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[OBJECTIVES] This study aimed to identify risk factors for recurrence of rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms, establish a cut-off size for recurrence prediction, and standardize surveillance guidelines. [METHODS] This retrospective study analy…

Retrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction (RCPD) syndrome renders patients unable to belch, causing disabling symptoms that impact quality of life. Injection of botulinum toxin into the cricopharyngeal muscle has been reported as a trial treat…

[OBJECTIVES] Injection of Onabotulinumtoxina (BT) into the internal anal sphincter (IAS) is commonly used for pediatric constipation. Typically, BT injections are guided by anatomic landmarks (standard technique [ST]). This pilot study asse…

Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) is widely used in cosmetic practice and generally considered safe, with adverse effects usually limited to transient local reactions. Rarely, systemic spread or counterfeit formulations can cause iatrogenic b…

[BACKGROUND] This retrospective cohort study aimed to assess differences in surgical trauma between the inframammary fold approach and endoscopic transaxillary approach in breast augmentation surgery. [METHODS] One hundred and ninety-four …

[BACKGROUND] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourages physicians to limit unnecessary opioid prescriptions. [OBJECTIVE] The proportion of patients from 2009 to 2022 who filled an opioid prescription within 1 week after the…

: Cleft lip and/or palate (CLP) is frequently associated with persistent nasal obstruction, often due to structural deformities unaddressed by primary surgical repair. While subjective assessment tools are commonly used to evaluate nasal pa…

Numerous minimally invasive deep inferior epigastric perforator flap (MI-DIEP) techniques have been described in the literature to reduce donor site morbidities. This systematic review aimed to summarize existing MI-DIEP techniques and post…

[BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES] With the recent improvements in surgery, along with our ability to manage many pituitary tumors medically, the exact role of surgery for the treatment of functioning pituitary adenomas (PA) remains unclear. The p…

Indexing endoscopic surgical videos is vital in surgical data science, forming the basis for systematic retrospective analysis and clinical performance evaluation. Despite its significance, current video analytics rely on manual indexing, a…

[BACKGROUND] to evaluate the success of Truly Scarless Endoscopic Tympanoplasty type 1 (TSET) in pediatric patients with the use of synthetic graft. [METHODS] prospective study. [RESULTS] during a 6 year period 12 children underwent TSET …

Transanal local excision was traditionally practiced to remove rectal polyps or early rectal tumor. Since 1980, Buess et al. have recommended the use of endoscopy technology for transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM). This technique was no…

Injection laryngoplasty was first described by Dr Charles Bruening in 1911 with the injection of paraffin for vocal cord paralysis. The most common indication for injection laryngoplasty is glottic insufficiency causing dysphonia and/or dys…

[INTRODUCTION] Achalasia is a rare esophageal motility disorder that in many cases can be treated effectively with Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM). However, long-term outcomes regarding clinical efficacy, patient satisfaction, and the pre…

[BACKGROUND] Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomy (RYGJ) is viewed as a salvage operation for fundoplication failure or obesity-related reflux, and we questioned it is long-term effectiveness in patients undergoing esophagogastric myotomy. [METHODS…

Achalasia is a rare cause of oesophageal dysmotility. This disorder causes impaired relaxation of the lower oesophageal sphincter (LOS), impacting peristalsis and the normal movement of food through the digestive tract, resulting in worseni…

[BACKGROUND] Gynecomastia, affecting around 30% of young males, has seen evolving surgical treatments, transitioning from traditional excision methods to contemporary techniques like liposuction. Emotional distress persists when glandular t…

Malar bags are a common aesthetic concern characterized by swelling and puffiness in the prezygomatic space and cheek area. Various medical and surgical techniques have been developed to address this condition and restore a more youthful an…

Conventional breast augmentation is typically performed using one of three incision techniques: inframammary fold, axillary, periareolar and transumbilical. Each of these methods results in scarring or visible marks, which can be particular…