Isolation and Characterization of Lytic Virus 309.

is frequently associated with complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) and is the main cause of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). Treatment of such infections is complicated and challenging due to the biofilm forming abilities of . If neglected or mistreated, infections may lead to life-threating conditions such as cystitis, pyelonephritis, kidney failure, and bacteremia that may progress to urosepsis.

Role of interventional radiology in the management of complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Background: This study evaluated the role of interventional radiology (IR) procedures to manage complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Methods: A retrospective review was made of the records of patients with postsurgical complications managed with IR.

Results: Among the 440 patients reviewed, the mortality, morbidity and reoperation rates were 1.

Current management of pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Background: Pancreatic fistula (PF) is a major and serious complication following pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). The purpose of this study was to outline our management of PF after PD.

Methods: A retrospective review of a prospectively collected database of 396 patients undergoing PD for various indications at Loyola University Medical Center and Hines Veterans Administration Hospital from July 1, 1990, to December 31, 2005.

Critical analysis of a large series of pancreaticogastrostomy after pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Hypothesis: Pancreaticogastrostomy is a safe operation for a variety of periampullary conditions.

Design: Retrospective review of a prospectively collected database.

Setting: An academic tertiary care university hospital and a Veterans Affairs hospital.