2025 September - 32 articles
Background/Objectives: Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is an uncommon but potentially fatal pharmacogenetic syndrome triggered by specific anesthetic agents, including certain muscle relaxants and volatile anesthetics. The clinical presentation of MH var...
Purpose: This review examines the recent literature on total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) published in the Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology and Arthroscopy (KSSTA) journal in 2023. The aim was to identify key r...
In recent years, increasing attention has been given to adjunctive therapies aimed at improving clinical outcomes in periodontal treatment. Among these, antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) using the photosensitizer indocyanine green (ICG) has s...
Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the spatial relationship between the incisive canal (IC) and apical region of the maxillary central incisors in the Korean population, using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging. The find...
Orthognathic surgery, particularly maxillomandibular advancement (MMA), has emerged as an effective therapeutic option for patients with moderate to severe OSA who are refractory to conventional treatments. The wedge osteotomy of the maxilla, often p...
Background: With the advancement of AI-powered online tools, patients are increasingly turning to AI for guidance on healthcare-related issues. Methods: Acting as patients, we posed eight direct questions concerning a common clinical condition—...
Objectives: Surgical site infection (SSI) is a demanding post-surgical complication. SSI has been linked to significant morbidity, mortality, and rising healthcare expenditure. Staples and sutures are the most utilized methods in orthopedic skin clos...
Objectives: In localized upper-tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC), radical nephroureterectomy (RNU) represents the surgical gold standard, but kidney-sparing surgery (KSS) offers an alternative. The surgical perspective, including complications, remai...
Aim of the Study: To determine whether adding a lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) to primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) lowers graft-failure risk and improves functional recovery in competitive athletes with high-grade piv...
Background: Tranexamic acid is an antifibrinolytic medication often used to prevent hemorrhage. The dosage and route of administration can vary depending on specialty and indication, although one of the most common routes includes intravenous applica...
Background/Objectives: Penetrating intraocular foreign bodies (IOFBs) are ocular emergencies, often leading to preventable vision loss. This case report highlights a unique presentation of a work-related penetrating IOFB that mimicked a golden hypopy...
Background: Pain is a problem faced by critically ill surgical patients and has a major impact on their outcomes. Pain assessment is therefore essential for effective pain management, with a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological trea...
Background and Clinical Significance: Angioleiomyoma (ALM) is a benign tumor that generally presents as a single lesion and, according to the updated WHO classification, includes the following three histological subtypes: solid (or capillary), cavern...
Background: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), multipotent and immune-regulatory cells derived from tissues such as bone marrow, dental pulp, and periodontal ligament, emerged as promising agents in regenerative dentistry. Their clinical applications inc...
The human hand is a marvel of evolutionary engineering—an intricate system of bones, tendons, nerves, vessels, and soft tissues that enables precision, strength, sensation, and expression [...]
Background: Esophageal achalasia is a rare motility disorder characterized by impaired lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxation and food stasis. Surgical interventions, including Heller myotomy with fundoplication or peroral endoscopic myotomy (PO...
Background/Objectives: The field of tracheal reconstruction has undergone significant developments in the last few decades. Accordingly, this bibliometric review aims to identify the most influential publications within the field and their citation c...
Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are among the most common postoperative complications. Environmental factors, including intraoperative traffic and door openings in the operating room (OR), have been identified as critical contributors to...
Background/Objectives: Treatment strategies in pilonidal sinus disease differ substantially between adults and children. While a single surgery with off-midline flap closure is recommended for adults, minimally invasive procedures are preferred in ch...
Background and Objective: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and urethral stricture (US) are common causes of lower urinary tract symptoms in ageing men, often requiring repeated interventions. Conventional treatments of US, such as urethrotomy and m...
Background: Iatrogenic nerve injuries (NIs) are an under-recognized complication of urological surgery. Though less common than vascular or organ damage, they may cause lasting sensory and motor deficits, significantly affecting patients’ quali...
Introduction: The scapholunate interosseus ligament (SLIL) is critical for wrist stability, with injuries causing carpal instability and potential scapholunate advanced collapse (SLAC). This technical note presents a novel ligament-sparing surgical t...
Background: Venous malformation, formerly designated as cavernous hemangioma, is a rare vascular lesion characterized by significant endothelial cells proliferation, predominantly affecting young females. Diagnosis is challenging due to its low incid...
Background/Objectives: Artificial intelligence (AI) holds great potential to reshape the academic paradigm. They can process large volumes of information, assist in academic literature reviews, and augment the overall quality of scientific discourse....
Introduction: The escalating scarcity of skilled healthcare professionals is particularly pronounced within surgical specialties, where the prospect of attracting prospective medical practitioners poses formidable challenges. Throughout their academi...
Background/Objectives: The introduction of innovative technologies for the management of oral diseases has revolutionized treatment approaches, offering less invasive options and improved outcomes. Among oral cavity diseases, sialolithiasis is the mo...
Background: Structured titanium (ST) cages are designed to enhance osseointegration and fusion in lumbar interbody procedures. However, clinical and radiological outcomes following TLIF using ST cages—particularly with or without adjacent-level...
Preoperative facial markings are critical to surgical precision and aesthetic outcomes in plastic surgery, yet remain operator-dependent and variably documented. Generative artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large multimodal models, offers po...
Background: BCI and AI-driven image segmentation are revolutionizing precision neurosurgery by enhancing surgical accuracy, reducing human error, and improving patient outcomes. Methods: This systematic review explores the integration of AI technique...
Background: Cubital tunnel syndrome is the second most common compressive neuropathy of the upper limb, and it is characterized by ulnar nerve compression at the elbow. Traditional surgical options, including simple decompression and anterior transpo...
Background/Objectives: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a prevalent inflammatory condition of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses that significantly impact patients’ quality of life and imposes a substantial burden on healthcare systems and s...
Background: Hallux rigidus (HR) is a common forefoot disorder, and surgical treatment is typically guided by the severity of the condition, as defined by the Coughlin and Shurnas four-grade classification. This study aimed to compare clinical and fun...
