Albanian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery

Current Issue

Vol 10 No 1 (2026)
Published January 20, 2026
AJTES
The Albanian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery (AJTES) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal committed to disseminating advanced knowledge and innovation in surgery and related disciplines. AJTES provides a platform for sharing recent developments in clinical practice, education, and research, with particular emphasis on trauma, emergency, and acute care surgery. AJTES publishes original research, reviews, editorials, letters, short communications, and case reports, encompassing all domains of surgery and not only... Submissions are invited from disciplines including General Surgery, Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, and other related specialties, and across all emergency medicine and medical disciplines directly and indirectly related to it. The journal also welcomes submissions from emerging areas, such as surgical technology and artificial intelligence in acute care. AJTES encourages submissions on surgical technology, artificial intelligence in acute care, and advancements in trauma care systems. All articles published in AJTES are freely available under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), providing unrestricted global access to the scientific community. Manuscript Submission: Albanian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery (AJTES) provides an open system journal, and Authors can submit their manuscripts online. The entire review process is conducted here with the help of Journal Editors and Reviewers. Authors publishing in AJTES join an international network committed to advancing trauma and emergency surgery through open access, broad readership, and rigorous peer review. AJTES disseminates high-quality evidence to improve patient outcomes and shape the future of medicine and surgery.

Original Articles

Besmir Bulku, Enkela Xhori, Vidi Demko, Erjona Zogaj, Aldo Shpuza, Ledina Qose, Agron Dogjani
1911-1920
Splenic Trauma: Rethinking the Classic Approach Through Interventional Radiology
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v10i1.477
Bulku, B., et al. - Splenic Trauma. Rethinking the Classical Approach through IR.
Alex Kalonji, Arriel Makembi Bunkete, Joseph Nsiala, Wilfrid Mbombo, Kazi Anga, Leader Lawanga, Alphonse Mosolo, ean Pierre Ilunga, Eric Amisi, Julie Pembe, Jean Jacques Kalongo, Patrick Mukuna, Glennie Ntsambi, Hugues Albini, Luc Mokassa, Médard Bula-Bula, Berthe Barhayiga
1921-1926
Profile of Polytrauma Patients Following Motorcycle Road Traffic Accidents Admitted to Intensive Care Unit in Kinshasa
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v10i1.495
Kalonji, A., et al. - Profile of Polytrauma Patients Following Motorcycle RTA Admitted to ICU.
Seha Mustafai, Jetmire Alimani Jakupi, Armend Demiri, Amella Cana
1927-1931
Success of Retrograde Filling Retreatments of Teeth with Intraradicular Restorations and Orthograde Restorations of Teeth with Periapical Lesions
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v10i1.500
Mustafai, S., et al. - Success of Retrograde Filling Retreatments of Teeth with...
Edra Fresku, Maranaj Marku, Julian Kraja, Sebastjan Mjekaj, Erjona Abazaj
1932-1939
Attitudes of Nurses Regarding Training Opportunities for Using Health Technology in Health Institutions.
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v10i1.489
Fresku, E., et al. - Attitudes of Nurses Regarding Training Opportunities for the Use of ...
Amella Cana, Cvetanka Bajraktarova-Misevska, Jetmire Alimani-Jakupi, Lindihana Emini, Seha Mustafai, Marija Maneva Ristovska
1940-1945
The Impact of Fixed Orthodontic Ligatures on Periodontal Health
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v10i1.479
Cana, A,. et al - The Impact of Fixed Orthodontic Ligatures on Periodontal Health
Armend Demiri, Seha Mustafai, Jetmire Alimani - Jakupi, Amella Cana, Kaltrina Beqiri
1946-1949
Reasons for Tooth Extraction Among Children Aged 5-12 Years in Tetovo.
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v10i1.501
Demiri, A., et al. - Reasons for Tooth Extraction Among Children...
Gazmend Zylbeari, Zamira Bexheti, Elita Zylbeari-Masha, Art Zylbeari, Lutfi Zylbeari, Koco Cakalaroski, Tose Krstev
1950-1956
Management of Dyslipidemia in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus and Cardiovascular Disease
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v10i1.487
Zylbeari, G., et al. - Management of Dyslipidemia in Patients with DM and CV Disease.
Dritan Todhe, Rezart Çipi, Alban Hysenaj, Agron Dogjani
1957-1961
Anatomic Restoration of the Femoral Tunnel in Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction. A Clinical Data Study.
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v10i1.460
Todhe, D., et al. - Anatomic Restoration of the Femoral Tunnel in MPFL Reconstruction
Saimir Kuci, Marsela Goga, Alfred Ibrahimi, Anisa Sulo, Fjorba Mana, Arben Baboci, Altin Veshti
1962-1966
Perioperative Management of Congenital Atrial and Ventricular Septal Defects: A Five-Year Single-Center Review
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v10i1.517
Kuci, S., et al. - Perioperative Management of Congenital ASD and VSD
Sažida Delić, Amina Lučkin, Mufida Zukić, Ibnel Delić
1967-1971
Patient Safety through Hand Hygiene Risk Management
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v10i1.505
Delić, S., et al. - Patient Safety through Hand Hygiene Risk Management.
Eglantina Bulica, Alketa Tandili, Vilma Mema, Ilir Arapi, Spiro Dama, Amarilda Hysenshahaj
1972-1977
Retinopathy of Prematurity: Discordance in Disease Expression Among Twin Infants
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v10i1.513
Bulica, E., et al. - Retinopathy of Prematurity. Discordance in ...Twin Infants
Raif Cavolli, Dogan Kahraman, Ruchan Akar, Tumer Corapcioglu
1978-1983
Ischemic Preconditioning as a Myocardial Protection Strategy in CABG: Evidence from a Prospective Clinical Study
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v10i1.512
Cavolli, R., et al. - Ischemic Preconditioning as a Myocardial Protection Strategy in CABG
Lakshya Nagpal, Simrandeep Singh, Robin Kaushik, Jasbinder Kaur
1984-1988
Serum Procalcitonin Levels as Predictors of Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Secondary Peritonitis
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v10i1.510
Nagpal, L., et al. - Serum Procalcitonin Levels as Predictors of Clinical Outcomes in Patients..

