Background: Symptomatic cholelithiasis is a common indication for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy, yet the presence of gallstones does not invariably explain upper abdominal symptoms. Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic yield and clinical utility of preoperative upper gas...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1367
Aims: To provide a focused review of thoracolumbar trauma, with emphasis on its biomechanical basis, injury patterns, diagnostic evaluation, classification systems, management strategies, and current clinical challenges. Study Design: Narrative literature review. Methodology: Thi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1366
A. Denial, S. Laababsi, H. Sokrat, A. Sandali, Y. Hidan, M. R. Bentouhami, A. Hammouche, A. Mchachi, L. Benhmidoune & R. Rachid·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2026
Introduction: Neurotrophic keratopathy is a rare degenerative corneal disease caused by partial or complete impairment of trigeminal nerve innervation. Loss of corneal sensitivity results in epithelial instability, impaired healing, and progressive damage to the corneal surface....
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1365
Background: Type IV paraesophageal hernia represents the most advanced and least common form of hiatal hernia, characterized by herniation of the stomach along with additional abdominal viscera into the thoracic cavity. Chronic intrathoracic displacement may result in significant...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1364
Background: Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), also referred to as celiac artery compression syndrome or Dunbar syndrome, is a rare vascular condition characterised by external compression of the proximal celiac artery by the median arcuate ligament of the diaphragm. While...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1363
M. R. Haranadha Reddy, Lavanya Ummadi Singh, Sarah Fatima, K. N. Phalguni, Ghazala Hussain & G. Anusha·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2026
The zygomatic complex plays a fundamental role in determining midfacial contour, projection, and overall facial width. Excessive prominence of the malar eminence can result in a broad or square facial appearance, which many patients perceive as aesthetically undesirable. Conseque...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1361
Mehede Hasan Sawon, Md.Kamrul Alam, Debasish Das, Faisal Ahmed, Mehdi Rafique Al Islam, Farhana Nashid, Md. Yousuf Kabir & Shakil Ahmed khan·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2026
Background: Thoracic surgery is one of the surgical procedures that, particularly in the paediatric age group, needs a skilled and committed surgical, anaesthetic, and critical care team. The purpose of this study was to describe the disease burden, clinical features and surgical...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1362
Background: High-voltage electrical burns are a relatively uncommon but severe form of burn injury, frequently occurring in occupational settings. These injuries often cause extensive deep tissue destruction and may require repeated surgical debridement and major limb amputations...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1360
Background: Neurogenic heterotopic ossification (NHO) is an uncommon but potentially disabling complication of severe neurological injury, particularly in pediatric patients. Case Presentation: We report the case of a 13-year-old adolescent who developed NHO of the hip following...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1359
Aims: To report the surgical challenges and adaptive techniques required when encountering unexpected, calcified dermal fillers during rhytidectomy, highlighting the critical disconnect between patient-reported history and surgical reality in the modern aesthetic practice. Presen...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1358
Ashraf Fadel Moh’d, Nisrein Mousa Al-Aqqad, Obidah Abdelrazzaq Albreizat, Noor Hayel Al-Adwan, Rawand Hayel Al-Adwan & Ghazi Aldehayat·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2026
Objective: To study the effect of different levels of therapeutic hypothermia during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) on postoperative characteristics such as cerebrovascular events, blood loss, weaning from mechanical ventilation, and discharge from the intensive care unit. Methods:...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1357
G. V. Reddy, Sarepally Godvine, C. H. Kavya Rachana, Lagishetty Sunayana, S. Nishmitha, Lokeshwar Sara, S. L. N. Karthikeya Saket, Israa Mohammed Younus, Appaji Krishna Sahithi & Saba Anjum·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2026
Peripheral ameloblastoma is a rare extraosseous odontogenic tumour arising from the soft tissues overlying tooth-bearing regions of the jaws. In contrast to the conventional intraosseous ameloblastoma, this variant demonstrates relatively indolent biological behaviour and minimal...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1356
Mayur M. Shingade, Reshma Hammannavar, Mayur N. Lanje, Uday Devendra Berad, Viraj V. Chaudhari & Omkar A. Andhale·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2026
Background: The major tributaries of the internal jugular vein typically originate from the anterior surface of the vein in the neck and almost never have posterior branches, thus facilitating dissection of the posterior triangle of the neck. Uncommonly, this vein may present wit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1355
A. K. M. Al Masud, Prodip Kumar Mandal, Md. Kamrul Ahsan, Surajit Dutta & Khondokar Muhammad Abu Jalal·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2026
Background: The midline incision is the most common incision for abdominal access during emergency surgery. The current study is aimed to identify the best suture material for closing the abdominal wall following surgery between polydioxanone and polypropylene based on the length...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1354
Aims: To report a rare case of ulnar nerve compression at Guyon’s canal caused by an extraneural lipoma and to emphasize the role of MRI and surgical management. Presentation of Case: A 52-year-old man presented with a painless, slowly enlarging mass on the ulnar side of the righ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1352