Measuring Staple Line Security and Compression Uniformity With an Advanced Endoscopic Powered Stapler

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the performance of a powered surgical stapler with a new anvil and motor design intended to improve the formation and security of staple lines.

A Rare Case of a Woman Presenting with Axillary Silicone Lymphadenopathy Accompanied by Extracapsular Siliconoma and Thickened Capsule after an Implant-based Augmentation Mammaplasty

According to a review of literatures, silicone-induced lymphadenopathy occurs in association with rupture or silicone leakage. It has been reported to cause inflammation, neuropathy or systemic disorder. It should therefore be detected both correctly and promptly. The author experienced a rare case of a 38-year-old woman presenting with axillary silicone lymphadenopathy due to rupture of a silicone gel-filled breast implant. The patient received primary augmentation mammaplasty using a breast implant at other hospital; the current case highlights the importance of an ultrasoundassisted diagnosis of silicone lymphadenopathy before reoperation in a patient with rupture.

Operative Morbidity and Mortality of Left Ventricular Surgical Retraining in Patients with Transposition of the Great Arteries and Loss of Ventricular Mass

Objective: To describe the operative morbidity and mortality of surgical retraining of the left ventricle in patients with transposition of the great arteries and loss of ventricular mass.

Inhibitory Effect of lncRNA GHRLOS on Colon Cancer Metastasis and its Molecular Mechanism

Background: LncRNA GHRLOS is a long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs). Microarray detection for expression profile revealed that lncRNA GHRLOS was significantly under-expressed in colon cancer tissues, while its role in a tumor remained unclear.

Case Studies on Immediate Implants in Extraction Sockets with Previous Periapical Pathologies

Objective: The objective of this study is to illustrate several different cases of immediate implants in sockets of previous periapical pathologies that exhibited positive outcomes.

Reconstruction of Nasal Subunits using a Nasolabial Flap: Case Report

Nasal reconstruction is a broad and diverse topic that encompasses multiple scenarios as well as various repair techniques. The ala nasi is considered a cosmetic unit that represents a challenge for the surgeon, both in its functional and aesthetic reconstruction.

Preventing Paediatric Scalds: A 5 Year Descriptive Analysis, Do We Need to Change Our Approach?

Introduction: Scald injuries are the most common type of thermal injury in the paediatric population [1]. Despite domestic accidental scalds being so common, there is limited awareness of the frequency and severity of these injuries. Awareness of trends in paediatric scalds including age, mechanism of injury and first aid would help guide future allocations of funding for burns prevention and first aid treatment in the paediatric cohort.

Systematization of the Incisions in Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy

Introduction: Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy (NSM) is a consolidated technique that has been used for years with good aesthetic results. Its indication is usually limited by breast size, due to difficulty repositioning the Nipple-Areola Complex (NAC) and treating excess skin in large breasts. The challenge in these cases is to maximize the aesthetic result without increasing the risk of necrosis and other complications.

COVID-19 and its Repercussions on Vascular and Abdominal Medical Emergency Scenario. Interinstitutional, Multidisciplinary Approach

Objective: To identify the causes related to a rise in morbidity and mortality due to COVID in the most frequent events of acute abdomen and vascular disease.

Predictive Factors for Surgical Intervention in Adhesive Bowel Obstruction: A 5-Year Retrospective Study

Background: Adhesive Bowel Obstruction (ABO) is a major cause of intestinal obstruction globally and in the developing world. Although guidelines for its management lean towards initial non-operative management, it is important to identify factors that may predict the need for an operative intervention in the early phase of presentation.