Value of Preoperative Indocyanine Green Clearance Test for Predicting Post-Hepatectomy Liver Failure in Noncirrhotic Patients.

BACKGROUND Liver failure is the most feared complication following hepatectomy. Post-hepatectomy liver failure (PHLF) is closely related to the remnant liver volume, and functional reserve. There are several methods for predicting PHLF prior to liver resection.

The effect of thymoquinone coating on adhesive properties of polypropylene mesh.

Background: An incisional hernia is a common complication following abdominal surgery. Polypropylene mesh is frequently used in the repair of such defects and has nearly become the standard surgical treatment modality. Though they are very effective in reducing recurrence, mesh materials exhibit a strong stimulating effect for intraabdominal adhesion.

A rare case of paratubal cystadenoma during pregnancy.

Paratubal cysts (PTCs) are generally incidentally detected in pregnancy. However, paratubal cystadenomas in pregnant women are very rare cases who are reported individually. An unusually giant case of paratubal cystadenoma in a pregnant woman is presented here.

The Effect of Simvastatin on Pulmonary Damage in Experimental Peritonitis in Rats.

Statins are widely used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia, as they inhibit cholesterol synthesis. They also have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and positive endothelial-functional effects. It is hypothesized that simvastatin ameliorates pulmonary damage secondary to peritonitis in rats.

Whole natal cleft excision and flap : an alternative surgical method in extensive sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease.

Background: Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) is a benign disease caused by hair follicles in sacrococcygeal -region. Despite the use of different methods in treatment, there is no consensus reached for treatment modalities. In this study, we used a whole natal cleft excision and flap (WNCEF) method to remove the natal cleft in cases of extensive sacrococcygeal PSD.

The value of CRP, IL-6, leptin, cortisol, and peritoneal caspase-3 monitoring in the operative strategy of secondary peritonitis.

Background: We aimed to investigate the impact of C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin (IL)-6, leptin, cortisol, and caspase-3 on the decision of terminating planned abdominal repair in secondary peritonitis.

Methods: Fifteen patients with peritonitis were enrolled into the study. Serum CRP, IL-6, leptin, cortisol, and peritoneal caspase-3 activities were measured.

[The evaluation of abstracts presented at the 5th Congress of National Trauma and Emergency Surgery].

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate demographics, methodological data and writing style of abstracts presented at the 5th Congress of National Trauma and Emergency Surgery.

Methods: Study design, institutions and number of authors, appropriateness of the title, use of a structured abstract, word count, fluency, accuracy of the statistical evaluation, and conclusionabstract accordance were assessed in 451 abstracts.

Results: Nearly 49% of abstracts were retrospective and 29% were case reports in design.