Late post-EVAR abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture: a meta-analysis study.

This study presents updated information on post-endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) late aortic rupture (LAR) as the data in the literature are limited. It comprises a meta-analysis based on the recent evidence regarding the incidence, causes, treatment outcomes, and prognosis of post-EVAR. A meta-analysis was conducted according to the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines.

Enhancing treatment approaches for postpneumonectomy empyema: exploring the role of video-assisted thoracic surgery.

Introduction: Postpneumonectomy empyema (PPE) poses a substantial postoperative risk, even in the absence of a bronchopleural fistula, often necessitating surgical intervention for resolution.

Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) in managing PPE, supported by a comprehensive review of pertinent literature.

Material And Methods: Six studies were included in this analysis, encompassing 63 PPE cases treated with VATS.

Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor of the Lung: A Case Report.

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare mesenchymal tumor classified as an intermediate malignancy that rarely metastasizes. The most common site for IMTs is the lung, though they can develop in various other anatomical locations. Pulmonary IMTs are more common in children and adolescents and are infrequently diagnosed in adults.

Butyrylcholinesterase levels correlate with surgical site infection risk and severity after colorectal surgery: a prospective single-center study.

Introduction: Surgical site infections (SSIs) after colorectal surgery remain a significant concern, which warrants effective predictive markers for prompt diagnosis and treatment. Butyrylcholinesterase (BChE), a non-specific cholinesterase enzyme, has been correlated with the risk of hepatic dysfunction progression and, more recently, infectious diseases and septic shock with ongoing research into the utility of BChE in multiple systemic inflammatory conditions. Whether these preliminary results can be translated into predicting infection after colorectal surgery remains in remains in question.

Hippo pathway effectors YAP, TAZ and TEAD are associated with EMT master regulators ZEB, Snail and with aggressive phenotype in phyllodes breast tumors.

Background: Phyllodes tumors (PTs) of the breast are uncommon fibroepithelial neoplasms that tend to recur locally and may have metastatic potential. Their pathogenesis is poorly understood. Hippo signaling pathway plays an essential role in organ size control, tumor suppression, tissue regeneration and stem cell self-renewal.

History of the development of isolated heart perfusion experimental model and its pioneering role in understanding heart physiology.

The isolated heart perfusion model, a fundamental tool in cardiovascular research, has evolved significantly since its inception in the late 19 century. This review traces the development of the isolated heart model, from its early adaptations by pioneers such as Langendorff and Starling to modern advancements by researchers like Morgan and Neely. We discuss the various applications of the model in pharmacological testing, disease modeling, and educational settings, emphasizing its crucial role in understanding cardiac function and disease mechanisms.

Cellular Senescence in Germ Cell Neoplasia In Situ (GCNIS) and Other Histological Types of Testicular Cancer.

The presence and contribution of senescent cells in premalignant lesions is well documented, but not in germ cell neoplasia in situ. The purpose of this study is to identify the presence of senescent cells in pre-malignant testicular conditions and in different histological types of testicular cancer. Thirty patients who underwent orchiectomy due to testicular tumors were included.

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the number of patients presenting with appendicitis to the emergency department.

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has had an influence on the number of patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with surgical conditions.

Aim: To evaluate the number of patients presenting with acute appendicitis (AA) and the percentage of complicated appendicitis before and after the COVID-19 disease outbreak.

Material And Methods: This is a retrospective study based on the data of all patients presenting with AA to the ED of a tertiary COVID referral university hospital in Greece.

Impact of the 2008 economic crisis on the burden of hepatitis B and C diseases in Southern European countries.

Background: The economic crisis that began in 2008 has severely affected Southern (Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain) Western European (SWE) countries of Western Europe (WE) and may have affected ongoing efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis. This study was conducted to investigate the impact of the economic crisis on the burden of HBV and HCV disease.

Methods: Global Burden of Diseases 2019 data were used to analyse the rates of epidemiological metrics of HBV and HCV acute and chronic infections in SWE and WE.

Demographic and clinical characteristics of patients with varicose veins in Albania: a retrospective, single-centre analysis.

Introduction: Chronic venous disease (CVD) constitutes a frequently underdiagnosed pathological condition that progressively diminishes patients' quality of life and imposes an escalating strain on healthcare resources. This study aims to comprehensively investigate the epidemiological landscape of varicose vein disease, examining age group distributions, gender patterns, residence influences, marital status correlations, weight considerations, educational impacts, and various aspects related to varicose veins.

Material And Methods: This was a single-centre retrospective analysis, in Albania from May 2018 to September 2023.

Addressing recurrent hypoglycaemia through thoracic surgical intervention: understanding Doege-Potter syndrome, a rarity in syndromes.

Doege-Potter syndrome (DPS), a rare paraneoplastic phenomenon characterised by non-islet cell tumour hypoglycaemia (NICTH), presents clinicians with intricate diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This comprehensive review consolidates current understanding, clinical presentations, diagnostic modalities, therapeutic interventions, and emerging trends in managing DPS. The pathophysiology of DPS revolves around dysregulated insulin-like growth factors (IGF), particularly IGF-2, produced by mesenchymal tumours, notably solitary fibrous tumours (SFT).

Secondary aortoenteric fistula: a narrative review of the view of the surgeon.

Aortoenteric fistula (AEF) is defined as the abnormal communication between the aorta and the gastrointestinal tract. AEFs are divided into primary and secondary usually after abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) recovery and are a rare but quite dangerous cause of gastrointestinal bleeding that the general surgeon may face during his/her career. Secondary AEF was first described in 1953 to a 44-year-old woman 3 months after an AAA operation.