[Sepsis biomarkers dynamics as an indicator of intensive care effectiveness].

Aim: To evaluate dynamics of presepsin, procalcitonin and C-reactive protein in survived and dead patients with sepsis.

Material And Methods: There were 41 patients with diagnosis of 'sepsis' ('Sepsis-3' concept) who were divided into 2 groups: survived patients with sepsis (21 people) - group 1, dead patients with sepsis (20 people) - group 2. All patients underwent generally accepted intensive therapy for sepsis.

[Circular tracheal resection for acquired tracheal stenosis: evaluation of early and long-term outcomes].

Aim: To present single-center experience and results of surgical treatment of acquired tracheal stenosis.

Material And Methods: There were 99 patients with acquired tracheal stenosis for the period from January 2008 to December 2017. Median age was 39 (28; 55) years (range 19-79 years), male/female ratio - 64/35.

[Portal annular pancreas].

Annular pancreas is a rare condition followed by circumferential involvement of another anatomical structure. In this case, involvement of the pancreas is most frequent type of malformation while portal vein is less common variant. Issues of clinical picture, diagnosis and surgical treatment are reviewed in the article.