Femoral artery blowout syndrome following radical vulvectomy and radiation therapy.

Arterial blowout syndrome has mostly been described in carotid arteries and has been attributed to factors associated with head and neck neoplasia, radical resection, and a history of irradiation. Only sporadic cases have been described in other arteries. Herein we present a case of the femoral artery blowout syndrome, six months after radical surgery of the vulva and radiation therapy.

Thoracic Epidural Versus Intravenous Patient-Controlled Analgesia after Open Colorectal Cancer Surgery.

The aim of the study was to compare thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) and intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (IV-PCA) after open colorectal cancer surgery. This prospective study included sixty patients scheduled for elective open colorectal surgery and randomized to either postoperative IV-PCA with morphine (n=30) or TEA with a mixture of levobupivacaine, fentanyl and adrenaline (n=30). Th e primary outcome was return of bowel function.

Single stage surgical treatment of amniotic band syndrome – Case report.

Introduction: Amniotic band syndrome is a rare congenital disorder with clinical presentation of constricting bands in different parts of extremities or whole extremities. Conservative or surgical treatment is provided depending on the type and severity of the anomaly.

Case Outline: The paper presents the case of a neonate patient with constriction bands localized on the left leg.

Epidemiology of pancreatic cancer in vojvodina province in Serbia.

Purpose: Analysis of descriptive epidemiological characteristics of pancreatic cancer in Vojvodina, Serbia.

Materials And Methods: The study covers population of Vojvodina in the period from 2000 to 2009. The method used for data processing was the descriptive.

[Clinical analysis of congenital abdominal wall defects--omphalocele and gastroschisis].

Introduction: This is a retrospective analysis of therapeutic approaches and treatment outcomes of congenital abdominal wall defects (omphalocele and gastroschisis) in a five year period. The aim of this study was to identify factors which can affect the prognosis of future therapeutic procedures.

Material And Methods: We evaluated 13 children, 7 with omphalocele (2 female/5 male; mean birth weight of 2862 g; mean gestational age of 37 weeks), and 6 patients with gastroschisis (2 female/4 male; mean birth weight of 2640 g; mean gestational age of 36/2 weeks).

[Constipation--a common problem in childhood].

Introduction: Constipation in children is defined as the infrequent and difficult passage of hard stool, not necessarily associated with in-frequent stools. All healthy newborns have their first stool within the first 24 to 48 hours after birth. Intestinal transit time increases with age, therapy decreasing the frequency of stooling.

[Osteosynthesis with Kirschner pin fixation in treatment of fractures with dislocation of the lateral condyle of the humerus in a pediatric population].

Introduction: Fractures of lateral condyle represent 17% of all pediatric fractures of the distal humerus, and in current pediatric orthopedics there is still no agreement regarding optimal treatment modalities. We presented a treatment protocol for pediatric dislocated fractures of the lateral condyle of the humerus used at the Pediatric Surgery Clinic in Novi Sad.

Material And Methods: Over the study period (1991-2000) a total of 48 patients with dislocated fractures of the lateral condyle of the humerus were hospitalized at the Pediatric Surgery Clinic.

[Role and importance of fungal infections in intensive care units].

Introduction: The incidence of fungal infections is constantly increasing, especially in Intensive Care Units (ICU). On the one hand ICU are places for treatment of most difficult, often immunodeficient patients, and on the other hand their treatment often requires invasive procedures, support of vital organs and adequate monitoring.

Epidemiology: In approximately 78% of patients the cause of infection are Candida species with mortality rate of 57%.

[Postoperative nausea and vomiting].

Introduction: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and pain are the most common complaints following anesthesia and surgery, and due to negative emotional impact on patients, they cause prolonged postoperative recovery. The incidence of PONV is 20-30% during the first 24 h after anesthesia. Both peripheral and central mechanisms are involved in control of emesis.

[Osteosynthesis with Kirschner wires in the treatment of dislocated supracondylar humeral fractures in children].

Introduction: Elbow fractures account for 7-9% of all fractures in childhood, while the supracondylar type is the most common (up to 70%). 84% of all supracondylar elbow fractures occur under the age of 10 years (most often between the age of 5 and 8). The aim of this study was to present the technique and results of treatment of supracondylar fractures with grade III fragment dislocation in pediatric population.

[Septic arthritis in neonates and infants].

Introduction: Septic arthritis represents an intra-articular infection caused by pyogenic bacteria. During the earliest childhood it is considered to be a systemic septic condition and demands early diagnosis and prompt surgical treatment.

Material And Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of patients with septic arthritis treated at the Department of Orthopedics of the Pediatric Surgery Clinic in Novi Sad, over a 10-year period.