Removing a Foley catheter could sometimes be problematic. When difficulty is encountered during removal of a Foley catheter, force should never be applied because of the dangers of traumatizing the bladder neck and the urethra resulting in severe bleeding and stricture subsequent...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2687
Ifeanyi C. Agwulonu, Chinoso Osuala, Aikomien Usuanlele, Udemeobong I. Obong, Moses O. Oyewumi & Jabez A. Akindipe·Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery·2025
Floating knee injuries, involving ipsilateral fractures of the femur and tibia, are typically high-energy traumas associated with significant soft tissue damage and poor outcomes. The presence of comminuted, open fractures further complicates management. Traditional internal fixa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2688
Background: Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) due to gallstone disease, known as Bouveret syndrome, is a rare but serious complication typically seen in elderly patients. Early recognition and appropriate management are crucial to prevent morbidity. Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2686
Aims: Primary neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) of the maxillary sinus is extremely rare, and optimal management remains undefined. We report a case of poorly differentiated NEC of the maxillary sinus and review published literature to provide a comprehensive overview of diagnostic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2685
Gastrointestinal localizations of tuberculosis account for approximately 1% of cases of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis, and anoperineal localizations are sporadically reported in the literature. In this article, we present a case of tuberculous anal fistula in 64-year-old male, whi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2684
Sigmoid volvulus is a surgical emergency and is generally a disease of elderly males with a history of constipation. Meckel’s diverticulum is a rare, incidental finding but can sometimes be symptomatic. The combination of sigmoid volvulus and Meckel’s diverticulum in the same pat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2683
Background: Some middle-aged and older adults develop excess fat in the posterior occipito-cervical region—a transitional area between the back of the head and the upper posterior neck—often forming a visible hump. This condition is not only a cosmetic concern but is also linked...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2682
Talha laalou, ABDERRAHMANE MANSOURI, BOUBKER IDRISSI KAITOUNI, Rahali Anwar, HAGER BOUCHNAFATI, BOURABAA SOUKAYNA, Mohamed Hamid, Rahal Mssrouri, BENAMR SAID & MEDAGHRI JALIL·Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery·2025
Introduction: Perforation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract by ingested foreign bodies is extremely rare, especially when talking about commonly used aromatic herbs, the perforation can nonetheless occur in patients with a hernia sac or Meckel’s diverticulum. Case Report: We re...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2681
Introduction: Prostatic tuberculosis (TB) is a rare manifestation of extrapulmonary TB, often diagnosed incidentally due to its nonspecific presentation. This case highlights the diagnostic and management challenges of prostatic TB in a young, immunocompetent patient. Case Presen...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2678
Background: Mesenteric cysts are uncommon intra-abdominal lesions. Although they can occur anywhere along the mesentery, they are most frequently found in the small bowel mesentery. Sigmoid mesenteric cysts, as demonstrated in this case, are particularly rare. While these cysts a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2679