Zachary Troiani, Meaghan Gleason, David Kowalski, Ellen Lutnick, Maxwell Scott, Joseph Kowalski
{"title":"Methicillin-resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> meningitis following revision microdiscectomy: a case report.","authors":"Zachary Troiani, Meaghan Gleason, David Kowalski, Ellen Lutnick, Maxwell Scott, Joseph Kowalski","doi":"10.1093/jscr/rjag868","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jscr/rjag868","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Healthcare-associated bacterial meningitis is a rare but life-threatening complication of spinal surgery, most commonly associated with incidental durotomy. A 59-year-old man developed fever, altered mental status, and generalized seizures 1week after uncomplicated revision L4-L5 microdiscectomy. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated diffuse intracranial and spinal leptomeningeal enhancement with a postoperative lumbar fluid collection. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis was consistent with bacterial meningitis. Emergent irrigation and debridement revealed copious purulent fluid without evidence of a CSF leak despite meticulous dural exploration. Wound and CSF cultures grew methicillin-resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> (MRSA). Following surgical debridement and targeted intravenous vancomycin, the patient achieved substantial neurological recovery and was independently ambulatory with only mild residual cognitive impairment at 6 months. MRSA meningitis may occur after revision lumbar microdiscectomy without a recognized dural tear. Early recognition, surgical source control, and targeted antimicrobial therapy are essential to optimize outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":47321,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surgical Case Reports","volume":"2026 9","pages":"rjag868"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13623406/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149082351","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Akinfemi Akingboye, Sadik Al-Hassani, Devyani Bhatt, Adrian Hall, Chaminda Sellahewa
{"title":"Management of concomitant cholecystoduodenal and cholecystocolonic fistulas with sigmoid colonic gallstone: a case report.","authors":"Akinfemi Akingboye, Sadik Al-Hassani, Devyani Bhatt, Adrian Hall, Chaminda Sellahewa","doi":"10.1093/jscr/rjag866","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jscr/rjag866","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cholecystoduodenal fistula and cholecystocolonic fistula are rare complications of gallstone pathology. A 62-year-old female presented to our surgical assessment unit with abdominal pain and vomiting. A computed tomographic scan revealed complex biliary-enteric fistulas. The fistulas involved the gallbladder, duodenum, and colon, with evidence of partial gastric outlet obstruction secondary to a gallstone in the proximal duodenum. Furthermore, imaging revealed a large gallstone impacted proximal to the diverticular stricture in the sigmoid colon. A minimally invasive approach to resolve the fistula was unsuccessful; endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and sigmoidoscopy to dislodge the gallstones failed. This led to a laparotomy with jejunal enterotomy for stone removal and a Hartmann's procedure to address the impacted gallstone and the sigmoid diverticular stricture. Furthermore, the repair of both fistulae was performed during the index operation at the second operation, while dealing with unexpected colostomy necrosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":47321,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surgical Case Reports","volume":"2026 9","pages":"rjag866"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13623402/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149082366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kaeun Bae, Fraser Hugh Simpson, Michael Hatzifotis
{"title":"Transient intussusception following single anastomosis duodeno-ileal (SADI) bypass surgery: case report and literature review.","authors":"Kaeun Bae, Fraser Hugh Simpson, Michael Hatzifotis","doi":"10.1093/jscr/rjag860","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jscr/rjag860","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Intussusception is a rare but recognized complication following bariatric surgery, most commonly occurring after a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. This report details a case of postoperative transient intussusception following a single anastomosis duodeno-ileal (SADI) bypass which has not previously been described. A 47-year-old male presented with intermittent colicky abdominal pain with a computed tomography demonstrating features consistent with intussusception several years after a SADI bypass. The patient underwent diagnostic laparoscopy which showed the intussusception had spontaneously resolved. Intussusception following bariatric surgery is uncommon, with proposed mechanisms, including altered bowel motility or loss of coordinated bowel peristalsis, loss of mesenteric fat after significant weight loss, and anastomotic staple lines acting as potential points of intussusception. Although exceedingly rare, intussusception should be considered in the differential diagnosis of post-SADI bypass patients presenting with episodic abdominal pain.