Quality of life after stapler haemorrhoidectomy evaluated by SF-36 questionnaire.

Objective: Hemorrhoids are normal elements of the anal canal anatomy and they become symptomatic with potential factors such as gravity or strain. When symptomatic, hemorrhoidal disease can be costly measured in time away from productive activities. The aim of the study was to assess changes in the quality of life of patients after hemorrhoidectomy using Short Form-36.

Use of "house" advancement flap in anorectal diseases.

Background: A retrospective review of 28 patients who had "house flap" anoplasty was carried out to evaluate the therapeutic effectiveness of the procedure.

Methods: House flap anoplasty was performed at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical School, General Surgery Department, in 28 patients over 4 years. Indications were chronic anal fissure, anal stenosis, high transsphincteric fistula, low rectovaginal fistula, anal neoplasia, and obstetric third-degree perineal tear and incontinence.

Internal herniation concurrent with ileosigmoid knotting or sigmoid volvulus: Presentation of 12 patients.

Background: Internal herniation concurrent with ileosigmoid knotting or sigmoid volvulus is an unusual and complex form of closed-loop obstruction that may result in a fatal outcome unless treated timely and properly. The aim of this article was to review our experience with this condition, with emphasis on the etiopathogenesis, clinicopathologic features, and treatment options.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of medical records of 12 patients treated at 2 university hospitals over a period of 30 years between 1970 and 2000.

Effects of recombinant human growth hormone and nandrolone phenylpropionate on the healing of ischemic colon anastomosis in rats.

Purpose: Recombinant human growth hormone and nandrolone phenylpropionate are two different anabolic agents. This study was designed to investigate the effects of these anabolic agents on the healing of ischemic colon anastomosis in rats.

Methods: Seventy adult male Wistar rats were divided into five groups (n = 14).

A new instrument, the "Perfore-Aspirator" for laparoscopic treatment of hydatid cysts of the liver.

The authors introduce a new instrument functioning as both perforator and aspirator in the laparoscopic management of hepatic hydatid cysts. Between January 1998 and January 2002, 11 laparoscopic cystotomy + partial cystectomy + drainage procedures were performed for eight consecutive patients. Eight of the cysts were located in the right lobe, and the remaining three in the left.