introduction left ventricular free wall rupture (lvfwr) is a frequent cause of death after acute myocardial infarction, and its repair remains a surgical challenge. conclusions a hemodynamic study was acceptable at a 12-month follow-up, and no complication was seen. case presentation tachosil® is a ready-to-use equine collagen patch which has been successfully used for hemostasis in cardiovascu...

Background: We used a database of patients treated at three hospitals to study the primary null hypothesis that thereare no factors associated with unplanned reoperations or adverse events after surgical repair for diaphyseal claviclefracture. Additionally we addressed the following secondary study questions: 1. What is the prevalence of unplannedreoperations or adverse events...

occurs in 10–20% of patients following surgical graft repair of AAA. The most probable cause for this is mechanical due to the compression of the ureter against the native iliac artery from the anteriorly placed graft [2]. In a prospective study of 101 patients who underwent aortofemoral and aortoiliac reconstructive surgery, 12% of patients developed mild to moderate hydronephrosis. All patien...

Abstract Giant inguinoscrotal hernias (GISH) are unique and complex surgical challenges due to their rare presentation in the western world high risk of post-repair complications such as abdominal compartment syndrome multi-organ failure. They defined that extend below mid inner thigh. Due potential complications, optimising these patients throughout hospital admission is crucial. Here, we pres...

BACKGROUND Traumatic diaphragmatic hernias are a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge due to variable presentations. Early repair is important because of risks of incarceration and strangulation of abdominal contents along with respiratory and cardiovascular compromise. Minimally invasive techniques have been useful for diagnosis and treatment of diaphragmatic hernias in both blunt and penetrat...

BACKGROUND The management of neonates with symptomatic tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) requiring surgical intervention in the first month of life remains controversial. We reviewed our experience with neonates 30 days or greater with TOF from 2002 to 2008 requiring surgical intervention. METHODS Thirty-seven consecutive symptomatic nonrandomized neonates with TOF or its variants (including TOF with...

OBJECTIVES Although the current surgical approach of tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is primary complete repair in infancy, late diagnosis and lack of surgical facilities in developing countries may delay surgical treatment. Some of these patients exposed to prolonged chronic hypoxaemia are transferred to more privileged countries to undergo surgical repair with the support of non-governmental organi...

A 5-year-old gelding used for showing was presented surgical repair of a full-thickness 15 mm diameter defect in the right pinna, which had occurred as delayed complication following laser excision sarcoid. The resulted progressive deformity ear, and horse considered at risk further injury if became entrapped on fixed object. Two artificial dermis meshes were inserted to encourage formation gra...

BACKGROUNDExtensor Hallicus Longus (EHL) tendon lacerations with Dorsalis Pedis (DP) artery injuries are uncommon when present together. Insufficient literature exists regarding surgical management of these injuries. We a case delayed presentation 29-year-old male who sustained Zone 4 EHL laceration to the dorsal midfoot concomitant DP pseudoaneurysm. Magnetic resonance imaging showed 5.5cm dia...

background and objects the patient’s age at the first hypospadias repair may be an important factor for determining postoperative outcomes. age at the first procedure differs between western countries and medical centers in china. this review examines the differences between the incidence of surgical complications and surgical age in boys receiving hypospadias repairs in north america, europe a...