{"title":"Pre-Operative IV Iron Infusion for Vascular Patients: Need for More Evidence (Case Series)","authors":"A. Nassar, B. Renwick","doi":"10.31031/smoaj.2019.03.000557","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31031/smoaj.2019.03.000557","url":null,"abstract":"Pre-operative anaemia is present in approximately 30% of patients undergoing noncardiac surgery [1]. The presence of pre-operative anaemia is the strongest predictor of perioperative blood transfusion and is an independent risk factor for post-operative morbidity and mortality [2]. It is well known that Red Blood Cells (RBC) transfusion can increase the surgical length of stay, increase mortality in surgical patients, and expose patients to the risk of circulatory overload, acute lung injury, and immunosuppression [3-5]. Sufficient data exist to support intravenous iron as efficacious and safe. Intravenous iron should be used as front-line therapy in patients who do not respond to oral iron or are not able to tolerate it, or if surgery is planned for <6 weeks after the diagnosis of iron deficiency [6]. The European Medicines Agency concluded that the benefits of i.v. iron exceed the risks when used appropriately (correct indication and dose), without any difference in safety profile among available formulations [7]. We report two vascular cases had peri-operative i.v iron treatment for anaemia.","PeriodicalId":283483,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Medicine Open Access Journal","volume":"80 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-12-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129117142","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":"Hypertension and Dental Implants: A Review","authors":"F. Nikolopoulou, Anestis Chrysostomidis","doi":"10.31031/smoaj.2019.03.000555","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31031/smoaj.2019.03.000555","url":null,"abstract":"The objectives of this study are to raise some questions in regard to the current literature, in order to study the correlation of hypertension to implant surgery. It also studies the association of hypertensive drugs with the survival or failure of dental implants. Only one study has been reported, which is associated with implant failure[0,6%] There were not many articles in this field. The findings from this recent review demonstrate that more investigation is needed concerning hypertension and failure or survival of dental implants.","PeriodicalId":283483,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Medicine Open Access Journal","volume":"206 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114664915","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":"Pelvi-Acetabular Fixations__My Worst Case Scenarios and Lessons Learnt","authors":"R. Bhargava","doi":"10.31031/smoaj.2019.02.000554","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31031/smoaj.2019.02.000554","url":null,"abstract":"The first Pelvi-acetabular fixation workshop in India was organized by Synthes at the Taj, Mumbai quite a few years ago, and I happened to attend. It was a fascinating subject and petty absorbing. Coming back after the workshop, I realized two hurdles at my Government Medical college institution. There would be no funds to purchase the set of instruments, and Synthes at that time was not into lending out the instrument sets even if you were buying their implants. The alternative was to make do with Indian implants and local instrument sets. These included the bare essential forceps. There was no bending press for the implants, so essential as there were no pre-bent plates. Screw sets were grossly inadequate and deficient, all of which I was to realize to my chagrin.","PeriodicalId":283483,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Medicine Open Access Journal","volume":"64 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121482702","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}
Jameel Ali, R. Spence, D. Milne, Johnathan K Jarvis, Lyronne Olivier, Mikhail Barrow, N. Sookar
{"title":"Primary Small Cell Breast Carcinoma-A Rare Diagnosis: Management Strategies and a Brief Literature Review","authors":"Jameel Ali, R. Spence, D. Milne, Johnathan K Jarvis, Lyronne Olivier, Mikhail Barrow, N. Sookar","doi":"10.31031/SMOAJ.2019.02.000553","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31031/SMOAJ.2019.02.000553","url":null,"abstract":"Neuroendocrine Breast Cancers (NEBC) are reported in approximately 1% of all breast cancers with the small cell variety being the rarest and most poorly differentiated subtype [1]. Although neuro endocrine malignant tumors are frequently of pulmonary origin [2], extrapulmonary sites of this malignancy are reported in most other organs such as the GI tract, trachea ,larynx, bladder, prostate, cervix, ovaries [2]. In the breast, although the exact histogenesis of these tumors is unknown, they are thought to arise from aberrant differentiation of a neoplastic stem cell or less likely derived from neural crest cells that migrate to the breast or originate in neuroendocrine cells of the breast [3] .There are many conflicting reports on the prognosis of NEBC, some reports suggesting that they are less aggressive than the usual invasive ductal carcinoma [4] while others suggest a poorer prognosis [3]. As in invasive ductal carcinoma, high grade, larger tumor size, the presence of lymph node and distant metastasis are associated with poorer prognosis. The small cell subtype of NEBC is however generally associated with a poorer prognosis [5]. As described in our case presentation to follow, specific criteria must be met before a diagnosis of primary small cell breast carcinoma is made, first of all to exclude a lung or other primary source and to confirm that the immunohistochemical features are in keeping with a breast primary.","PeriodicalId":283483,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Medicine Open Access Journal","volume":"34 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130962484","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":"Recurrent Inguinal Hernia as Richter’s Hernia","authors":"S. D. Rao, M. Kanagavel","doi":"10.31031/SMOAJ.2019.02.000552","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31031/SMOAJ.2019.02.000552","url":null,"abstract":"An obese elderly gentleman of 85years presented with abdominal distension, vomiting and constipation of 2days duration. He was suffering from Parkinson’s disease and was disoriented. He had undergone surgery for left inguinal hernia about 40years ago, without a mesh. Examination revealed distension of abdomen with occasional bowel sounds. The groins and genitalia were normal. Since rectal examination revealed hard fecal matter, a clinical diagnosis of fecal impaction was made. Plain x ray and ultrasound revealed obstructed and dilated bowel. CT without contrast revealed a part of the sigmoid colon closely adherent to the inguinal region at the