Z. M. Raihan Kabir, Mahmud Hasan, Tarek Hasan, Munsur Miah, Moshe Dayen Halder, Saoda Islam & Sarmin Rahman·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2026
Background: Colorectal malignancy (CRC) is the third most prevalent cancer worldwide, with an estimated one million new cases and a half million deaths each year. This study discusses the predictive value of faecal immunochemical test (FIT) for colorectal malignancy as a screenin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1372
Colonoscopy is a commonly performed procedure with a low complication rate. Splenic injury is an exceptionally rare but potentially life-threatening complication that may be overlooked due to its nonspecific presentation. We report the case of a 66-year-old woman who presented ac...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1370
Background: Lumbar spine degenerative changes are a major cause of low back pain (LBP), a condition with high global prevalence and significant socioeconomic impact. It is a common cause of chronic low back pain, often triggered by aging, smoking, or sedentary lifestyle. Obesity...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1371
Background: Polytrauma patients undergoing combined abdominal and orthopaedic surgery experience compounded physiological stress characterised by systemic inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, hypermetabolism, and immune dysregulation. These biological processes increase the ris...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1369
Background: Intussusception is a common cause of infantile and childhood intestinal obstruction. Its prevalence is rising and continues to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality in low-income African countries. Understanding the current pattern and presentation of this disea...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1368
Background: Symptomatic cholelithiasis is a common indication for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy, yet the presence of gallstones does not invariably explain upper abdominal symptoms. Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic yield and clinical utility of preoperative upper gas...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1367
Aims: To provide a focused review of thoracolumbar trauma, with emphasis on its biomechanical basis, injury patterns, diagnostic evaluation, classification systems, management strategies, and current clinical challenges. Study Design: Narrative literature review. Methodology: Thi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1366
A. Denial, S. Laababsi, H. Sokrat, A. Sandali, Y. Hidan, M. R. Bentouhami, A. Hammouche, A. Mchachi, L. Benhmidoune & R. Rachid·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2026
Introduction: Neurotrophic keratopathy is a rare degenerative corneal disease caused by partial or complete impairment of trigeminal nerve innervation. Loss of corneal sensitivity results in epithelial instability, impaired healing, and progressive damage to the corneal surface....
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1365
Background: Type IV paraesophageal hernia represents the most advanced and least common form of hiatal hernia, characterized by herniation of the stomach along with additional abdominal viscera into the thoracic cavity. Chronic intrathoracic displacement may result in significant...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1364
Background: Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), also referred to as celiac artery compression syndrome or Dunbar syndrome, is a rare vascular condition characterised by external compression of the proximal celiac artery by the median arcuate ligament of the diaphragm. While...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1363