Polish Journal of Surgery

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Localized Control of Exsanguinating Arterial Hemorrhage: An Experimental Model

M. Haick, Oscar Abilez, Bonnie Johnson, Chengpei Xu, more

Polish Journal of Surgery > 2011 > 83 > 1 > 1-9

To develop an arterial injury model for testing hemostatic devices at well-defined high and low bleeding rates.<bold>Material and method.</bold> A side-hole arterial injury was created in the carotid artery of sheep. Shed blood was collected in a jugular venous reservoir and bleeding rate at the site of arterial injury was controlled by regulating outflow resistance from the venous reservoir...

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Duodenal Diverticulum Mimicking Duodenal Stromal Tumor

Stanisław Milnerowicz, Marta Strutyńska-Karpińska, Ewa Nienartowicz

Polish Journal of Surgery > 2011 > 83 > 1 > 51-54

A patient with duodenal diverticulitis who was initially misdiagnosed with stromal tumor of the duodenum is presented. This case is of interest because it illustrates difficulties in the interpretation of auxiliary investigations and the choice of the best treatment option. US and CT images revealed two large ovoid masses of fluid density in the duodenal wall which may have suggested stromal tumor...

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Fast Track Surgery Particularly in Case of Patients Undergoing Colonic Resection

Daniel Morończyk, Ireneusz Krasnodębski

Polish Journal of Surgery > 2011 > 83 > 1 > 55-61

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Evaluation of Endostatin and EGF Serum Levels in Patients with Gastric Cancer

Wioletta Masiak, Anna Szponar, Grażyna Chodorowska, Andrzej Dąbrowski, more

Polish Journal of Surgery > 2011 > 83 > 1 > 42-47

<bold>The aim of the study</bold> was to assess angiogenesis markers - endostatin and endothelial growth factor (EGF) as markers of detection of gastric carcinoma.<bold>Material and methods.</bold> The study involved 20 patients with colorectal cancer (10 women, 10 men) aged 35 - 75 years, mean age = 55 years ± 11.2 who referred to the 2^nd Department of General Surgery, Medical...

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Association of -1112 C/T Promoter Region Polymorphism of the Interleukin 13 Gene with Occurrence of Colorectal Cancer

Anna Walczak, Karolina Przybyłowska, Radzisław Trzciński, Andrzej Sygut, more

Polish Journal of Surgery > 2011 > 83 > 1 > 27-31

Colorectal carcinoma is one of the leading causes of death from cancer amongst adults. Considering its molecular background, cytokines are the key component of the inflammatory microenvironment of these tumors. Investigations that enable better understanding of colorectal cancer concerning the molecular level, may provide important tools for genetic screening of disease high-risk groups, as well as...

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The Possum Scoring System and Complete Blood Count in the Prediction of Complications After Pancreato-Duodenal Area Resections

Iwona Dębińska, Katarzyna Smolińska, Jakub Osiniak, Piotr Paluszkiewicz

Polish Journal of Surgery > 2011 > 83 > 1 > 10-18

The introduction of markers which help in the identification of patients prone to suffer from postoperative complications enables to recognize them more easily and thus, treat them more effectively.<bold>The aim of the study</bold> was to evaluate complete blood count indicators, as well as preoperative results obtained on the basis of the POSSUM and P-POSSUM scoring systems, considering...

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Digestive System Fistula - A Problem Still Relevant Today

Stanisław Głuszek, Maria Korczak, Marta Kot, Jarosław Matykiewicz, more

Polish Journal of Surgery > 2011 > 83 > 1 > 32-41

Digestive system fistula originates most frequently as a complication after surgical procedures, less often occurs in the course of inflammatory diseases, but it can also result from neoplasm and injuries.<bold>The aim of the study</bold> was to analyze the causes and retrospectively assess the perioperative procedures as well as the results of digestive system fistula treatment.<bold>Material...

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Properties Comparison of Intraperitoneal Hernia Meshes in Reconstruction of the Abdominal Wall - Animal Model Study

Piotr Ławniczak, Bartłomiej Grobelski, Zbigniew Pasieka

Polish Journal of Surgery > 2011 > 83 > 1 > 19-26

Modern methods of hernia tension free treatment use very wide range of modern biomaterials. Most of them are used transabdominal. For the best and most convenient treatment of large hernias would be a mesh suitable for intraperitoneal use with low adhesion ability to internal organs.<bold>The aim of the study</bold> was to compare three types of intraperitoneal meshes.<bold>Material...

