The testing of an artificial modified bacterial cellulose auricle skeleton in an animal model

The aim of this study was to assess whether modified bacterial cellulose can be used for an artificial auricle skeleton. Introduction: The auricle is a part of the external ear. It consists of skin, cartilage, muscles an...

Portable VAC therapy improve the results of the treatment of the pilonidal sinus – randomized prospective study

Multiple therapeutic approaches of the treatment of pilonidal sinuses have been described in the literature, but there are still controversies and lack of standardization. Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) therapy has potent...

Portal Vein Resection During Pancreatectomy for Pancreatic Head Adenocarcinoma. Scope of Current Opinions and own Experiences

CA 19-9 Concentration in Peripheral and Portal Blood of Patients Operated on for Pancreatic Tumor

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most common malignant diseases in the world. Morbidity rate increases and now reaches around 200 000 new cases yearly. Poor prognosis mainly results from usually late diagnosis and non-spe...

Differences in the clinical course of acute appendicitis in the elderly in comparison to younger populati

Acute appendicitis (AA) still remains the most common acute surgical abdominal emergency. Although 90% of cases occur in children and young adults, the incidence in the elderly amounts up to 10% and is constantly rising....