Albanian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery

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Vol 9 No 2 (2025)
Published July 20, 2025
AJTES

The Albanian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery (AJTES) is not just another peer-reviewed, open-access journal. It stands out as a premier platform for disseminating cutting-edge advancements in surgery and related disciplines, with a unique focus on emerging areas such as artificial intelligence in surgery. Moreover, it ensures unrestricted visibility and accessibility to all its readers through its open-access policy under the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 terms.

AJTES serves as a medium for medical professionals across various specialties to share the latest developments in Trauma Surgery, General Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Anesthesiology, Intensive Care, Cardiothoracic Surgery, and all the specialties that arise directly and indirectly with the medical emergency in general and the urgent and planned surgical and pathology and services that are related to it

The journal actively fosters a collaborative environment, encouraging the exchange of knowledge, innovative ideas, and best practices. It publishes various scholarly works, including original research articles, review articles, editorials, letters to the editor, short communications, and case reports in all surgical fields and not only.

Scope: AJTES invites researchers and practitioners to submit articles across various surgical specialties, including General Surgery, Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, and Surgical Oncology. Trauma Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Breast Surgery, Gynecology, Skin Surgery, Otolaryngology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Podiatric Surgery, Urology, Plastic Surgery, and so on.

The journal also enthusiastically welcomes submissions in emerging areas, such as artificial intelligence in surgery and innovative research by students and early-career professionals. This demonstrates our commitment to supporting and inspiring the next generation of surgical professionals.

Open Access: AJTES ensures unrestricted visibility and accessibility to all its readers. All published articles are permanently available online as open-access under the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 terms, allowing readers free access without restrictions.

At AJTES, we believe in making the manuscript submission and review process as straightforward as possible for our authors. Our open online submission system simplifies the process. At the same time, our dedicated team of editors and reviewers ensures a thorough, transparent, and efficient peer-review process, giving authors the confidence that their work will be rigorously evaluated.

Authors choosing AJTES align themselves with a journal committed to advancing surgical knowledge and practice worldwide. This commitment ensures that their work will have enhanced visibility and global reach, contributing to the collective advancement of the field.

Latest Articles

Agron Dogjani, Kastriot Haxhirexha, Basri Lenjani, Kastriot Subashi, Aferdita Ademi, Amarildo Blloshmi, Klevis Doci, Elma Bregaj
1737 - 1758
Liver Trauma Management: Three-Year Experience in a Tertiary Trauma Center.
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v9i2.485
Dogjani, A., et al. - Liver Trauma Management. Three-Year Experience in a Tertiary Trauma Center.
Selman Dumani, Ermal Likaj, Laureta Dibra, Devis Pellumbi, Saimir Kuci, Ervin Bejko, Edlira Rruci, Esmerilda Bulku, Alessia Mehmeti, Klodian Krakulli, Vera Beca, Aferdita Veseli, Andi Kacani, Edvin Prifti, Ali Refatllari, Elizana Petrela, Alban Dibra, Altin Veshti
1759 - 1764
Simultaneous Aortic and Mitral Valve Surgery Early Results: A 16-Year Single-Center Experience
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v9i2.458
Dumani, S., et al. - Simultaneous Aortic and Mitral Valve Surgery Early Results A 16-Year Single-Center Experience.

