The field of anesthesia has always been at the forefront of innovation and technology, and the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents the next frontier in anesthesia care. The use of AI and its subtypes, such as machine learning, has...
(1) Background: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare on all levels. While AI shows immense potential, the clinical implementation is lagging. We present a concise review of AI in surgical learning; (2) Methods: A non-systematic rev...
The laparoscopic intraperitoneal onlay mesh repair (IPOM) approach has become the most widely adopted technique in the last decade. The role of laparoscopic IPOM in the last years has been resizing due to several limitations. The aim of the present s...
As medicine becomes more complex, there is pressure for new and more innovative educational methods. Given the economic burden associated with in-person simulation, healthcare, including the realm of surgical education, has begun employing virtual re...
During the preclinical research process, multiple factors can be difficult to implement without the careful consideration and planning of each step. As research has become more advanced with the use of increasingly complex technology, animal models h...
Background: Wilms tumor (or nephroblastoma) is a malignant and solid neoplasm that derives from the primitive renal bud. It represents the most frequent primary tumor of the urogenital tract in childhood, and treatment consists of surgery and chemo-r...
While anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL-R) has been considered the gold standard for ACL tears, renewed interest in ACL repair has emerged. This review aims to examine the current knowledge regarding ACL repair. A comprehensive literatur...
Objective: The aim of this systematic review is to compare the survival rates of zirconia and titanium dental implants, by evaluating the most recent scientific evidence, in order to comprehend the behaviour of zirconia implants as an alternative to...
The understanding of mediastinal anatomy represents a real challenge because of the vital structures inside it and due to its complex relationships with surrounding anatomical regions. Human anatomical specimens are always used both for the teaching...
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common bacterial infections in children, occurring both in children with normal urinary tracts and in ones with urinary tract abnormalities. Children with UTIs can present relevant clinical symptoms and ri...
Lip augmentation procedures have become gradually more popular and common due to cultural tendencies and an increasing association of the appearance of the lips with both beauty and youth. Different dermal fillers have been proposed for lip augmentat...
The skin is crucial for homeostasis and body defense, requiring quick healing to maintain internal balance. Initially used for bone repair, calcium hydroxyapatite (HAp) is now being studied for soft tissue engineering. This literature review investig...
Despite the advancements in evidence-based medicine, many hospitals still maintain high rates of patients undergoing prolonged preoperative fasting. The goal of this study is to determine the prevalence of prolonged fasting time among patients underg...
Patellar sleeve fractures, though relatively rare, present unique challenges in diagnosis and management. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current understanding of patellar sleeve fractures, focusing on their epidemiology,...
Sexual dysfunction following abdominal or pelvic surgery is a significant concern that impacts the quality of life (QoL) for both men and women. This paper explores the multifaceted challenges and re-educational strategies associated with post-surgic...
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a life-threatening soft-tissue infection affecting the deep fascia and subcutaneous tissue. It is characterized by a fulminant course and high mortality rates. NF of the head and neck is very rare, with most cases being...
Objective: The goal of this systematic review was to identify the mechanisms associated with the enzymatic degradation of collagen and gelatin biomaterials and the possible associated flaws. Methods: Four databases (PubMed, B-On, Cochrane Library, an...
This study explores the innovative use of CO2 laser technology in frenuloplasty, a significant shift from classic methods like scalpel surgery or electrocautery towards a minimally invasive approach. The research involved 15 patients aged 25 to 50, u...
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is the most common adolescent hip disorder in children 9–15 years old with an incidence that ranges from 0.33:100,000 to 24.58:100,000. Idiopathic SCFE is strongly associated with obesity, while atypical...
Objective: This systematic review was carried out with the primary objective of verifying which suture (polyamide or silk) of two non-resorbable suture materials with different structures had better/greater tensile strength/resistance to tension, the...
Lumbosacral transition vertebra (LSTV) is a common occurrence and its prevalence ranges from 2.6% to 35.6%. Our aim is to study this phenomenon in the adult Singaporean population and assess the level of degeneration of the suprajacent disc in those...
Background: Crown lengthening (CL) in esthetic areas has become a versatile procedure with applications in many clinical situations. Knowledge concerning different periodontal phenotypes, and the supracrestal tissue attachment (STA)—former biol...
This systematic review aimed to identify, evaluate, and summarize the results of relevant studies on radicular prominence and its relationship with gingival recessions. This review was conducted according to the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Reviews an...
