Traumatic aortic rupture is at the present time considered a life-threatening condition that requires emergent surgical intervention. Conventional surgical repair carries a certain risk of mortality and morbidity. Since the introduction of aortic stent-graft, endovascular repair has gradually become a new alternative surgical approach for treating traumatic aortic rupture. We hereby present the...

BACKGROUND Surgical meshes are widely used in incisional hernia repair. However, there are no reports of pregnancies complicated by infection of surgical meshes used for hernia repair. This is the first case report of a pregnant woman who experienced surgical site infection associated with surgical mesh used for repair of an abdominal wall incisional hernia. CASE PRESENTATION We report a case...

Surgical repair of tricuspid atresia has been carried out in three patients; two of these operations have been successful. A new surgical procedure has been used which transmits the whole vena caval blood to the lungs, while only oxygenated blood returns to the left heart. The right atrium is, in this way, 'ventriclized', to direct the inferior vena caval blood to the left lung, the right pulmo...

Despite the many controversies surrounding the proper surgical repair of vesicovaginal fistulas, the current methods available allow surgeons to select the procedure best suited for each specific problem. Because each fistula is unique, surgeons will often be required to individually vary their approach and technique. Regardless of whether a transabdominal or transvaginal approach is selected, ...

Aortic valve replacement (AVR) has been the default procedure for the surgical management of aortic valve disease, with repair techniques heterogeneously and infrequently used. However, surgical aortic valve repair has evolved with improved techniques. Yet many questions remain regarding the ideal techniques and real-world applicability and effectiveness of valve repair. The AORTA Great Debate ...

INTRODUCTION Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks may arise as a complication of endoscopic sinus surgery, trauma, or hydrocephalus, or they may occur spontaneously without any identifiable cause. Despite general agreement that CSF leaks should not be left untreated, their initial management, the surgical indications, and the technique of repair are controversial. OBJECTIVE We undertook this study...

introduction: infants born with congenital anomalies demand individualized nutritional evaluations and recommendations. the anatomical changes of neonatal surgical diseases create specific physiological constraints.patients with different congenital anomalies have different nutritional support needs. it is essential to know the exact physiology of these anomalies in order to be able to manage a...

Cyclodialysis cleft is separation of meridonal ciliary muscle fibers from the scleral spur, thereby creating an additional drainage pathway of aqueous humor into the suprachoroidal space.1-4 This new drainage pathway leads to increase in uveoscleral outflow and may result in chronic ocular hypotony.5 The hypotony may also be due to decreased aqueous production.6 In past, creating an iatrogenic ...

introduction: traumatic ruptures of the biceps tendon are rare, but serious, and usually involve the long head of the proximal insertion. rupture of the distal tendon account for only 3% of all biceps tendon ruptures. a history of tendonitis, overuse, or anabolic steroid abuse may predispose tendons to rupture. surgical repair, followed by a comprehensive rehabilitation program, was indicated t...