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Introduction: Spigelian hernia is a rare type of abdominal wall hernias which are often diagnosed when incarcerated. These hernias typically develop at the crossing point of the arcuate line and lateral portion of rectus abdominis muscle.

Case report: We present the case of a 44-year-old female patient admitted to our surgery unit for a painful lump in her right mesogastrium. Incarcerated atypical hernia in the right mesogastrium was suspected based on completed imaging assessments. Spigelian hernia was confirmed by preoperative findings. Interestingly, the patient applied interferon (multiple sclerosis therapy) at the site of the lump, which is why the diagnosis of lipodystrophy had been considered.

Conclusion: In general, the diagnosis of Spigelian hernia is difficult. From the anatomical point of view the clinical finding is not always specific. The risk of incarceration is relatively high, and thus even clinically silent findings are indicated for surgery.

Skin substitutes and covers are crucial across surgical disciplines, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration to meet varied clinical needs. While some medical professionals may encounter these products infrequently in their practice, understanding their properties and applications is paramount to provide optimal patient care. In this overview, we aim to provide healthcare professionals with essential information regarding skin substitutes and covers, equipping them with knowledge to navigate their use effectively across different clinical scenarios and to optimize patient outcomes. The speed of progress in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine is notable, driven by collaborative efforts among scientists, engineers, and clinicians. Technological advancements, increased funding, and a deeper understanding of cellular and molecular processes have accelerated research and development. However, challenges remain, such as achieving vascularization in engineered tissues, addressing immune responses, and ensuring long-term functionality of regenerated organs. Despite these hurdles, the field continues to evolve rapidly, offering hope for transformative medical solutions that may redefine the treatment landscape soon. In this article, we review the current selected commercially available epidermal, dermal, and total skin substitutes for wound healing.

Currently, no international consensus includes surgery as part of the standard of metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma care. There is weak evidence to support the general introduction of surgical resection in the metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma treatment. However, in the rare cases of oligometastatic spread there is increasing evidence that surgical intervention can lead to favourable outcomes. Individualisation of the care and tailored therapy refers not only to targeted treatment but also to the whole complex cancer care, including the indication for surgery. This review summarizes the current status of combined oncosurgical therapy in the multidisciplinary management of oligometastatic pancreatic cancer, together with our own experience, and discusses future perspectives, particularly regarding prognostic and predictive factors that could better predict this group.

Introduction: Antibiotic cement-coated intramedullary nails (ACCINs) are an increasingly popular method in the treatment of FRI (fracture-related infections). FRI is a major challenge that poses a major problem for the treating physician and the health care system, both in terms of cost of therapy, time required, and the complexity of treatment with an uncertain outcome. The aim of our report is to evaluate the results of surgical management using ACCINs in patients with FRI who were treated during a 5-year period at our institution.

Methods: A retrospective evaluation of the results of surgical treatment using ACCINs in patients with FRI treated at the Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Brno and Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University in Brno in 2018-2022. Based on the exclusion criteria, 5 out of 18 patients were excluded from the study for the following reasons: a follow-up period less than 6 months, chronic immunosuppressive drug therapy, and any oncological or autoimmune disease. Bone infections in the femoral diaphysis, tibial diaphysis and infections in the ankle joint were among the inclusion criteria for the use of ACCINs. The study population consisted of 13 patients (3 women, 10 men); mean age was 48 years and median age was 44 years. Three patients had an infection after osteosynthesis in the femoral diaphysis, 7 patients had an infection in the tibial diaphysis and 3 had an infection in the ankle joint.

Results: In our cohort, bone healing without any clinical and laboratory signs of infection or stable arthrodesis was observed in 7 (54%) patients. In 3 cases (23%), healing proceeded without any signs of infection. In 3 patients (23%), further surgical treatment was required because of fracture nonhealing (n=1) and because of the combination of bone nonhealing and infection (n=2). The overall limb salvage rate was 100%.

Conclusion: The use of ACCINs fulfills the three basic principles of bone infection therapy after thorough debridement: local action of antibiotics, filling of the dead space, and stabilization of the skeleton. ACCINs provide an effective method in the treatment of FRI of the diaphysis of long bones and septic arthritis of the ankle.

Fractures of the proximal humerus present a unique challenge in orthopedic practice due to the complex anatomy and biomechanical complexity of this region. The spectrum of injuries occurring here ranges from nondisplaced stable fractures to complex displaced fractures or fracture-dislocations. Historically, the treatment of these fractures has been the subject of much debate and treatment modalities have mainly involved a conservative approach, with surgical management being relatively rare. In recent decades, there has been a paradigm shift in the treatment of proximal humerus fractures not only due to advances in surgical techniques, but especially with the development of new types of angular-stable implants and modern total arthroplasties. The development and availability of high-quality imaging techniques have enabled better understanding of the nature of fractures and precise planning of surgical interventions. The main goals of treatment include restoration of function, pain relief and prevention of complications such as prolonged healing or non-healing and avascular necrosis. An individualized approach to each individual patient, considering all factors that affect the final outcome, appears to be essential in the choice of treatment. The aim of this review article is to provide an up-to-date overview of the current concept of treatment of proximal humerus fractures. Trends in nonoperative and operative treatment strategies, indications for each type of treatment, operative techniques, outcomes, and complications associated with each approach are summarized.

