Helicobacter pylori infection and postoperative nausea and vomiting.

Background/aims: The aim of this study was to identify factors most relevant to postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and determine the association of Helicobacter pylori with PONV.

Methodology: A cross-sectional analytic survey was conducted on 127 elective patients who underwent general and urological surgery at Sina Hospital in Tehran between March 2005 and March 2006. Related factors considered to have a possible effect on the prevalence of PONV events were evaluated by using a special questionnaire and serological laboratory test of H.

Combined fascia and mesh closure of large incisional hernias.

Background: Incisional hernias are common and recurrence after repair has been reported in up to 44% of patients. Large incisional hernias of the abdominal wall represent substantial defect of supportive tissues.

Methods: Twenty-nine patients with large incisional hernias underwent surgery from January 2003 through December 2005.