Comparative Analysis of Rumen Microbiota Composition in Dairy Cows with Simple Indigestion and Healthy Cows.

Simple indigestion in cows leads to substantial economic losses in the dairy industry. Despite ongoing efforts, an effective treatment for this issue remains elusive. Previous studies have emphasized the vital role of rumen microbes in maintaining ruminant health.

Major hepatectomy is safe for hepatocellular carcinoma in elderly patients with cirrhosis.

Background: Because of an increasing aging population worldwide, a greater number of elderly patients are being considered for hepatic resection. The objective of this retrospective pair-matched study was to assess the influence of age on postoperative outcomes after major hepatectomy (resection of three or more Couinaud segments) in elderly patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cirrhosis.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective review of patient demographics, diagnoses, surgical treatments, and early postoperative outcomes was performed.

Therapeutic strategies of iatrogenic portal vein injury after cholecystectomy.

Background: The incidence of vascular injury after a cholecystectomy is often underestimated. Although injuries to the portal vein are rare, they are devastating. The aim of the present study was to analyze suitable therapeutic strategies regarding portal vein injury in the absence of biliary injury.

Treatment of late biliary stricture after blunt abdominal trauma.

Background: Extrahepatic bile duct injury from blunt abdominal trauma is severe and very rare. However, no definitive treatment has been proposed for biliary strictures caused by blunt abdominal trauma.

Methods: Four cases of late biliary stricture following the initial repair of the liver rupture because of the blunt abdominal trauma are described.