Background: Male breast cancer (MBC) accounts for less than 1% of all breast cancers. Despite its rarity, evidence suggests an increasing incidence globally and in Nigeria. This study reviewed the clinicopathologic characteristics, risk factors, and treatment outcomes of MBC case...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1342
Essaidi Zakaria, El Azhari Ilias, MASTAR Hajar, Ettaoussi Abdelhak, Kamal Khadija, Majd Abdessamad, Bouali Mounir, EL BAKOURI Abdelillah, El hattabi Khalid, BENCHRIFI Yassine, WAJIH Oumeima & KAROUANI Doha·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2026
The HELLP syndrome (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelets) is considered a severe condition that may occur during pregnancy, carrying significant maternal and fetal risks. It can lead to multiple complications, including subcapsular liver hematoma (SLH), a potentially...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1341
Primary ventral hernias (PVH) are congenital defects resulting from weaknesses in the abdominal wall. Complex ventral hernias, typically larger than 10 cm, involve a loss of domain (LOD), reducing abdominal cavity volume. This case report discusses a 62-year-old woman with a larg...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1340
Background: Surgical wound closure methods play a key role in postoperative healing and infection prevention. However, comparative evidence across techniques is fragmented. Methods: This systematic review followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines. A search of Scopus, ScienceDirect, Web of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1339
The development of medical treatments for ulcers has significantly decreased the need for surgery in the last century. Surgical treatment for gastric ulcers is reserved for complications like severe bleeding, perforation, or obstruction. The success of the therapeutic treatment o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i2338
Introduction: In low-resource neurosurgical settings, the choice of a reliable and efficient imaging tool for grading degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS) is critical. The qualitative Schizas morphological classification and the quantitative Stenosis Ratio (SR) are two esta...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i2337
Electrical burn injuries of the scalp carry a high risk of extensive tissue destruction and neurological complications. We report the case of a 50-year-old woman who sustained a high-voltage electrical burn to the scalp following a domestic accident. The injury progressed to scal...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i2336
Atemkeng Tsatedem Faustin, Douryang Maurice, Saha Tchida Laetitia Laura, Dongmo Arlette, Banga Nkomo David Douglas, Amougou Boris, DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, Ngono Ateba Gladys, Njifou Njimah Amadou, Guifo Marc Leroy, Mouafo Tambo Faustin, Chichom Mefire Alain & Bahebeck Jean·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2025
Introduction: Femoral shaft fractures (FSFs) in adults are a major trauma emergency, with high functional morbidity when treatment is delayed or inappropriate. In middle income countries with low resource hospital settings like in the Western Cameroon, optimizing treatment remain...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i2335
Background: Scar endometriosis is a rare manifestation of endometriosis, occurring in less than 1% of cases, typically following obstetric or gynecologic surgeries such as cesarean section. It presents a diagnostic challenge due to its non-specific symptoms, commonly mimicking ot...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i2334
Mesenteric cysts are rare benign abdominal lesions that can occur anywhere from the duodenum to the rectum, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 100,000 to 1 in 250,000 patients. They are often benign and asymptomatic but may present with symptoms such as abdominal pain, nause...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i2333
Background: Cholecystocolic fistula (CCF) is a rare internal biliary–enteric fistula occurring as a late complication of chronic gallstone disease. Because its symptoms are often vague and nonspecific, the condition is frequently underdiagnosed and commonly identified only during...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i2332
Hydatid disease is an infection caused by the larval stage of the animal tapeworm Echinococcus. The larvae inhabit the liver and lungs, creating fluid-filled cysts with multiple chambers. A rupture into the abdominal cavity is an uncommon yet severe complication of hydatid diseas...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i2331
Background: Primary mesenteric myxoid liposarcoma is an exceedingly rare malignant tumour arising from mesenteric adipose tissue. It poses diagnostic challenges due to its nonspecific clinical presentation and imaging resemblance to other intra-abdominal masses such as gastrointe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i2330
Edung Emem Samuel, Osahenrhunmwen Abraham Okunorobo, Jacques Forwah Ndeh, Paul-Alex Chukwuma Ifeagwazi, Edeani Bobby David, Arinze Joseph Edochie, Korzerzer Samuel Vershima, Otti Chidiebere Joel, Idiege Idiege Omang, Samuel Olusegun Akinwunmi, Chibuokem Chisom Chine, Asadu Valentine Chisom, George Chidiebube Amaefule, Kenelumchukwu Phina Ekezie, Abayomi Oluwatobi Opadijo, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba, Akaba Kingsley Onoride, Raphael Dominic Effiong, Chinedum Michael Onah, Asuquo Aniekan Augustine, Eni Bassey Bernard & Abeshi Sylvester Etenikang·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2025
Preoperative anemia is a significant challenge in patients refusing allogenic blood transfusion. Anemia is a prevalent condition among surgical patients and optimizing preoperative hematocrit or packed cell volume (PCV) is crucial to minimize perioperative complications. However,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i2329
Introduction: Malrotation of the gut is a congenital anomaly that typically presents in childhood. Its occurrence in adults is extremely rare, with an incidence of approximately 0.2%. Ladd’s bands, which can cause duodenal obstruction, may present with symptoms such as abdominal...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i2327