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Management of frank intrabiliary rupture of hepatic hydatid cyst
(KARGER, 2005)
Background: Among the complications of hydatid liver disease, frank intrabiliary rupture is a rare complication. Our therapeutic policy and various problems that we faced in dealing with this complication are discussed ...
Gastric necrosis and perforation caused by acute gastric dilatation: Report of a case
(SPRINGER-VERLAG, 2003)
We report the case of an 18-year-old, mentally retarded boy who suffered acute abdominal symptoms and signs after eating a heavy meal. Laparotomy showed massive gastric dilatation with near-total infarction and perforation. ...
Pancreatic pseudotumor due to peripancreatic tuberculous lymphadenitis
(ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, 2002)
Peripancreatic tuberculous lymphadenitis is a very rare and difficult diagnosis. We report herein a patient with a clinically solitary abdominal tuberculoma. A 68-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital with moderate-level ...
Effect of nifedipine on the healing of left colonic anastomoses in rats
(SPRINGER-VERLAG, 2003)
Purpose Ca2+ channel blockers inhibit collagenase production and have a vasodilatatory effect. They also restrict the formation of ischemia-reperfusion induced free oxygen radicals. The aim of this study was to assess the ...
Sigmoid colon perforation as an unusual complication of Behcet's syndrome: Report of a case
(SPRINGER-VERLAG, 2003)
A 47-year-old man with long-standing Behcet's syndrome presented with an acute abdomen, and was found to have perforation of the sigmoid colon. Laparotomy revealed gangrenous changes in the sigmoid colon and perforation ...
Laparoscopic versus open appendectomy: Analysis of systemic acute-phase responses in a prospective randomized study
(KARGER, 2003)
Background: The aim of this randomized study was to assess the postoperative acute-phase response of laparoscopic appendectomy and to compare its results with those of open appendectomy. Methods: 81 patients admitted to ...
Positive effects of phenytoin on experimental colonic anastomoses
(SPRINGER-VERLAG, 2004)
Background and aims. Anastomotic dehiscence following colorectal surgery is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Phenytoin has wound-healing promoting and collagenase inhibitory effects. This study assessed these ...
Acute cholecystitis, obstructive jaundice, pyogenic cholangitis, and acute pancreatitis caused by Ascaris lumbricoides: Report of a case
(KARGER, 2003)
A 64-year-old woman presented with right upper abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Physical examination revealed tenderness at palpation of the right upper quadrant. Laboratory results demonstrated elevated liver enzymes, ...
Thyroid hormone supplementation in sepsis: An experimental study
(SPRINGER-VERLAG, 2003)
Purpose. The levels of thyroid hormones decrease in septic, critically ill, and major trauma patients who show a bad prognosis. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of thyroid hormone supplementation on the ...
Pneumatosis Cystoides intestinalis : Report of two cases
(ACTA MEDICAL BELGICA, 2004)
We present two cases of Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis (PCI) involving the small intestine : emergency operations was mandatory. At surgery, the affected ileal segments were resected. After surgery, clinical courses ...