Estimation of testis volume in patients with varicocele treated by laparoscopic operation

Introduction: Seminal cord varices cause degenerative processes in testicles described as “orchidopathia e varicocele”. One of the coefficients of surgical treatment efficacy could be an increase of the testicle volume a...

Immunization coverage of health care workers against hepatitis B

Introduction: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a serious risk for health care workers (HCWs). Vaccination of the group against HBV therefore is a central part of programs to prevent nosocomial infections in heal...

Thyroid neoplasms – errors of the cytological diagnosis

Objectives: the evaluation of the diagnostic value of a cytological examination and its limitations for the diagnosis of thyroid neoplasms. Material and methods: From 1995 to 2004 nine hundred ninety eight patients were...

Is there a role for metformin in the ICU?

Modulation of the tissue defense system by squalene in cyclophosphamide induced toxicity in rats