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Background: Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) is a rare cause of acute spinal cord compression that occurs without preceding trauma or medical interve…

Background: Thoracolumbar spine injuries constitute a major cause of trauma-related neurological disability worldwide, yet regional clinical data from low-resou…

Background: Gynecological laparoscopic surgery can be performed under spinal anesthesia (SA) or general anesthesia (GA). Evidence comparing perioperative outcom…

Background: Intertrochanteric hip fractures in elderly patients are associated with significant morbidity, functional decline, and reduced quality of life. Whil…

Background: Cardiovascular disease is one of the major public health problems that causes restricted quality of life, disability, and mortality, with high costs…

Ovarian ectopic pregnancy (OEP) is a rare condition with a potentially fatal outcome and is notoriously difficult to diagnose. We present a case of a 21-year-ol…

Objective:To evaluate radiological union, functional outcomes, and complications following lateral distal femoral locking compression plate (DF-LCP) fixation in…

Introduction: Laparoscopic intracorporeal suturing is technically challenging with a much steeper proficiency gaining curve. Although barbed self-retaining sutu…

Background: Intrathecal adjuvants are commonly used to prolong postoperative analgesia following spinal anesthesia for caesarean section. Morphine is effective…

Background: Xanthogranulomatous Cholecystitis (XGC) is a benign inflammatory condition whose features often closely mimic Gallbladder Carcinoma (GBC). In GBC-en…

Intussusception in adults usually occurs secondary to a lead point which can be both benign and malignant in nature. Diagnosis of adult intussusception is rare…

Background: Acute appendicitis remains the most common surgical emergency, yet its diagnosis can be challenging due to atypical presentations. The Alvarado and…

Background: The study compares the post-operative restoration of hearing in patients undergoing Tympanoplasty for chronic otitis media, specifically between the…

Background: Abdominal wound dehiscence is defined as the postoperative separation of layers of a wound, with or without eventration. AWD is one of the most fear…

Objective: This study evaluates intraoperative closure parameters and short-term postoperative outcomes comparing continuous intermittent crossed suturing to co…

Background: Endometrial carcinoma is the most common gynecologic malignancy in developed nations. Accurate preoperative assessment of myometrial invasion is cri…

Background: Anaesthesia practice patterns in secondary care orthopaedic surgery in Nigeria remain understudied despite the critical role these facilities play i…

Objectives: The study evaluates revision dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) outcomes with intra-operative mitomycin-C, addressing the need for intubation in unsuccessf…

Background: Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) is a life-threatening obstetric complication, and increasing prevalence of this condition underscores the importance…

Background: Inguinal hernia (IH) refers to the abdominal void protrusion via the inguinal canal. Tension-free hernioplasty (OTFH) is the standard procedure for…

Background: Inguinal hernias are among the most frequent conditions encountered surgically worldwide. It is hypothesized that body mass index (BMI) is involved…

Background: Pin site infection remains the most common complication following external fixation, with reported incidence rates varying widely. Understanding the…

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the role of C-reactive protein (CRP) in early prediction of anastomotic leak and temporal relationship of…

Objective: Interest in off pump technique has markedly expanded in recent years. It has been shown that peroperative complications and mortality rates are reduc…

Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) represents an unusual complication of pregnancy, often identified as molar pregnancy or hydatidiform mole. GTD is define…

Background and Aim: Surgical site infections (SSIs) remain a major complication in orthopedic surgery, contributing to morbidity, prolonged hospitalization, and…

Background: Combined spinal-epidural (CSE) anaesthesia has emerged as a preferred technique for major orthopaedic procedures. This study evaluates the effect of…

Background and Aim: Supraclavicular brachial plexus block (SCB) is a widely practiced technique for upper limb surgeries. Traditional assessment of block succes…

Hydatid disease, a parasitic zoonosis caused predominantly by Echinococcus granulosus, typically affects the liver and lungs. Primary omental involvement is rar…

Background: Conventional sciatic and adductor canal blocks require separate punctures, potentially increasing procedural time and patient discomfort. Aim: To ev…

Background: In many low-resource settings, neonatal surgical care is delivered without access to the specialised equipment and consumables considered standard i…

Objective: To evaluate the correlation between serum CA-125 levels and histopathological findings in ovarian tumors. Design: Prospective descriptive study. Subj…

Surgical techniques for managing chronic migraines are gaining traction, especially for patients who do not respond to conventional pharmacological treatments…

Background: Lens-induced glaucoma (LIG) is still a major cause of irreversible blindness in developing countries, largely because of delayed treatment and diagn…

Background: Caudal epidural block is widely used for infraumbilical surgeries in children, but the duration of single-shot bupivacaine is limited. Tramadol as a…

Background: Intertrochanteric fractures, unstable particularly (AO/OTA 31-A3), is difficult to treat. Proximal femoral nailing (PFN) has emerged as a convenient…

Background: Buccal mucosal graft urethroplasty (BMGU) is now the gold standard in the treatment of anterior urethral strictures, particularly of long lengths or…

Background: Distal radius fractures are the most frequent fractures, with a common cause being low-energy falls. Treatment is focused on restoring anatomical al…

Objective: To Compare and Evaluate MR Fistulogram and X-ray Fistulography Versus Intra-operative Findings of Fistula in Ano. Design: Prospective observational s…

Background: Small bowel obstruction (SBO) remains a frequently encountered cause of hospital admission and surgical intervention. While postoperative adhesions…

Aim: The study’s objective was to assess, evaluate and compare the efficacy of Intraoperative use of sterile Medical Grade Honey (MGH) and sodium hyaluronate ca…

Background: Pancreatic trauma is a rare but challenging condition due to its retroperitoneal location and nonspecific clinical presentation. This study evaluate…

Introduction: Preoperative fasting is crucial to minimize the risk of pulmonary aspiration during anaesthesia. The American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA)…

Background: This study explores the effectiveness and challenges of ureteral access sheath (UAS) placement during retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for treat…

Background: Caudal epidural analgesia is a widely used regional technique for pediatric infraumbilical surgeries. To enhance the duration and quality of analges…

Introduction: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the gold standard for treating gallbladder diseases, requires reliable closure of the cystic duct and artery, typica…

Background: Cerebellar mutism is an unusual complication of posterior fossa surgery, particularly within children, whose diagnosis in the postoperative period i…

Background: Acute appendicitis is a frequent emergent situation that necessitates surgery. Complications, including an appendiceal mass, occur in 2-10% of appen…

Background: Given the low malignancy rate in palpable thyroid nodules (~5%), accurate pre-operative differentiation of benign from malignant lesions is critical…

Introduction & Objectives: Urethroplasty for anterior urethral strictures is surgically challenging with modifications described for better outcomes. We com…