The Socioeconomic Impact of Surgical Site Infections.

Surgical site infections are an ever-increasing phenomenon worldwide due to different factors. This brief report aimeds to highlight at a glance, for both physicians and political and institutional leaders, the economic burden of surgical site infections. This brief report aimed to highlight the economic burden of surgical site infections (SSIs).

Faecal calprotectin and magnetic resonance imaging in detecting Crohn's disease endoscopic postoperative recurrence.

Aim: To assess magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and faecal calprotectin to detect endoscopic postoperative recurrence in patients with Crohn's disease (CD).

Methods: From two tertiary centers, all patients with CD who underwent ileocolonic resection were consecutively and prospectively included. All the patients underwent MRI and endoscopy within the first year after surgery or after the restoration of intestinal continuity [median = 6 mo (5.

Elective laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy for diverticulitis. Results of a prospective study.

Background: We undertook a prospective evaluation of elective laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy for diverticulitis in order to assess the risks and benefits of this approach.

Methods: Between November 1992 and November 1996, 54 consecutive patients were included in this study. Their mean age was 59 +/- 13 years (range, 36-81).

Factors influencing long-term survival in 100 cases of small intestine primary adenocarcinoma.

Background: Factors influencing long-term survival in patients undergoing operation for adenocarcinoma of the small intestine are poorly recognized.

Methods: Retrospective study of 100 cases culled within a 10-year period by questionnaire, including 59 males and 41 females, median age 61 years (range 30 to 86). No patients were lost to follow-up (median 27 months).