Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) remains a clinically relevant postoperative complication after minimally invasive surgery. This methodological study evaluated patient- and procedure-related predictors of 30-day SSI after elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a simula...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i2427
Introduction: Recurrent inguinal hernia presenting through the femoral canal is an underappreciated phenomenon that poses significant diagnostic and operative challenges. We report a case in which a twice-recurrent left inguinal hernia in an elderly man was preoperatively misclas...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i2426
Diabetic foot lesions are complex complications of diabetes mellitus arising from peripheral neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease, infection, repetitive mechanical stress and impaired tissue repair. Standard care remains centred on debridement, pressure offloading, infection c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i2425
Kaid. Mohamed, de Souza Crédo Freeman, Djogbe Rogelli, Badr Moujahid, Maliki, Sourelah, Abdelilah Yechhab, Njoumi & Abdelmounaim Ait Ali·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2026
Background: Leiomyosarcoma is a rare malignant mesenchymal tumour arising from smooth muscle cells and accounts for approximately 5–10% of all soft tissue sarcomas. Subcutaneous leiomyosarcomas are particularly uncommon, representing only 1–2% of all superficial soft tissue malig...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i2424
Introduction: Perforation of a stomal or marginal ulcer is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening complication after mini gastric bypass (MGB). Chronic NSAID exposure is an important modifiable risk factor. Case Presentation: A 73-year-old man with a history of MGB presente...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i2423
Abdominal compartment syndrome is the clinical culmination of sustained pathological intra-abdominal pressure accompanied by new organ dysfunction. Although the syndrome is now recognised across trauma, emergency surgery, severe acute pancreatitis and medical intensive care, its...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i2421
Mohamed Ballouch, Djogbe Rogelli Michael Gnide, Imade El Azzaoui, Mohamed Bouzroud, Hakim EL Kaoui, Mountassir Moujahid & Sidi Mohamed Bouchentouf·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2026
Aims: Textiloma (gossypiboma) denotes the inadvertent retention of a surgical sponge or gauze within a body cavity following an operation. It is a rare but clinically significant entity with protean manifestations and serious medicolegal implications. We report an exceptional cas...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i2422
Mohamed Ballouch, Walid Chair, Imade El Azzaoui, Mehdi Karami, Mohamed Bouzroud, Hakim EL Kaoui, Mountassir Moujahid & Sidi Mohamed Bouchentouf·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2026
Aims: Trichobezoars are rare, compacted hair masses that most often form in the stomach of young females with trichophagia associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Double localisation—simultaneous gastric and intestinal trichobezoars—is exceedingly rare and poses dist...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i2420
Mohamed Ballouch, Djogbi Rogelli Michael Gnide, Imade El Azzaoui, Mohamed Bouzroud, Hakim EL Kaoui & Mountassir Moujahid·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2026
Background: Amyand’s hernia (AH) is defined by the presence of the vermiform appendix within an inguinal hernial sac. Its incidence is approximately 1% of all inguinal hernias, whereas the complicated form—involving acute appendicitis, perforation, or abscess formation—occurs in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i2419
Mohammed Reda El Hassouni, Amina Houmada, Yassine El Bouazizi, Oumayma Lahnaoui, Zakaria El Mouatassim & Amine Souadka·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2026
Background: Deep fibrous histiocytoma (deep FH), sometimes still referred to as "deep benign fibrous histiocytoma", is a rare fibrohistiocytic neoplasm of the subcutaneous and deep soft tissues that is formally regarded as histologically benign. Unlike its common cutaneous counte...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i2417
Mohammed Reda El Hassouni, Amina Houmada, Yassine El Bouazizi, Oumayma Lahnaoui, Zakaria El Mouatassim & Amine Souadka·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2026
Introduction: Deep-seated adipocytic tumours of the limb larger than 10 cm and any lipomatous lesion recurring after a previous excision must be regarded as an atypical lipomatous tumour/well-differentiated liposarcoma (ALT/WDLPS) until molecular testing proves otherwise. Because...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i2418
Laghsene Loubna, Touaiher W. S Elouahab, M. Lahjaouj, M. Loudghiri, W. Bijou, Y. Oukessou, S. Rouadi, R. Abada, M. Roubal & M Mahtar·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2026
Lingual schwannoma is an uncommon benign tumour arising from Schwann cells of the peripheral nerve sheath. Its occurrence at the tip of the tongue is rare, and its clinical and radiological features may overlap with benign, vascular, or malignant oral cavity lesions. This case re...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i2416
Nahid Reza, Tahmina Noor, Shahadot Hossain Sheikh, Munsur Miah, A. K. M. Shamsul Hoque & Md. Sherajul Islam·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2026
Background: Temporary loop ileostomy is commonly created to protect distal colorectal anastomoses, but ileostomy reversal is frequently complicated by delayed postoperative bowel recovery and prolonged hospitalisation. Anterograde efferent limb lavage has been proposed as a simpl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i2414
Percutaneous A1 pulley release is commonly used to treat trigger finger, but the blind nature of the procedure may expose adjacent structures to injury. This case report describes an acute iatrogenic rupture of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon after percutaneous release and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i2415
Background: Spina bifida remains a major cause of childhood disability in low-resource settings, where delayed presentation and limited access to specialised neurosurgical care contribute to poor outcomes. This study evaluated the pattern of presentation, management challenges an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i2413