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OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate the five-year experience of a single center regarding the total colpocleisis procedure. METHODS: This is a retrospective review of 24 women who underwent total colpocleisis at the study center between…

Hysterectomy of the didelphic uterus is extensively documented utilizing the laparoscopic and abdominal surgical approach with very few cases documenting the vaginal approach. This report will discuss the surgical modifications to the vagin…

Catamenial hemothorax is a rare manifestation of thoracic endometriosis, characterized by blood in the pleural cavity associated with menstrual cycles. We present the case of a 42-year-old woman with recurrent right-sided chest pain and dys…

Xanthogranulomatous salpingo-oophoritis is an infrequent and challenging inflammatory condition of the female genital tract. It involves the destruction of the fallopian tube and ovarian tissue by infiltrating inflammatory cells comprising …

Introduction Between 2014 and 2021, 41 patients with somatically inexplicable gastrointestinal complaints presented to the complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practice of the author. Of these patients, 33 underwent diagnostic and t…

A Meckel's diverticulum is one of the most common congenital causes of small bowel obstruction. The lack of a more common gastric-containing tissue and older age of symptom onset can lead to difficulties with preoperative diagnosis. This ca…

Group A streptococcus pyogenes (GAS) is a common organism that can cause upper respiratory infections. We encountered a case where GAS caused infective endocarditis (IE) due to an entry from the vagina. In this case, although echocardiograp…

Pseudo-pseudo Meigs' syndrome (PPMS), also known as Tjalma syndrome, is a rare complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), characterized by a triad of ascites, pleural effusion, and elevated CA-125 levels. We report a case involving…

The canal of Nuck is an anomaly of the female inguinal canal that can lead to the development of hernias or hydroceles. It is a result of incomplete obliteration of a pouch of the parietal peritoneum that accompanies the round ligament thro…

Acute appendicitis, a typical abdominal emergency, presents in nonperforated and perforated forms. While nonperforated cases often respond well to antibiotics or appendectomy, perforated cases pose more significant challenges. We report a u…

Congenital uterine anomalies (CUAs) or Müllerian duct anomalies are rare and can be either complete failure or partial failure in the development of the Mullerian duct, and they have a probability to result in a condition known as the unico…

Endometriosis has been more common in recent decades as a result of improved diagnosis supported by enhanced clinical concepts and greater imaging tools. A multidisciplinary care strategy that extends beyond the cellular level is required f…

Background Acute cholecystitis (AC) is a gallbladder inflammatory disease often associated with gallbladder stones. It accounts for up to 5% of emergency department visits. The majority of patients present with pain in the right upper quadr…

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are adverse reactions that affect the mucocutaneous surfaces by causing necrosis and detachment of the epidermis. The difference between SJS and TEN is in the percentage of…

Sickle cell hemoglobinopathies encompass a range of qualitative and quantitative hemoglobin disorders that are inherited genetically. This group of disorders includes sickle cell beta thalassemia, sickle cell trait, and sickle cell disease …

Ovarian masses, ranging from benign cysts to malignant tumors, present complex diagnostic challenges in women's healthcare. Early detection of ovarian masses is paramount for improving patient outcomes, as delayed diagnoses often lead to ad…

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with intraoperative cholangiogram is commonly performed, especially when there is suspicion of choledocholithiasis. We present a case of acute pancreatitis post-procedure for management of acute cholecystitis an…

Endometriomas are associated with severe endometriosis and are uncommon in asymptomatic women. Reported cases of giant endometriomas are few especially in pregnancy. Decidualization of endometriomas can mimic malignancies in pregnancy. Feta…

Robotic surgery, a groundbreaking advancement in medical technology, has redefined the landscape of surgical procedures. This comprehensive overview explores the multifaceted world of robotic surgery, encompassing its definition, historical…

Introduction This study aimed to identify predictive factors for successful return to sports among elite female athletes (EFAs) experiencing stress urinary incontinence (SUI). We used machine learning to analyze these predictors. Methods Th…

Introduction We aim to report the histotypes and reassess the anatomic distribution of benign ovarian tumors in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. Methods Medical and pathology reports of women with histologically confirmed benign ova…

Vaginal agenesis is part of a group of anomalies, referred to as Mullerian anomalies due to their embryologic origin, in which there is a congenital absence of the vagina. We present a unique case in which a 20-year-old female presented to …

Tuberculosis (TB), although a preventable and curable disease, accounts for a high burden of morbidity in developing countries like India. Lung scarring and damage is a common sequel of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB). Here, we report an inter…

BACKGROUND: Recently, a great interest has arisen in hybrid natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery-cholecystectomy (NOTES-C). It has the potential to cause less postoperative pain and may offer better cosmesis over conventional lap…

Acute appendicitis is one of the most common causes of right iliac fossa (RIF) pain in the younger population. However, multiple other pathologies presenting with RIF pain can mimic acute appendicitis. In the female gender, the differential…