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Mycobacterium wolinskyi (MW) is a rapidly growing mycobacterium that was first identified in 1999 using 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Although the number of reported cases of MW infection has been increasing in recent years,...

Background: Traumatic spinal cord injuries (TSCIs) represent a major global health challenge affecting survival and quality of life. In resource-limited settings, their management is complicated due to restricted healthc...

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...

IntroductionGouty tophi are chronic inflammatory nodules resulting from monosodium urate (MSU) crystal deposition, often leading to joint deformity, skin ulceration, and functional impairment. Surgical management remains...

ABSTRACT Objective Subtrochanteric shortening osteotomy (SSO) with autogenous cortical plate grafting is a critical but technically demanding procedure in total hip arthroplasty for Crowe type IV developmental dysplasia ...

Introduction: Gallstone disease is a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder, often managed surgically via Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (LC), which is considered the current gold standard. However, Gallbladder Wall Thickness...

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 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...

Background: A full-thickness macular hole (FTMH) causes central vision loss. Although modern vitrectomy techniques achieve high closure rates, functional recovery remained variable. Aim: This study aimed to describe th...

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...

ObjectiveTo explore the prognostic factors for patients with descending duodenum gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), analyze the impact of different surgical approaches on prognosis, and develop a predictive model fo...

Pain after surgery is of major perioperative concern because it is associated with substantial complications, including chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP) development. The CPSP incidence is high, and its accurate predicti...

ObjectiveThe prognostic implications of surgical outcomes in older adults with ovarian cancer remain unclarified. This study aimed to describe temporal trends in surgical management and examine the association between su...

ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the predictive value of combining visceral fat area (VFA) with blood lipid levels for perioperative risk and long-term prognosis in patients undergoing radical resection for colorect...

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 Collagenous fibroma (CF), also known as desmoplastic fibroblastoma, is a rare benign fibroblastic/myofibroblastic tumor characterized by FOSL1/FOS rearrangements. CF typically presents as a solitary, ...

Dear Editor, We read with great interest the article titled “The Importance of Surgical Timing in Acute Cholecystitis and Postoperative Intravenous Tramadol Consumption” by Aydın et al. published on pages 1-6 of is...

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 BackgroundOptimal management of facial skin laxity requires a nuanced approach by health care providers working in aesthetics. Radiofrequency microneedling (RFMN) devices have emerged as a popular no...

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 ...

Aims: Patient-specific Ti-6Al-4V lattice implants present a new era for reconstruction of weightbearing segmental defects; however, robust clinical data from larger cohorts with longer follow-up remain limited. Building ...