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Comparison of Limberg flap and excision and primary closure of pilonidal sinus disease, in terms of quality of life and complications
The prevalence of incidental thyroid carcinoma in thyroidectomies performed for multinodular goiter in the endemic goiter region
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Experience In A General Surgery Clinic
Aim Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is the most preferable procedure
for nutritional support in patients starving for a long time, who have
difficulty in swallowing or feeding by oral way due to various diseases.
The five years' experience of this surgery clinic was obtained in this
study. Material and Method: The indications, complications and long term
follow-up were recorded by physicians for 197 patients who had undergone
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. We used standart pull method for
lite application of gastrostomy. Results: Percutaneous endoscopic
gastrostomy was performed successfully in 141 (\% 71) chronic
neurological patients, 35 (\% 17) patients with malignancy and 21 (\%
10) patients with various diseases with especially long time
ventilation. It was performed on 141 male and 56 female patients, with a
median age of 52.7 years (range 14-93 years). One hundred thirdy nine
(total mortality 71\%) patients died because of the primary disease and
after being discharged from the hospital. There was no mortality
attributable to the procedure. The median time the patients used
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy was 101.4 days (range 1-322 days)
excluding 37 (19\%) patients in whom the communication was lost during
follow-up. There were a catheter leakage early in 34 and later in 19
patients, unsettled cathether in 6 patients, obstruction in 8 patients
and catheter area inflamation in patients. PEG was performed twice in 7
patients. Discussion: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is a safe and
reliable procedure for enteral feeding. The important complications are
generally related to catheter care. In order to reduce complicatoins in
the long run, further education of caretakers of patients and
organization of the nutrition outpatient unit is advisable
Comparison of Limberg flap and excision and primary closure of pilonidal sinus disease, in terms of quality of life and complications
Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare two different treatment methods for pilonidal sinus with respect to complications, recurrence, and patient quality of life. Methods: Five hundred forty-nine patients who underwent surgery for pilonidal sinus between January 2007 and August 2012 were included in thi s study. The patients were classified into group I (excision and primary closure) and group II (Limberg f lap). Results: There was no significant difference in the mean age and gender of t he patients between groups I and II (P = 0.512 and P = 0.472). The duration of surgical operation was lower in group I (P < 0.001). There was no significant difference in hospitalization time after surgery, minor complications, and recurrence between the groups (P = 0.674, P = 1.000, and P = 1.000, respectively). The time required for pain-free walking, urinating, and returning to work was significantly lower in group II (P < 0.001, P < 0.001, and P < 0.001, respectively). The patients in group I stated that they were more satisfied in terms of aesthetics (P < 0.001). Conclusion: According to the results of this study, Limberg flap method has better outcomes compared with excision and primary closure. Therefore, we recommend Limberg f lap for treatment of pilonidal sinus disease. Copyright © 2013, the Korean Surgical Society