Relative prevalence of upper respiratory tract obstructive disorders in two breeds of harness racehorses (185 cases: 1998-2006).

Reasons For Performing Study: Two genetically and phenotypically distinct horse breeds are used for harness racing in Scandinavia: the Standardbred (SB) and Coldblooded Trotter. These racehorses have identical environmental, management and racing conditions. Therefore, this study was undertaken to identify and compare the relative prevalence of upper respiratory tract (URT) obstructive disorders in these 2 breeds.

Recurrent inguinal hernia: randomized multicenter trial comparing laparoscopic and Lichtenstein repair.

Background: The optimal treatment for recurrent inguinal hernia is of concern due to the high frequency of recurrence.

Methods: This randomized multicenter study compared the short- and long-term results for recurrent inguinal hernia repair by either the laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal patch (TAPP) procedure or the Lichtenstein technique.

Results: A total of 147 patients underwent surgery (73 TAPP and 74 Lichtenstein).

Incisional hernia repair in Sweden 2002.

Incisional hernia is a common problem after abdominal surgery. The complication and recurrence rates following the different repair techniques are a matter of great concern. Our aim was to study the results of incisional hernia repair in Sweden.

Randomized clinical trial comparing 5-year recurrence rate after laparoscopic versus Shouldice repair of primary inguinal hernia.

Background: The Shouldice technique is the 'gold standard' of open non-mesh hernia repair. The aim of this study was to compare 5-year recurrence rates after Shouldice and laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal patch (TAPP) repair for primary inguinal hernia.

Method: Men with a primary unilateral inguinal hernia were randomized to either Shouldice or TAPP operation.

Secondary aortoenteric fistulae--changes from 1973 to 1993.

Aim: To investigate a series of patients with secondary aortoenteric fistulas and compare it with a previous series (1985-93 vs. 1973-84).

Design: Retrospective study of medical records.