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Torsion of the hydatid of Morgagni is a rare condition which can cause acute abdominal pain in young female. We present a case report of a 13‐year‐old girl with acute abdominal pain and treated for torsion of the hydatid of Morgagni. Less than 20 cases of female younger than 18 years old with this condition are been described in the literature. Through our systematic review performed following the PRISMA statement, we want to emphasize the difficulty in diagnosis and the importance of considering this pathology in the differential diagnosis of acute abdomen in females with the aim of obtaining a timely surgical treatment to preserve fertility in these patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Inguinal hernia repair is a common surgical procedure, with more than 20 million cases yearly. Choice between mesh types varies in clinical practice. To compare light-weight polypropylene (LW-PP, 34-36 g/m2) and heavy-weight polypropylene (HW-PP, 95 ​g/m2) meshes., Methods: Data from patients who underwent open inguinal hernia repair between 2020 and 2022. Selection criteria ensured homogeneity. Endpoints were to assess the impact of different mesh weights on overall health-related quality of life (HRQoL), using Short Form 36 (SF-36), and to monitor postoperative complications., Results: Two hundred patients were included in both groups. Lateral and direct hernias occurred in 60.5 ​% and 39.5 ​%. According to EHS, 31.5 ​%, 22.3 ​% and 46.2 ​% were classified as size 1, 2, 3. Follow-up showed similar HRQoL at 30-days, with a favorable trend towards LW-PP mesh offering fewer limitations, better comfort, and improved general health after 12-months. No difference in postoperative paresthesia, wound hematoma, and interference with daily activities., Conclusion: 1-year after surgery HRQoL evaluation highlights the non-inferiority of LW-PP. Mesh selection should be tailored, aiming at improving outcomes and postoperative comfort., (Copyright © 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Background: Gastro-entero-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors are gradually seeing their incidence increase, probably due to their low-rate mortality. Surgery and subsequent medical therapy through octeotride and somatostatin analogues is the recommended approach for hypersecretive hormonal forms, showing an effective control of symptoms and improved survival outcomes., Aim: The present study aims to evaluate the occurrence of gallbladder lithiasis, and its complications, in patients underwent upfront surgery for neuroendocrine tumors and subsequent long-term administration of somatostatin analogues., Material of Study: We included four adults affected by neuroendocrine (gastric, appendiceal and ileal) tumors and without previous evidence of gallbladder stones, who needed an emergency cholecystectomy after long-term somatostatin treatment., Results: The patients showed complicated conditions sustained by cholelithiasis, such as acute cholecystitis, gangrenous cholecystitis, or intestinal occlusion, which required emergency surgery., Discussions: Somatostatin analogues may influence the cascade of enzymes that guarantee the gallbladder motility, and consequently cause the precipitation of cholesterol and calcium bilirubinate crystals. Therefore, higher and sustained levels of somatostatin may result in higher rates of gallstone development., Conclusions: The prophylactic cholecystectomy, during upfront surgery for neuroendocrine tumors, might prevent an emergency cholecystectomy for gallstones complications., Key Words: Gallbladder stones, Neuroendocrine tumors, Somatostatine analogues.