Acute torsion of the gallbladder: a case report

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Scrotal calcinosis due to resorption of cyst walls: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Scrotal calcinosis is a rare benign entity defined as the presence of multiple calcified nodules within the scrotal skin. There are controversies about the origin of this entity. In fact, it is still debatable whether scrotal calcinosis is an idiopathic growth or dystrophic calcification of dartoic muscles. It is also unclear whether scrotal calcinosis originates from inflammation of epidermal cysts affected by mild to moderate inflammation of mononuclear cells, from foreign body granuloma formation followed by resorption of cyst walls or from eccrine epithelial cysts.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>We report a 41-year-old male Turkish patient presenting with a 10-year history of scrotal tumours increasing slowly in size and number. Histopathologically, there was no epithelial lining around the calcified nodules, but there was fibrosis adjacent to atrophic stratified squamous epithelium.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Results of histopathological examinations suggested that scrotal calcinosis might have been due to resorption of cyst walls. Surgery remains the key for this problem. In cases of non-massive scrotal calcinosis, like the case presented here, excision of the nodules from the affected part of the scrotal wall and repairing the defect with horizontal stitches offer good cosmetic results without relapse.</p

High Dose Oral Furosemide with Salt Ingestion in the Treatment of Refractory Ascites of Liver Cirrhosis

Purpose: We aimed to evaluate and compare the efficacy and safety of high-dose furosemide+salt orally by comparing HSS+ furosemide (i.v.) and repeated paracentesis in patients with RA. Methods: This was a prospective study of 78 cirrhotic patients with RA, randomized into three groups: Group A (n= 25) i.v. furosemide (200-300 mg bid) and 3% hypotonic saline solution (HSS) (once or twice a day); Group B (n= 26) oral furosemide tablets (360-520 mg bid) and salt (2.5 g bid); and, Group C (n= 27) repeated large-volume-paracentesis (RLVP) with albumin infusion. Patients without hyperkalemia were administrated 100 mg of spironolactone/day. During the follow-up; INR, creatinine, and total bilirubin levels were measured to determine the change in MELD (model of end stage liver disease) score. Results: Hepatic encephalopathy (HE), severe episodes of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) and pleural effusions (PE) occurred more frequently in Group C. Improvement in Child-Pugh and MELD score was better in Group A and B than Group C. In Group B, improvements were seen in the Child-Pugh and MELD score, reduction in body weight, duration and number of hospitalization. In Groups A and B, remarkable increases in diuresis were observed (706±116 to 2425±633 mL and 691±111 to 2405±772 mL) and serum sodium levels also improved. HE and SBP were occurred more often in group C (

Peptic ulcer and childhood adversities experienced by working-aged people

AIM: To study the association between self-reported peptic ulcer and childhood adversities

Vascular Variations and Anastomosis Techniques in Renal Transplant Donors

Purpose: We aimed to share our experience about vascular variations and anastomosis tecniques in renal transplant donors. Material and Methods: 128 donor nephrectomy performed in our hospital between February 2010 and June 2014 were included in our study. Donors were retrospectively analyzed according to age, sex, comorbidity, operation history, site of nephrectomy, vascular variation and anastomosis techniques. Results: 21 (% 16,4) patients have left-sided, 19 (% 14,8) have right-sided and 13 (% 10,2) have bilateral vascular variation. 29 (% 21,2) unilateral double renal artery, 8 (% 6,3) unilateral double renal artery and vein, 4 (% 3,2) unilateral triple renal artery, 3 (% 2,4) early branching renal artery, 2 (% 1,6) unilateral double renal vein and 2 (% 1,6) polar artery are vascular variations observed. of 92 (% 71,9) recepients anastomosis type was end to side between renal artery and external iliac artery and end to side between renal vein and external iliac vein, 32 (% 25) end to end between renal artery and external iliac artery and end to side between renal vein and external iliac vein, 4 (% 3,1) end to side between renal artery and external iliac artery and end to side between renal vein and external iliac vein and end to side between 2nd renal artery and external iliac artery. Conclusion: Preoperative evaluation of renal vasculature of transplant donors is an important issue in means of decreasing peroperative vascular complications and decision for nephrectomy site