Anatomical variations of the gallbladder may increase the risk of biliary injury during cholecystectomy if unrecognized. We report a rare intraoperative finding of a bilobed gallbladder presenting as a double Hartmann’s pouch in a patient undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy f...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1778
Aims: Iatrogenic tracheal rupture is a rare but potentially life-threatening event. This report describes a complex case of extensive post-intubation tracheal injury (PITI) during elective surgery, focusing on diagnostic distractors like pneumoperitoneum and the critical need for...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1776
Introduction: Abdominal cocoon syndrome (ACS), or encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS), is a rare cause of small bowel obstruction characterized by fibrous encapsulation of the intestines. Its nonspecific clinical and radiological presentation makes it easily overlooked and d...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1777
Background: Oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma (OTSCC) demands a reconstructive approach that prioritises functional recovery over geometric defect restoration. Traditional algorithms based on percentage of tongue resected or defect size may inadequately account for the single m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1774
This case report discusses about a 42-year-old lady, who presented to our outpatient clinic with a right inguinal solitary swelling for a duration of 45 days. She had a prior history of a dysplastic naevus over the suprapubic region for which she underwent a wide local excision 1...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1775
Steering wheel impact during a motor vehicle accident can cause blunt abdominal trauma, which may lead to small bowel perforation. This injury typically occurs due to rapid compression, shearing forces, or increased intraluminal pressure, creating a “blow-out” effect or crushing...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1771
Brunner's gland hyperplasia is a rare benign proliferative lesion of the duodenal submucosa that occasionally presents as a periampullary mass with biliary obstruction, closely mimicking carcinoma. We report a 70-year-old woman who presented with recurrent upper abdominal pain wi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1772
Anatomical variations of the cystic artery are frequently encountered during laparoscopic cholecystectomy and, if not properly identified, may increase the risk of intraoperative complications. Among these, the occurrence of a double cystic artery is an uncommon yet clinically si...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1773
Gallstone ileus is an uncommon but clinically significant cause of mechanical small bowel obstruction, particularly among elderly patients. It accounts for approximately 1–4% of all small bowel obstructions, yet may represent up to 25% of non-strangulated obstructions in individu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1770
I. Bouali, A. Moussahim, Z. Moustaquime, A. Ettaoussi, K. Kamal, A. Majd, M. Bouali, A. El Bakouri & K. El Hattabi·Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery·2026
Background: Congenital anomalies of the gallbladder are rare developmental variations that may affect its size, shape, number, or anatomical position. Most remain clinically silent and are detected incidentally during imaging or surgery. Despite their rarity, these anomalies are...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1769