Long-Term Outcomes 10 Years after Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: a Single Center Retrospective Analysis.

Introduction: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is the most frequently performed bariatric procedure in the world. The aim of the study was to evaluate outcomes after 10 years.

Methods: Patients who underwent LSG between 2005 and 2010 in a single center were retrospectively assessed, focusing mainly on the percentage of excess weight loss (%EWL) after 10 years.

Clinical and bi-genomic DNA findings of patients suspected to have mitochondrial diseases.

Mitochondrial diseases are the most common group of inherited metabolic disorders, causing difficulties in definite diagnosis due to clinical and genetic heterogeneity. Clinical components are predominantly associated with pathogenic variants shown in nuclear or mitochondrial genomes that affect vital respiratory chain function. The development of high-throughput sequencing technologies has accelerated the elucidation of the genetic etiology of many genetic diseases that previously remained undiagnosed.

A giant parastomal hernia in a high risk patient: preparation to make surgery worthwhile.

Background: Parastomal hernia (PH) is a frequent and well-known complication of stoma placement. Most PHs are asymptomatic and those who are not are usually well tolerated by patients. Thus, watchful waiting is a common practice.

A novel bilayer zein/MMT nanocomposite incorporated with H. perforatum oil for wound healing.

Recently, layered structures composed of nanofibers have gained attention as a novel material to mimic skin tissue in wound healing applications. The aim of this study is to develop a novel hybrid bilayer material composed of zein based composite film and nanofiber layers as a wound dressing material. The upper layer was composed of H.

Gallbladder torsion: a cholecystectomy that cannot be delayed.

Gallbladder torsion is a rare entity, where the gallbladder twisted around its mesentery. Unfortunately, the diagnosis is rarely done preoperatively. This paper aims, through a case report, to describe the risk factors and the radiological criteria used to diagnose gallbladder torsion, in order to avoid a rapidly unfavourable evolution and the need to proceed to emergency cholecystectomy.

In vitro evaluation of Spirulina platensis extract incorporated skin cream with its wound healing and antioxidant activities.

Context: Algae have gained importance in cosmeceutical product development due to their beneficial effects on skin health and therapeutical value with bioactive compounds. Spirulina platensis Parachas (Phormidiaceae) is renowned as a potential source of high-value chemicals and recently used in skincare products.

Objective: This study develops and evaluates skin creams incorporated with bioactive S.

Hypericum perforatum incorporated chitosan films as potential bioactive wound dressing material.

Recent studies in wound dressing applications offer new therapies and promote wound healing process. The aim of this study was to develop Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) oil incorporated chitosan films for wound dressing applications. H.