Original Articles

Dietrich Doll, Matthias Maak, Theo Hackmann, Christina Oetzmann von Sochaczewski, Myriam Braun-Münker, PiloNERDs International
Comparative Meta-Analysis of Recurrence Rates in Classical vs. Modified Limberg Flap Techniques for Pilonidal Sinus Disease Surgery: Evidence for Enhanced Efficacy
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v9i2.466
Doll, D., et al. - Comparative Meta-Analysis of Recurrence Rates in Classical vs. Modified Limberg Flap Techniques
Selman Dumani, Ermal Likaj, Laureta Dibra, Devis Pellumbi, Alfred Ibrahimi, Stavri Llazo, Edlira Rruci, Jonela Burimi, Klodian Krakulli, Andi Kacani, Ali Refatllari, Alessia Mehmeti, Vera Beca, Elizana Petrela, Altin Veshti
1776 - 1781
Early Results of Simultaneous Aortic Valve and Ascending Aorta Surgery: 16-year Single-Center Experience
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v9i2.456
Dumani, S., et al. - Early Results of Simultaneous Aortic Valve and Ascending Aorta Surgery.
Isuf Bajrami, Avdyl Pacolli, Amire Dragusha, Haki Dragusha, Defrim Qerimi
1782 - 1786
Most Significant Factors Affecting the Survival of Patients with Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v9i2.450
Bajrami, I., et al. - Most Significant Factors Affecting the Survival of Patients with Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest
Ermal Likaj, Alessia Mehmeti, Jacob Zeitani, Selman Dumani, Fjorba Mana, Aferdita Veseli, Esmerilda Bulku, Altin Veshti
1787 - 1792
Freestyle Bioprosthetic Valves: Clinical Outcomes, Surgical Techniques, and Future Directions
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v9i2.475
Likaj, E., et al. - Freestyle Bioprosthetic Valves.Clinical Outcomes, Surgical Techniques, and Future Directions.
Erkan Boga
1793 - 1796
Rational Antibiotic Use in Emergency Departments: Strategies to Mitigate Resistance Risk
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v9i2.453
Boga, E., - Rational Antibiotic Use in Emergency Departments
Jetmire Alimani - Jakupi, Ferizat Dika-Haxhirexha, Lindihana Emini, Amela Cana, Zana Jusufi, Liburn Kurtishi, Seha Mustafai
1797 - 1801
Dental Caries in Children and the Role of Silver Diamine Fluoride in Its Prevention
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v9i2.481
Jakupi, J.A., et al. - Dental Caries in Children and the Role of Silver Diamine Fluoride in Its Prevention.
Selman Dumani, Ermal Likaj, Saimir Kuci, Laureta Dibra, Fjorba Mana, Devis Pellumbi, Alfred Ibrahimi, Stavri Llazo, Edlira Rruci, Ervin Bejko, Aferdita Veseli, Andi Kacani, Edvin Prifti, Klodian Krakulli, Ali Refatllari, Alessia Mehmeti, Fatjon Hamiti, Elizana Petrela, Altin Veshti
1802 - 1807
Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement: Early Results from a 16-Year Experience
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v9i2.462
Dumani, S., et al. - Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement. Early Results from a 16-Year Experience
Erkan Boga
1808 - 1812
Predicting Mortality in Elderly Patients with Hypertensive Crises: Development and Validation of a Risk Model
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v9i2.451
Boga, E., - Predicting Mortality in Elderly Patients with Hypertensive Crises
Ferizat Dika-Haxhirexha, Aferdita Ademi, Aulona Haxhirexha, Sevdije Koxha, Shqiponja Turkeshi
1813 - 1818
Foodborne Toxicity in the Pediatric Population: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Prevention Strategies
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v9i2.484
Haxhirexha, F.D., et al. - Foodborne Toxicity in the Pediatric Population
Erkan Boga
1819 - 1823
Risk Scoring for the Diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury: A Novel Model Developed for Chronic Kidney Disease Patients in the Emergency Department
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v9i2.452
Boga, E., - Risk Scoring for the Diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury
Lindihana Emini, Jetmire Alimani-Jakupi, Nexhmije Ajeti, Amela Cana, Zana Jusufi-Osmani, Sahmedin Saliu
1824 - 1828
Determining the Optimal Length of Root Canal Obturations Using GuttaFlow®2 and Thermafill Systems.
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v9i2.480
Emini, L., et al. - Determining the Optimal Length of Root Canal Obturations.