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Lymphatic Angioma of Mesentery of the Small Intestine - A Case Report

Andrzej Ratajczak, Jacek Szmeja, Mirosław Łukaszuk, Przemysław Majewski

Polish Journal of Surgery > 2011 > 83 > 1 > 48-50

The authors presented a rare case of lymphatic angioma of mesentery of the small intestine. The patient underwent successful surgery. The study presents clinical symptoms, diagnostic and therapeutic problems in patients with lymphatic angiomas.

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Imaging of the Cervical and Abdominal Lymph Nodes in a Combined Treatment of Squamous Cell Oesophageal Carcinoma

Grzegorz Ćwik, Andrzej Dąbrowski, Tomasz Skoczylas, Grzegorz Wallner

Polish Journal of Surgery > 2011 > 83 > 2 > 95-101

The presence of lymph node metastases in esophageal cancer is one of the most principle prognostic indicators.<bold>The aim of the study</bold> was the assessment of cervical and abdominal lymph nodes (N/pN) by ultrasound (US) examination in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the thoracic esophagus referred to esophagectomy.<bold>Material and methods.</bold> The analyzed...

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Early Results of Roux-en-Y Gastric By-Pass on Regulation of Diabetes Type 2 in Patients with BMI Above and Below 35 Kg/m²

Monika Proczko-Markuszewska, Tomasz Stefaniak, Łukasz Kaska, Zbigniew Śledziński

Polish Journal of Surgery > 2011 > 83 > 2 > 81-86

The idea of surgical treatment of type 2 diabetes was established in the U.S. and was based on observation of patients after bariatric operations. Performed in cases of morbid obesity exclusion of the duodenum and anastomose the stomach with the central part of the intestines cause shortened absorbtion of nutrients, what showed a beneficial effect on weight loss, resolution of comorbidities and reduce...

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An Update on Anal Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Emil Salmo, Najib Haboubi

Polish Journal of Surgery > 2011 > 83 > 2 > 108-116

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Spontaneous Rupture of the Spleen - A Rare Case

Jarosław Matykiewicz, Stanisław Głuszek

Polish Journal of Surgery > 2011 > 83 > 2 > 105-107

The study presented two cases of spontaneous rupture of the spleen. Both patients were treated at the Department of General, Oncological, and Endocrinological Surgery. The first patient underwent splenectomy. The postoperative course was uneventful. The second patient was subject to pharmacological treatment because of non-acceptance to surgical intervention. The patient died during the following...

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Diagnostic Difficulties of Neurological Complications After Surgical Treatment of Acute Ascending Aorta Disection - A Case Report

Krzysztof Olszewski, Janusz Stążka, Elżbieta Krawczyk, Michał Kozłowicz

Polish Journal of Surgery > 2011 > 83 > 2 > 102-104

Adverse drug reactions deteriorate patient state, delay proper diagnosis and therapy. Drug-induced extrapyramidal syndromes caused by use of receptor D₂ antagonists are relatively rare. We present a case of acute dystonia with upper limbs tremors after medication with metoclopramide and neuroleptic drugs in young patient operated on acute aortic dissection. Besides a rare comlication in the shape...

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A Prospective Study on Endoscopic Ultrasonography Criteria to Guide Management in Upper GI Submucosal Tumors

Uwe Will, Frank Fueldner, Anne-Kathrin Mueller, Frank Meyer

Polish Journal of Surgery > 2011 > 83 > 2 > 63-69

Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) can differentiate between impression and submucosal tumor (SMT) but it is not known whether EUS criteria can reliably guide management.<bold>The aim of this prospective study</bold> was to assess an approach to recommend removal versus follow-up investigation based on clinical and EUS criteria, with respect to the predictive values to recognize malignancy...

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Results of the Treatment of Major, Complex Hand Injuries

Andrzej Żyluk, Piotr Janowski

Polish Journal of Surgery > 2011 > 83 > 2 > 87-94

Complex hand injuries are associated with serious consequences including long period off-work, permanent disability, inability to return to original profession or to work at all. As these injuries are common, they create considerable economical consequences and, therefore, it is desirable their treatment would be as perfect as possible to reduce potential loss of function.<bold>The aim of the...

