Journal of Surgery

Volume 5, Issue 3, June 2017

  • Management of Complications Related to Laparoscopic Adjustable Silicone Gastric Band

    Rodrigo Arrangoiz, Manuel Muñoz-Juárez, Roger H. Pozzo, Fernando Cordera, Enrique Luque-de León, Eduardo Moreno-Paquentin, M. Ángel Sánchez-Pérez, Efrain Cruz-González, José David Hernández-Marín

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 37-42
    Received: Mar. 15, 2017
    Accepted: Apr. 05, 2017
    Published: May 03, 2017
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    Abstract: Laparoscopic adjustable silicone gastric band (LASGB) is frequently used to treat morbidly obese patients worldwide. Complications related to this procedure have increased as the follow-up interval of these patients has increased. Treatment of these complications often includes removal of the silicone band. Herein we report our experience with sili... Show More
  • Gastric Outlet Obstruction Caused by a Triple Lesion: Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis, Brunner’s Gland Hyperplasia and Pancreatic Heterotopia in Unison

    Apurva Sharma, Sonmoon Mohapatra, Kheng-Jim Lim, Abhijeet Chaubal, Arkady Broder

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 43-46
    Received: Mar. 01, 2017
    Accepted: Mar. 30, 2017
    Published: May 03, 2017
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    Abstract: Gastric outlet obstruction is a common entity described with numerous benign and malignant causes. Historically, benign causes include Peptic Ulcer disease (PUD); however recent cases have reported other causes including Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis (EGE), Brunner’s Gland Hyperplasia (BGH) and Pancreatic Heterotopia (PH). We present an unusual case... Show More
  • Comprehensive Treatment of Advanced Liver Cancer Complicated with Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Multidisciplinary Team Model: A Case Report

    Liuming Lin, Mingrong Cao, Qiang Li, Zhilong Liu

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 47-52
    Received: Apr. 20, 2017
    Accepted: May 04, 2017
    Published: May 31, 2017
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    Abstract: A 44-year-old male was presented to emergency department because of repeated abdominal distension for 1 month, melena for 1 day and hematemesis for 4 hours. After examination, he was diagnosed with esophageal varices (III degree) and hemorrhage, primary massive hepatocellular carcinoma (cT3aN1Mx) and hepatitis B cirrhosis. In collaboration with the... Show More
  • Colonic Self-Expandable Metallic Stents for Patients with Colorectal Cancer Obstruction Induced Sepsis

    Heng Fan, Jian-hua Zhu

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 53-57
    Received: Apr. 06, 2017
    Accepted: Apr. 27, 2017
    Published: Jun. 22, 2017
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    Abstract: To determine whether using colonic self-expandable metallic stents (SEMS) as a bridge to surgery for patients with colorectal cancer obstruction induced sepsis (CRCOIS) have better health outcomes compared with emergency surgery (ES). The patients with CRCOIS were enrolled from three university hospitals in China and retrospectively divided into SE... Show More