[Appendiceal carcinoid tumors. Evaluation of long-term outcomes in a tertiary level].

Background: Appendiceal tumors are found in about 1% of appendectomies performed and 0.5% of intestinal neoplasias. Appendiceal carcinoids are the predominant histology in this group and are usually casual after appendectomy for other reasons.

Surgical pathology associated with Meckel´s diverticulum in a tertiary hospital: 12 year review.

Objective: We want to present our experience about surgical pathology of Meckel´s diverticulum by means of a retrospective study.

Material And Methods: We report a group of patients of our Department of General and Abdominal Surgery and Paediatric Surgery of our Hospital with Meckel´s diverticulum since January 1997 to January 2010. We report the clinical presentation, complementary test, interventions, and the postoperative follow up.

[Mesh fixation with sutures versus fibrin sealant in hernioplasty with re-absorbable prosthesis (polyglycolic acid and trimethylene carbonate). Experimental study in animals].

Introduction: Current studies have shown the validity of the atraumatic fixation with fibrin glue (Tissucol) compared to conventional sutures in polypropylene mesh fixation. We propose to study the behaviour of absorbable mesh.

Material And Methods: We used 20 Wistar white rats.

[Obstructive jaundice secondary to hepatic artery aneurysm].

Background: Aneurysm of the hepatic artery is relatively infrequent, representing 16-20% of aneurysms of the visceral arteries. Clinical presentation is nonspecific and may include abdominal pain, upper digestive system hemorrhage, or obstructive jaundice, as in the case presented here.

Clinical Case: We present the case of a 47-year-old patient referred to our service due to obstructive jaundice, verifying that the pathology was caused by an aneurysm of >7 cm in diameter in the hepatic artery.

[Prevention of surgical infection using reabsorbable antibacterial suture (Vicryl Plus) versus reabsorbable conventional suture in hernioplasty. An experimental study in animals].

Introduction: Surgical site infections are frequent in daily surgical practice. One of the main challenges currently facing surgeons is the prevention and treatment of infections, especially those involving prosthetic material. A new suture (Vicryl Plus) has become available.