Evaluation of relationship between serum lipids levels with colorectal carcinoma: a single center prospective case control study.

Background/aims: To evaluate association of serum lipids and fasting plasma glucose levels with colorectal cancer.

Methodology: This prospective case control study was conducted with 347 patients with colorectal carcinoma and 310 age and gender matched healthy controls who were examined for annual check-up. Total cholesterol, serum lipids and fasting glucose levels were measured in both groups.

Superior and inferior gluteal artery perforator flaps in reconstruction of gluteal and perianal/perineal hidradenitis suppurativa lesions.

Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa is a debilitating disease with a tendency to form abscesses, sinus tracts, and scar formation. In this report, our experience with reconstruction of hidradenitis lesions of the gluteal and perianal/perineal area using superior and inferior gluteal artery perforator flaps (SGAP and IGAP) are discussed.

Patients: A prospective study was conducted in collaboration with the general surgery department for patients with gluteal and perianal/perineal hidradenitis suppurativa between December 2005 and May 2010.