</p>","PeriodicalId":47321,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surgical Case Reports","volume":"2026 9","pages":"rjag860"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13623405/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149082369","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The hidden costs of technical advancements: software and equipment troubleshooting in robotic inguinal hernia repair.","authors":"Christian Martin, Christian Howells","doi":"10.1093/jscr/rjag878","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jscr/rjag878","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>While robotic transabdominal preperitoneal (R-TAPP) hernia repairs offer excellent visibility, literature overlooks time lost to technical troubleshooting. This technical note evaluates a 30-minute pre-incision delay during a routine R-TAPP procedure, precipitated by a software synchronization error and system positioning fault. Serial system cycles, mechanical recalibrations, and hardware reboots were required for resolution. With operating room resource utilization valued between $30 and $100 per minute, this single technological latency resulted in a projected institutional deficit up to $3000 and needlessly prolonged patient anesthesia exposure. As robotic platforms become central to residency curricula, efficiency metrics must encompass technological orchestration alongside console time. We propose implementing a standardized <b>Robotic Pre-Incision Synchronization Protocol</b> for multi-disciplinary staff and urge manufacturers to design accelerated diagnostic interfaces to safeguard hospital financial reserves and optimize patient safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":47321,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surgical Case Reports","volume":"2026 9","pages":"rjag878"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13623404/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149082374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chloe E Coulter, Samuel J Hopper, Gina D Jefferson
{"title":"Oral intake recovery following salvage laryngectomy with circumferential free flap reconstruction in a patient with prior pharyngogastric anastomosis and chemoradiation.","authors":"Chloe E Coulter, Samuel J Hopper, Gina D Jefferson","doi":"10.1093/jscr/rjag852","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jscr/rjag852","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Salvage laryngopharyngectomy in patients with a prior history of chemoradiation and surgery constitutes a substantial reconstructive challenge. Functional recovery is often limited by compromised vascular integrity combined with loss of pharyngeal mucosa, contributing to high rates of post-operative complications. We present a patient with squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus, previously managed with chemoradiation and salvage esophagectomy with pharyngogastric anastomosis. She developed a second recurrence involving the pyriform sinus adjacent to the neoesophagus, requiring salvage laryngopharyngectomy and circumferential free flap reconstruction. An anterolateral thigh microvascular free flap was anastomosed to the gastric conduit. Despite significant risk factors of anatomic defect and hypovascularity, the patient successfully regained oral intake. This case demonstrates that favorable functional outcomes are possible in medically complex patients undergoing salvage reconstruction.</p>","PeriodicalId":47321,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surgical Case Reports","volume":"2026 9","pages":"rjag852"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13623409/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149082397","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ruben Raj Ellan Govan, Aparajith Sathish Kumar, Abdur Rahmaan, Ahmed Youssef, Jaiganesh Jai Manickavasagam
{"title":"Laryngeal amyloidosis: a single-centre four-patient case series highlighting diagnostic challenges and clinical heterogeneity.","authors":"Ruben Raj Ellan Govan, Aparajith Sathish Kumar, Abdur Rahmaan, Ahmed Youssef, Jaiganesh Jai Manickavasagam","doi":"10.1093/jscr/rjag854","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jscr/rjag854","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Laryngeal amyloidosis is a rare condition that may mimic benign, malignant or functional laryngeal disorders. We present a single-centre four-patient case series demonstrating clinical heterogeneity in anatomical distribution, amyloid typing, systemic association and management. All four cases were confirmed histologically. Two patients had localized AL laryngeal amyloidosis following specialist assessment, one patient had laryngotracheal amyloid deposition in the context of known multiple myeloma, and one patient had untyped laryngeal amyloidosis involving the bilateral ventricles and vocal cords. Management varied from conservative airway surveillance to endoscopic debridement, guided by symptom burden, anatomical extent, airway risk and systemic context. This series highlights that the value of reporting multiple cases lies not only in rarity, but in comparing consistent diagnostic principles with divergent disease behaviour and treatment pathways.</p>","PeriodicalId":47321,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surgical Case Reports","volume":"2026 9","pages":"rjag854"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13619326/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149076146","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Khadija El Aalaoui, Sarah Benammi, Nsiri Zakaria, Achour Youssef, Ezzaki Houda, Benkabbou Amine
