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 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410182

Awareness and Utilization of the RIPASA Score for Acute Appendicitis among Emergency and Surgical Physicians: A Cross-Sectional Study

Mohamed Mehdi Makhbouche, Abdulhakam Ahmed, Hadeel Y Gabr, Roaa Ahmed, Hussam Elbashir, Anis Benalia, Awda Ebrahim, Hassan Uthman U Alghamdi and Abdouljawad Alwafaie

Article Type: Original Research Article | Indexed Archive: Volume 13

A single-center cross-sectional survey was conducted among physicians involved in the assessment and management of suspected acute appendicitis. The total target population consisted of 128 physicians. A total of 119 responses were received (response rate 93.0%), of which 16 were excluded due to duplication, irrelevance, or incomplete data. The final analysis included 104 participants. Descriptive statistics were used, and comparisons between specialties were performed using the Chi-square test....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410181

V-Y Latissimus Dorsi Musculocutaneous Flap for Coverage of Exposed Spinal Osteosynthesis Hardware Following Corpectomy

Ángel Pérez de León, Said Audel García Bravo, Melanie Ortiz Sulvarán and Ricardo Mitchell Reynoso Flores

Article Type: Case Report | Indexed Archive: Volume 13

Posterior spinal instrumentation carries a significant risk of wound complications, including hardware exposure, which often requires flap coverage due to inadequate local tissue vascularity. The pedicled latissimus dorsi flap is a reliable option for posterior trunk reconstruction, though reports of its use in salvage of exposed spinal osteosynthesis following complex corpectomy remain limited....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410180

The Extent of Compatibility of Ultrasound and Histopathology Finding in Appendicitis

Mazin Abdulateef Alzubaidi

Article Type: Research Article | Indexed Archive: Volume 13

Acute appendicitis is a prevalent surgical emergency that requires prompt diagnosis and intervention. Ultrasound is frequently utilized as a first-line diagnostic tool due to its accessibility and non-invasive nature. However, its diagnostic accuracy can vary due to several influencing factors. Histopathological examination remains the gold standard for confirming appendicitis. This study evaluates the compatibility between ultrasound findings and histopathological results in diagnosing acute ap...

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