Effect of triclosan-coated sutures for abdominal wound closure on the incidence of abdominal wound dehiscence: a protocol for an individual participant data meta-analysis.

Introduction: Acute abdominal wound dehiscence (AWD) or burst abdomen is a severe complication after abdominal surgery with an incidence up to 3.8%. Surgical site infection (SSI) is the biggest risk factor for the development of AWD.

[Guidance for transanal operations].

We summarized diagnostic, surgical treatment and follow-up principles of benign and early malignant lesions of the rectum. Our aim is to provide a nationwide practical synopsis of transanal minimally invasive surgical techniques which might be the basis of a Hungarian national audit of rectal polyp management.

[Functional proctology at the University of Pécs].

Introduction: Functional proctological investigations have been introduced at Pécs University of Sciences 15 years ago. The Pelvic Floor Multidisciplinary Team has been re-launched after many years of pause in 2010. Experience of the team in the treatment of faecal incontinence and obstructed defecation syndrome is discussed.

Ganglioneuroma in the papilla of Vater with neurofibromatosis type 1: report of a case.

Ganglioneuromas (GNs) are rare benign tumors and their association with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1) is especially uncommon. We report in this article the case of a young woman, subjected to diagnostic work-up because of abdominal pain. Endoscopy and histology revealed not only a GN in the papilla of Vater, but also NF-1.

[Comparison of wound infection rates after colon and rectal surgeries using triclosan-coated or bare sutures -- a multi-center, randomized clinical study].

Background: Surgical Site Infection (SSI) is the third most frequent nosocomial infection, and accounts for 14-16% of all infections. While the treatment of SSI can be very costly, previous results indicated that triclosan may reduce SSI rate. Therefore, we carried out a prospective randomised trial to further evaluate the effect of triclosan after elective colorectal surgery.

[Our efforts to decrease surgical complications following pancreatic resections].

Introduction: The most frequent surgical complications following pancreatic resections are pancreatic fistula and delayed gastric emptying. The aim of the authors was to analyse these complications in their own practice.

Material And Methods: Clinical data of 287 patients were reviewed, who were radically operated on for malignant pancreatic or periampullary tumours during 14 years period.

Surgical site infections after abdominal closure in colorectal surgery using triclosan-coated absorbable suture (PDS Plus) vs. uncoated sutures (PDS II): a randomized multicenter study.

Background: Surgical site infections (SSI) are the third most common hospital-acquired infections and account for 14% to 16% of all such infections. In elective colorectal operations, the international SSI rate ranges from 4.7%-25%.

["Onlay" mesh provides significantly better results than "sublay" reconstruction. Prospective randomized multicenter study of abdominal wall reconstruction with sutures only, or with surgical mesh--results of a five-years follow-up].

Background: There are several well-known procedures to treat abdominal wall hernias, but the results are quite controversial. The aim of study was to compare the results of different surgical modalities - mesh (onlay vs. sublay position) and suture repair - in the treatment of abdominal wall hernias.

[Long-term results of open tension-free or tension repair of inguinal hernias--retrospective study].

Unlabelled: Authors discuss long-term results of inguinal hernia repairs. Patients were asked to fill in a questionnaire to compare five-year outcomes after tension-free and non-mesh inguinal hernia reconstructions.

Results: the trial is based on the assessement of 155 patients' replies.

[Treatment of pancreatic and periampullary tumours in our department in the last 10 years].

The authors analyse the results of 363 patients, who underwent surgery for pancreatic or periampullary tumours. There were 175 operable and 188 inoperable cases. The preoperative data (age, gender, site of the tumour, characteristic clinical signs), as well as surgical methods are overviewed.

[The results of Lichtenstein operation for groin hernias--prospective multicenter study].

Unlabelled: Authors describe the short and long term results of a prospective multicentric Lichtenstein-trial started in March 1999. For the first time in our country, the exchange of information between the participating institutes has been arranged via Internet. 1434 patients were admitted for primary hernia repair and included in the trial.

[Biological behavior of polypropylene meshes suitable for intra-abdominal implantation in animal model].

The expected incisional hernia rate is between 11-20% after laparotomy. Using mesh repair the results of the hernioplasty have recently improved. However the complication of mesh implants--especially in intraperitoneal position--can be life threatening.