Pulmonary fat embolism in non-survivors after cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Background: Blunt trauma acting against the human body presents the fundamental cause of pulmonary fat embolism (PFE) and fat embolism syndrome. The aim of the present study was to investigate PFE in non-survivors after cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Methods: This was a prospective cohort study conducted in University Hospital Ostrava, Czech Republic.

Radicality and safety of mediastinal lymphadenectomy in lung resection: a comparative analysis of uniportal thoracoscopic, multiportal thoracoscopic, and thoracotomy approaches.

Background: Lung cancer poses a significant challenge with high mortality rates. Minimally invasive surgical approaches, including the uniportal thoracoscopic technique, offer potential benefits in terms of recovery and patient compliance. This study focuses on evaluating the radicality of mediastinal lymphadenectomy during uniportal thoracoscopic lung resection, specifically assessing the reachability of established lymphatic stations.

Pulmonary fat embolism after cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Pulmonary fat embolism (PFE) is usually observed in patients with long bone fractures, patients with extensive subcutaneous fat contusions or skin burns. Chest compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) present powerful repetitive violence against victim's chest. Skeletal chest fractures are the most frequent complication of CPR, and probably the most important cause of PFE autopsy finding in persons, which have been resuscitated before death.

Magnetic resonance imaging in preoperative assessment of the mesorectal nodal status of patients with rectal cancer - Can it be trusted?

Purpose: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a fundamental diagnostic modality for the evaluation of primary rectal cancer, but MRI assessment of nodal involvement remains a confounding factor.

Method: This prospective cohort study was conducted to investigate the accuracy of preoperative MRI in the assessment of nodal status by comparing histopathology reports to MRI findings on a node-by-node basis in 69 patients with rectal cancer.

Results: Primary surgery was performed in 40 (58.

A randomized clinical trial of technical modifications of appendix stump closure during laparoscopic appendectomy for uncomplicated acute appendicitis.

Background: Closure of the appendix stump presents the most critical part of laparoscopic appendectomy. The aim of the present study was to compare the medical outcomes and cost analysis of laparoscopic appendectomy with respect to the different methods of stump closure.

Methods: This was a prospective randomized clinical trial conducted in a single institution (University Hospital Ostrava) within a 2-year study period.

Novel strategy in the treatment of liver metastases - Hepatic resection combined with stereotactic body radiotherapy.

Background: To evaluate the safety, feasibility and outcomes of patients treated for colorectal liver metastases (CLM) with an innovative combined approach - hepatic resection and Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) using CyberKnife® system.

Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study conducted in a single institution. Patients with CLM and no evidence of extrahepatic disease were included during a 6-year study period.

Parastomal and incisional hernia following laparoscopic/open abdominoperineal resection: is there a real difference?

Background: The aim of the present study was to explore incidence and severity of parastomal hernia (PSH) formation during the first 2 years after open/laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection (APR).

Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study conducted in a single institution. All patients who underwent laparoscopic/open APR for low rectal cancer within a 10-year study period were assessed for study eligibility.

Anorectal dysfunction after laparoscopic low anterior rectal resection for rectal cancer with and without radiotherapy (manometry study).

Background And Objectives: The aim was to evaluate the impact of radiotherapy (RT) on anorectal function of patients with low rectal cancer undergoing low anterior resection (LAR).

Methods: Prospective clinical cohort study conducted to assess the functional outcome by means of high-resolution anorectal manometry and LARS score.

Results: In total, 65 patients were enrolled in the study (27 patients underwent LAR without RT, 38 patients underwent RT and LAR).

Functional outcome of low rectal resection evaluated by anorectal manometry.

Background: Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) covers disordered bowel function after rectal resection, leading to deterioration in patients' quality of life. The aim of this study was to evaluate anorectal function after laparoscopic low anterior resection (LAR) by means of standardized instruments.

Methods: This was a prospective clinical cohort study conducted in a single institution to assess functional outcome of patients 1 year after laparoscopic LAR by means of LARS score and high-resolution anorectal manometry.

[Injuries associated with cardiopulmonary resuscitation in non-survivors after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (autopsy study)].

The aim of the present study is to investigate incidence and seriousness of CPR-associated injuries on a cohort of CPR non-survivors after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the Moravian-Silesian region. In total, 80 persons were included in the study within the study period (2012 - 2015). CPR-associated injuries were identified in 75 (93.

Intra-thoracic injuries associated with cardiopulmonary resuscitation - Frequent and serious.

Aim Of The Study: The aim of the study was to evaluate prevalence, seriousness and risk factors of intra-thoracic injuries (ITI) injuries associated with CPR in non-survivors after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

Methods: This was a prospective forensic autopsy cohort study conducted in a single institution. Pathologists recorded autopsy data using standardized protocol which contained data from external and internal examination of the body focused on ITI.

Fecal incontinence among nursing home residents: Is it still a problem?

Background: Fecal incontinence (FI) is a significant health problem among the elderly, with a devastating effect on their quality of life. The aim of the present study was to describe the prevalence and severity of FI among nursing home residents, and to investigate factors associated with FI.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in nursing homes in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

The impact of standard protocol implementation on the quality of colorectal cancer pathology reporting.

Background: The aim of the study is to assess the influence of standardized protocol implementation on the quality of colorectal cancer histopathology reporting.

Methods: A standardized protocol was created based on the recommendations of The College of American Pathologists. The impact of this protocol was measured by comparing frequencies of assessed parameters in histopathology reports before and after implementation.

Quality of life after laparoscopic and open resection of colorectal cancer.

Background: The aim of the study was to evaluate quality of life (QOL) outcomes after colorectal surgery for cancer from a 6-month perspective at a single institution.

Methods: Cohort study to prospectively assess postoperative QOL in patients who underwent elective colorectal resection at the University Hospital Ostrava. QOL was assessed using the validated Short Form 36 (SF-36v2™) questionnaire at fixed time points.

Radiofrequency energy in surgery: state of the art.

Over a period of more than 100 years, radiofrequency energy has been introduced in many fields and applications in medicine. At present, radiofrequency constitutes the basis of numerous medical devices employed in almost all medical specialties. It is particularly applicable and valuable in various minimally invasive procedures for its locally focused effects.