Asian Journal of Research in Surgery

Malar Reduction Techniques: A Review of Surgical Approaches and Clinical Considerations

M. R. Haranadha Reddy, Lavanya Ummadi Singh, Sarah Fatima, K. N. Phalguni, Ghazala Hussain & G. Anusha · Asian Journal of Research in Surgery · 2026

The zygomatic complex plays a fundamental role in determining midfacial contour, projection, and overall facial width. Excessive prominence of the malar eminence can result in a broad or square facial appearance, which many patients perceive as aesthetically undesirable. Conseque...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1361

Pattern and Presentation of Paediatric Patients Admitted in the Department of Thoracic Surgery of Dhaka Medical College and Hospital; A Single Centre Experience

Mehede Hasan Sawon, Md.Kamrul Alam, Debasish Das, Faisal Ahmed, Mehdi Rafique Al Islam, Farhana Nashid, Md. Yousuf Kabir & Shakil Ahmed khan · Asian Journal of Research in Surgery · 2026

Background: Thoracic surgery is one of the surgical procedures that, particularly in the paediatric age group, needs a skilled and committed surgical, anaesthetic, and critical care team. The purpose of this study was to describe the disease burden, clinical features and surgical...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1362

Quadruple Amputations in Professional Electrical Burns: A multidisciplinary Approach on Early Prosthetics and Patient Motivation

Omar Frikha, Ahmed Sbai, Rafed Laouiti, Chiraz Méjri, Mohamed Ali Sbai & Riadh Maala · Asian Journal of Research in Surgery · 2026

Background: High-voltage electrical burns are a relatively uncommon but severe form of burn injury, frequently occurring in occupational settings. These injuries often cause extensive deep tissue destruction and may require repeated surgical debridement and major limb amputations...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1360

Neurogenic Heterotopic Ossification of the Hip After Prolonged Postoperative Coma Following Astrocytoma Surgery in an Adolescent: A Case Report

Abou El Jaoud Hind, Boutahar Ayoub, Bentayeb Tayeb & Chater Lamiae · Asian Journal of Research in Surgery · 2026

Background: Neurogenic heterotopic ossification (NHO) is an uncommon but potentially disabling complication of severe neurological injury, particularly in pediatric patients. Case Presentation: We report the case of a 13-year-old adolescent who developed NHO of the hip following...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1359

Incidental Intraoperative Finding of Calcified Dermal Fillers during Primary Rhytidectomy: Technical Adaptation to an Altered Surgical Plane

S. Bekkour, R. Lamtaouech, A. Achbouk & K. El Khatib · Asian Journal of Research in Surgery · 2026

Aims: To report the surgical challenges and adaptive techniques required when encountering unexpected, calcified dermal fillers during rhytidectomy, highlighting the critical disconnect between patient-reported history and surgical reality in the modern aesthetic practice. Presen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1358

Impact of Systemic Hypothermia Degree on Postoperative Outcomes in Adult Cardiac Surgery: A Retrospective Observational Study

Ashraf Fadel Moh’d, Nisrein Mousa Al-Aqqad, Obidah Abdelrazzaq Albreizat, Noor Hayel Al-Adwan, Rawand Hayel Al-Adwan & Ghazi Aldehayat · Asian Journal of Research in Surgery · 2026

Objective: To study the effect of different levels of therapeutic hypothermia during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) on postoperative characteristics such as cerebrovascular events, blood loss, weaning from mechanical ventilation, and discharge from the intensive care unit. Methods:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1357

The Silent Swell in the Anterior Maxilla: Unmasking a Peripheral Ameloblastoma

G. V. Reddy, Sarepally Godvine, C. H. Kavya Rachana, Lagishetty Sunayana, S. Nishmitha, Lokeshwar Sara, S. L. N. Karthikeya Saket, Israa Mohammed Younus, Appaji Krishna Sahithi & Saba Anjum · Asian Journal of Research in Surgery · 2026

Peripheral ameloblastoma is a rare extraosseous odontogenic tumour arising from the soft tissues overlying tooth-bearing regions of the jaws. In contrast to the conventional intraosseous ameloblastoma, this variant demonstrates relatively indolent biological behaviour and minimal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1356

Duplication of Internal Jugular Vein During Neck Dissection: A Rare Anatomical Variation

Mayur M. Shingade, Reshma Hammannavar, Mayur N. Lanje, Uday Devendra Berad, Viraj V. Chaudhari & Omkar A. Andhale · Asian Journal of Research in Surgery · 2026

Background: The major tributaries of the internal jugular vein typically originate from the anterior surface of the vein in the neck and almost never have posterior branches, thus facilitating dissection of the posterior triangle of the neck. Uncommonly, this vein may present wit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1355

Comparison of Traditional Long Bite Polypropylene Versus Short Bite Polydioxanone Suture Closure of Midline Abdominal Wound in Emergency Laparotomy

A. K. M. Al Masud, Prodip Kumar Mandal, Md. Kamrul Ahsan, Surajit Dutta & Khondokar Muhammad Abu Jalal · Asian Journal of Research in Surgery · 2026

Background: The midline incision is the most common incision for abdominal access during emergency surgery. The current study is aimed to identify the best suture material for closing the abdominal wall following surgery between polydioxanone and polypropylene based on the length...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1354

Guyon’s Canal Syndrome Secondary to a Giant Lipoma: A Rare Clinical Case Report and Literature Review

Doha Laamarti, Hichem Msek, Ayoub Idrissi & Mohamed Faouzi Hamdi · Asian Journal of Research in Surgery · 2026

Aims: To report a rare case of ulnar nerve compression at Guyon’s canal caused by an extraneural lipoma and to emphasize the role of MRI and surgical management. Presentation of Case: A 52-year-old man presented with a painless, slowly enlarging mass on the ulnar side of the righ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1352