Advances in Surgical Sciences

Volume 12, Issue 2, December 2024

  • Research Article

    Outcomes of Photorefractive Keratectomy in Patients Who Underwent Keratoplasty

    Esra Al-Sahaf*, Mohanna Aljindan

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 2, December 2024
    Pages: 43-50
    Received: 19 July 2024
    Accepted: 5 August 2024
    Published: 20 August 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ass.20241202.11
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    Abstract: Purpose: To assess the efficacy of photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) in patients who underwent corneal transplantation, and to determine the influencing factors. Methods: The present study was a retrospective chart review research that was conducted at Dhahran Eye Specialist Hospital between 2014 and 2017. Results: Seventy-nine eyes were included i... Show More
  • Research Article

    Understanding the Insurance Landscape of Dupuytren’s Contracture Management

    Nicholas Hricz*, Kevin Schlidt, Michael Ha, Kevin Zhu, Ledibabari Ngaage, Jessica El-Mallah, Sami Tuffaha, Yvonne Rasko

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 2, December 2024
    Pages: 51-56
    Received: 21 August 2024
    Accepted: 6 September 2024
    Published: 26 September 2024
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    Abstract: Background: Dupuytren’s contracture is a fibroproliferative disorder that often results in contractions of the fourth and fifth digits of the hand. While there is no definitive cure, symptomatic relief can be achieved via open fasciotomy, percutaneous aponeurotomy, or through collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum injections (CCH). Despite these ther... Show More