Background: Oral wound healing in the aging population is a multifaceted issue requiring a comprehensive approach, considering the physiological changes that come with aging and the frequent presence of comorbidities. Methods: This descriptive review...
Open total cranial vault reconstruction (CVR) is the common procedure in managing craniosynostosis, yet more techniques have been introduced as alternatives, namely endoscopic suturectomy (ES), endoscopy-assisted craniectomy (EC), spring-assisted sur...
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: 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...
Melanoma affecting glabrous skin is a challenging entity that needs to be managed by an interdisciplinary team of dermatologists, oncologists, and surgeons. The thin subcutaneous layer of glabrous skin, which speeds up its metastatic spread, is one o...
Bone healing occurs through three consecutive and interdependent phases. While the acute inflammatory response is vital to fracture healing, chronic and systemic inflammation negatively affect the healing process. The bone tissue relies heavily on th...
Background/Objectives: Significant weight loss, whether through bariatric surgery or medication-assisted approaches, presents unique challenges for body contouring procedures. A thorough preoperative evaluation is essential to optimize outcomes and m...
Meralgia paresthetica is a compressive neuropathy of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. Surgery is the gold standard for severe cases. However, no high-quality evidence exists on which strategy is best: decompression or neurectomy. Data of a consec...
This comprehensive review assessed the integration of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry, offering a transparent overview of developments across dental fields. Covering articles in prosthodontics, orthodontics, implantology, surge...
Ostomy formation is a vital component in the treatment of advanced gastrointestinal diseases, including colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. It usually involves externalizing a part of the colon or small bowel to the skin surface. Thus,...
The diagnosis of intra-abdominal exsanguination in hemodynamically unstable blunt trauma patients is almost universally determined by Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST). However, FAST has been reported to have poor sensitivity and is...
Background: This study evaluated the performance of machine learning models trained on two different datasets of knee X-ray images annotated with Kellgren–Lawrence grades. Methods: Learning curves indicated that one model experienced poor train...
Background: The attractiveness of the central area (the so-called mid-face area or middle third) has a strong impact on the observer, and the treatment of aging in this area is therefore considered a key component in facial rejuvenation. A standardiz...
Background: After pancreatic surgery, the development of postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is a serious concern. POPF involves the leakage of pancreatic fluids from the surgical site, which can lead to complications and even death. Preventing P...
Background: Third molar (M3) removal is considered one of the most frequent oral surgical procedures worldwide. Indications for extraction include both prophylactic and therapeutic reasons. However, this does not come without complications, and despi...
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...
Understanding the optimal time, length, intensity, and type of exercise program for bariatric surgery patients is crucial due to increased obesity prevalence and the number of performed bariatric procedures. Our aim for this review is to identify the...
Malignant gastrointestinal neuroectodermal tumor (GNET) is an infrequent soft-tissue sarcoma, formerly referred to as clear-cell sarcoma-like gastrointestinal tumor (CCSLGT) and frequently reported in the literature as clear-cell sarcoma of the gastr...
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: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a critical public health problem worldwide, constituting a major cause of mortality and morbidity for people of all ages, but especially in the younger population. Decompressive craniectomy (DC) and cistern...
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...
Lip carcinoma is one of the most frequent conditions affecting the general population. It is among the ten most common neoplasms, but despite advances in research and therapy, its prognosis has not improved in a significant way in the past few years,...
The Bosniak classification of renal cysts aims to provide a probabilistic risk assessment indicating the likelihood of malignancy from imaging findings. Originally designed to classify adult renal cysts based on computed tomography findings, the Bosn...
Background: Irreversible pulpitis is a severe inflammation of the dental pulp. The purpose of this clinical trial was to evaluate the effectiveness of an inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) injection followed by oral dexamethasone administration in...
Injury to the Luschka ducts (LDs), also named “subvesicular” ducts, is an under-reported cause of biliary leak following laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). A systematic literature search according to PRISMA guidelines was conducted in Pub...
Non-prosthetic peri-implant fractures (NPPIFs) are often reported mixed with periprosthetic fractures (PPFs), but they are different entities. Due to the increase in the age of the world’s population and to the intensification of surgeries for...
Background/Objectives: Oroantral fistulas (OF) are a challenging complication in oral and maxillofacial surgery, often requiring surgical intervention to restore sinus integrity. The Bichat’s buccal fat pad (BFP) has gained attention as a viabl...
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