Journal of Surgery

Volume 8, Issue 3, June 2020

  • The Efficacy of an Octenidine Decolonisation Protocol in Reducing Staphylococcus Aureus Carriage in Patients Undergoing Total Joint Arthroplasty

    Tristan Symonds, Hannah Brien, Benjamin Parkinson, Andrea Grant, Kenji Doma

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, June 2020
    Pages: 81-85
    Received: 7 April 2020
    Accepted: 26 April 2020
    Published: 19 May 2020
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    Abstract: Prosthetic joint infections are responsible for a high morbidity and economic cost in patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty. Staphylococcus aureus (S Aureus) is a key modifiable risk factor in the reduction of surgical site infections (SSI). Evidence suggests that decolonization of S aureus carriers reduces the risk of SSI. Octenidine is an ... Show More
  • Experience on the Vascular Approaches for Hemodialysis in the EL ABBADI Mohamed Saâd Clinic in Casablanca

    Balde Oumar Taibata, Camara Soriba Naby, Balde Abdoulaye Korse, Diallo Amadou Djoulde, Camara Fode Lansana, Balde Habiboulaye, Barry Madiou, Soumaoro Labile Togba, Fofana Husseine, Soumah Aboubacar Fode Momo, Diakite Sandaly, Camara Mariame, Camara Mohamed, Diallo Asmaou, Yombouno Ives, Biro Diallo

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, June 2020
    Pages: 86-89
    Received: 20 April 2020
    Accepted: 21 May 2020
    Published: 4 June 2020
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    Abstract: The arteriovenous fistula (AVF) for hemodialysis, consists of surgically creating an anastomosis between an artery and a superficial vein in the arm. This study aims to mark our contribution to the study of arteriovenous fistulas for hemodialysis during our internship in Morocco Methodology: We carried out a six years retrospective study from Janua... Show More
  • Performing Central Neck Dissection in Patients with Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma with Clinically Node Negative, Benefits and Drawbacks: A Comparative Study

    Ibtsam Shehta Harera, Gamal Osman, Rehab Hemeda, Shady Emad Shaker, Mohamed Abdallah Zaitoun

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, June 2020
    Pages: 90-96
    Received: 28 April 2020
    Accepted: 20 May 2020
    Published: 4 June 2020
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    Abstract: Context: central neck dissection in addition to total thyroidectomy as a management procedure of patients with papillary carcinoma of the thyroid [PTC] was previously found to decrease the incidence of lymph node recurrence and allow and accurate PTC surgical staging that allow making a better decision regarding adjuvant radioactive iodine (RAI) ab... Show More
  • Pediatric Orthopaedics in Precarious Environment Possibilities and Limits of Humanitarian Surgery

    Michel Onimus

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, June 2020
    Pages: 97-103
    Received: 8 May 2020
    Accepted: 25 May 2020
    Published: 4 June 2020
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    Abstract: This is a retrospective study concerning a 35 years experience of pediatric orthopedic humanitarian surgery performed in precarious situation. This account may be useful to share with younger surgeons considering initiating such a surgery in developing countries. The data of 80 surgical missions held between 1983 and 2018 in Central African Republi... Show More