Pain in Daily Surgical Practice; Opioid Use and the Surgeon
(Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery)
Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - May 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
The Effect of Bacillus Coagulans and Galactomannans on the Quality of Life of Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
ConclusionsBariatric surgery has a positive impact on the QOL of morbidly obese patients, as assessed by their scores on the GIQLI. No difference in GIQLI scores was demonstrated with the use of probiotics and prebiotics. (Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery)
Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - May 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Primary Amelanotic Anorectal Melanoma with Upper Gastrointestinal and Brain Metastases
ConclusionPrimary anorectal melanoma is a rare aggressive malignancy with a tendency to metastasize early, due to its abundant vascular system, although metastasis to the stomach and duodenum is rare. The diagnosis of melanoma is based on the histological features and immunohistochemical stains. (Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery)
Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - May 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Anesthesia Management and Recovery after Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
AbstractOpen abdominal procedures are associated with high levels of postoperative surgical stress that can impede recovery of physiological functions. Trauma resulting from aggressive manipulation of organs, and especially the intestine, can increase postoperative complications and result in delay in normal recovery. In an attempt to minimize complications and overall duration of hospital stay, fast track strategies, called “early recovery after surgery” (ERAS) protocols, have been adopted. Laparoscopic surgery has recently been identified as a major component of rapid recovery. One of the key differences between the ...
Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - May 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis: Revival of an Old-Time Classic Fairy Tale?
(Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery)
Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - May 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Bariatric Surgery and Quality of Life
(Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery)
Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - May 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma in a Patient with Type 1 Neurofibromatosis
AbstractThe rare case is reported of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in a 50-year-old male with type 1 neurofibromatosis (NF 1). The patient presented in the surgical outpatient department with a 4-year history of multiple neurofibromas over the trunk and complaints of pain in the right upper abdomen for 4 months, progressive weight loss and loss of appetite. Investigation for both the abdominal complaints and the multiple neurofibromas led to the diagnosis of advanced HCC (according to the Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer Sstaging and Treatment Strategy) with NF 1, and the patient is being managed on oral Sorafenib a...
Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - May 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Treatment of Eye Diseases in the Hippocratic Era
AbstractFor the treatment of eye diseases, Hippocrates described the application of ointments, administration of herbs, implementation of surgical interventions and the use of phlebotomy and cauterization along the “ancient vessels”.The Hippocratic use of bleeding and cauterization as a medical treatment has significant similarities to traditional Chinese medicine. The “ancient vessels” described by Hippocrates are not related to human anatomy, but are similar to the meridians of traditional Chinese me dicine. The points chosen for cautery are similar to those described in ancient Chinese texts. The treatment of op...
Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - May 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Strategic Management in the Emergency Department. Think Simple
(Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery)
Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - May 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Amyand ’s Hernia: The Greek experience
(Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery)
Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - May 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Gastric Outlet Obstruction by a Large Gallstone (Bouveret ’s Syndrome)
We present the case of a 55-year-old male with Bouveret’s syndrome, presenting as the first manifestation of gallstone disease, and successfully treated by open surgery, with a comprehensive literature review. (Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery)
Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - May 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
The Value of Complete Ultrasonography Diagnosis in the Management of Selected Patients with Abdominal Trauma
ConclusionPatients with BAT that meet certain clinical criteria and have a negative complete abdominal U/S imaging can be safely managed and discharged without the need for a CT scan. (Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery)
Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - May 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Hematological Diagnostic Markers of Acute Appendicitis in Children
ConclusionsThe Neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio can be used as an additional diagnostic marker of acute appendicitis in children, but cannot detect complications, and platelet distribution width can be an additional marker for confirming, but not excluding, acute appendicitis in girls. (Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery)
Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - May 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Pain in Daily Surgical Practice; Opioid Use and the Surgeon
(Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery)
Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - May 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
The Effect of Bacillus Coagulans and Galactomannans on the Quality of Life of Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
ConclusionsBariatric surgery has a positive impact on the QOL of morbidly obese patients, as assessed by their scores on the GIQLI. No difference in GIQLI scores was demonstrated with the use of probiotics and prebiotics. (Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery)
Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - May 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
