Surgical Techniques Development, Volume 13, Issue 4

Background/Objectives: Transanal irrigation (TAI) has been recognized as a safe and effective treatment for neurological bowel dysfunction, chronic constipation or fecal incontinence and has also been proposed for patients with low anterior resection...

Background: Femoral head fractures with osteochondral defects are rare injuries often resulting from traumatic hip dislocations. These injuries create a significant risk for post-traumatic osteoarthritis. Various surgical methods for repair have been...

Introduction: Metatarsalgia is a very common pathology in podiatric consultations, whose main aetiological factor is biomechanical alterations. Given the failure of conservative treatments, minimally invasive osteotomies of the distal metatarsal are...

Background/Objectives: Acute ruptures of the Achilles Tendon (AT) are common injuries in the active population, in particular among men aged 30 to 50. Full functional recovery after this kind of injury is long and challenging and nowadays there is no...

Background: A microsurgical auricular flap represents a single-step technique for the reconstruction of full-thickness defects of the ala nasi. To achieve the best surgical outcomes, it is essential to have an exhaustive knowledge of the vascular net...

Background/Objectives: Temporary artery ligation or compression is commonly used to reduce intraoperative blood loss in various surgeries, including uterine procedures. In head and neck surgery, the external carotid artery (ECA) typically branches in...

(1) Background: The aim of this study was to investigate potential translational factors for optical 3D reconstruction in an in vivo setting using a newly developed computerized bowel length measurement system (BMS) as a real-time application. (2) Me...

Introduction: Femoral neck fractures pose significant health risks, particularly in the elderly population, leading to mortality, morbidity, and decreased quality of life. Surgery is the preferred treatment to restore function and alleviate pain, wit...

Background/Objectives: The craniovertebral junction (CVJ) poses unique challenges in the surgical management of intradural extramedullary (IDEM) tumors due to its complex anatomy and proximity to critical neurovascular structures. This study presents...