[A case of Chlamydia trachomatis peritonitis mimicking tuberculous peritonitis].

Lymphocytic ascites with low serum-ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) are observed mainly in tuberculous peritonitis, peritoneal carcinomatosis, and pancreatic disease. However, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) induced generalized peritonitis causing diffuse ascites has been rarely described. We report a 26-year old female patient, who was diagnosed as generalized peritonitis with diffuse ascites due to Chlamydia trachomatis infection.

Ileal stenosis occurred 3 months after blunt abdominal trauma.

We present a case of ileal stenosis with delayed presentation 3 months after car accident. Ileal stenosis after blunt abdominal trauma is a rare clinical entity. We present CT and small bowel series 3 months after trauma.

Should a colonoscopy be recommended for healthy individuals with increased carcinoembryonic antigen levels? A case-control study.

Background And Aim: Despite the limitations of screening or early diagnosis of colorectal cancers (CRC), carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is frequently measured in practice and during health promotion programs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of colonoscopy in healthy individuals with elevated CEA levels.

Methods: From January 2003 to November 2008, 117,731 healthy persons underwent an opportunistic screening program in two health promotion centers; 1,497 subjects (1.

A phase II trial of paclitaxel, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and cisplatin in patients with metastatic or recurrent gastric cancer.

Purpose: We wanted to assess the effectiveness and safety of combination chemotherapy with paclitaxel, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and cisplatin for treating advanced gastric cancer.

Materials And Methods: Patients with metastatic or recurrent gastric cancer were entered into this study. Paclitaxel at a dose of 135 mg/m(2) on day 1, 5-FU 1 g/m(2)/day in a 24 hour continuous infusion from day 1 to day 4 and cisplatin 60 mg/m(2) on day 1 were administered.