Journal of Surgery

Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016

  • A Comparative Study of Split-Root and Bone Removal in the Extraction of Mandibular Impacted Third Molars

    Wen-chao Li, Ning Ruan, Guang-hui Lv, Yang Lin, Min-qiang Zhao, Bo-chen Lei, Yi-fu Wang, Wei Zu, Yuan Tian

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016
    Pages: 8-12
    Received: 6 March 2016
    Published: 6 March 2016
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    Abstract: This paper is aimed to compare the effects of split-root procedures and bone removal procedures in the extraction of mandibular medial vertical impacted third molars. This was a prospective study conducted at the Department of Oral Surgery of the Chifeng College Affiliated Hospital on consecutive patients between January 2015 and December 2015. The... Show More
  • Relationship Between Intracranial Calcifications in Vein of Galen Malformations and Fahr’s Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

    Obande Joseph Orinya, Offiong Uduak Mayen, Jimoh Abdullahi Onimisi

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016
    Pages: 13-19
    Received: 3 February 2016
    Accepted: 21 February 2016
    Published: 19 March 2016
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    Abstract: Vein of Galen malformations and Fahr’s syndrome are rare neurological disorders. Their neurological manifestations may parallel, as is some radiological presentations in certain scenario. They may be congenital but that may be as far as their similarities go as they are pathologically distinct entities with clearly defined natural courses. The unus... Show More
  • Patients Satisfaction Post Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair with External Fixation Versus Post Internal Fixation

    Mohamed Salah Abdelhamid, Ayman Hamdi Abouleid, Mohamed Hasan Abdelmola, Ahmed Mohamed Rashad, Mahmoud Ahmed Negida, Ahmed Zaky Gharib

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016
    Pages: 20-23
    Received: 25 February 2016
    Accepted: 5 March 2016
    Published: 23 March 2016
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    Abstract: Laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair wth external fixation is a new technique in which there is a marked reduction in the cost without affecting the outcome The issue of mesh fixation in laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia repairs remains unsolved. The need for fixing the mesh arises from the fear of increasing recurr... Show More
  • Double Intussusception of Ileum Through Patent Vitellointestinal Duct: Case Report

    Nuru Ahmed Seid, Endris Alkadir Seman

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016
    Pages: 24-26
    Received: 1 March 2016
    Accepted: 10 March 2016
    Published: 1 April 2016
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    Abstract: A patent vitellointestinal duct is an uncommon condition and its persistence can result in different vitelline duct anomalies, most common of which is meckel’s diverticulum. Patent duct with prolapse of bowel through it is a very rare condition. Here we present a case of double intussusception of ileum through patent VID in a 31 day old boy. The bo... Show More
  • Laparoscopic Versus Open Surgery for Rectal Cancer in Elderly Patients

    Zexian Chen, Xiaosheng He, Juanni Huang, Xiaojian Wu, Ping Lan

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016
    Pages: 27-30
    Received: 8 April 2016
    Published: 9 April 2016
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    Abstract: With the increase of life expectancy, surgical intervention for rectal cancer is more and more frequently performed in the elderly. It is well accepted that laparoscopic surgery is of advantage, but not widely recognized in old patients with rectal cancer. In order to assess laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer in elderly patients, we performed t... Show More
  • Cranial Impalement of a Falling Fence Spike in a Child: A Case Report

    Jimoh Abdullahi Onimisi, Guga Dung Apollos, Mathew Mesi, Danjuma Sale

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016
    Pages: 31-34
    Received: 11 February 2016
    Accepted: 26 February 2016
    Published: 6 May 2016
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    Abstract: Cranial impalement injuries are rare. They occur from a variety of objects, and via different mechanisms. We describe the case of a 5-year old boy who suffered cranial impalement injury via a unique mechanism. He presented to our centre with an impacted 17.8cm long metallic rod (a fence spike) in the vertex of his cranium, just off the midline. The... Show More
  • Profile of Benign Breast Diseases in an African Population

    Ale Alexander Femi, Ozoilo Kenneth Nnaetio, Misauno Michael Ayedima

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016
    Pages: 35-39
    Received: 6 April 2016
    Accepted: 16 April 2016
    Published: 6 May 2016
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    Abstract: Benign Breast Diseases (BBD) refer to all non-malignant conditions of the breast and it received little attention in the past because most of the focus was on breast cancer, despite the fact that it constitutes majority of the presentation in breast clinics. The objective of this study was to evaluate comprehensively the profile of BBD in our envir... Show More
  • Long-term Follow-up of Transurethral Enucleation Resection of the Prostate for Symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

    Bin Pan, Zhihai Deng, Genlong Jiao, Caiyong Lai, Zexuan Su, Junfeng Liu

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016
    Pages: 40-44
    Received: 16 March 2016
    Accepted: 11 April 2016
    Published: 6 May 2016
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    Abstract: Transurethral enucleation resection of the prostate is safe and feasible for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). However, long-term results of this treatment in patients with BPH have not been reported. To assess the efficacy and safety of this procedure, this study retrospectively evaluated long-term outcomes in 1400 c... Show More
  • Application of the Technique of "Mobile Skin and Soft Tissue Window" in Single Segment Lumbar Interbody Fusion

    Jing Wang, Min Chen, Jiang Du

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016
    Pages: 45-48
    Received: 11 April 2016
    Accepted: 22 April 2016
    Published: 12 May 2016
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    Abstract: To investigate the surgical techniques and short-term clinical effects of minimally invasive lumbar interbody fusion in the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases, 43 patients who underwent minimally invasive posterior lumbar interbody fusion from January 2012 to September 2014 were retrospectively reviewed. The lesion was located by C- arm fluo... Show More
  • Neurosurgical Research – Cutting Edge: Recent Advancements and Shortcomings in Neural Growth and Regeneration

    Komal Sharma

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016
    Pages: 49-59
    Received: 22 May 2016
    Published: 23 May 2016
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    Abstract: Advancements in neurosurgical research have been central to understanding the underlying process of neural growth and regeneration (neurogenesis) and its application in the treatment and management of neurological pathologies. Recent work has shown the adult brain and central nervous system (CNS) to contain neuronal progenitors, precursor molecules... Show More
  • Intensive Care Units and Operating Rooms Bacterial Load and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern

    Mengistu Hailemariam, Mesfin Worku, Elshadie Azerefegne

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016
    Pages: 60-64
    Received: 17 August 2015
    Accepted: 26 August 2015
    Published: 30 May 2016
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    Abstract: Introduction. The indoor air environment can potentially place patients at a greater risk because enclosed spaces can confine aerosols and allow them to build up to infectious levels as a result, this study intended to determine the bacterial load and antibiotic susceptibility pattern in operating theater (OR) and intensive care unit (ICU) at Hawas... Show More