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Background and Aim: Surgical site infections (SSIs) remain a major complication in orthopedic surgery, contributing to morbidity, prolonged hospitalization, and economic burden. This study explores th
Peri-operative antibioticsSurgical site infectionsOrthopedic surgeryNigeria
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Purpose: To compare the safety and efficacy of suture less (cut and paste) to sutured technique in Pterygium surgery performed with conjunctival auto graft and to study the change in corneal astigmati
astigmatismauto-graftsurgical technique
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Introduction: Laparoscopic intracorporeal suturing is technically challenging with a much steeper proficiency gaining curve. Although barbed self-retaining sutures have been employed effectively for v
Laparoscopic pyeloplastyPelviurreteric junction obstructionV-LocTM 90
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Introduction and objectives: Although technological innovations have resulted in a higher stone-free rates in retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) either by dusting or fragmentation, stone retrieval i
Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery Urolithiasis Stone Extraction Techniques Stone-Free Rate Flexible Ureteroscopy M-Arm Device
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Background: Cardiovascular disease is one of the major public health problems that causes restricted quality of life, disability, and mortality, with high costs for the healthcare system. Cardiac surg
CardiovascularAnxietyDepressionPreoperative CareQuality of Life
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Objectives: The study evaluates revision dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) outcomes with intra-operative mitomycin-C, addressing the need for intubation in unsuccessful primary DCR cases. It also examines t
dacryocystorhinostomyRevision External DCRMitomycin Cnasolacrimal duct
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Background: Acute cholecystitis (AC) is a common surgical emergency with severity ranging from mild inflammation to life-threatening complications. Early severity assessment is essential for appropria
Acute cholecystitisNeutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratioDisease severityTokyo GuidelinesAAST classificationPrognostic biomarker.
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Background: Various surgical procedures have been described in the treatment of small (<3cm) Umbilical and Paraumbilical hernias. Ventral Umbilical Patch repair is becoming popular because of its ease
Umbilical herniaVentral umbilical patchMesh repairSmall umbilical herniaPostoperative complicationsLength of hospital stay
Original Article
Background: Hemorrhoids are common benign anorectal disorders characterized by enlarged and displaced anal cushions, leading to symptoms such as rectal bleeding, prolapse, pain, mucus discharge, and a
Open hemorrhoidectomyLateral internal anal sphincterotomyHemorrhoidsPostoperative painVisual Analogue Scale (VAS)Urinary retention
Original Article
Background: The study compares the post-operative restoration of hearing in patients undergoing Tympanoplasty for chronic otitis media, specifically between the use of Cartilage Graft and Temporalis F
Cartilage TympanoplastyChronic otitis mediaTemporalis Fascia Graft Techniques
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Background: Intertrochanteric fractures, unstable particularly (AO/OTA 31-A3), is difficult to treat. Proximal femoral nailing (PFN) has emerged as a convenient means of its treatment owing to biomech
Intertrochanteric fracturePFN A3Proximal femoral nail
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Objective: To Compare and Evaluate MR Fistulogram and X-ray Fistulography Versus Intra-operative Findings of Fistula in Ano. Design: Prospective observational study. Subjects/Patients: 56. Methods: A
Fistula in AnoMR FistulogramX-ray FistulographyPerianal FistulaIntraoperative FindingsAnorectal Surgery
Review Article
Background: Acute appendicitis is a frequent emergent situation that necessitates surgery. Complications, including an appendiceal mass, occur in 2-10% of appendicitis cases. Management of appendicula
Acute appendicitisappendicular massconservative managementearly appendectomysystematic reviewmeta-analysis
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Objective: The effect of Cardiopulmonary bypass on serum Procalcitonin, and its correlation with other markers of inflammation in paediatric cardiac surgery patients. Design: A prospective observation
BiomarkerCardiac surgeryCardiopulmonary bypassPaediatricsProcalcitonin
Background: Thoracolumbar spine injuries constitute a major cause of trauma-related neurological disability worldwide, yet regional clinical data from low-resource settings remain limited. Objective:
Thoracolumbar fractureSpinal traumaNigeriaNeurological outcomeFrankel grade