Journal of Surgery

Special Issue

Surgical Infections and Sepsis

  • Submission Deadline: 30 April 2016
  • Status: Submission Closed
  • Lead Guest Editor: Aly Saber
About This Special Issue
Infection related to surgery is an important topic in clinical aspect and surgery-related sepsis accounts for approximately 30% of all patients with sepsis. Postoperative sepsis is a major cause of surgical associated morbidity and mortality. The effect of infection and sepsis related to surgery on quality of patient's life and patient's satisfaction will be studied in our upcoming special issue. Topics for infections and sepsis in general; preoperative sepsis; postoperative infections are invited for submission by general surgeons and, surgical oncologists. Original articles, review articles and case reports will be accepted for submission in this special issue.

Aims and scope:

This special issue aims to publish research, review, short communications, and case reports on all the aspects related to surgical infections. The goal of this special issue is to provide a good chance for our colleagues and other surgeons all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments with the world regarding the scope of this issue.

The scope of this special issue is to cover the aspect of infection and sepsis related to surgery including preoperative sepsis and postoperative sepsis.

Topics may be related; but not limited to:

1. Skin and soft tissue infections.
2. Fulminating life-threatening conditions as: fasciitis; Fournier’s gangrene.
3. Postoperative surgical site infections.
Lead Guest Editor
  • Aly Saber

    Port-Fouad General Hospital, Port-Fouad, Egypt

Published Articles
  • Use of Ligasure Sealing Versus Conventional Suture - Ligation in Total Thyroidectomy

    Wael AlJuraibi , Mohamed Rifaat Ahmed , Aly Saber

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, June 2016
    Pages: 34-38
    Received: 08 April 2016
    Accepted: 10 April 2016
    Published: 04 June 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.js.s.2016040301.17
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    Abstract: Introduction: Effective vessel haemostasis can be achieved by suture knot tying technique or newer techniques of vessel haemostasis like ligasure as an alternative bipolar surgical diathermy system. Various diathermy techniques have been proposed to reduce intraoperative blood loss in surgery and the new electrothermal bipolar tissue sealing system... Show More
  • Nasopharyngeal Branchial Cyst, a Rare Presentation

    Wael Al Juraibi

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, June 2016
    Pages: 25-28
    Received: 14 March 2016
    Accepted: 16 March 2016
    Published: 18 April 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.js.s.2016040301.15
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    Abstract: Introduction: Branchial cleft cysts are congenital developmental defects of which second branchial anomalies are the most common type. Most of these anomalies present as a lateral neck mass along anterior border of sternocliedomastoid muscle. Careful examination and proper intervention is needed in some of these cases to avoid unwanted complication... Show More
  • Early Versus Delayed Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Uncomplicated Acute Cholecystitis

    Abdallah M Taha , Mohamed Yousef A. , Asmaa Gaber R.

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, June 2016
    Pages: 29-33
    Received: 16 March 2016
    Accepted: 17 March 2016
    Published: 18 April 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.js.s.2016040301.16
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    Abstract: Introduction: Acute cholecystitis is a relatively common complication of gallstones It can lead to significant morbidity and mortality from potentially life-threatening complications such as empyema, gallbladder gangrene and gallbladder perforation It presents as a surgical emergency and usually requires hospitalization for management Laparoscopic ... Show More
  • Evaluation of an Infection Control Measures Protocol Application by Nurses on Patients' Safety at Burn Units

    Amany Ibrahim Ezz Eldeen , Magda Abd-Elaziz , Amr Mohamed Moghazy , Eman Saleh Shahin , Amal Bakr Abo El-Ata

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, June 2016
    Pages: 1-9
    Received: 28 January 2016
    Accepted: 29 January 2016
    Published: 23 March 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.js.s.2016040301.11
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    Abstract: Introduction: Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) has become a major component of the national and international movement to enhance patient safety. Infection is the most common cause of death among burn patients following the burn injury itself. Nurses are at the center of patient care and are the healthcare professionals most likely to intercep... Show More
  • Perianal Abscess; Simple Drainage versus Drainage and Fistulotomy

    Aly Saber , Emad K. Bayumi

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, June 2016
    Pages: 10-13
    Received: 28 January 2016
    Accepted: 29 January 2016
    Published: 23 March 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.js.s.2016040301.12
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    Abstract: Introduction: Perianal abscess is one of the most common general surgical emergencies encountered in clinical practice and the initial treatment is simple incision and drainage, other surgical procedures as fistulotomy may be required as a definitive measure for treating fistula because about 40% of patients present with a fistula after simple inci... Show More
  • Response of Post-Mastectomy Lymphedema to Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

    Mahmoud El-Shazly , Wafaa Hussien Borhan , Wael Naeem Thabet , Ashraaf Hassan

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, June 2016
    Pages: 14-20
    Received: 31 January 2016
    Accepted: 31 January 2016
    Published: 23 March 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.js.s.2016040301.13
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    Abstract: Introduction: Post-mastectomy lymphedema is a chronic, debilitating disorder that is frequently misdiagnosed, treated too late or not treated at all, Lymphedema (LE) is an abnormal accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the interstitium leading to limb swelling, chronic inflammation and reactive fibrosis of the affected tissues resulting from damage... Show More
  • Response of Forced Expiratory Volume/Forced Vital Capacity Ratio to Acapella Device and Breathing Exercises After Upper Abdominal Surgeries

    Nesma M. Allam , Mohammed M. Khalaf , Wael N. Thabet , Zizi M. Ibrahim

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, June 2016
    Pages: 21-24
    Received: 14 February 2016
    Accepted: 15 February 2016
    Published: 23 March 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.js.s.2016040301.14
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    Abstract: Background: A major decline in pulmonary function is observed on the first day after upper abdominal surgery. This decline can reduce vital and inspiratory capacity and can culminate in restrictive lung diseases that cause atelectasis, reduced diaphragm movement, and respiratory insufficiency. The aim was to compare the effect of Acapella device an... Show More