Verrucous carcinoma of the skin: case report with literature review.

We present a case of verrucous carcinoma of the axilla with multiple recurrences and we review the literature with regard to the optimal therapeutic approach for this rare entity.

Malignant paraganglioma of the abdomen.

We present a case of non-functioning malignant paraganglioma of the abdomen with cervical lymph node metastases. At laparotomy the tumor was considered unresectable. The patient received palliative radiation therapy and died 3 months later from disseminated disease.

Abdominal metastases from lung cancer resulting in small bowel perforation: report of three cases.

Metastatic lung cancer to the small bowel is a rare occurrence. Acute complications such as perforation, hemorrhage and obstruction are even rarer. We present 3 cases of small bowel perforation from metastatic lung cancer.

Electrocardiographic changes after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Aim: To determine whether ECG changes observed after laparoscopic cholecystectomy could be correlated with procedure characteristics. MATERIAL AND METHODS. We studied prospectively 500 patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy for documented gallstones and prior history of cardiovascular disease, volume of carbon dioxide insufflated in the peritoneal cavity, duration of the procedure and intra-abdominal pressure created.

Rupture of totally implantable central venous access devices (Intraports) in patients with cancer: report of four cases.

Background: Totally implantable central venous access devices (intraports) are commonly used in cancer patients to administer chemotherapy or parenteral nutrition. Rupture of intraport is a rare complication.

Patients And Methods: During 3 years period, a total of 245 intraports were placed in cancer patients for chemotherapy.