In patients with acute calculous cholecystitis, early laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the first choice, including high risk patients. The ideal timing is surgery within 72 hours of the onset of symptoms, and the duration of the symptoms should not exceed 7-10 days. If surgery is contraindicated, percutaneous or endoscopic gallbladder drainage may be considered. Team experience and technical equipment of the unit play an important role in the choice of the most appropriate procedure.

Introduction: Volkmann's ischaemic contracture (VIC) is a disabling condition resulting from tissue necrosis due to impaired vascular supply to the limb. Over the years VIC has become rare in developed countries with many different aetiologies described. It was alarming to have high incidence of established VIC in our practice in Nepal. A detailed analysis was conducted to accurately describe this issue.

Methods: We collected 47 cases of VIC over six years and noted the age, sex, district of origin and cause of VIC, duration of injury to presentation, and the grade of VIC. Then we compared these characteristics of VIC of each Nepal province and created a map to show the problematic regions.

Results: Out of 47 patients, 46 could have been prevented by an early treatment. The most common cause was a tight cast in 25 patients (53.19%), followed by unintentionally self-caused VIC by applying tight bandages in 21 patients (44.68%). Most cases came from province 6 (29.78%). Our group included three mild (6.4%), 35 moderate (74.5%) and nine severe (19.1%) cases of VIC. Only 14 cases (29.78%) had a timely fasciotomy in the past.

Conclusion: VIC is an irreversible complication of the compartment syndrome which is an easily preventable condition in the setting of developing countries. Our focus should, therefore, aim at preventing such disastrous conditions as 97.87% of cases we encountered could have been avoided by proper primary care. In the case of Nepal most cases came from province 6 and province 3.

Introduction: Acromioclavicular joint dislocation (AC) - Rockwood III (RIII) is a controversial topic with a wide range of therapeutic approaches. Operative therapy offers dozens of stabilization methods, which only confirms the absence of a "gold standard". The currently available literature tends to favor conservative therapy, involving several consecutive phases of physiotherapeutic care after the pain has subsided. The aim is to gradually improve the mobility of the shoulder and subsequently strengthen and stabilize the entire shoulder girdle.

Methods: A study was conducted between 01/2014 and 12/2017 in patients with Rockwood III type AC joint injury. Each patient was educated in detail about the surgical and conservative treatment options and expected outcomes. Patients who opted for conservative therapy were invited to evaluate the results of the therapy at a minimum of one year after the injury. Each patient was clinically examined. Coracoclavicular (CC) distances were measured, and the presence of arthrosis and calcifications was assessed on follow-up comparison scans of both shoulders. The Constant Score (CS) and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score were evaluated in the patients. The results were statistically processed and compared to each other and/or to the healthy shoulder.

Results: A total of 37 patients were evaluated with a mean CS of 96.1 and a mean ASES score of 92.02. Lateral clavicle instability was found in 64% of the patients (n=24). The mean difference of the CC interval versus the healthy side was 8.6 mm. There was no statistically significant difference between the CS of the injured and healthy shoulder. No statistically significant association was found between CS and lateral clavicle prominence, AC joint stability, and workload, or between return to work and workload.

Conclusion: Conservative therapy of AC joint dislocation - type RIII provides good functional outcomes.

Deep neck infections are inflammatory disorders of the fascia-defined areas of the neck that occur from many causes, but most commonly from odontogenic etiology. This review paper is based on available information from the domestic and foreign literature and, above all, on our experience gained during many years of clinical practice. The aim of the article is to provide the reader with a structured overview of the complicated anatomy of the cervical regions, the possible causes of this inflammatory disease, its diagnosis, which is often very difficult, as well as its treatment, including the introduction of the basics of surgical revision and the most common complications, headed by acute mediastinitis. The article concludes with our experience with this -life-threat-ening inflammatory disease over a five-year period.

Introduction: Descending necrotizing mediastinitis (DNM) is a relatively uncommon but serious type of inflammation. Even today, the mortality is around 20%. An overview of DNM issues, recent literature and clinical practice of our department is presented. Anatomy and etiology: The cause is the descent of an originally oropharyngeal infection from the deep neck space into the mediastinum.

Therapy: Treatment takes place in an intensive care department, with a combination of antibiotics. Elimination of the neck source of inflammation is a prerequisite. The type of surgical drainage depends on the stage and extent of mediastinal involvement. Cervicomediastinal, mediastinothoracic, or cervicomediastinothoracic "Rendezvous" drainage are options.

Conclusion: The basis of DNM treatment is adequate surgical drainage, but interdisciplinary care (surgeon, anesthesiologist, ENT and dental surgeon) is a necessary condition.