Risk factors for post-ERCP complications.

Background: In the 21st century, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has emerged as a diagnostic and therapeutic method for diseases of the pancreaticobiliary duct system. However, like any other diagnostic and therapeutic method, ERCP carries the risk of unwanted complications.

Material And Methods: We retrospectively followed patients who underwent ERCP examinations from January 2013 to April 2023.

The Role of Surgery in Chronic Pancreatitis.

Chronic pancreatitis is an inflammatory disease characterized by the progressive replacement of the functional pancreatic parenchyma with fibrotic tissue. This leads to exocrine and endocrine insufficiency. A typical clinical feature is recurrent, severe upper abdominal pain, which negatively affects the patient's quality of life.

Use of hepatocyte transplantation after extensive liver resections in experiment.

he aim of our research is to prove, that the transplanted hepatocytes can survive and compensate for inadequate liver function in experimental animals. Thesis discusses the basic principles of hepatocyte transplantations, the process of their adaptation and effect on the organism as well as possibilities of their further use as a promising treatment method.In the experiment we used hepatocytes isolated and produced from explanted livers of laboratory rats.

Bouveret's Syndrome: A Rare Form of Gallstone Ileus Caused by Large Renal Cysts.

Bouveret's syndrome is a rare variant of gallstone ileus caused by gastric outlet obstruction that arises from gallstones impacted in the distal stomach or proximal duodenum after passing through a cholecystoduodenal or cholecystogastric fistula. Simple kidney cysts are one of the most common lesions found in the elderly. They are usually asymptomatic, but the cysts can put pressure on the surrounding organs if they grow to large dimensions.

Obesity as a risk factor for severe acute pancreatitis patients.

Background: Obesity plays an important role in increasing the risks of cardiovascular diseases, metabolic diseases, and death. Controversy persists concerning the degrees to which obesity influences mortality and morbidity in severe acute pancreatitis.

Materials And Methods: Between 2008 and 2012, the findings of 384 consecutive acute pancreatitis patients were analyzed in a prospective trial.