Am Surg. 2026 May 6:31348261448893. doi: 10.1177/00031348261448893. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBackgroundNeurological presentations of pediatric intussusception lead to delayed diagnosis, higher rates of surgical intervention, and worse outcomes compared with classic presentations. These atypical
Cureus. 2026 Apr 4;18(4):e106434. doi: 10.7759/cureus.106434. eCollection 2026 Apr.ABSTRACTIntroduction Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a recognized postoperative complication in adults; however, limited data exist regarding VTE after surgery in children. The purpose of this study was to determine w
Front Surg. 2026 Apr 20;13:1810682. doi: 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1810682. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBreast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) of the upper limb is a chronic complication of breast cancer treatment that significantly impairs patient quality of life. Conventional management typically begins on
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2026 May 5. doi: 10.1007/s00405-026-10273-1. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: To describe the ergonomic challenges inherent to otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and to synthesize current evidence on their impact on surgeon wellness, performance, and career sustain
Chirurgia (Bucur). 2026 Apr;121(2):200-210. doi: 10.21614/chirurgia.3289.ABSTRACTIntroduction: Axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) has been the gold standard for axillary staging in breast cancer for over a century. The introduction of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in the 1990s offered a minim
Int J Med Sci. 2026 Mar 23;23(5):1613-1629. doi: 10.7150/ijms.126125. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTDigital clubbing is an important clinical sign associated with a range of cardiopulmonary diseases; however, its detection and severity assessment in routine practice largely rely on subjective visual insp
Hand Surg Rehabil. 2026 Apr 29:102676. doi: 10.1016/j.hansur.2026.102676. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Isolated single-digit clubbing is an uncommon clinical finding that has been reported mainly in isolated case reports describing benign tumors of the distal phalanx, with limited cha
J Hand Surg Glob Online. 2026 Apr 24;8(4):101028. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsg.2026.101028. eCollection 2026 Jul.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a debilitating complication reported after upper-extremity surgeries, yet its incidence following isolated cubital tunnel surgery (CuTS) r
Heart Lung Circ. 2026 Apr 29:S1443-9506(26)00050-8. doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2025.12.023. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAIM: We aimed to elucidate the potential role for thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) and upper extremity deep venous thrombosis in the development of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hyperte
Lancet Oncol. 2026 May;27(5):604-613. doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(26)00064-1.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Omitting sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) and completion axillary lymph node dissection (cALND) in early-stage breast cancer reduces morbidity without compromising overall survival or recurrence rates. Howe
Kardiochir Torakochirurgia Pol. 2026 Mar 31;23(1):48-55. doi: 10.5114/kitp.2026.160657. eCollection 2026 Mar.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Stanford acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) repair requires complex circulatory and cerebral protection. Although various neuroprotective techniques have been propos
CONCLUSION: Our findings support the value of CSA(MAX) as an ultrasonographic marker for diagnosing UNE and assisting clinicians in grading its severity.J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2026 Apr 23;117:104-114. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2026.04.022. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Ulnar neuropathy
Cureus. 2026 Mar 25;18(3):e105845. doi: 10.7759/cureus.105845. eCollection 2026 Mar.ABSTRACTCervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) is a well-established motion-preserving treatment for cervical degenerative disc disease. The Bryan® Cervical Disc is among the most widely used implants with supportive long-
Cureus. 2026 Mar 25;18(3):e105844. doi: 10.7759/cureus.105844. eCollection 2026 Mar.ABSTRACTBackground Major upper-limb amputations are performed for various nontraumatic causes such as limb ischemia, malignancy, and infections. These procedures have significant psychosocial and functional impacts o
West Afr J Med. 2025 Dec 30;42(9):733-738.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Tropical Diabetic Hand Syndrome (TDHS) is an acute, rapidly progressive hand infection affecting patients with diabetes mellitus (DM), often following trivial trauma. Unlike those with diabetic foot disease, neuropathy and vasculopathy pl
BMJ Case Rep. 2026 Apr 24;19(4):e268191. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2025-268191.ABSTRACTA perimenopausal woman presented with a slowly enlarging right axillary mass initially suspected to be a sebaceous cyst. An incisional biopsy revealed high-grade invasive ductal carcinoma arising from accessory axillary br
JSES Int. 2026 Jan 12;10(2):101621. doi: 10.1016/j.jseint.2026.101621. eCollection 2026 Mar.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Elbow contractures can occur due to several causes including age-related degenerative disease, inflammatory conditions, and post-traumatic injury. The resulting pain and reduced range of m
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2026 Apr 23;146(1):158. doi: 10.1007/s00402-026-06319-y.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Upper extremity amputations are associated with developing psychiatric conditions. The aim of this study is to identify differences in mental health outcomes for patients undergoing major versus mino
Indian J Surg Oncol. 2026 Apr;17(4):787-793. doi: 10.1007/s13193-026-02546-2. Epub 2026 Mar 14.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Congenital giant melanocytic nevus (GCMN) is a rare congenital lesion associated with potential risks of malignant transformation and neurocutaneous melanosis, which severely impacts pa
EClinicalMedicine. 2026 Apr 13;95:103900. doi: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2026.103900. eCollection 2026 May.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Haematoma clearance is a key therapeutic target in intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH). Remote ischaemic conditioning (RIC) has shown potential to accelerate haematoma resolution in prec
BMJ Open. 2026 Apr 20;16(4):e102926. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-102926.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: To investigate the risk factors for primary non-central malposition of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) tip in neonates admitted to the neonatal surgical department, compare the malposition rates a
Adv Skin Wound Care. 2026 May 1;39(4):E185-E193. doi: 10.1097/ASW.0000000000000436. Epub 2026 Apr 17.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Xylazine-adulterated opioids have led to an increase in xylazine-associated wounds (XAWs) among people who use drugs. This scoping review synthesizes current information on the cli
Cureus. 2026 Mar 16;18(3):e105352. doi: 10.7759/cureus.105352. eCollection 2026 Mar.ABSTRACTHyperparathyroidism-jaw tumor (HPT-JT) syndrome is an uncommon autosomal dominant disorder associated with primary hyperparathyroidism due to parathyroid adenomas and ossifying jaw tumors. We present the case
Clin Biomech (Bristol). 2026 Apr 10;137:106847. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2026.106847. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Anterior shoulder instability may impact daily physical activities, particularly those requiring movements above shoulder level, and is typically treated with stabilizing
