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April 202624

Case ReportOncology (Medical)

BioGlue-induced inflammatory reaction mimicking oncologic recurrence in head and neck surgery: a case report.

A patient underwent cervical lymph node dissection where BioGlue was applied, leading to a mass-forming inflammatory reaction that resembled recurrent malignancy on imaging studies.

Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral RadiolApr 23, 2026Read case
Case ReportGastroenterology

Capnocytophaga ochracea bacteremia following gastrectomy for gastric cancer in a patient with diabetes and poor oral hygiene: A case report and literature review.

A 74-year-old man with diabetes developed Capnocytophaga ochracea bacteremia following a laparoscopic total gastrectomy for gastric cancer. On postoperative day 6, he presented with erythema at the surgical site.

Diagn Microbiol Infect DisApr 22, 2026Read case
Case ReportVascular Surgery

Mycotic Pseudoaneurysm of the Internal Carotid Artery After a 'Common Cold': A Rare Case Report.

A 78-year-old man presented with hoarseness and a suddenly appearing pulsatile neck mass, three weeks after an untreated upper respiratory tract infection.

Vasc Endovascular SurgApr 21, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchGastroenterology

Beyond Sarcopenia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Muscle Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined longitudinal and cross-sectional evidence on muscle quantity, strength, and physical performance after metabolic and bariatric surgery, excluding studies with…

Obes RevApr 21, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)Open access

Neoadjuvant Atezolizumab and Chemotherapy for Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Efficacy and Safety Results of an Open-Label, Single-Arm, Phase II Trial.

This open-label, single-arm Phase II trial assessed the efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant atezolizumab combined with carboplatin/nab-paclitaxel in 20 patients with resectable non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer.

Int J CancerApr 19, 2026Read summary
Case ReportGeneral Surgery

Management of Finegoldia magna-associated non-puerperal breast abscess in an adolescent: Integration of surgical source control and targeted antimicrobial therapy.

A 17-year-old female presented with a non-puerperal breast abscess following influenza A and the rupture of an epidermal cyst. Finegoldia magna was identified through anaerobic culture, alongside Staphylococcus simulans.

Diagn Microbiol Infect DisApr 16, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchDermatology

Use of Electrosurgery for Skin Incision and Dissection: Randomized Comparative Study in 85 Patients.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated healing outcomes in 85 patients undergoing skin excisions using either a Colorado microdissection needle or a conventional cold scalpel.

Actas DermosifiliogrApr 16, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOtolaryngology (ENT)Open access

Endoscopic-Assisted Transcervical Excision of Second Branchial Cleft Anomalies in Young Children.

This report details the use of an endoscopic-assisted transcervical technique for excising second branchial cleft anomalies in three young children aged 2 to 8 years.

LaryngoscopeApr 16, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Effect of General Anesthesia Combined with Single-Shot, Single-Level Thoracic Paravertebral Block on Postoperative Analgesia in Children Undergoing Thoracoscopic Mediastinal Tumor Resection: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This single-centre prospective randomised controlled trial evaluated unilateral, ultrasound-guided, single-level thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) in children aged 4–12 years undergoing thoracoscopic mediastinal tumor…

J Cardiothorac Vasc AnesthApr 15, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOrthopedic Surgery

Integrated surgical management of forequarter lateral implosion injury: Technical considerations and early outcomes.

Two patients sustained high-energy road-traffic injuries with ipsilateral clavicle, scapula, and rib fractures, a pattern termed forequarter lateral implosion injury.

InjuryApr 15, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchNeurosurgery

Reassessing the clock in cauda equina syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of surgical timing and outcomes.

This systematic review and meta-analysis pooled 15 comparative cohort studies involving 26,627 adults undergoing decompression for degenerative cauda equina syndrome (CES).

Spine JApr 15, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Patient-Based Decision-Making for Opioid Prescriptions after Ambulatory Breast Operation: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

This single-centre randomized clinical trial compared patient opt-in opioid prescribing with routine prescribing in 107 adults undergoing ambulatory breast surgery.

