Omar S. Fattel-Servin, Osvaldo I. Guevara-Valmaña, Sebastian Trigueiros-Guzmán, Valentina Prieto-Vargas, Ximena I. Ramirez-Morales, Armando Apellaniz-campo
{"title":"Skin graft on a collagen and elastin matrix fixed with negative pressure in a complicated pediatric dog bite: case report","authors":"Omar S. Fattel-Servin, Osvaldo I. Guevara-Valmaña, Sebastian Trigueiros-Guzmán, Valentina Prieto-Vargas, Ximena I. Ramirez-Morales, Armando Apellaniz-campo","doi":"10.18203/2349-2902.isj20240755","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20240755","url":null,"abstract":"Animal bites represent a significant source of morbidity in the pediatric population, with dogs being the primary cause. Highlighting the need for innovative solutions to effectively tackle the issue and enhance both functional and aesthetic outcomes. Dog bites, marked by a heightened morbidity rate, present an inherent infection risk owing to the considerable bacterial load present in saliva. The fundamental approach to treatment revolves around preventing infection through meticulous washing, debridement, and the timely implementation of early primary closure. We detail the management of a pediatric patient with a dog bite on the pelvic limb, resulting in a challenging-to-manage wound. This case was successfully treated with a skin graft on a bed of collagen matrix, secured with negative pressure therapy. The choice of the appropriate technique for reconstructing skin defects depends on their depth and size. Consequently, combining these three techniques yielded a favorable functional and aesthetic outcome for the patient. This case report emphasizes the relevance of employing different techniques in managing complicated dog bites.","PeriodicalId":14372,"journal":{"name":"International Surgery Journal","volume":"2 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140374132","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ankita Khurana, M. S. Utaal, Anmol Singh Ahluwalia
{"title":"Incidental wandering gall bladder: a rare case report","authors":"Ankita Khurana, M. S. Utaal, Anmol Singh Ahluwalia","doi":"10.18203/2349-2902.isj20240760","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20240760","url":null,"abstract":"The pre-operative diagnosis of wandering gallbladder is challenging until complicated by torsion or necrosis. Ultrasonography remains the mainstay radiological investigation for gall bladder pathologies. Computed tomography can be used in complicated cases like gall bladder torsion. Free floating gall bladder may not be appreciated on ultrasonography as in our case report which has been discussed below.","PeriodicalId":14372,"journal":{"name":"International Surgery Journal","volume":"95 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140377540","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Suraj B. Pawar, K. Bagul, Rishikesh D. Nilapwar, Hitesha Bhandari, Aditya S. Pawar
{"title":"Lessons learnt from uncommon events during robotic assisted minimally invasive oesophagectomy","authors":"Suraj B. Pawar, K. Bagul, Rishikesh D. Nilapwar, Hitesha Bhandari, Aditya S. Pawar","doi":"10.18203/2349-2902.isj20240764","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20240764","url":null,"abstract":"Esophagectomy is the mainstay treatment for cancer of the esophagus. Over the last two decades robotic assisted minimally invasive oesephagectomy (RAMIE) have become increasingly popular in esophageal surgery. We present a rare complication of an air leak following RAMIE. Our patient underwent a robotic assisted total esophageal mobilization, lymph node dissection transthoracically for a lower oesophageal tumour. He developed persistent air leak and needed oxygen support. Following which thoracoscopic bullectomy was done, lung was successfully re-inflated. To the authors’ knowledge, this rare complication has only handful cases reported in the medical literature; other surgeons should be made aware of this problem.","PeriodicalId":14372,"journal":{"name":"International Surgery Journal","volume":"41 21","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140376922","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Suryalok Pratap Shah, Shahbaz Ahmad Pandit, A. Pandey, Supreet Kumar, Rahul Gautam, Vivek Tandon, Deepak Govil, Bhrigu Prajapat, Aishwarya Bhalerao
{"title":"An unusual case report of metastatic periampullary carcinoma","authors":"Suryalok Pratap Shah, Shahbaz Ahmad Pandit, A. Pandey, Supreet Kumar, Rahul Gautam, Vivek Tandon, Deepak Govil, Bhrigu Prajapat, Aishwarya Bhalerao","doi":"10.18203/2349-2902.isj20240762","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20240762","url":null,"abstract":"Pancreatic cancers usually metastasize through the lymphoid system to organs such as the lung, liver, bone and spleen. Ovarian metastasis in pancreatic cancers is extremely rare, hence, it is difficult to distinguish between primary and metastatic ovarian tumors, especially in tumors with a primary source from the GIT & Hepatobiliary system. We present the case of a periampullary carcinoma with ovarian metastasis in a middle-aged female who presented with complaints of abdominal pain, constipation, yellowish discoloration of eyes and dark colored urine along with loss of appetite and weight loss for a duration of 6 to 8 weeks. Radiological examination revealed right adnexal lesion and nodular thickening along periampullary region. ERCP guided biopsy of the growth in periampullary region revealed moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma. She underwent pancreatico-duodenectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. The histopathological examination revealed invasive carcinoma in both the ovaries, and moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma in periampullary and intra-ampullary region. As per the findings in previous studies, bilateral ovarian tumors of any size, or a unilateral tumor less than 10 cm likely represents metastatic disease rather than primary ovarian tumor. The rarity of co-presentation of pancreatic and adnexal mass makes the diagnosis tough however it is important to differentiate between primary ovarian mucinous cancers and ovarian metastasis from primaries in GIT for further treatment and follow up.","PeriodicalId":14372,"journal":{"name":"International Surgery Journal","volume":"19 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140374402","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hareesh Kumar R., Alfred Arulraj Solomon, Rajakumar Veeraraghavan
{"title":"Outcome of primary ventral hernia repair with monofilament polyester composite ventral patch in a community-based hospital","authors":"Hareesh Kumar R., Alfred Arulraj Solomon, Rajakumar Veeraraghavan","doi":"10.18203/2349-2902.isj20240751","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20240751","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Ventral hernia repair (VHR) is one of the common surgical procedures carried out in general surgery. This study assessed the post operative outcomes in patients with primary ventral hernia undergoing repair using monofilament polyester composite ventral patch Parietex™ Covidien (PCO-VP).\u0000Methods: A prospective single proportion observational study of 54 patients undergoing open VHR for primary ventral hernia with the PCO-VP in a community-based hospital was carried out. The patients were followed up for a period of one year from day of surgery. Primary outcome was recurrence, and secondary outcomes were reoperations and complications including seroma, hematomas, abdominal wall abscess, wound infections, and mesh infections.\u0000Results: Our sample size of (n=54) included 35 (65%) females and 19 (35%) males with a mean hernia defect diameter of 3.5±0.4 cm. 83% (45) underwent elective surgery (EL) and 17% (9) underwent emergency surgery with a mean operative time of 98.5 minutes, 11% (n=6) patients needed alteration of the technique and 20% (n=11) patients needed mesh repositioning, 12 adverse events were noted during the hospital stay. No mesh infections, early recurrences, readmissions or revision surgeries were noted. Patients had a average Carolina comfort scale score of 4/115 noted at the end of study.\u0000Conclusions: The use of PCO-VP to repair primary ventral hernia yielded nearly nil early recurrence rate, low postoperative complications and high satisfaction ratings, PCO-VP repair is a highly effective method for small and moderate size ventral hernias in both elective and emergency setting.","PeriodicalId":14372,"journal":{"name":"International Surgery Journal","volume":"20 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140374653","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mrugen Thakor, Subhash Chawla, M. S. Utaal, Rijuta De, Sakshi Ramnani, Dakshita Adlakha
{"title":"A rare case of gastric perforation caused by Candida infection","authors":"Mrugen Thakor, Subhash Chawla, M. S. Utaal, Rijuta De, Sakshi Ramnani, Dakshita Adlakha","doi":"10.18203/2349-2902.isj20240766","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20240766","url":null,"abstract":"Fungi are usually a rare cause of gastric perforation (about 0.65%), with most cases of gastric perforation occurring as complications of peptic ulcer disease (PUD), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and gastric neoplasms. Here, we report the case of a 60-year-old male who presented to our hospital with severe epigastric pain, multiple episodes of vomiting and no history of PUD, NSAIDs use or gastric neoplasm. Exploratory laparotomy revealed a pre-pyloric gastric perforation which was repaired with modified graham’s patch repair. Histopathological examination of the gastric perforation edge biopsy revealed an intense Candida colonization invading and destroying the gastric wall. Intra-operative fluid sends for culture and sensitivity also revealed growth of candida species. He was subsequently treated with fluconazole antifungal and discharged home after an uneventful postoperative period.","PeriodicalId":14372,"journal":{"name":"International Surgery Journal","volume":"6 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140374333","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Naveenraj R., Bhavin Patel, Hiten Patel, Ajay Tiwari
{"title":"Spontaneous superficial femoral artery pseudoaneurysm: a rare case report","authors":"Naveenraj R., Bhavin Patel, Hiten Patel, Ajay Tiwari","doi":"10.18203/2349-2902.isj20240758","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20240758","url":null,"abstract":"Spontaneous femoral artery pseudoaneurysm (PSA) is a rare disease and there are few reported cases. We report a case of a 45 year-old male with painless, non-pulsatile swelling in the medial aspect of left lower thigh, which is gradually increasing in size for a period of 2 months. He had no history of trauma or surgery. CT Angiography confirmed a large pseudoaneurysm of the left distal superficial femoral artery (SFA). Then patient had sudden rupture of the pseudoaneurysm and it was treated surgically by ligation of SFA proximal and distal to pseudoaneurysm with excision of large surrounding hematoma.","PeriodicalId":14372,"journal":{"name":"International Surgery Journal","volume":"22 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140374782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ata M. Ghaith, Ahmad A. Al-Sakarneh, Mohammad I. Al-Sakarnh, Osama M. Ghaith
