Zakaria Koulibaly, Othmane Arsalan, El Hassouni Souhaib, Alaaedine Boujedaine Tsouli, Omar Mkira, EL KHELOUFI Soufiane, Boudida Houda, Anass Zaghri, Madani Mehdi & El Hadj Omar Malki·Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery·2026
Introduction: Stump appendicitis is an uncommon complication of appendicectomy caused by inflammation of residual appendiceal tissue. Its clinical presentation may resemble acute appendicitis, and previous appendicectomy may contribute to diagnostic uncertainty. We describe a cas...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2876
Aims: To describe the clinical assessment, imaging findings, operative management and early outcome of an upper-limb impalement injury caused by a metallic gate rod, with emphasis on neurovascular evaluation and controlled extraction. Presentation of Case: A 46-year-old man prese...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2875
Background: For patients whose oral intake is inadequate to meet nutritional needs, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy enables enteral nutritional support. In comparison with parenteral nutrition, the enteral route offers advantages that include preservation of gastrointestinal...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2873
Background: Skeletal muscle metastasis from squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue is uncommon and may complicate post-treatment surveillance. This case report describes early multifocal skeletal muscle metastases despite satisfactory locoregional disease control. Presentation of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2874
Rajesh More, Tushar Valvi, Urvin Manish Shah, Sanjana S. Dubey, Sarveshwar Reddy, Shubham Hajare, Tejaswini Chavan & Shreyas Masrani·Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery·2026
Background: Abdominoscrotal hydrocele is an uncommon condition characterised by communicating scrotal and abdominal components extending through the inguinal canal. Adult presentation is particularly unusual, and large lesions may produce pressure effects on adjacent abdominal an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2871
Aims: To describe a giant hepatic hydatid cyst presenting with chronic epigastric pain and to highlight the diagnostic importance of recognising nonspecific symptoms together with relevant occupational exposure. Presentation of Case: A 34-year-old female sanitation worker from Le...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2872
Background: Reconstruction of nasal defects following oncological excision requires restoration of tissue coverage while preserving facial contour and minimising functional and aesthetic deformity. The paramedian forehead flap provides tissue with characteristics suitable for rec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2870
Background: Esophageal perforation following laparoscopic fundoplication is uncommon but potentially life-threatening because of pleural or mediastinal contamination, sepsis, and respiratory compromise. Early recognition, adequate drainage, and prompt source control are essential...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2868
Parastomal hernia is the most common long-term complication following the creation of a temporary or permanent stoma after colorectal surgery and can affect patients physically and emotionally, thereby altering quality of life. Symptomatic patients require surgical intervention,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2869
Background: Gallbladder stump calculus is an uncommon delayed cause of recurrent biliary symptoms after cholecystectomy and can be difficult to recognise when previous surgery has altered the anatomy. Case Presentation: A 56-year-old female with diabetes mellitus and hypertension...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2867
Kich Ouiam, Jabri Meryem, Mourai Meryem, Lahjaouj Meryem, loudghiri Meryem, Bijou Walid, Oukessou Youssef, Rouadi Sami, Abada Reda, Roubal Mohamed & Mahtar Mohamed·Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery·2026
Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is a rare autoimmune disease characterised by episodic inflammation and progressive destruction of cartilaginous structures, primarily affecting the ears, nose, and airways. Due to its low incidence and variable presentation, RP in children is freque...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2866
Background: Glomangioma is an uncommon variant of glomus tumour that may present with persistent subungual pain and can be difficult to diagnose because of its small size and non-specific clinical appearance. Aims: To present a rare case of subungual glomangioma; highlight the di...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2865
Boujeddaine Tsouli Alaaeddine, MERGHAD Hatim, Soudi Hammad, Lechheb Ihab, Chair Walid, ELAZZAOUI Imad, Maazouz Amine, Elhassouni Sohayb, Koulibaly Zakaria, Bouzroud Mohamed, Hakim Elkaoui, Sidi Mohammed Bouchentouf & Moujahid Mountassir·Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery·2026
Background: Mesenteric cystic lymphangioma (MCL) is a rare benign lymphatic malformation that is usually identified in childhood and is exceptional in adults. Its nonspecific presentation and overlapping imaging features can make preoperative diagnosis difficult. Case Presentatio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2864
Background: Left paraduodenal hernia (LPDH) is the most common congenital internal hernia but remains a rare cause of acute small bowel obstruction. It occurs through Landzert's fossa as a consequence of abnormal embryological rotation and fixation of the midgut. Clinical manifes...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2863
Meryem Mourai, Ouiam Kich, Walid Bijou, Youssef Oukessou, Sami Rouadi, Redallah Abada, Mohamed Roubal & Mohamed Mahtar·Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery·2026
Objectives: To describe a rare case of a retropharyngeal abscess revealing an infected third branchial cleft fistula in a 5-year-old child, with emphasis on the clinical presentation, radiological findings, surgical management, and the importance of considering branchial cleft an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2861