Surgical Case Reports

Long-Term Survival after Curative Resection for Postoperative Dissemination of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report

Yoshitaka Shimamaki, et al.

INTRODUCTION: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) has a very poor prognosis and high mortality. The prognosis for recurrence after surgery is extremely poor. Resection for disseminations of PDAC is not recommended.

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Sclerosing Angiomatoid Nodular Transformation of the Laparoscopically Resected Spleen: Case Reports and Review of the Literature

Shingo Yamasaki, et al.

INTRODUCTION: Most splenic tumors are benign; however, it is essential to differentiate them from malignant tumors, such as malignant lymphoma and metastatic tumors. Sclerosing angiomatoid nodular transformation (SANT) is a relatively rare benign tumor that has been reported recently. Splenectomy is performed in most cases of SANT because of the challenges associated with a definitive diagnosis.

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A Large Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor under the Disguise of a Gastric Diverticulum: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature

Vasileios I. Lagopoulos, et al.

INTRODUCTION: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are a relatively rare clinical entity. They usually appear as solid masses in numerous locations throughout the gastrointestinal tract, varying in size and typically exhibiting extraluminal expansion along with a range of nonspecific symptoms. The exophytic growth pattern of these tumors may occasionally complicate the differential diagnosis from other medical conditions with similar clinical and imaging findings.

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A Chest Wall Myofibroma in an Adult

Yasuaki Kubouchi, et al.

INTRODUCTION: Myofibroma is a rare benign tumor that often involves the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and/or bone in the head and neck, typically developing in children. Adult cases, particularly in the chest wall, are extremely rare.

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A Catheter-Guided Technique for Second Branchial Cleft Fistula Excision in Infants: A Case Report

Akio Kawami, et al.

INTRODUCTION: Second branchial cleft (SBC) fistulas are the most common branchial cleft anomalies and typically present in infancy or early childhood. While complete surgical excision is the standard treatment, surgical challenges in younger children arise because of narrower fistula tracts and inadequate visualization, which increase the risk of complications and recurrence.

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Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for a Patient after Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy due to Myotonic Dystrophy: A Case Report and Literature Review

Kei Naito, et al.

INTRODUCTION: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is commonly performed for enteral nutrition in patients with various diseases. However, there are few reports on abdominal surgeries for patients after PEG, and the tips for these procedures have not been established. Specifically, in laparoscopic surgeries of the upper abdomen, a gastrostomy can interfere with the surgical field. In addition, perioperative management of concomitant diseases that require PEG placement, including neuromuscular disorders, is required.

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