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Abstract Background The spine is an uncommon metastatic location from thyroid cancer. Here, we describe our experience with spinal cord compression as presentation of metastatic thyroid carcinoma, including surgical mana...

Abstract Background Elastofibroma dorsi is a rare, slow-growing, benign soft tissue tumor typically located under the scapula. Although elastofibroma dorsi is a benign lesion, it may cause symptoms such as pain and restr...

Abstract Background Outcomes after curative-intent sarcoma surgery vary substantially and are incompletely explained by tumor-centered factors alone. Although CT-based body composition metrics provide objective host-rela...

Abstract Background Preoperative anxiety is common among patients undergoing elective surgery and may influence postoperative recovery. Although preoperative counseling has been shown to affect anxiety levels, the psycho...

Abstract Background Buccal plate perforation (BPP) is a common intraoperative complication during implant placement in the maxillary premolar region, compromising implant stability and long-term success. This study aimed...

Abstract Background Proficiency in surgical knot tying is a fundamental skill for surgical trainees, yet objective assessment tools are limited. Purpose This study aimed to develop and provide initial reliability and val...

Abstract Introduction The geriatric population is the fastest-growing age group and accounts for one-third of surgical patients. A growing body of evidence reveals that postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is the m...

Abstract Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) continue to exert a substantial burden on healthcare systems, particularly in resource-limited settings where they contribute to prolonged hospitalizations, escalated c...

Abstract Efficient operating room (OR) time management is critical for healthcare quality, yet the precise relationships among key OR metrics remain underexplored. This study analyzed data from 3,423 patients treated in ...

Abstract Background and objective Surgery is a well-known trigger of Diabetes Ketoacidosis, DKA. Post-surgical DKA is poorly studied in the current literature. This study investigated post-surgical DKA association with p...

Abstract Objectives Gastrointestinal neuroendocrine neoplasms (GI-NENs) exhibit heterogeneity in biological behavior, making it difficult to predict prognosis. We established the P Grade based on 68Ga-DOTANOC and 18F-FDG...

Abstract Objectives The objectives of this study were: (1) to compare the incidence of effective orifice area (EOA) after either the trans-catheter and surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR); and (2) to assess the impa...

Abstract Background Sickle cell retinopathy (SCR) is a well-documented and potentially vision-threatening presentation of sickle cell disease (SCD). In this article, we provide a comprehensive review of the management op...

Abstract Background Endoscopic vidian neurectomy has been performed for decades on patients with refractory allergic rhinitis and vasomotor rhinitis. Although the surgical approach has evolved continuously, it still has ...

Abstract Background Sphincter preservation (SP) during laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (LaTME) for low rectal cancer is challenged by a deep, narrow pelvis. Robust, MRI-based predictors for both SP success and ope...

Abstract Background Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) confers a markedly increased lifetime risk of breast and ovarian cancers. As no effective surveillance method for early detection of ovarian cancer has been...

Abstract Background The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of different mobility aids during the early rehabilitation phase following surgical repair of acute...

Abstract Objectives Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is estimated to affect up to one-quarter of the Italian population, generating immense treatment costs. An emergent surgical treatment involving implantation of ...

Abstract Background Acetabular fractures, predominantly caused by high-energy trauma, pose a substantial healthcare burden in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) such as Nepal. This study aimed to characterize the e...

Abstract Background To describe the diagnosis and surgical management of an inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) injury caused by extrusion of a bio-ceramic endodontic sealer into the mandibular canal using digitally guided pie...

Abstract Background Safe anesthesia is fundamental to safe surgery and depends on facility readiness, team behaviors, and consistent adherence to safety standards such as the World Health Organization (WHO) Surgical Safe...

Abstract Background As the incidence of ATR is increasing the risk of ruptures being missed escalates and more injuries are suspected to become chronic. This study aimed to assess the incidence and causes of delayed diag...

Abstract Background Tibial spine avulsion fractures (TSFs) are the pediatric equivalent of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. The optimal management of type II fractures remains debated, and both conservative and...

Abstract Background Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder marked by spinal ossification that leads to progressive thoracolumbar kyphosis (TLK). We previously introduced vertebral body compression...