Postmortem Computed Tomography Is a Reliable, Reproducible, and Accurate Method in Measuring Body Length.

Currently, traditional body length measurement at postmortem analysis involves processes, which are susceptible to human error and not reviewable or reproducible in case of data loss. Many facilities are now adopting routine postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) scanning, which provides a permanent and reviewable radiological record of body dimensions. Previous literature has validated the use of PMCT in estimating body and organ weights, but not in body length measurement.

Single Centre Initial Experience with the Scepter Mini Balloon Microcatheter.

Background: The use of balloon microcatheters in interventional neuroradiology is well documented. However, their use is sometimes limited by the small diameter and excessive tortuosity of the vasculature. The Scepter Mini dual-lumen balloon microcatheter (SMBM) (Microvention, Aliso Viejo, CA) has been designed to address these challenges by decreasing the distal catheter profile, allowing distal access to the target vessel.

The results of treatment of basoceltular carcinomas of the head skin.

Introduction: Basocellular skin carcinoma (BCC) is the most common cancer in the human population. BCC almost appeared at adult's people, but it can be found at children, too.

The Aim: The aim of this study was to determine which the position of BCC on the head skin is the most difficult for the treatment and what the reasons are for it.

Ultrasonography of major salivary glands could be an alternative tool to sialoscintigraphy in the American-European classification criteria for primary Sjogren's syndrome.

Objective: To test the diagnostic accuracy of modified American-European classification criteria (AEC) for primary SS (pSS) by replacing sialoscintigraphy (sSC) with ultrasonography of the major salivary glands.

Methods: One hundred and ninety subjects were evaluated for the diagnosis of pSS, including US of the salivary glands. We tested the diagnostic accuracy of the three different sets of five diagnostic criteria for pSS.

Analysis of cutaneous melanoma in the province of Vojvodina.

Purpose: To analyse the incidence and mortality of melanoma in the province of Vojvodina - the north part of Serbia- from the epidemiologic and clinical point of view.

Patients And Methods: In this retrospective study, we used databases of the Cancer Registry of Vojvodina, Oncology Institute of Vojvodina in Sremska Kamenica; Clinical Centre of Vojvodina in Novi Sad; Institute of Public Health of Vojvodina in Novi Sad; and Institute of Public Health of Serbia in Belgrade.

Results: The incidence and mortality of melanoma in Vojvodina is permanently increasing over the last three decades.

[Strength required for mobilization of reconstructed flexor tendons in the front paw of the dog].

Adhesions of tendons with surrounding tissue, especially in zone II, are frequent complication at the reconstruction of flexor tendons of the hand. Through knowing of biomechanical incidents between the reconstructed flexor tendon and the surrounding tissue we get significant data for post-operative procedures, and that improves the opportunity for obtaining good functional results. By successive loading of operated flexor digitorum profundus in the experimental animals - dogs, medium values of force necessary for mobilization of tendons obtained on 3.

Diagnostic value of salivary gland ultrasonographic scoring system in primary Sjogren's syndrome: a comparison with scintigraphy and biopsy.

Objective: To compare an ultrasonographic (US) scoring system of salivary glands with scintigraphy and salivary gland biopsy, in order to evaluate its diagnostic value in primary Sjögren's syndrome (SS).

Methods: In 135 patients with suspected SS, the grades of 5 US measures of both parotid and submandibular salivary glands were scored (0-48 scale). Diagnosis of primary SS was established following the American-European Consensus Group criteria of 2002.

[Immunoglobulins G, A, M and circulatory immune complexes in patients with laryngeal carcinoma].

Introduction: Malignant tumors of the head and neck represent 5% of all malignancies, of which the most common are tumors of the larynx and oral cavity. In the blood serum of patients with malignant tumors increased levels of immunoglobulins and circulating immune complexes have been detected, with a diverse relevance to the clinical course and prognosis of the disease.

Aim: Due to contradictory findings of the correlation between the humoral immune response and the clinical course of the disease, we examined 42 male patients with laryngeal carcinoma.