Journal of Surgery

Volume 6, Issue 4, August 2018

  • The Ischemic/Septic Diabetic Hand: Review of Literature and a Case Report

    Crisci Alessandro, Lombardi Domenico, Lombardi Luisa, Romano Giovanni, Lombardi Guido, Crisci Michela

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 4, August 2018
    Pages: 82-87
    Received: 1 May 2018
    Accepted: 17 May 2018
    Published: 12 June 2018
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    Abstract: The term “diabetic hand” was born to describe the complications of the diabetes mellitus on the hand resulting in a rigid hand with a poor mobility. The traumatic wounds with soft tissue involvement increase the risk of infection. Staphylococcus aureus methicillin-resistant (MRSA) is the most common bacterium isolated in the hand infections. The ca... Show More
  • The Importance of Diagnosis and Treatment of May-Thurner and Pelvic Congestion Syndromes Before Complications, in Patients with Thrombophilia

    Diego Victor Nascimento, Gabrielle Maria de Oliveira Kraychete da Silveira, Helena Chaves de Queiroga, Lidie Anne Diniz Viégas, Sérgio Ricardo Ferreira Vieira, Francisco Chavier Vieira Bandeira, Paulo Roberto da Silva Lima

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 4, August 2018
    Pages: 88-91
    Received: 1 May 2018
    Accepted: 28 May 2018
    Published: 14 June 2018
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    Abstract: May-Thurner syndrome (MTS), initially observed in 1851 by Virchow as an anatomical variation of the left common iliac vein. In 1965, Cockett and Thomas supplemented the work of May and Thurner correlating with the observed symptoms. The syndrome is characterized by an anatomical anomaly that results in compression of the left common iliac vein (LCI... Show More
  • Bilateral Scrotal Flaps: A Novel Ideain the Management of Massive Scrotal Lymphoedema

    Nangole Wanjala Ferdinand, Biribwa Kansiime Peter

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 4, August 2018
    Pages: 92-96
    Received: 7 May 2018
    Accepted: 29 May 2018
    Published: 16 July 2018
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    Abstract: Massive Scrotal lymphoedema is a debilitating condition that could result in both psychological and physical trauma to the patient. Irrespective of the cause of this condition, surgery remains the cornerstone in its management. A variety of surgical procedures have been described with varied degree of success. A total of eight patients with massive... Show More
  • Postero-Lateral Fusion (PLF) for Degenerative Diseases of the Lumbosacral Spine in Jos Nigeria

    Ode Michael Bundepuun, Taiwo Femi Olu, Onche Icha Inalegwu, Amupitan Idumagbodi, Ode Gloria Nengi

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 4, August 2018
    Pages: 97-100
    Received: 7 June 2018
    Accepted: 27 June 2018
    Published: 21 July 2018
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    Abstract: Degenerative diseases of the spine are a common presentation to the clinician, more so with an increase in the ageing population worldwide. Operative methods of treatment are employed following failure of conservative methods. Spine surgical procedures are expensive, and many different procedures are employed to treat these spinal conditions. Instr... Show More
  • Outcomes of Management of Anal and Perianal Suppuration at Niamey National Hospital, Niger

    Rachid Sani, Harissou Adamou, Lassey Didier James, Ibrahim Amadou Magagi, Younssa Hama, Adama Saidou, Kadi Idé, Illa Hamidine, Hadjara Dady, Maman Sani Chaibou

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 4, August 2018
    Pages: 101-106
    Received: 9 July 2018
    Accepted: 19 July 2018
    Published: 14 August 2018
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    Abstract: Bakground: Anal and perianal sepsis is common anorectal disorders found in surgical practice. This study aims to report epidemiological aspects and outcomes of management of anal and perianal suppuration. Methods: This was a retrospective study from January 2011 to June 2016 at Niamey National Hospital. Patients operated on for anal and perianal su... Show More
  • Diagnostic Value of α-Glutathione S-transferase in Acute Mesenteric Ischemia

    Ahmed Abdel Fattah Elshoura, Hala Desouky Ibrahim, Sahar Mohey Hazzaa, Ola Abdel Fattah Elshora, Gamal Ibrahim Moussa

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 4, August 2018
    Pages: 107-111
    Received: 10 July 2018
    Accepted: 20 July 2018
    Published: 14 August 2018
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    Abstract: Background: Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is a life-threatening problem, and the early clinical manifestations of it are non-specific. Despite the advances in laboratory & radiological diagnostic procedures, the mortality rate of AMI is still high. Aim: The purpose of the study to evaluate the ability of α-glutathione S-transferase (α- GST) to pr... Show More