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Do vascular endothelial growth factor and basic fibroblast growth factor promote phenytoin's wound healing effect in rat? An immunohistochemical and histopathologic study
(BLACKWELL PUBLISHING INC, 2004)
BACKGROUND. This study was designed to determine the possible correlation between phenytoin and vascular endothelial growth factor and basic fibroblast growth factor in the wound healing process. METHODS. Sixty Wistar ...
Chlorhexidine gluconate: An ideal scolicidal agent in the treatment of intraperitoneal hydatidosis?
(SPRINGER, 2005)
Hydatid disease is a parasitic disease that is treated primarily by surgery. The most important complication of surgical treatment is spillage of the contents of the cyst, leading to secondary dissemination. In this study, ...
Inflammatory pseudotumor of the sigmoid colon by Enterobius vermicularis: A case report
(KARGER, 2004)
For the first time, we report a case of an inflammatory pseudotumor of the sigmoid colon originating from an infection with Enterobius vermicularis. A 42-year-old man presented with left lower abdominal pain, weight loss, ...
Higher glutathione transferase GSTM1 0/0 genotype frequency in young thyroid carcinoma patients
(TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, 2003)
Objective: Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) comprise a large supergene family and detoxify a variety of endogenous and exogenous electrophilic compounds. Since many GSTs are polymorphic, there has been considerable interest ...
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. ...
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 ...
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, ...