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Ventral incisional hernias: incidence, date of recurrence, localization and risk factors
No full textResults of re-resection for recurrent thymomas
No full textThe treatment of recurrent thymomas remains controversial
Extended resections for bronchogenic carcinoma invading the superior vena cava system
No full textExtended resection of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) involving the superior vena cava (SVC) system is infrequently performed and oncologic benefits are still uncertain
Closed peritoneal lavage in the diagnosis of non traumatic acute abdomen
No full textThe record of 22 consecutive patients with a non-traumatic ill-defined acute abdomen having diagnostic closed peritoneal lavage, were reviewed retrospectively. All patients had one or more risk factors. Peritoneal lavage was performed under visual control and its diagnostic value was based on the comparison with the definitive diagnosis, based on laparotomy and complementary tests. There were 12 positive results with 11 true positives (7 cases of peritonitis, and 4 of visceral necrosis) and 1 false positive. There were 10 negative results with 9 true negatives and 1 false negative. Sensitivity of peritoneal lavage was 0.91%, specificity 0.90%, positive predictivity 0.91% and negativity 0.90%. Overall mortality was 45%. The limits of the procedure appear to be the infections or localized abscesses. Peritoneal lavage as a simple and easy method, is suitable for high-risk patients when the choice is between immediate operation with possible side-effects or delay with possible adverse course of the abdominal lesion, and permits immediate indication for surgery in case of positivity
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