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?
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Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - May 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Bariatric Surgery and Quality of Life
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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
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Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - May 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Amyand ’s Hernia: The Greek experience
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Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - May 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
The Prophylactic Use of Antibiotics in Surgery
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Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - March 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Amyand ’s Hernia in a 76-year-old Greek Male
AbstractThe presence of an inflamed or non-inflamed appendix in an inguinal hernial sac is called Amyand ’s hernia and it is a rare condition. The case is presented here of a 76-year-old Greek male with a known right reducible inguinal hernia, who presented at the hospital emergency department with the symptoms and signs of incarceration of the hernia. Intraoperatively, an inflamed appendix was revea led trapped in the hernial sac. To our knowledge this is the first case of Amyand’s hernia reported in a patient in Southwestern Greece. (Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery)
Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - March 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Palliative Surgery. What is it?
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Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - March 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Migrating Acute Onset Abdominal Pain: Axial Torsion and Necrosis of a Giant Meckel ’s Diverticulum Laparoscopically Resected
ConclusionsMigrating, acute-onset non-specific abdominal pain may be due to a complication of a Meckel ’s diverticulum, as in this case of torsion and necrosis. (Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery)
Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - March 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
The First Case of Tracheotomy Published in Greece in the 19 th Century
AbstractThe first publications related to tracheotomy and its implementation in Greece appeared in the medical print media in the 19th century. The first tracheotomy in Greece was carried out without anesthesia in the house of a small patient in 1864 by Tilemachos Maratos and Theodoros Aretaios. They subsequently reported the problems they faced and the outcome of the patient, thus setting the foundations for the implementation and establishment of tracheotomy in Greece. A short biography of Theodoros Aretaios follows. (Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery)
Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - March 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
The Spectrum of the Diseased Aortic Wall. Dissection and other Acute Aortic Syndromes...
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Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - March 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Measuring the Impact of Trauma in Greece: A Systematic Review of Greek Trauma Registries. Is Quality Improvement Achievable?
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Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - March 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
