Does onlay mesh placement in emergency laparotomy prevent incisional hernia? A prospective randomized double-blind study.

Purpose: The objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness and safety of onlay mesh closure of emergency midline laparotomy to prevent incisional hernia.

Methods: This is a prospective randomized double-blind study and was carried out in the General Surgery Clinic, Konya City Hospital, from August 1, 2020 to August, 1, 2021. The study included 108 patients who were randomly grouped in 2 groups: patients with conventional abdominal closure and closure using additional onlay mesh (1:1).

The Effect of Epidermal Growth Factor on Anastomotic Leaks: An Experimental Study in Rats.

Introduction: To investigate the effects of local epidermal growth factor (EGF) use on anastomotic healing during primary repair of anastomosis in rats with anastomotic leaks (AL).

Methods: Thirty albino Wistar rats were divided into three groups. Anastomoses were performed in group 1 after colon transection.

The management of xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis.

Objectives: Xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis (XGC) is a rare variant of chronic cholecystitis. This rare pathology is characterized by severe and progressive fibrosis of the gallbladder wall as well as infiltration of fat-laden macrophages.

Material And Methods: The final pathology report of 8213 cholecystectomies performed between 2011 and 2019 was evaluated retrospectively, and patients whose pathology result was reported as XGC were included in the study.

Unroofing Curettage Versus Modified Limberg Flap in Pilonidal Disease: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Background: Sacrococcygeal pilonidal disease (estimated incidence, 25/100,000) is a chronic inflammatory condition that commonly affects young adults. However, the ideal surgical treatment for this disease remains undetermined.

Objective: This study aimed to compare the results of the unroofing curettage and those of the modified Limberg flap surgical technique.