Left-sided appendicitis is a rare condition caused by congenital abnormalities such as situs inversus totalis (SIT) or midgut malrotation (MM). In some cases, an unusually long appendix on the right side may extend into the left lower quadrant of the abdomen, leading to an atypic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i1267
Introduction: Glomus tumors are rare benign lesions that arise from a neuro-myo-arterial structure. While they are typically located in the fingers, they can also occur in other regions of the body which can delay accurate diagnosis. Case Presentation: We report a rare localizati...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i1265
Ashraf Fadel Moh’d, Ziad Al-Shawabkeh, Odai Al-Momani, Qais Al-Qsoos, Waad Al-Horani, Ghazi Aldehayat & Mohamad Amin Abu-Taleb·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2025
Objectives: Management of entrapped central venous line by a suture after mitral valve replacement in the context of a rare clinical case report. Possible causes and preventive measures are explored to prevent the occurrence of a similar complication of cardiac surgery. Presentat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i1264
In a one-year period, 46 consecutive rhinoplasties were performed in the Maxillofacial Surgery Department of Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis. A retrospective analysis revealed a high overall satisfaction rate, with an average Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation (ROE) score of 69.6 (±1...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i1263
Amoebiasis is responsible for around 40,000–100,000 mortalities per year globally and is among the top four causes of death from protozoan infections. Entamoeba histolytica is recognized as a pathogenic amoeba and is associated with both intestinal and extraintestinal manifestati...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i1262
Essaidi Zakaria, Belbsir Mohamed, El Azhari Ilias, Ettaoussi Abdelhak, Kamal Khadija, Majd Abdessamad, Bouali Mounir, Bakouri Abdelilah & El hattabi Khalid·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2025
Intestinal intussusception caused by a lipoma is a rare etiology of acute intestinal obstruction in adults. Lipomas are benign tumors composed of adipose tissue, they can induce intussusception, particularly when they reach a significant size. We report the case of a 49-year-old...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i1261
Internal hernia is one of the rare causes of small intestine obstruction. Mesenteric torsion is also called as testinal volvulus, clinical presentation may show the small intestine rotates around the mesenteric root. Due to which the blood supply to the intestine may get blocked...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i1260
Aims: Management of low-grade fusocellular gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) in the context of a clinical case where it is found incidentally during bariatric surgery. Presentation of Case: Involves the incidental finding of a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) during bar...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i1259
Masterson Sampson Wedeh, John Nwolim Paul, Idawarifa Frank Cookey-Gam, Exploit Ezinne Chukwuka, Anelechi Kenneth Madume, Olabisi Oluwagbemiga Ogunleye, Nwibana Barisuka Kofii, Boma Urie Erekosima, Priscilia Nyekpunwo Ogbonda, Chioma Akunnaya Ohanenye & Confidence Waribo Ihua·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2025
Aims: Torsion is defined as a state of longitudinal twisting or spiraling of shaft of a long bone and can be measured as the difference between joint axis of proximal and distal ends of the bones. Angle of humeral torsion entails the reorientation of head of humerus bone relative...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i1258
Laparoscopy has revolutionized the management of Meckel’s diverticulum (M.D.), offering new diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities. Conventional diagnostic methods, such as Meckel’s scan, radiographic contrast studies, ultrasonography, and CT scans, often have limitations in ac...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i1257
Primary omental torsion is an uncommon condition characterized by the twisting of a segment of the omentum along its long axis to the extent that its vascular supply is compromised, resulting in omental gangrene. This condition arises when a mobile, thick segment of the omentum r...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i1256
Background: Male circumcision (MC) is defined as the surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis. A new device for circumcision, called a circular stapler, has been developed for commercial purposes. It consists of two components: an inner bell meant to shield the glans and a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i1255
This article explores in detail the mechanisms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term implications of this condition. We report the case of newborn A. S, 2 days old, with first-degree consanguinity, presenting with exophthalmos of the right eye since birth, general examina...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2024/v7i2253
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is the most common type of soft tissue sarcoma found in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. These tumors originate from the interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC), which regulate GI motility. GISTs account for approximately 1% of all gastrointestinal...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2024/v7i2254
Serous cystadenomas of the pancreas are rare cystic tumours. The microcystic form of serous cystadenoma is the most common and easy to diagnose radiologically. On the other hand, the macrocystic form of serous cystadenoma can be confused with other macrocystic lesions of the panc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2024/v7i2252