A technique, the "Loma Linda pouch," is introduced for repairing the perforated maxillary sinus membrane during sinus grafting procedures. A collagen membrane is placed against the perforated site and subsequently covers the internal surface of the maxillary sinus. The collagen membrane is then folded along the lateral access window to form a pouch that surrounds and isolates the graft material.

Appendicitis is the most common cause of acute surgical abdomen in children and adults but very rare in infants and neonates. Nonspecific clinical features and low index of suspicion make its diagnosis and management challenging which may result in high chances of complications like perforation and peritonitis thus increasing the morbidity and mortality. Appendicular perforation leading to peri...

Background. The incidence of perforated appendicitis in elderly patients is high and carries increased morbidity and mortality rates. The aim of this study was to identify risk factors of perforation in elderly patients who presented with clinical of acute appendicitis. Methods. This was a retrospective study, reviewing medical records of patients over the age of 60 years who had a confirmed di...