{"title":"Small bowel obstruction caused by transmesosigmoid internal hernia","authors":"Ata M. Ghaith, Ahmad A. Al-Sakarneh, Mohammad I. Al-Sakarnh, Osama M. Ghaith","doi":"10.18203/2349-2902.isj20240756","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20240756","url":null,"abstract":"Internal hernia is an uncommon occurrence contributing to intestinal obstruction, posing diagnostic challenges. Among the infrequent manifestations, one noteworthy type is associated with the sigmoid colon, categorized into three subtypes: inter-sigmoid, trans-mesosigmoid, and intra-mesosigmoid. We present a case of a 48-year-old female who presented with small bowel obstruction as an emergency. CT showed intestinal obstruction with translational point at mid jejunum without any mass identified. At laparotomy we identified an internal hernia in the sigmoid mesocolon with full thickness mesentery defect (transmesosigmoid), bowel was viable and reduced where the defected was closed. Early identification of internal hernia and early management prevent mortality and morbidity; sigmoid related hernia is rear type of internal hernia. Most internal hernia diagnosed during laparotomy searching for case of acute intestinal obstruction.","PeriodicalId":14372,"journal":{"name":"International Surgery Journal","volume":"82 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140376233","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mucinous cystadenoma of both ovaries and appendix: a case report","authors":"Sujan N. Agrawal, Manisha Goyal, Sanjay Prasad","doi":"10.18203/2349-2902.isj20240765","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20240765","url":null,"abstract":"Epithelial neoplasm of ovaries is common and almost 40% of them are benign. Cystadenoma of ovary is the commonest epithelial neoplasm. They can be serous or mucinous. They arise from the surface epithelium of ovary, some of them may have germ cell origin. They are multilocular. 80% of ovarian mucinous cyst are benign cystadenoma. They are unilateral in 95% of cases. In this case presentation, it was bilateral and appendix was also showing mucinous cystic degeneration. The mucinous cystadenoma of the appendix is the most common mucinous cyst of the appendix, but the definite diagnosis is made at the time of surgical intervention only. The confirmation is reached by histopathology examination of specimen. This interesting case report is that of a giant bilateral ovarian mucinous cystadenoma of ovary along with the cystic degeneration of appendix. This is a rare case presentation scenario where bilateral giant cyst is found along with same pathology in appendix.","PeriodicalId":14372,"journal":{"name":"International Surgery Journal","volume":"99 19","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140377343","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Gajbhiye, L. V. Tamgadge, Sarita Durge, Ayyappa Sai Kumar Kolasani
{"title":"Massive diaphragmatic eventration: plication","authors":"A. Gajbhiye, L. V. Tamgadge, Sarita Durge, Ayyappa Sai Kumar Kolasani","doi":"10.18203/2349-2902.isj20240759","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20240759","url":null,"abstract":"Diaphragmatic eventration (DE) is a distinctive condition characterised by the abnormal elevation or displacement of a portion of the diaphragm, often leading to a protrusion of abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity. Unlike diaphragmatic hernias, eventrations involve a congenital or acquired weakness of the diaphragmatic muscle itself rather than a structural defect. Congenital eventrations typically arise from the incomplete development or muscular hypoplasia of the diaphragm, while acquired forms may result from trauma, surgery, or neurological disorders affecting the phrenic nerve. Clinical manifestations vary widely, with some individuals remaining asymptomatic, while others may experience respiratory difficulties, especially when lying down. The case involves a 65-year-old female with a history of breathlessness exacerbated in the lying position, improved when upright. Examination revealed low oxygen saturation, absent breath sounds on the left chest, and bowel sounds in that region. Chest X-ray and HRCT indicated bowel loops in the left chest due to eventration of the left hemidiaphragm. Surgical intervention involved thoracotomy, identifying a lax left hemidiaphragm, mobilising abdominal contents, and performing plication with proline 1-0. Closure was completed with an intercostal drainage (ICD) in the left thoracic cavity. Postoperative period was uneventful. This case emphasises the significance of prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention in managing DE, showcasing the effectiveness of thoracotomy, hemidiaphragm plication, and ICD placement.","PeriodicalId":14372,"journal":{"name":"International Surgery Journal","volume":"53 26","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140376550","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}