Case Report – Jun 12, 2025

A. Yildirim. R. Hertach and V. Yildirim

Suicide ranks among the causes of death in industrialized nations. The authors present a case demonstrating how a firearm-related suicide attempt can be effectively managed and how long-term quality of life may be significantly improved through appropriate medical and psychological intervention.

Case Report – Jul 21, 2025

A. Yildirim. R. Hertach and V. Yildirim

The standard treatment for a resistant salivary stone in the sublingual gland is gland removal. However, the authors show that this is not always necessary — the gland can be preserved by creating bypasses using sutures as new ducts. This spares the patient surgery and reduces strain on healthcare resources.