Cecorraphy in single layer using polypropylene and poliglecaprone 25 threads: comparative study in rats.

Purpose: To compare sutures with polypropylene and poliglecaprone 25 after partial cecotomy in rats.

Methods: Thirty six rats divided into two groups, A and B, of 18 animals; each group was also divided into three subgroups of six animals sacrificed at 4(th), 7(th) and 14(th) days after surgery. Were studied the mortality, morbidity, complications attributable to sutures, macroscopy, optical microscopy and measurement of hydroxyproline at the level of the suture.

Application of genetic testing to define the surgical approach in a sporadic case of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1.

We report the use of a genetic test for therapeutic decision making in a case of primary hyperparathyroidism associated with Cushing's disease (CD). A 20-year-old woman was evaluated for gradual weight gain, asthenia, muscle pain, and hypertension. Biochemical and radiologic tests confirmed CD and she underwent transsphenoidal surgery.