{"title":"Splenic-preserving total duodenopancreatectomy and a conservative postoperative management: a case report.","authors":"Khadija El Aalaoui, Sarah Benammi, Nsiri Zakaria, Achour Youssef, Ezzaki Houda, Benkabbou Amine","doi":"10.1093/jscr/rjag858","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jscr/rjag858","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is aggressive. Tumors in the isthmus or body may require extended resection. Splenectomy is common, but spleen preservation can reduce hematologic and infectious morbidity while risking splenic ischemia. A 65-year-old man with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes and mid-body PDAC underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy and laparoscopic spleen-preserving total duodenopancreatectomy. The patient was admitted in the intensive care unit on postoperative day 1 and 2. On postoperative day 9 patient reported left upper-quadrant pain; computed tomography scan showed a small splenic infarct managed nonoperatively with analgesia and a short antibiotic course. Discharged day was on postoperative day 16. Final pathology reported moderately differentiated PDAC with high-grade PanIN, lymphovascular, and perineural invasion, peripancreatic fat infiltration; 6/26 nodes were positive (ypT3 N2) and 6 nodes with non-necrotizing granulomas. Margins were negative. Spleen-preserving total duodenopancreatectomy can achieve oncologic clearance but poses technical challenges and splenic ischemia risk that can be managed with non-invasive approach. Feasible for select centrally located PDACs with meticulous vascular technique and vigilant follow-up.</p>","PeriodicalId":47321,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surgical Case Reports","volume":"2026 9","pages":"rjag858"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13619324/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149076169","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lucas Rezende, Marcos Paulo Tercziany Vanzin, Luis Antonio de Ridder Bauer, Luis Henrique Longo, Camille Midori Okuyama, Sofia de Almeida Queiroz, Christiano Barbieri de Oliveira Martoni
{"title":"Complex patellar tendon reconstruction using a peroneus longus autograft and structural cortical bone graft after multiple failures: a case report.","authors":"Lucas Rezende, Marcos Paulo Tercziany Vanzin, Luis Antonio de Ridder Bauer, Luis Henrique Longo, Camille Midori Okuyama, Sofia de Almeida Queiroz, Christiano Barbieri de Oliveira Martoni","doi":"10.1093/jscr/rjag844","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jscr/rjag844","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Patellar tendon rupture is an uncommon but disabling injury of the knee extensor mechanism. Chronic rupture and repeated repair failure are associated with tendon degeneration, patella alta, and compromised bone stock, making reconstruction challenging and without a standardized approach. We report a 41-year-old male with spontaneous patellar tendon rupture following tendinopathy, with two failed repairs evolving to re-rupture, patella alta, and severe bone loss of the inferior patellar pole. Reconstruction was performed using suture anchors, structural autologous cortical bone graft from the distal tibia, and augmentation with a peroneus longus tendon autograft. At 26 weeks, the patient achieved full active extension, range of motion from 0° to 120°, improved patellar height, and significant functional recovery. This combined biological and structural approach may represent a viable option in complex revision cases with tendon and bone deficiency.</p>","PeriodicalId":47321,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surgical Case Reports","volume":"2026 9","pages":"rjag844"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13619325/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149076018","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohamed Yassine Gounni, Chadi Bourimi, Reda Tariqi, Mohammed Bakouch, Idriss Ziani, Imad Boualaoui, Ahmed Ibrahimi, Yassine Nouini
{"title":"A false alarm in bladder cancer surveillance: eosinophilic cystitis after intravesical BCG instillations.","authors":"Mohamed Yassine Gounni, Chadi Bourimi, Reda Tariqi, Mohammed Bakouch, Idriss Ziani, Imad Boualaoui, Ahmed Ibrahimi, Yassine Nouini","doi":"10.1093/jscr/rjag855","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jscr/rjag855","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47321,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surgical Case Reports","volume":"2026 9","pages":"rjag855"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13619319/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149075865","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Surgical elimination of inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia associated with combination syndrome: a two-year follow-up case report.","authors":"Cansu Can Yasar, Kamar Albaba, Ganime Coban","doi":"10.1093/jscr/rjag853","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jscr/rjag853","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia (IFH), also known as epulis fissuratum, is a reactive mucosal overgrowth caused by chronic denture-related irritation. This report describes a 58-year-old woman with a painful fibrous enlargement in the maxillary anterior vestibule associated with the long-term use of an ill-fitting complete denture. The lesion was excised using a scalpel, with simultaneous vestibuloplasty performed to increase vestibular depth and improve denture stability. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of IFH. Following soft tissue healing, a new maxillary complete denture was fabricated, and border adjustments were performed during follow-up. At the two-year follow-up, the surgical site remained stable, with preserved vestibular depth and no evidence of recurrence. This case highlights the importance of combined surgical and prosthetic management in achieving long-term tissue stability.</p>","PeriodicalId":47321,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surgical Case Reports","volume":"2026 9","pages":"rjag853"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13619318/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149076193","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}