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Clinical ResearchPulmonology

Predictors of Pulmonary Complications After Rib Fractures: Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined multivariable-adjusted predictors of pulmonary complications in adults with blunt rib fractures.

J Surg ResSep 25, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchDermatologyOpen access

Association Between Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Melanoma Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Observational Studies.

This systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies assessed whether metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) was associated with melanoma incidence compared with no MBS.

Obes SurgSep 25, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPlastic Surgery

Salvaging a submental flap.

A 50-year-old man underwent surgery for carcinoma of the gingivobuccal sulcus, followed by reconstruction using a submental artery-based island flap (SMIF).

BMJ Case RepSep 24, 2026Read case
Case ReportGeneral Surgery

Radial artery penetrating injury with a retained agave spine: diagnostic and surgical considerations.

A patient presented with progressive wrist pain and swelling due to a penetrating radial artery injury from a retained agave spine after a minor gardening incident.

BMJ Case RepSep 24, 2026Read case
Case ReportOncology (Medical)

Jejunal metastatic melanoma presenting with occult gastrointestinal haemorrhage and refractory anaemia.

An elderly man with a history of cutaneous melanoma presented with chronic iron-deficiency anemia and weight loss. Imaging and endoscopy failed to provide a definitive diagnosis, revealing only an aneurysmal jejunal…

BMJ Case RepSep 24, 2026Read case
Case ReportGastroenterology

To resect or observe? Conservative management of a large oesophageal granular cell tumour.

A middle-aged African American male was found to have a large oesophageal granular cell tumour (GCT) during an endoscopic evaluation after a traumatic injury.

BMJ Case RepSep 24, 2026Read case
Case ReportGastroenterology

Giant choledochal cyst - type VI B.

A man in his early 20s presented with jaundice, abdominal pain, and right upper quadrant fullness. Imaging revealed a type VI B choledochal cyst, characterized by significant dilatation of the cystic duct and common…

BMJ Case RepSep 24, 2026Read case
Case ReportEndocrinology

A parathyroid adenoma masquerading as an oesophageal cyst.

A male in his 60s presented with ventricular fibrillation arrest, severe hypercalcaemia, and elevated parathyroid hormone levels, leading to a suspicion of primary hyperparathyroidism.

BMJ Case RepSep 24, 2026Read case
Case ReportGeneral Surgery

Surgical management of gallbladder volvulus.

An elderly female in her 80s presented with abdominal pain and vomiting after experiencing intermittent colicky pain for three days. Examination revealed tenderness over a palpable gallbladder.

BMJ Case RepSep 24, 2026Read case
Case ReportPediatrics

Kaposiform haemangioendothelioma presentation in hand in a paediatric patient.

A young female patient presented with progressive swelling and discoloration of the pulp of her right middle finger. Initially misdiagnosed as chronic osteomyelitis, further evaluation confirmed the diagnosis of…

BMJ Case RepSep 24, 2026Read case
Case ReportUrology

Giant Well-Differentiated Liposarcoma of the Spermatic Cord Associated With Inguinal Hernia: Clinical Insights From a Case Report.

An 87-year-old man presented with a progressively enlarging, painless mass in the left inguinoscrotal region, which impaired mobility.

Am J Case RepSep 24, 2026Read case
Case ReportInfectious DiseasesOpen access

Advanced Eumycetoma of the Right Foot Resulting in Below-Knee Amputation in Somalia: A Case Report.

A 33-year-old man from Somalia presented with a seven-year history of progressive swelling in the right foot, characterized by massive tumefaction and multiple discharging sinuses containing black grains.

Int Med Case Rep JSep 24, 2026Read case
Case ReportPediatricsOpen access

Giant Mesenteric Cyst: A Case Series.

This report details two pediatric cases of mesenteric cysts. A 10-month-old male presented with abdominal distension and intermittent non-bilious vomiting, while a 5-year-old boy exhibited severe abdominal distension…

Int Med Case Rep JSep 24, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchGeneral SurgeryOpen access

Sleeve Gastrectomy with Roux-en-y Transit Bipartition versus Sleeve Gastrectomy for the Treatment of Obesity and Reflux: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial.

This multicenter, prospective pilot randomized controlled trial compared sleeve gastrectomy with Roux-en-y transit bipartition (SG-TB) against sleeve gastrectomy (SG) in 120 patients with obesity.

Obes SurgSep 24, 2026Read summary
Case ReportRadiology (Diagnostic)

Fistula-in-ano Presenting as Scrotal Swelling: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Demonstration of Penile and Scrotal Extension with Pericorpus Spongiosum Abscess.

A 27-year-old man presented with six months of perianal pain radiating to the perineum and scrotum, alongside progressive left scrotal swelling.

Ann Afr MedSep 24, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOphthalmology

Prevalence, Ocular Manifestations, and Treatment Response in Postbariatric Vitamin A Deficiency: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed biochemical vitamin A deficiency after bariatric surgery and synthesized ocular manifestations, timing, and response to repletion.

Am J OphthalmolSep 24, 2026Read summary
Case ReportUrology

Refractory Chylous Ascites After Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy With Sequential Anatomically Distinct Lymphatic Leak Sites Identified by Repeat Lymphangiography.

A 72-year-old man developed refractory chylous ascites following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy for high-grade prostate cancer.

Am J Case RepSep 23, 2026Read case
Case ReportGeneral Surgery

Diagnostic-Oriented Full-Arch Implant Rehabilitation: A Clinical Case Report Based on the 1st Global Consensus for Clinical Guidelines (GCCG 2026).

A 50-year-old man with maxillary edentulism due to stage IV generalized periodontitis underwent a structured diagnostic workflow based on the 1st Global Consensus for Clinical Guidelines (GCCG 2026).

Int J ProsthodontSep 23, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchGeneral SurgeryOpen access

Indocyanine green fluorescence angiography for prevention of anastomotic leak in colorectal surgery: a graded systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis of randomized controlled trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of indocyanine green fluorescence angiography (ICG-FA) in preventing anastomotic leaks (AL) in colorectal surgery, analyzing data from eight randomized…

Tech ColoproctolSep 23, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral SurgeryOpen access

Efficacy and safety of Braun enteroenterostomy in patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of Braun enteroenterostomy (BEE) in 2731 patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy (PD).

Surg EndoscSep 23, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)

Five-Year Follow-Up of the Phase III ASCOT Trial of Adjuvant S-1 After Resection for Biliary Tract Cancer.

This prespecified five-year follow-up of the multicenter, open-label, randomized phase III ASCOT trial assessed adjuvant S-1 versus observation after resection for biliary tract cancer in 440 patients in Japan.

J Clin OncolSep 23, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchEmergency Medicine

Prehospital whole blood transfusion in traumatic hemorrhagic shock: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared prehospital whole blood (WB) with standard care in adults with traumatic hemorrhagic shock, pooling three randomised trials and three comparative cohort studies.

InjurySep 23, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Oncologic and perioperative outcomes of laparoscopic versus open gastrectomy for T4a gastric cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared laparoscopic with open gastrectomy for T4a gastric cancer, including evidence from 13 studies: 2 randomised trials and 11 non-randomised cohorts.

Surg OncolSep 23, 2026Read summary
Case ReportGastroenterology

Splenic variceal haemoperitoneum mimicking splenic trauma managed by transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt.

A man in his 50s presented with abdominal pain and instability after a fall. CT imaging indicated haemoperitoneum and revealed undiagnosed cirrhosis with portal hypertension.

BMJ Case RepSep 22, 2026Read case

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