Review Articles

Basri Lenjani, Dardan Lenjani, Entela Lenjani, Agron Dogjani
1829 - 1836
Tourniquet Use for Major Hemorrhage in Prehospital and Hospital Settings: A Systematic Review of the Literature
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v9i2.482
Lenjani, B., et al. - Tourniquet Use for Major Hemorrhage in Prehospital and Hospital Settings
Rajmonda Tare, Ilirjana Bakalli, Dasantila Tahiraj
The Relationship Between Osteoporosis and Trauma: A Systematic Review
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v9i2.457
Tare, R., et al. - The Relationship Between Osteoporosis and Trauma
Nerida Dhigoi, Ermira Muco, Fiona Jupe, Sofiela Telo, Amarildo Blloshmi, Agron Dogjani
1844 - 1851
Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Auto-transplantation in Chronic Pancreatitis is the Call of our Time.
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v9i2.469
Dhigoi, N., et al. - Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Auto Transplantation in Chronic Pancreatitis is the Call of our Time.
Silvana Belisha, Ilirjana Zekja, Erjona Abazaj, Valbona Dibra
1852 - 1862
Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors for Occupational Burnout Among Healthcare Personnel: A Systematic Review
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v9i2.448
Belisha, S., et al. - Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors for Occupational Burnout Among Healthcare Personnel.
Anna Maria Prenga, Besfort Korumi, Esja Shurdhi, Kenado Prela, Nandito Belba, Teona Bushati
1863 - 1868
Exploring Unique Insights into Cell Damage Pathways in Celiac Disease
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v9i2.438
Prenga, A.M., et al. - Exploring Unique Insights into Cell Damage Pathways in Celiac Disease
Aferdita Ademi, Shpetim Qyra, Ferizat Dika-Haxhirexha, Agron Dogjani, Petrit Biberaj, Kastriot Haxhirexha
1869 - 1876
Contemporary Guidelines for the Treatment and Prevention of Nosocomial Infections: Critical Analysis and Practical Perspectives.
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v9i2.483
Ademi, A., et al. - Contemporary Guidelines for the Treatment and Prevention of Nosocomial Infections

Case Reports

Hagar Levy Shachar, Ron Daskal, Yury Peysakhovich, Mansoor Khan, Boris Kessel
1877 - 1880
Partial Heart Herniation: An Unusual Manifestation of Trans-Mediastinal Gunshot Injury
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v9i2.465
Shachar, H.L., et al. - Partial Heart Herniation. An Unusual Manifestation of Trans-Mediastinal Gunshot Injury.
Ermira Muco, Najada Como, Ylber Vata, Amarildo Blloshmi, Spiro Kacori, Anxhela Nikolla
Necrotizing Fasciitis, as a Dramatic Complication of Infectious Diseases, Remains a Significant Challenge for Doctors.
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v9i2.455
Muco, E., et al. - Necrotizing Fasciitis, as a Dramatic Complication of Infectious Diseases.
Daniel Antonio Encarnación-Santos, Murat Pachev, Gennady Chmutin, Egor Chmutin, Eugeny Shestov, Marina Axenova, Ismail Bozkurt, Shokhrukhjon Abdurakmonov, Bipin Chaurasia, Jorge Jimenez-Alvarez, Jose de la Fuente-Hernandez
1887 - 1892
A Bilateral Decompressive Craniotomy after Severe Traumatic Brain Injury with Post-Operatory Hydrocephalus and Ventriculitis: A Case Report and Literature Review
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v9i2.474
Encarnación-Santos, D., et al. - Bilateral Decompressive Craniotomy after Severe TBI
Kshitij Jyoti, Surjeet Dwivedi, Animesh Vatsa, Alok Anshu, Chandan Sinha
1893 - 1895
Unexplained Foreign Body in the Abdomen: A Diagnostic Dilemma
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v9i2.459
Jyoti, K., et al. - Unexplained Foreign Body in the Abdomen. A Diagnostic Dilemma
Lutfi Alia, Teona Bushati, Leart Berdica, Ledi Bardhi, Sergio A Tripodi
1896 - 1901
Benign Glomus Tumor of the Urinary Bladder: A Case Report and Literature Review.
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v9i2.470
Alia, L., et al - Benign Glomus Tumor of the Urinary Bladder
Silvana Leka, Elona Reci, Agron Dogjani
1902 - 1904
Anesthesia Management for a Pediatric Trauma Patient with Coloboma Following a Dog Bite.
https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v9i2.476
Leka, S., et al. - Anesthesia Management for a Pediatric Trauma Patient with Coloboma Following a Dog Bite
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