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Iatrogenic ureteric injury is the most common cause of ureteric injury. It is usually caused by either gynecological or urological surgical procedures. Iatrogenic ureteric injury repair depends mainly on the time of diagnosis. We represent here a case of iatrogenic complete transection ureteric injury resulted from laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. The patient had a history of abdominal hysterectomy causing adhesions that resulted in challenging surgery. One week later, the patient presented to the emergency department with abdominal pain, and contrast CT showed left hydronephrosis with extravasation of the contrast at the left renal pelvis. The patient was treated initially with left nephrostomy and an antegrade nephrostogram confirmed the diagnosis of complete transection ureteric injury. Surprisingly, left retrograde study, which was done 11 weeks after the operative injury, showed healing of the ureteric injury with a small annular stricture. The stricture was dilated and a stent was inserted. We concluded that conservative waiting and delayed ureteric repair might be advised in similar injuries allowing time for resolution of the postoperative inflammatory reaction and spontaneous healing.Splenic injury commonly occurs following abdominal trauma and can result in severe complications and death if it goes unrecognized. The Seurat spleen is a term used to describe the angiographic appearance of splenic injury following blunt trauma, given its resemblance to the pointillistic artwork of French neo-impressionist Georges Seurat. We present a case of a 43-year-old man who presented following a motor vehicle collision and was found to have multiple punctate foci of contrast extravasation in the spleen consistent with the Seurat spleen angiographic sign. This angiographic pattern can be used as a pathognomonic sign to identify splenic injury, with early identification crucial to preventing further complications of the injury.

Intertrochanteric fractures can be treated, both by conservative and operative methods depending upon the status of the patient. The purpose of this study was to assess the functional outcome of intertrochanteric fracture of femur treated with dynamic hip screw (DHS) with de-rotation screw comparing and proximal femoral nail (PFN).

We compared 30 (male 23, female seven) cases of intertrochanteric fractures with a mean age of the population was 65 years and male to female ratio in was 2.751.Patients were recruited in this study having inclusion criteria of adults above 50 years of age, isolated intertrochanteric fractures of the AO Foundation/Orthopaedic Trauma Association (AO/OTA) type A1 and A2, fracture less than two weeks, and intertrochanteric fracture with or without distal extension.

Post-operatively, patients treated by either of these two methods were statistically analyzed in terms of comparing advantages and disadvantages in terms of the time of fracture union and outcome of both above-mentioned procedures using Harris hip score.

PFN gives better results than DHS with De-Rotation Screw-in intertrochanteric fractures in terms of the amount of blood loss during surgery, duration of surgery, early toe-touch weight-bearing, and Harris hip scores. There is no difference between the two modalities in terms of duration of hospitalization, fracture union, mortality and morbidity, and postoperative complications.

