Inguinal hernias in the newborn age group are seldom encountered. In the affected female patient, the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the intestines may settle in the hernia sac. The early diagnosis of torsion in cases in which the ovary is herniated into the inguinal canal is of utmost importance in order to give surgery the chance of reduction and correction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this study, we investigated the effects of erythropoietin (Epo), and pentoxifylline (Ptx) on the oxidant and antioxidant systems in the experimental short bowel syndrome. Spraque-Dawley rats were divided into four groups and all animals underwent 75% small bowel resection. Group E was treated with 500 IU kg(- 1) Epo subcutaneously (s.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Hydatid cyst disease is a major health problem for people who live in endemic countries such as Turkey. The definitive cure for pulmonary hydatidosis is still surgical. This study evaluates our experience of treating pulmonary hydatidosis, focusing on the conservative surgical management of children with this disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAn unusual case of sliding inguinal hernia complicated by stercoral appendicular fistula as a result of acute appendicitis was reported in a 3-month-old boy. A diagnosis was made using barium enema. Elective appendectomy and narrowing of the internal ring using a purse-string suture were carried out safely via a right transverse infraumblical incision.
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