Review Articles

Basri Lenjani, Dardan Lenjani, Agron Dogjani
1989-1994
Emergency Care and Interventions for Construction Site Injuries: A Literature Review.
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v10i1.515
Lenjani, B., et al. - Emergency Care and Interventions for Construction Site Injuries
Abdullah Emre Akşun, İsmail Canbaş, Arda Işık
1995-1999
A Review of Artificial Intelligence in Predicting Outcomes, Complications, and Survival Following Breast Cancer Surgery
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v10i1.488
Akşun, A.E., et al. - A Review of AI in Predicting Outcomes, Complications and Survival Following BCS.
Klejda Çollaku, Arjana Strakosha, Alma Idrizi, Erjola Likaj, Elvana Rista, Armanda Saraci
2000-2006
Drug-Induced Leukopenia after Kidney Transplantation: Insights from Literature and a Clinical Case
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v10i1.497
Çollaku, K., et al. - Drug Induced Leukopenia after Kidney Transplantation..
Leon Hajdari, Egzon Daku, Gramoz Bunjaku, Basri Lenjani, Dardan Lenjani
2007-2015
Comparative Hemodynamic Effects of BiPAP and APRV in Patients with ARDS: A Systematic Review
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v10i1.503
Hajdari, L., et al. - Comparative Hemodynamic Effects of BiPAP and APRV in Patients with ARDS.
Amela Muça, Alba Koshovari, Leart Berdica, Teona Bushati, Ardita Koçi, Silvana Bara, Klaudia Lika
2016-2022
Exploring Magnesium Membranes as a Promising Alternative in Guided Bone Regeneration: A Literature Review.
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v10i1.473
Muca A,. et al. - Exploring Magnesium Membranes as a Promising Alternative in GBR
Aurora Muça, Florian Dashi, Mishel Qirinxhi, Arba Cecia, Saimir Collaku, Ridvan Alimehmeti
2023-2027
Foot Drop After Hip Replacement: Case Illustration of Iatrogenic Peroneal Nerve Injury and Review of Literature
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v10i1.514
Muca, A., et al. - Foot Drop After Hip Replacement...
Eva Filaj, Marinela Sota
2028-2033
Professional Burnout among Healthcare Personnel: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v10i1.496
Filaj, E. & Sota, M., - Professional Burnout among Healthcare Personnel...
Ilirian Lenjani, Basri Lenjani, Agron Dogjani
2034-2037
Bleeding Injuries in Dental Trauma and Emergency Medical Management: A Literature Review
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v10i1.516
Lenjani, I., et al. - Bleeding Injuries in Dental Trauma and Emergency Medical Management

Case Reports

Arjeta Grezda, Marjon Sako, Nela Mataj, Francesco Lagana, Erind Murati
2038-2041
Late Management of Orbital Fracture. A Case Report.
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v10i1.471
Grezda, A., et al. - Late Management of Orbital Fracture. A Case Report
Eni Mehmeti, Ergisa Toska, Anila Kristo, Besmir Bulku, Bledi Masati
2042-2045
The Role of Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography in Diagnosing Biliary Tract Variants and Anomalies: A Case Report of a Choledochal Cyst
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v10i1.478
Mehmeti, E., et al. - The Role of MRCP in Diagnosing Biliary Tract Anomalies
Kledia Pollo, Agron Dogjani, Hekuran Braho, Bardhyl Veizaj, Luan Nikollari
2046-2049
Penetrating Neck Injuries from Firearms Accompanied by Laryngeal Injuries, Two Case Studies.
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v10i1.472
Pollo, K., et al. - Penetrating Neck Injuries from Firearms Accompanied by Laryngeal Injuries..
Mehul Kohli, Jatin Verma, Surjeet Dwivedi, Anup Prakash, Jafar Husain
2050-2052
Delay is Deadly. A Rare Case of Bull Gore Injury with Complete Small Bowel Gangrene
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v10i1.511
Kohli, M., et al. - Delay is Deadly. A Rare Case of Bull Gore Injury with ...
Adrián Paredes Segura, Ismael Gómez Giménez, Cándido Alcázar López, Celia Villodre Tudela, José Manuel Ramia Ángel
2053-2055
Urgent Duodenectomy in a Patient with Aortoenteric Fistula
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v10i1.509
Segura, A.P., et al. - Urgent Duodenectomy in a Patient with Aortoenteric Fistula
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