PEComa-A Rare Uterine Neoplasm: A Case Report.

Background: Perivascular Epithelioid Cell Tumors (PEComas) are rare mesenchymal tumors originating from perivascular epithelioid cells. The second common affected organ is uterine. Most of PEComas are benign and patients have good prognosis.

Hard and Granny Tie, Nasogastric Tube Knotted in Nasopharynx: A Case Report.

Nasogastric tubes are being used in clinical anaesthesia settings on a daily basis. Although rare, knotting could occur during insertion or removal. Here, we report a knotted nasogastric tube which stocked in patient's nasopharynx that was removed by using a pediatric bougie.

Benefit of Hemoadsorption Therapy in Patients Suffering Sepsis-Associated Acute Kidney Injury: A Case Series.

Introduction: Sepsis is defined as life-threatening organ dysfunction in result of the host's dysregulated response to infection and septic shock. Sepsis-associated kidney injury is usually defined as concurrent presence of acute kidney injury (AKI) and sepsis without other significant causative factors.

Method: The current retrospective study was conducted to elucidate beneficial and side effects of CytoSorb®.

Comparing suture with N-Hexyl Cyanoacrylate glue for mesh fixation in inguinal hernia repair, a randomised clinical trial.

Purpose: Inguinal hernia is a common surgical problem and different methods are currently used to repair it. In The Lichtenstein technique, the inguinal floor defect is buttressed with a prosthetic mesh and commonly, sutures are used for mesh fixation. N-Hexyl Cyanoacrylate is a gluelike product that can be used for mesh fixation as a substitute with fewer complications.

Experience with telepathology in combination with diagnostic assistance systems in countries with restricted resources.

Introduction: We describe the use of telepathology in countries with restricted resources using two diagnosis assistance systems (Isabel and Memem7) in addition to the diagnoses made by experts in pathology via the iPath-Network.

Methods: A total of 156 cases, largely from Afghanistan, were analysed; 18 cases had to be excluded because of poor image quality.

Results: Of the remaining 138 cases (100%), a responsible physician provided a tentative diagnosis for 61.