Background Chronic neuropathy after hernia repair is a neglected problem as very few
patients are referred for surgical treatment. The aim of the present study was to assess the …

Background Laparoscopic surgery during pregnancy is a challenging procedure that most
surgeons are reluctant to perform. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether …

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has been routinely performed since 1989 at our institution,
and patients were traditionally admitted for 2 days. In 1996 we implemented a protocol …

Objective: The aim of the study was to assess whether coadministration of S (+) ketamine or
ketorolac would enhance or prolong local analgesic effect of bupivacaine after inguinal …

Background Anastomotic leak remains a common and potentially deleterious complication
after esophagectomy. Preoperative embolization of the left gastric artery and splenic artery (…

Despite the high prevalence of colon cancer in the world and the great interest in targeted
anti-cancer therapy, only few tumor-specific gene products have been identified that could …

Agenesis of the vermiform appendix is very rare. The incidence is estimated to be one in
100,000 laparotomies for suspected appendicitis. Several criteria have to be met before the …

Spontaneous esophageal perforation (Boerhaave's syndrome) is an uncommon and challenging
condition with significant morbidity and mortality. Surgical treatment is indicated in the …

Tumor-specific gene products, such as cancer/testis (CT) antigens, constitute promising targets
for the development of T cell vaccines. Whereas CT antigens are frequently expressed in …

Arrow wounds are very rare. We present herein a case of hilar penetrating thoracic trauma
caused by an arrow, and a review of the literature, to clarify the management of these cases …