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A Retrospective Comparison Study of Ultrasonography and Computed Tomography Scan in Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis in the Pediatric PopulationUltrasonography (US) has largely become the primary diagnostic imaging modality for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis (AA) in pediatric patients. The purpose of this study was to determine and compare the diagnostic accuracy of helical computed tomography (CT) scans and graded compression US for the diagnosis of AA in the pediatric population.
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Gallbladder Torsion: A Rare Diagnostic ChallengeGallbladder torsion is a rare cause of acute abdominal pain and can be a diagnostic challenge for the general surgeon. We herein present a case of an 81-year-old man who presented with right-sided abdominal pain and signs of intra-abdominal infection.
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First Described Case of Gastric Volvulus Following Open CholecystectomyGastric volvulus is a rare entity with the potential to become a surgical emergency if vital vascular supply is compromised. We present a case of a patient who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy converted to open; and after multiple admissions for intractable vomiting, she was found to have a secondary gastric volvulus during subsequent exploratory laparotomy.
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Colonic Perforation Associated with Necrotizing Fasciitis in a Patient Receiving Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (Pazopanib) for Recurrent Retroperitoneal Renal Cell CarcinomaPazopanib, under the trade name of votrient, is a potent tyrosine-kinase growth factor receptor inhibitor used in the treatment of late-stage kidney cancer and soft tissue sarcoma. Rarely this drug has been associated with gastrointestinal perforations; however, prior studies have not shown an association with necrotizing fasciitis.
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Maxillofacial Fractures: A Three-Year SurveyMaxillofacial fractures constitute a substantial proportion of trauma globally. The main causes worldwide are road traffic accidents (RTAs), falls, assaults, sports, firearm injuries and industrial trauma. The highest incidence is commonly seen in the young age group with majority being male.
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| Vaginal Rupture and Evisceration in a Patient With Chronic Rectocele: A Case Report and Literature Review We present a case of a 79-year-old woman with a prolonged history of uterine prolapse and rectocele who presented with vaginal rupture with subsequent evisceration and incarceration of her small bowel mandating emergent surgery. Full Text | |||
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Treatment of Complex Extraperitoneal Appendiceal Abscesses Using a Single-Stage Laparoscopic Transabdominal Pre-Peritoneal Approach: A Description of Technique and Perioperative Care
Herein, we present a clinical case with extensive extraperitoneal collections secondary to misdiagnosed appendicitis, which was treated using a single-stage laparoscopic transabdominal pre-peritoneal (TAPP) approach, bypassing the need for additional interventional radiology procedures or open surgeries, which are the most commonly used approaches in similar cases. Full Text
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Table of Contents
Original Article
| A Retrospective Comparison Study of Ultrasonography and Computed Tomography Scan in Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis in the Pediatric Population | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Vincent Marcucci, Stephanie Yee, Roberto C. Castillo, Elias N. Fakhoury, Jamshed Zuberi | 21-27 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/jcs404 |
Case Report
| Gallbladder Torsion: A Rare Diagnostic Challenge | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Charalampos Seretis, Kasun Wanigasooriya, Morgan Cleasby, Raju Tirumularaju, Markos Daskalakis | 28-31 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/jcs405 |
| Rare Presentation of a Krukenberg Tumor | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Reshad Salam, Henrik Ghantarchyan, Stephanie Yee, Jamshed Zuberi, Essam Ahmad | 32-36 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/jcs407 |
| A Case Report of Likely Nosocomial-Acquired COVID-19 in a Trauma Patient | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Naina Rao, Clive Persaud, Stephanie Yee, Manrique Guerrero, Jamshed Zuberi, Robert Madlinger | 37-40 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/jcs409 |
| Gastrobronchial Fistula: A Rare Complication Post-Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Ashen Fernando, Jean Luc Francois, Nicole Majachani, Reshad Salam, Stephanie Yee, Jamshed Zuberi | 41-44 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/jcs413 |
| Treatment of Complex Extraperitoneal Appendiceal Abscesses Using a Single-Stage Laparoscopic Transabdominal Pre-Peritoneal Approach: A Description of Technique and Perioperative Care | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Charalampos Seretis, Fotios Seretis, Lucy Archer, Lida Lalou, Ali Mohammed Elhassan, Leo Kretzmer, Paul Lim, Kassim Zayyan | 45-48 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/jcs414 |
| A Case of Pseudomyxoma Peritonei With a Synchronous Inguinal Hernia | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Stephanie Yee, Tyrell Daniel, Ahmad Hlayhel, Lindsey Foran, Jamshed Zuberi, Mark Ingram | 49-53 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/jcs415 |
| Colonic Perforation Associated with Necrotizing Fasciitis in a Patient Receiving Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (Pazopanib) for Recurrent Retroperitoneal Renal Cell Carcinoma | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Arda Akoluk, Steven Douedi, Jaraad Dattadeen, Victoria Grille, Esther Kaufman, Edward Liu, Glenn Parker, Kenneth Nahum | 54-58 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/jcs416 |
Letter to the Editor
| Is an “Aerosol Box” Needed in Patients Planned to Undergo Rapid Sequence Induction Before Intubation in the Operating Room? | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Yusuke Iizuka, Yuji Otsuka, Takeshi Nakatomi, Koichi Yoshinaga, Alan Kawarai Lefor, Masamitsu Sanui | 59-61 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/jcs418 |