Transrectal vacuum treatment for low colorectal anastomotic leaks.

Background: Anastomotic leakage after rectal resection is a major complication which increases the rates of morbidity and mortality. A small number of patients with generalised peritonitis need radical surgical treatments. Stable patients with local peritonitis can be treated conservatively.

The Efficacy of Hemoglobin, Albumin, Lymphocytes, and Platelets as a Prognostic Marker for Survival in Octogenarians and Nonagenarians Undergoing Colorectal Cancer Surgery.

With the aging population worldwide, the octogenarians are becoming a substantial group and since cancer incidence increases by age, this group of patients is becoming more affected. However, no distinct treatment algorithm has been established for elderly patients with cancer. The present study aimed to determine the prognostic value of several inflammatory parameters by comparing octogenarian patients treated surgically for colorectal cancer with their younger counterparts, as well as to predict and prevent age-related complications in this frail group of patients.

Association between Shoulder Range of Motion and Pain Catastrophizing Scale in Breast Cancer Patients after Surgery.

Background: Prolonged survival period as a result of early diagnosis and treatment in breast cancer has increased the importance of postoperative morbidities. The aim of the present study was to investigate the association of pain ca-tastrophizing with shoulder pain in patients with decreased shoulder range of motion in the postoperative period.

Patients And Methods: The present study included 53 patients who underwent surgery due to breast cancer.

Can Simple Parameters such as Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Neutrophil Count Predict the Nature of Adrenal Masses?

Background: The immune system responds to many diseases by triggering an inflammatory response, which in turn produces changes in the formulation of blood elements in the circulation. Certain parameters derived from the complete blood count, mainly the neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), have been used as biomarkers in the diagnosis and prognosis of solid tumors.

Methods: A total of 66 patients who underwent surgery for adrenal lesions were analyzed.

The Effect of Place of Residence on Treatment Outcomes and Survival in Octogenarian and Nonagenarian Breast Cancer Patients.

Introduction The number of octogenarian invasive breast cancer cases is projected to increase, as there is a significant increase in life expectancy. However, no specific treatment guideline has been established so far for this vulnerable group of patients. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the treatment outcomes of octogenarians diagnosed with early and locally advanced invasive breast cancer, to compare those who underwent surgery with conventional treatment and those who did not, and to reveal the potential social factors that may affect their therapy outcomes.

Possible Association of Variable Number Tandem Repeat Polymorphism Variants with Susceptibility and Clinical Characteristics in Pancreatic Cancer.

Pancreatic cancer (PC) is a serious disease with poor outcomes, and its prevalence has been increasing steadily. The circadian rhythm (CR) is involved in multiple physiological events and maintains homeostasis. Alterations in the CR elevate the risk of developing cancer.

Reply to "Comment on the Correlation between Complete Blood Count Parameters and Appendix Diameter for the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis".

We would like to thank Akbulut and his colleague for reading our article with interest, and for their valuable comments and criticisms [...

Does a selective surgical approach to malignant bowel obstruction help in palliative care patients?

Background: Malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) is a condition secondary to intra-abdominal metastatic spread of advanced-stage tumors. There is no consensus for the treatment approach of MBO. This study aims to present the results of medical treatment and palliative surgery in patients diagnosed with MBO.

Can Simple Tests Prior to Endoscopy Predict the OLGA Stage of Gastritis?

Gastritis is a progressive disease that evolves from a non-atrophic to atrophic state and progresses through intestinal metaplasia, with some cases leading eventually to gastric cancer. Since gastritis by definition is an inflammatory process of the mucosal lining of the stomach and is usually associated with pain, we aimed to identify any association between the severity of gastritis and pain and a simple inflammatory marker derived from a complete blood count (CBC). This was a prospective cross-sectional study which enrolled 155 consecutive adult patients who underwent an upper endoscopy.

Acute Mono-appendicitis in a Case of Duplex Appendix: A Rare Finding.

Appendiceal duplication is an extremely rare entity in adulthood. It is usually diagnosed incidentally during laparotomy performed for another indication. Herein, we present a case of double appendicitis in a 31-year male who underwent laparotomy with a preliminary diagnosis of acute appendicitis.

Two Different Clinical Approaches with Mortality Assessment of Four Cases: Complete and Incomplete Type of Abdominal Cocoon Syndrome.

Abdominal cocoon syndrome (ACS), also called sclerosing encapsulated peritonitis, is a condition characterized by encapsulation of all or some of small bowel loops by a thick fibrous membrane. Etiologic cause is not fully known. It is among the rare causes of intestinal obstruction in adults.

The Correlation between Complete Blood Count Parameters and Appendix Diameter for the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis.

Acute appendicitis is one of the most common causes of acute abdominal diseases seen between the ages of 10 and 19, mostly seen in males. The lifetime risk of developing acute appendicitis is 8.6% for males and 6.

Recurrent acute pancreatitis in a patient with both gallbladder and cystic duct agenesis and polycystic liver disease.

Agenesis of the gallbladder and cystic duct is a rare congenital anomaly occurring in <0.1% of the population. However, combined gallbladder and cystic duct agenesis (CDA) with polycystic liver disease associated with recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP) has not been reported earlier.

A rare anal mass: anal leiomyoma presented as perianal fistula.

Leiomyoma of the anal canal originating from the internal anal sphincter is an extremely rare clinical entity. Generally, it does not produce any clinical signs unless it is large enough to cause obstruction, discomfort, bleeding or pain. The diagnosis is often made incidentally during rectal examination due to other perianal disease or check-up.

Primary hydatid cyst localized in soft tissue during pregnancy.

Hydatid cyst in pregnancy is a rare condition. Moreover, it is very rare that it is in the soft tissue other than the liver. In this case, there are no data in the literature on treatment options, but only experience in case presentations.