Journal of Surgery and Surgical Reports

Clinical Image Open Access

Bizarre case of peritoneal CSF-pseudocyst provoking hydronephrosis in a patient with ventricle-peritoneal shunt

Sri Harsha Kanuri , Kathleen Messenger

We report a case of a 51-year-old male presented to the neurology clinic with intermittent dizziness, blurred vision, chronic left sided weakness and numbness. Further workup by brain MRI unearthed increased intracranial pressure secondary to impaired CSF drainage. He was previously diagnosed with Arnold Chiari type I malformation for which ventricle-peritoneal shunt (VPS) was performed in 1994 (Figure 1).

Original Research Open Access

Trends in the management of Silver Trauma

Niharika Rai , Kirstin Carswell

Background: Silver Trauma refers to the specialized approach in managing trauma in patients over the age of 65. The use of Silver Trauma frameworks can have positive outcomes across all measurable domains in healthcare. Our paper aimed to assess factors that positively and negatively influence length of stay (LOS), functional outcomes on discharge as evidenced by discharge destination (DD), and readmission rates.

Commentary Open Access

Edible plants in India: A potential source of herbal care during pre and postoperative surgery

Acharya Balkrishna , Shreya Joshi , Uday Bhan Prajapati , Rama Shankar , Rashmi Atul Joshi

All across the globe, plants are used for food and various ailments. In the Indian traditional medicinal system, Ayurveda, the use of plants has been mentioned during the surgical process as well as in post-operative care. The regular use of plants in the diet is a part of this ancient medicinal system, and today, globally, much emphasis is laid on ensuring the availability of a nutritious and healthy diet.

Original Research Open Access

Studying the effect of short-term versus longterm antibiotic therapy after complicated appendicitis surgery on postoperative complication

Amir Masoud Karimi , Mohammad Reza Maghsoudi , Izadmehr Ahmadinejad , Ali Abdolbaghaei , Ahora Zahedi , Sina Babakhani , Mojtaba Ahmadinejad

Background: There is ongoing clinical discussion on the ideal length of antibiotic treatment after appendectomy for complicated appendicitis. With possible advantages including fewer hospital stays, fewer side effects, and cheaper medical expenses, shorter courses have been suggested as efficient substitutes for longer regimens.

Short Communication Open Access

Coarctation of the aorta: Advances in diagnosis and management of a persistent congenital challenge

Suraj Pai , Suresh Pai , Meera Khadilkar , Abhishar Sharma

Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) is a congenital narrowing of the thoracic aorta, most often at the isthmus near the ductus arteriosus. It accounts for 5–8% of congenital heart defects and can present at any age. While early diagnosis in infancy is ideal, delayed presentations in adolescence or adulthood remain significant.