Publications by authors named "B Vladimirov"

Boerhaave's syndrome is a rare critical condition manifesting as transmural esophageal rupture. It is usually associated with forceful emesis and increased intraesophageal pressure. Immediate aggressive surgical intervention is imperative in such cases.

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The development of a late fistula between a native unremoved corrosively altered oesophagus and the right lung with subsequent chronic lung abscess formation 34 years after retrosternal colo-oesophagoplasty is an extremely rare complication. According to our review of the English-language literature, such a case has not been described so far. We present a 50-year-old man with complaints of dry cough, periodic epigastric postprandial pain, regurgitation of food and halitosis, which started about seven years ago.

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An inflammatory fibroid polyp (Vaněk's polyp) is a rare, benign, mesenchymal polyp originating from the submucosa of the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms are non-specific and depend on the tumor size and location. Despite their benign nature, these tumors can mimic other malignant conditions, making an accurate diagnosis crucial for appropriate management.

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Given the medical and social significance of infection, timely and reliable diagnosis of the disease is required. The traditional invasive and non-invasive conventional diagnostic techniques have several limitations. Recently, opportunities for new diagnostic methods have appeared based on the recent advance in the study of outer membrane proteins and their identified receptors.

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