Background Laparoscopic cholecystectomies are associated with an appreciably high rate
of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). This study was designed to compare the …

Background: The present study was designed to compare three methods that are still used
for the surgical treatment of pilonidal disease: marsupialization, primary midline closure and …

Background Hernia repair is one of the most common surgical procedures, and some patients
suffer from chronic pain after hernia surgery. The aim of the present study was to evaluate …

We have reviewed the histopathological, clinical outcome and immunohistochemical status
in 21 women with cystosarcoma phyllodes (CSP) tumors of the breast. We assessed 12 …

Background: To study whether enteral pretreatment with a synbiotic composition of lactic acid
bacteria and bioactive fibers can reduce peritonitis-induced lung neutrophil infiltration and …

Hemodialysis requires permanent access to blood vessels capable of providing adequate
extracorporeal blood flow and long-term use. These requirements are currently best met by …

Background: Chronic anal fistulas are not rare conditions, however, the development of a
carcinoma in a long-standing fistula-in-ano is rare. Methods: The case of a 77-year-old male …

The effects of levosimendan on acute lung injury induced by peritonitis and abdominal
hypertension in the early stages of sepsis in rats were investigated. Twenty-four adult male Wistar …

Polypropylene mesh is the most widely used material in inguinal hernia repair. Although
polypropylene mesh is known as an inert material, it is experimentally proven that mesh …

Autologous/allogenic skin grafts constituted from differentiated adult or embryonic stem cells
can be used in treatment of skin disorders. In our study we aimed to differentiate …