Ettaoussi Abdelhak, Belbsir Mohamed, Moussahim Aziz, Kamal Khadija, Majd Abdessamad, Bouali Mounir, Bakouri Abdelilah & El hattabi Khalid·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2025
Small bowel obstructions caused by inflammatory adhesions without prior surgical history are rare and often linked to chronic infectious processes. Their association with pelvic fistulas, especially anal or vesical, complicates both diagnosis and management. We report the case of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i2297
Acute gastric dilatation of stomach is caused by accumulation of gas, gastric secretions and food material. It is often a radiological diagnosis with lack of clear diagnostic criteria and physician awareness. In acute gastric dilatation, necrosis is a very rare event because of r...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i2298
Introduction: The diagnosis of acute appendicitis is largely clinical. However, diagnostic difficulties may arise with many cases resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. The diagnostic and discriminatory values of white blood cell (WBC) count in acute appendicitis have...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i2294
Aims: Describe the diagnostic evolution of a rare, recurrent soft tissue tumor of the hand, initially diagnosed as nodular fibromatosis and ultimately confirmed as neurofibroma. Case Presentation: A 22-year-old female presented with multiple recurrences of a soft tissue mass in t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i2293
Nassima Fakhiri, Belbsir Mohamed, Ilias El Azhari, Abdelhak Ettaoussi, Abdessamad Majd, Kamal Khadija, Mounir Bouali, Abdelilah El Bakouri & Khalid El Hattabi·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2025
De Garengeot and Richter hernias are rare types of groin hernias, each with distinct features and clinical challenges. A De Garengeot hernia involves the appendix within a femoral hernia sac, while a Richter hernia involves partial bowel wall herniation, often without obstruction...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i2292
The severity of injuries is influenced by the weight and speed of the bullock cart wheels, which can cause serious trauma to both solid and hollow abdominal organs. We report two cases involving boys aged 8 years, who sustained blunt abdominal trauma after falling from and being...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i2291
Anas El Wassi, Siham El Kinani, Ilias El Azhari, Nassima Fakhiri, Abdelhak Ettaoussi, Abdessamad Majd, Kamal Khadija, Mounir Bouali, Abdelilah El Bakouri & Khalid El Hattabi·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2025
The sigmoid volvulus is a rare cause of intestinal occlusion, most cases being found in Asia and Africa. The case we report is of a patient with pulmonary tuberculosis undergoing treatment, who was admitted in our structure for an intestinal occlusion due to sigmoid volvulus, the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i2290
Aims: This report highlights the importance of considering rare local etiologies, such as lipomas, in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), even in bilateral presentations where systemic causes are initially presumed, emphasizing the diagnostic value of thorough surgical exploration. Pre...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i1289
Hossam Abdelfatah Alnsour, Ade Fahmi Almomanie, Khalid Awad Al-Rawabdeh, Qais Khalil Alqsoos, Khaled Nayef Nicola AL-Malouf & Ashraf Fadel Moh’d·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2025
Background: There is a debate regarding the best anaesthetic management for patients undergoing trans-catheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Both sedation and general anesthesia are used by anesthetists. Objective: This study aims to compare the use of sedation and general ane...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i1288
Aims: To present a rare case of synovial sarcoma (SS) arising in the foot of a young adult male and highlight the diagnostic challenges, treatment approach, and prognosis associated with this aggressive malignancy. Presentation of Case: A 23-year-old Caucasian male with a history...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i1287
Elwassi Anas, Belbsir Mohamed, Kenza Benjelloun Touimi, Hajri Amal, Erguibi Driss, Boufettal Rachid, Rifki Jai Saad & Chehab Farid·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2025
Metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) represents a major public health challenge, characterized by high morbidity and mortality. This retrospective study, conducted at Ibn Rochd University Hospital in Casablanca from 2019 to 2023, analyzes the epidemiological, clinical, and therape...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i1286
Introduction: Primary penile cancer is a rare pathology in daily practice. Verrucous carcinoma of the penis is exceptional, representing approximately 5% to 24% of all penile tumors. Diagnosis is often difficult and delayed. Early diagnosis and appropriate management can avoid ag...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i1285
SBAI. Mohamed Ali, KEBIR Ala, Sboui Ines, SBEI. Feten, MAHFOUDHI. Sami, BELLILA. Senda & MAALLA. Riadh·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2025
A giant cell tumor is a rare tumor of mesenchymal origin, it is considered a benign tumor with locally aggressive characteristics and the ability to metastasize. This tumor typically arises in the epiphyseal regions of long bones, most often after the completion of bone growth. L...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i1284
Background: Sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease is a common morbid disease with high recurrence rate after surgery. Many surgical procedures have been described with their merits and demerits. Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy and complications of Limberg flap reconstructiv...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i1283
Fakhiri Nassima, Belbsir Mohamed, Ettaoussi Abdelhak, Kamal Khadija, Majd Abdessamad, Bouali Mounir, Bakouri Abdelilah & El hattabi Khalid·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2025
A 23-year-old male with a history of alcoholism and psychotropic drug use was admitted after ingesting multiple foreign bodies, including batteries and glass shards, as part of a self-harm attempt. He presented with diffuse abdominal pain, primarily localized in the epigastric an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i1282