Meckel’s diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract; however, it is usually asymptomatic. Small bowel obstruction caused by a Meckel’s diverticulum–related congenital band is rare and presents a diagnostic challenge in adults with no previous...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2834
Background: Gastric insufflation during airway management is common, but progression to gastric wall injury with pneumoperitoneum is rare. This report describes a case of massive pneumoperitoneum caused by barogenic gastric injury after difficult mask ventilation during an electi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2823
Hydatid disease is an infection caused by the larval stage of the animal tapeworm Echinococcus. The larvae inhabit the liver and lungs, creating fluid-filled cysts with multiple chambers. A rupture into the abdominal cavity is an uncommon yet severe complication of hydatid diseas...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i2331
Internal hernias are a rare cause of intestinal obstruction, representing less than 1% of cases. Preduodenal hernias, the most common type of internal hernias, are of a congenital origin. They may be asymptomatic, cause chronic abdominal pain, or present with an acute bowel obstr...