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Contribution of the -173 G/C Polymorphism of Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor Gene to the Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Karolina Przybyłowska, Jerzy Mrowicki, Andrzej Sygut, Piotr Narbutt, more

Polish Journal of Surgery > 2011 > 83 > 2 > 76-80

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) represents a heterogeneous group of chronic disorders characterized by inflammation of gastrointestinal tract, typically with a relapsing and remitting clinical course of unknown etiology. Presumably, IBD develops with response exogenous environmental factors only in persons with genetic predisposition. This predisposition was suggested to be associated with polymorphism...

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Double Tract Reconstruction (DTR) - An Alternative Type of Digestive Tract Reconstructive Procedure After Total Gastrectomy - Own Experience

Roman Bandurski, Mariusz Gryko, Zbigniew Kamocki, Bogna Okulczyk, more

Polish Journal of Surgery > 2011 > 83 > 2 > 70-75

The only proven, effective therapy in case of the gastric cancers is surgery.<bold>The aim of the study.</bold> The most common procedure which is made in such a situation is total resection of the stomach. In our publication we would like to present and to recommend a very rare made type of the reconstructive procedures after total gastrectomy, which is called "double tract reconstruction"...

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An Analysis of Factors Influencing Accuracy of the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis

Andrzej Żyluk, Paweł Ostrowski

Polish Journal of Surgery > 2011 > 83 > 3 > 135-143

<bold>The aim of the study</bold> was to "refresh" the knowledge about the course of acute appendicitis, to confront the classical clinical picture with the practice, analyze its fluctuations and identify factors influencing these.<bold>Material and methods.</bold> All patients admitted to the Department of General Surgery in Grudziądz District Hospital with the suspicion...

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Intestinal Pouch Complications in Patients Who Underwent Restorative Proctocolectomy for Ulcerative Colitis and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis in 1985-2008

Robert Burdyński, Tomasz Banasiewicz, Ryszard Marciniak, Maciej Biczysko, more

Polish Journal of Surgery > 2011 > 83 > 3 > 161-170

Restorative proctocolectomy is considered a surgical treatment of choice in ulcerative colitis (UC) and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP).The aim of the study was to evaluate postoperative complications in patients who underwent surgery for familial adenomatous polyposis and ulcerative colitis, on the basis of a retrospective data analysis.<bold>Material and methods.</bold> Data of...

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Polish Journal of Surgery

Localized Control of Exsanguinating Arterial Hemorrhage: An Experimental Model

Duodenal Diverticulum Mimicking Duodenal Stromal Tumor

Fast Track Surgery Particularly in Case of Patients Undergoing Colonic Resection

Evaluation of Endostatin and EGF Serum Levels in Patients with Gastric Cancer

Association of -1112 C/T Promoter Region Polymorphism of the Interleukin 13 Gene with Occurrence of Colorectal Cancer

The Possum Scoring System and Complete Blood Count in the Prediction of Complications After Pancreato-Duodenal Area Resections

Digestive System Fistula - A Problem Still Relevant Today

Properties Comparison of Intraperitoneal Hernia Meshes in Reconstruction of the Abdominal Wall - Animal Model Study

Lymphatic Angioma of Mesentery of the Small Intestine - A Case Report

Imaging of the Cervical and Abdominal Lymph Nodes in a Combined Treatment of Squamous Cell Oesophageal Carcinoma

Early Results of Roux-en-Y Gastric By-Pass on Regulation of Diabetes Type 2 in Patients with BMI Above and Below 35 Kg/m²

An Update on Anal Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Spontaneous Rupture of the Spleen - A Rare Case

Diagnostic Difficulties of Neurological Complications After Surgical Treatment of Acute Ascending Aorta Disection - A Case Report

A Prospective Study on Endoscopic Ultrasonography Criteria to Guide Management in Upper GI Submucosal Tumors

Results of the Treatment of Major, Complex Hand Injuries

Contribution of the -173 G/C Polymorphism of Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor Gene to the Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Double Tract Reconstruction (DTR) - An Alternative Type of Digestive Tract Reconstructive Procedure After Total Gastrectomy - Own Experience

An Analysis of Factors Influencing Accuracy of the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis

Intestinal Pouch Complications in Patients Who Underwent Restorative Proctocolectomy for Ulcerative Colitis and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis in 1985-2008

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