The effects of corticosteroids on the healing of tracheal anastomoses in a rat model.

The deleterious effects of corticosteroids on anastomotic healing have been widely demonstrated in various tissues. This study is designed to investigate the effects of corticosteroids on the healing of tracheal anastomoses. Forty-two adult female Wistar rats, randomly divided into five groups, underwent tracheal transection and primary anastomoses.

Inhibition of bacterial growth by lignocaine in propofol emulsion.

Contamination of propofol, in an emulsion formulation, has been associated with infective complications. Local anaesthetics,some of which are known to have antibacterial properties, are frequently added to the solution to reduce pain on injection. We examined the growth rates of E.

Comparison of electromagnetic field stimulation on the healing of small and large intestinal anastomoses.

Purpose: Magnetic fields have been shown to affect biologic processes. Accordingly, an experimental study was designed to investigate the effect of electromagnetic field stimulation on intestinal healing and to compare small and large intestinal anastomoses.

Methods: An ileal or a colonic anastomosis was constructed in rats.

A rare clinical entity: Pott's puffy tumor. A case report.

Pott's puffy tumor is a rare clinical entity described as osteomyelitis of the frontal bone associated with subperiosteal abscess. The causative factors and treatment modalities are discussed in light of the literature.