PFN gives better results than DHS with De-Rotation Screw-in intertrochanteric fractures in terms of the amount of blood loss during surgery, duration of surgery, early toe-touch weight-bearing, and Harris hip scores. There is no difference between the two modalities in terms of duration of hospitalization, fracture union, mortality and morbidity, and postoperative complications.Sialolithiasis is one of the most common diseases involving the salivary glands. It is a condition that occurs due to an obstruction in a salivary gland or its duct due to a calculus. The formation of a salivary stone is believed to be secondary to the deposition of mineral salts around a nidus, which is frequently associated with a recurrent bacterial infection. Patients with submandibular sialolithiasis usually present with acute swelling over the neck associated with pain, fever, and purulent intraoral discharge. The size of the calculus varies from 15 mm in any diameter, is rare. Here, we describe our experience with a case of giant submandibular sialolithiasis measuring 25 mm presenting as a painless submandibular mass. The patient underwent submandibular gland excision followed by a full recovery.Background Sterilization failure is one of the main reasons for surgical site infections (SSIs). The biological indicator (BI) test is the most reliable test to check sterilization efficiencies. But 48 hours BI test result makes the monitoring process time-consuming. Rapid BI testing can be time demanding in this regard. Therefore, the objective is to determine the importance of rapid BI monitoring for the quality assurance of sterile surgical instruments. Methods This study was conducted in the Labaid Cardiac Hospital, Bangladesh from April 1, 2021, to July 8, 2021. A total of 100 steam and 100 ethylene oxide (EO) rapid BIs and an auto reader incubator were used to conduct this research. Quick BI of steam and EO were used once per day and tested by the auto reader. Later, all the tested BIs were incubated for 48 hours by a conventional incubator to confirm the auto reader's rapid BI test results. Wnt inhibitor Result All the EO BI results were found negative, but the BI was found positive twice in steam sterilization. Surgical items of those two loads were re-sterilized. Again, after checking the BI result, the items were released. All BIs except positive steam rapid BIs were found with no growth after 48 hours of incubation for cross-checking of auto reader results. In positive rapid BI of steam, growth was found after 48 hours of incubation. Conclusion When sterilization failure occurred, process recall could not be possible at that time if rapid BI tests were not performed. So, integration of a rapid BI test with an auto reader can save the patient from critical SSI.In recent years, the application process for residency education has come under increased review. Step 1 scores will be pass/fail starting in 2022. There has been controversy about grade inflation or the lack of grades altogether at many medical schools. Faculty letters of recommendation have been criticized that they often exhibit implicit bias against women and under-represented minorities or simply are too vague or generic to be useful. Given this difficult landscape, the personal statement carries increased importance to highlight our applicants' unique motivations and interests. We propose a model that residency and fellowship applicants may employ to craft their personal statements.Introduction Neurologic complications after transplantation surgery are major causes of morbidity, and the incidence of neurologic complications among heart transplant recipients varies from 7% to 81%. In our study, we aimed to determine the incidence, etiologies, and risk factors of neurologic complications among patients readmitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after heart transplantation. Method In this retrospective cohort study, the medical records of all patients who underwent cardiac transplantation from February 2003 to July 2019 were reviewed, and those admitted to the ICU due to neurologic complications during the early and late postoperative period were evaluated. The patients were divided into two groups based on the development of neurologic complications to compare demographic and other characteristics. Results A total of 130 heart transplant recipients were analyzed. We excluded 33 patients from the study because they either had neurologic complications or died postoperatively without discha mean length of hospital stay and incidence of sepsis were significantly higher in heart transplant recipients who developed neurologic complications.Acute appendicitis is the most common indication for abdominal surgeries worldwide. Obstruction of the appendiceal orifice is thought to be the primary pathology of appendicitis. The obstruction leads to an increase in the intraluminal pressure resulting in ischemia and inflammatory process. Several pathologies could cause obstruction of the appendix lumen. These pathologies include hard fecal masses, stones, lymphoid hyperplasia, and neoplasia. We present the case of a 42-year-old man who presented to the emergency department with a complaint of abdominal pain and diarrhea for 3 days. The abdominal pain started in the periumbilical region and was shifted to the right lower quadrant of the abdomen. The pain started gradually and had been progressing in severity. He described the pain as a stabbing in nature. Abdominal examination revealed a soft abdomen with diffuse tenderness. However, the tenderness was more pronounced in the right iliac fossa with a positive rebound sign. Further, the Rovsing sign was positive. Initial laboratory investigation revealed elevated leukocyte count and elevated inflammatory markers, including erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein. The CT scan demonstrated well-defined homogenous fat density endoluminal lesion in the cecum with an average size of 6 cm with associated thickened wall appendix. The patient was prepared for an emergency laparoscopy for limited segmental rection of the cecum with appendectomy. Lipoma is a rare benign tumor of the gastrointestinal tract. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for benign and malignant neoplasms when they encounter patients with suspected acute appendicitis in the adult population.The anterior cervicothoracic spine is a challenging region to approach given the various vascular, osseous, nervous, and articular structures, which prevent adequate exposure. This region is susceptible to lesions ranging from tumors, degenerative disease, infectious processes, and traumatic fractures. Our objective was to critically evaluate the sternotomy approach in spine surgery to give the technical implications of its usage. The safety and efficacy of the transsternal approach are discussed as well as the advantages, disadvantages, indications, and contraindications. The transsternal approach is the most direct access to pathologies in the upper anterior cervicothoracic spine and enables the spine surgeon to gain direct exposure to the cervicothoracic junction for ideal visualization. Anatomical considerations must be kept in mind while performing a sternotomy to prevent complications such as denervation or bleeding. This technique is useful for the armamentarium of spinal surgeons.Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis is a benign chronic inflammatory condition of the breast, the etiology of which has not been identified yet; it mimics two common breast disorders breast carcinoma and tuberculous mastitis. Hence, this clinical entity poses difficulties in the diagnostic work-up. As clinical presentation and imaging findings often simulate other infectious and neoplastic etiologies, an accurate and early diagnosis is crucial to prevent misdiagnosis. Clear guidelines have yet to be established regarding treatment. In this report, we describe a case in which a patient presented with a painful breast mass and was diagnosed with idiopathic granulomatous mastitis after histological evaluation. We managed this patient with a combination of surgical excision and, subsequently, a course of antibiotics and steroids. To conclude, idiopathic granulomatous mastitis must be considered a possible differential while treating a patient with a lump in the breast tissue.