistulas (ADF) are rare abnormal communications between the native aorta and the gastrointestinal tract. We report the case of a 54-year-old hypertensive woman, untreated, with a history of hemorrhagic antral-pyloric ulcer. She had pres…
Medyno Lovasoa Mampiadana, Maharo Ramifehiarivo, Fasoa Mosa, Tsirimalala Rajaobelison, Jena Chan-Shing, Hery Nirina Rakoto Ratsimba, Toky Mamin’ny Aina Rajaonanahary, Andriamihaja Jean Claude Rakotoarisoa
Introduction: This study aims to determine the epidemiological, clinical, etiological, diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic aspects of limb arterial trauma in patients under 18 years old. Methods: This is a retrospective descriptive study conducted over 20…
Irène Nadine Kouna Tsala, Anna Poupalou, Helena Reusens, Gregory Rodesch, Gianluca Gentilucci, Cyrille Abega, Tobie Eric Ntsobe, Nasroola Damry, Basile Essola, Pierre Lingier, 1 1
Objective : This study aimed to demonstrate the feasibility of laparoscopic-resection of the abdominal cystic lymphangiomas in Pediatric Surgery and describe the morbidity associated to this management in Queen fabiola children’s university hospital (HUDERF)…
Papa Amath Diagne, Abdoul Aziz Thiaw, Momar Sokhna Diop, Ndeye Fatou Sow, Abdoul Ahad Mbengue, Papa Ousmane Ba, Mory Camara, Soda Mareme Mbaye, Moussa Seck Diop, Jean Claude Dione, Abdoul Khoudoss Diallo, Moussa Mareme Samba, Ibrahima Wade, Anta Mbaye Sall, Magaye Gaye, Papa Adama Dieng, Amadou Gabriel Ciss
Varicose veins of the lower limbs are a cosmopolitan condition, thought to be rare in Africa but widespread in Europe. The aim of this study is to analyze the indications and evaluate the results of surgical management of varicose pathology of the IM in Dakar…
Paulo Reis Rizzo Esselin de Melo, Victor Ramos Mussa Dib, Carlos Augusto Scussel Madalosso, Chetan Parmar, Omar Ghanem, Miguel Ángel Carbajo, Ricardo Zorron, Amador García Ruiz de Gordejuela, Caio Gustavo Gaspar de Aquino, Luiz Alfredo Vieira d’Almeida, Luciano Antozzi, Rui Ribeiro, Halit Eren Taskin, Jorge Bravo López, Christine Stier, Patrick Noel, José Sergio Verboonen Sotelo, Laurent Abram Layani, Ramon Vilallonga Puy, Elinton Adami Chaim, Helmuth Billy, Carlos Eduardo Domene, Paula Volpe, Nilton Tokio Kawahara, Augusto Cláudio de Almeida Tinoco, Antelmo Sasso Fin, Hiroji Okano Júnior, Nicholas Tavares Kruel, Giorgio Alfredo Pedroso Baretta, Diogo Swain Kfouri, Anna Carolina Hoff, Fernando Reis Esselin Melo, Thonya Cruz Braga, Clayton Alencar Moreira, Luis Poggi, Almino Cardoso Ramos, Antonio Torres, 1 1, 1 1, 1 1
Bariatric and metabolic surgeries have gained extensive popularity and trust due to their documented efficacy and safety in managing not only obesity but also associated comorbidities such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, sleep apnea, and joi…
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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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