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Open AccessThe inguinal region revisited: the surgical point of view
Inguinodynia or chronic post-herniorrhaphy pain, defined as pain lasting longer than 3 months after open inguinal hernia repair, has become the most important complication after inguinal surgery and therefore ...
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Single-layer versus duct-to-mucosa pancreaticojejunostomy in pyloruspreserving pancreatoduodenectomy for ductal adenocarcinoma—an analysis of a single surgeon’s series
Despite considerable efforts there is no consensus regarding the ideal reconstruction method for the pancreatic remnant after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD).
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The impact of emergency surgery on results of femoral hernia repair
GRUNDLAGEN: Retrospektive Analyse einer konsekutiven Serie von 30 Patienten, die aufgrund einer Femoralhernie operiert wurden. METHODIK: Der Zeitpunkt der Diagnosestellung, der Zustand nach Operation einer Ing...
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Elective pancreatic reresection – report of a series and review of the literature
GRUNDLAGEN: Es gibt kaum Daten zu klinischer Relevanz, Indikation, Patientenselektion, Inzidenz, perioperativer Morbidität und möglichem Nutzen der Reresektion des Pankreas. Wir wollen unsere Erfahrung und ein...
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The detection of circulating tumour cells in blood of metastatic breast cancer patients is of prognostic relevance
PURPOSE: The prognostic relevance of circulating tumour cells (CTC) in blood of metastatic breast cancer patients was evaluated and compared with established prognostic criteria. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Blood sa...
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Recurrence and complications after laparoscopic versus open inguinal hernia repair: results of a prospective randomized multicenter trial
The aim of this prospective randomized multicenter trial was to evaluate the recurrence rates and complications of open versus laparoscopic repairs of inguinal hernias.
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Acute acalculous cholecystitis – a rare postoperative complication following kidney transplantation
GRUNDLAGEN: Während die akute konkrementassoziierte Cholezystitis eine bekannte Komplikation nach Nierentransplantation darstellt, tritt eine akalkulöse Cholezystitis extrem selten auf. METHODIK (FALLBERICHT):...
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Management of complications in surgery of the small intestine
GRUNDLAGEN: Chirurgische Komplikationen am Dünndarm entstehen entweder nach Dünndarmeingriffen selbst oder nach abdominalen Operationen, die nicht unmittelbar den Dünndarm betreffen. METHODIK: Literaturübersic...
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Postoperative pain and quality of life after laparoscopic and open inguinal hernia repair: results of a prospective randomized trial
As part of a large prospective randomized Austrian multicenter trial evaluating recurrence rates and complications of open and laparoscopic unilateral inguinal hernia repairs we assessed postoperative pain and...
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Pancreatic carcinoma
GRUNDLAGEN: Die Erfassung der aktuellen Literatur, wissenschaftlichen Evidenz und Therapierichtlinien von Patienten mit Pankreaskarzinom. METHODIK: Übersichtsarbeit zur Therapie des Karzinoms der Bauchspeichel...
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Limited endoscopic thoracic sympathetic block for hyperhidrosis of the upper limb: reduction of compensatory sweatng by clip** T4
Background: Endoscopic thoracic sympathicotomy of T2 to T4 (ETS 2–4) has evolved into an effective treatment for severe hyperhidrosis of the upper limb. Complications such as bleeding or ...
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Significant symptomatic relief after transoral endoscopic staple-assisted treatment of Zenker's diverticulum
Background: Zenker's diverticulum is associated with characteristic symptoms of progressive dysphagia and regurgitation. As most patients are elderly, the perioperative risk is usually high. We report our clin...
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The surgical concepts of planned and on-demand reoperation in the treatment of diffuse intra-abdominal infection
Background: Planned and “on-demand” reoperations are well established concepts in the management of severe diffuse peritonitis. Both concepts being applied at our surgical department, were review...
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Long-term results after laparoscopic unroofing of solitary symptomatic congenital liver cysts
Reports about laparoscopic management of symptomatic nonparasitic liver cysts are increasing, proving the procedure feasible and safe. However, late results of endoscopic unroofing currently are not available....
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Laparoscopic unroofing of symptomatic congenital liver cysts
Background: Unroofing is the therapy of choice in patients with symptomatic, nonparasitic benign liver cysts—either solitary or diffuse. Techniques which require laparotomy, such as cystojejunostomy or pericyste...
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CCK-8 and gastrin plasma levels in cholecystectomized and colorectal cancer patients
The elevated incidence of large bowel carcinoma after cholecystectomy has long been controversial. The pathomechanism of this entity, however, is still unclear. Many authors have demonstrated a correlation bet...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Endotoxemia Fails to Predict Survival in Severe Intraabdominal Infection
Gram-negative sepsis with consecutive septic organ failure is responsible for the still persisting high mortality rate in severe intraabdominal infection as peritonitis or superinfected acute necrotizing pancr...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Laparostomies and Preplanned Revisions: A Therapeutic Concept in Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis
Unsatisfactorily high mortality rates in the treatment of acute necrotizing pancreatitis led to the inauguration of numerous surgical concepts. They derive from the fact that acute necrotizing pancreatitis can...
