Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center

Comparative effectiveness of stump closure methods during laparoscopic appendectomy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials with CINeMA assessment

Laparoscopic appendectomy is one of the most performed emergency surgical procedures worldwide, and secure appendiceal stump closure remains a key step for ensuring favorable postoperative outcomes. Multiple closure techniques are currently available; however, comparative evidenc...

Management of metastatic spinal disease in low- and middle-income countries: an international survey of practices and challenges in Latin America

Spinal metastases impose urgent diagnostic and therapeutic demands; however, evidence from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in Latin America is sparse. We aimed to characterize real-world practices, access gaps, and priorities to in-form context-adapted guidelines. We con...

Hemorrhagic hepatocellular carcinoma managed with urgent transarterial particle embolization: A case report

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary malignancy of the liver and a major cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Although many cases follow an indolent course, spontaneous hemorrhage from HCC is a rare but life-threatening complication that requires rapi...