previous operation site. The patient was operated on emergent basis, through an inguinal incision, with the diagnosis of obstructed inguinal hernia. During surgery, in the hernia sac, the wall of the sigmoid colon was found to be incarcerated through the hernia defect (Figure 1), and the entrapped bowel wall was showing a dusky color. The ring was incised laterally, and the color of the bowel restored to normal slowly. The bowel was extracted further and found to be normal and viable and was returned into the abdominal cavity. The defect was closed with a polypropylene mesh to complete the repair. The patient had an uneventful recovery.","PeriodicalId":283483,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Medicine Open Access Journal","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123656459","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":"Is the Anatomy of External Anal Sphincter Fully Understood?","authors":"G. Soni","doi":"10.31031/smoaj.2019.02.000551","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31031/smoaj.2019.02.000551","url":null,"abstract":"The external anal sphincter is an elliptical cylinder of striated muscle that envelops the entire length of the inner tube of smooth muscle, but it ends slightly more distal than the internal anal sphincter. Knowledge of the exact anatomy of the anal sphincter complex is essential for management of pathology in this area. Many anatomical and radiological studies of the external anal sphincter have been conducted till date and yet there is no consistent and consensual description of EAS. Various researchers have described the anatomy of external anal sphincter; some authors suggested it to be a single continuous sheet; others described it to be a bilaminar structure and still further it was suggested to be a triple loop system. However, most of the modern-day anatomy and surgery textbooks describe the three parts of the external anal sphincter as subcutaneous, superficial and deep. Milligan & Morgan [1] reported that the external anal sphincter consists of subcutaneous, superficial and profundus components. Goligher et al. [2] on the other hand, found no suggestion of division of the external anal sphincter into separate parts: the muscle was considered to be a single continuous sheet.","PeriodicalId":283483,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Medicine Open Access Journal","volume":"41 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132262477","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":"New Medical Therapies for the Treatment of Myelomeningocele","authors":"Aamir Jalal Al-Mosawi","doi":"10.31031/SMOAJ.2019.02.000549","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31031/SMOAJ.2019.02.000549","url":null,"abstract":"Spina bifida is a congenital abnormality associated with a defect in the bones and membranes surrounding the spinal cord. The most common site of the abnormality is the lower back. Myelomeningocele which is also called meningomyelocele is the most severe type and causes weakness and impairs the ability to walk. A myelomeningocele may also cause problems with bladder or bowel control, and it may be associated with hydrocephalus. In myelomeningocele, the defect in the vertebral column allows the spinal cord to herniate through an opening, and the meningeal membranes that cover the spinal cord protrude through the opening and form a sac enclosing the spinal elements (meninges, cerebrospinal fluid, and parts of the spinal cord and nerve roots). There is no curative or satisfactory effective therapy for the nervous tissue damage associated with myelomeningocele which generally results in a serious disability except in the less severe forms. Standard treatment of myelomeningocele is surgical closure which aims at preventing more damage of the nervous tissue. The patients may also need a shunt for hydrocephalus. A tethered spinal cord can sometimes be surgically repaired. Patients with myelomeningocele may need devices to aid with movement such as crutches or wheelchairs. Urinary catheterization sometimes is needed [1-4].","PeriodicalId":283483,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Medicine Open Access Journal","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115831551","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":"Thinking About the Importance of and Developing Physician and Surgical Leaders","authors":"Joe Doty","doi":"10.31031/SMOAJ.2019.02.000548","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31031/SMOAJ.2019.02.000548","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":283483,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Medicine Open Access Journal","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124908620","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":"Foreign Body Aspiration in children: A Review of 10 years","authors":"G. Pabst","doi":"10.31031/smoaj.2019.02.000547","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31031/smoaj.2019.02.000547","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: A review of all cases of suspected foreign body aspiration in children transferred to an ENT referral center for endoscopy for 10years. Methods: In the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery 96 cases of endoscopy for presumed foreign body aspiration in children during the time period of 10years were retrospectively analyzed. The results were compared with a review of the actual literature. Result: During the most recent time period in 69 out of 96 patients an aspiration was confirmed, and the foreign bodies removed. The mean patient age was 2.3years. Organic foreign bodies, especially peanuts, were most common. In 70% of the cases endoscopy was performed within the first 24hours. The main bronchus was most frequently affected with an almost equal distribution of both sides. Six foreign bodies were found in the esophagus. Conclusion: When foreign body aspiration is suspected, early endoscopic removal is mandatory. In cases where no foreign body is found in the airways, esophagoscopy is necessary. In exceptional cases CT-scans can be of high diagnostic value.","PeriodicalId":283483,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Medicine Open Access Journal","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114371779","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":"Anatomic Descriptive Technique Using the Posterior Leaflet of Mitral Valve to Tailor and Construction of a Posterior Bi-leaflet for Correction of Mitral Valve Insufficiency","authors":"Mario Abreu","doi":"10.31031/SMOAJ.2019.02.000546","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31031/SMOAJ.2019.02.000546","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":283483,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Medicine Open Access Journal","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126605891","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}