J Am Coll SurgApr 13, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Effect of intraoperative 40-hz gamma-frequency auditory stimulation on postoperative delirium in older adults undergoing major surgery: a randomized clinical trial protocol.

This prospective, parallel-group randomized controlled trial protocol will evaluate intraoperative 40-Hz gamma-frequency auditory stimulation in 550 older adults undergoing major noncardiac, nonneurosurgical surgery…

Ann MedApr 9, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOncology (Medical)

Photodynamic Therapy as an Adjunct During Stent-Bridged Neoadjuvant Management of Obstructive Colon Cancer: A Case-Based Narrative Review.

A patient with obstructive rectosigmoid adenocarcinoma underwent endoscopic placement of a self-expanding metal stent (SEMS), followed by interval endoluminal photodynamic therapy (PDT) and systemic neoadjuvant therapy.

Am SurgApr 9, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

The Effect of Early Mobilization on Postoperative Recovery in Abdominal Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This single-centre randomized controlled trial evaluated a structured, nurse-led early mobilization protocol in 130 patients undergoing abdominal surgery.

J Perianesth NursApr 9, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Surgeon-Specific Computer to Improve Operating Room Flow: A Controlled Clinical Trial.

This prospective controlled clinical trial assessed whether an additional surgeon-dedicated workstation in the operating room improved postoperative documentation in elective and urgent general surgery cases involving…

Am SurgApr 9, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchObstetrics & Gynecology

Vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery versus laparoscopic salpingectomy in the surgical management of tubal ectopic pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) with conventional or single-site laparoscopy for tubal ectopic pregnancy.

J Gynecol Obstet Hum ReprodApr 8, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Choosing Local Flaps Versus Occlusive Dressings in Fingertip Amputations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis With Proposed Algorithm.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared occlusive dressings with local flap reconstruction for fingertip amputations.

J Hand Surg AmApr 8, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)Open access

Oncological Safety of the Submental Artery Island Flap for Oral Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the oncological safety of the submental artery island flap (SAIF) for oral cavity reconstruction, addressing concern that nearby submental lymph nodes may contain…

Head NeckApr 8, 2026Read summary
Case ReportCardiology

Systemic Thrombolysis and Anticoagulation for Early Post-Fontan Thrombosis: A Five-Patient Case Series.

This retrospective series described five patients with imaging-confirmed venous thrombosis during the first postoperative week after Fontan completion.

World J Pediatr Congenit Heart SurgApr 8, 2026Read case
Case ReportOncology (Medical)

Liver transplantation for refractory portal hypertension syndrome due to intrahepatic arterioportal shunts after treatment of primary hepatic choriocarcinoma: A case report.

A 34-year-old woman presented with hepatosplenomegaly and upper abdominal pain four months after an uncomplicated pregnancy.

Am J TransplantApr 6, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Low-Dose Perineural Dexamethasone Enhances Analgesia After Pediatric Hand Surgery Without Elevating Systemic Stress Markers: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This triple-blinded randomized controlled trial evaluated perineural dexamethasone with supraclavicular brachial plexus block in 90 children aged 3 months to 6 years undergoing elective upper-extremity surgery.

J Pediatr OrthopApr 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Musculoskeletal Disorders in Surgeons: A Systematic Review on Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Mitigation Strategies.

This systematic review examined the prevalence, risk factors, and mitigation strategies for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among surgeons. Across specialties, reported prevalence exceeded 70-90%.

Am SurgApr 2, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOncology (Medical)

Tracheostomal recurrence in oral squamous cell carcinoma: a case report and literature review.

A 61-year-old man with advanced right retromolar trigone squamous cell carcinoma underwent mandibulectomy, neck dissection, and adjuvant chemoradiotherapy.

Int J Oral Maxillofac SurgApr 1, 2026Read case

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