Background: Amyand’s hernia (AH) is a rare form of inguinal hernia in which the vermiform appendix is present within the hernia sac. It may be associated with a normal, inflamed, or perforated appendix, and preoperative diagnosis is often difficult because the clinical presentati...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2835
Background: Esophageal perforation following laparoscopic fundoplication is uncommon but potentially life-threatening because of pleural or mediastinal contamination, sepsis, and respiratory compromise. Early recognition, adequate drainage, and prompt source control are essential...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2868
Background: Gallbladder stump calculus is an uncommon delayed cause of recurrent biliary symptoms after cholecystectomy and can be difficult to recognise when previous surgery has altered the anatomy. Case Presentation: A 56-year-old female with diabetes mellitus and hypertension...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2867
Background: Overwhelming post-splenectomy infection (OPSI) is a rare but life-threatening complication that can progress rapidly to septic shock and multiorgan failure. The spleen, the largest lymphatic organ, performs key immunological and haematological functions and supports i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2836