Spontaneous regeneration capacity of controlled small bowel perforations: an experimental study in rats.

Background: Selective observation method has started to replace routine laparotomy application for abdominal penetrating trauma patients after Shaftan's selective observation method applied in the 1960s. In this respect, there is a possibility of bowel perforations healing without operations. An experimental model was established in this study in order to clarify this possibility.

Non-invasive detection of infection in acute pancreatic and acute necrotic collections with diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging: preliminary findings.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the contribution of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW-MRI) to the detection of infection in acute pancreatitis-related collections.

Methods: A total of 21 DW-MRI, and computed tomography (CT) were performed on 20 patients diagnosed as acute pancreatitis with acute peri-pancreatic fluid or necrotic collections. Collections were classified as infected or sterile according to the culture and follow-up results.

Management of acute appendicitis in pregnancy.

Background: Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical non-obstetric pathology during pregnancy. In this report, pregnant patients operated with a diagnosis of acute appendicitis in the last three years are evaluated retrospectively.

Methods: Between January 2009 and January 2011, 20 pregnant patients were operated for acute appendicitis.

Intracorporeal knotting versus metal endoclip application for the closure of the appendiceal stump during laparoscopic appendectomy in uncomplicated appendicitis.

Purpose: The goal of the study was to compare the efficacy of two methods--intracorporeal knotting and metal endoclip application--for closure of the appendiceal stump during laparoscopic appendectomy in a specific group of patients with uncomplicated appendicitis.

Methods: The patients were randomized into two groups who had their appendiceal stump secured by intracorporeal knotting (Group 1) and metal endoclipping (Group 2). Primary outcome measure was postoperative complications, whereas secondary outcome measures were intraoperative complications, operative time, length of hospital stay, and re-admissions (including rehospitalizations and reoperations).

Efficiency of unenhanced MRI in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis: comparison with Alvarado scoring system and histopathological results.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the diagnostic value of unenhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis and compare with Alvarado scores and histopathological results.

Materials And Methods: The study included 85 consecutive patients (mean age, 26.5±11.

Acute biliary pancreatitis related with pregnancy: a 5-year single center experience.

Background: Pregnancy-associated acute biliary pancreatitis is a rare but challenging clinical entity in terms of diagnosis and management. We report our institutional medical data of pregnancy-associated acute biliary pancreatitis.

Methods: Medical records of 27 patients admitted to our clinics for pregnancy-associated acute biliary pancreatitis between January 2005 and January 2010 were reviewed.

Comparison of operative and non operative management of acute appendicitis.

Background: In this prospective study, operative and nonoperative management of acute appendicitis were evaluated regarding their safety and cost effectiveness.

Methods: Two hundred ninety patients presenting to our Emergency Department between March 2005 and March 2006 with acute appendicitis were included in this prospective study. Nonoperative medical therapy was performed in 107 patients (Group 1), and 183 patients were treated surgically (Group 2).

Albendazole is not effective for primary treatment of hepatic hydatid cysts.

Introduction: In current practice, minimal invazive interventions such as percutaneous drainage and laparoscopic surgery in adjunct treatment with benzimidazoles have been gaining acceptance in treatment of hydatid cystic disease with minimal morbidity and mortality. In this prospective study, the efficacy and validity of primary medical therapy in the treatment of hydatid cystic disease has been investigated.

Patients And Methods: Sixty-five patients with hepatic cystic disease were treated with albendazole alone between January 2004 and June 2007.

Short-term effects of gallbladder perforations during laparoscopic cholecystectomy on respiratory mechanics and depth of pain.

Background: In this study the effects of gallbladder perforations during laparoscopic cholecystectomy on respiratory mechanics and depth of pain in the postoperative period was evaluated.

Methods: Between April 2004 and February 2006 we planned to perform 179 laparoscopic cholecystectomies. One hundred of these patients were included in this study.