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: 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
Background: Hydatid disease is a parasitic infection commonly affecting the liver and lungs, while isolated splenic involvement is rare. Unilocular splenic hydatid cysts are uncommon and often present with nonspecific clinical symptoms, making diagnosis challenging. Aims: To repo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2812
Background: Non-parasitic splenic cysts are rare benign lesions that pose diagnostic and therapeutic challenges because of their varied etiology and clinical presentation. Recent advances in minimally invasive surgery, particularly single-incision gasless laparoscopy, have provid...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2809
Background: Retained biliary stents are a recognized complication of ERCP for choledocholithiasis, and prolonged indwelling can lead to stone formation, obstruction, and recurrent cholangitis requiring endoscopic or surgical management. Aims: To document a rare case of stentolith...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1804
Aim: Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is associated with venous and arterial complications, some of which may lead to life-threatening haemorrhage. Early identification and appropriate intervention are essential for managing these vascular complications. This report describes the diagno...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i2405