PURPOSE To perform a comparative study of two types of vagotomy: trunctal vagotomy (TV) and highly selective vagotomy (HSV) effects on pancreatic morphology assessed with light microscope and ultrastructural changes assessed with electron microscope in rabbits 30, 90 and 180 days after the vagotomy. MATERIAL AND METHODS The experiments were carried out on 89 male Popielno white rabbits, aged ...

Previous studies have shown that the expandable nail system (Fixion) can provide rapid stabilisation of long bone fractures with reduced operative time and low complication rates. Patients with humeral shaft fracture were treated consecutively over a two-year period in our institution with the Fixion nail. Nineteen Fixion nailings were performed in 16 patients over a 2 year period. All fracture...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate post-operative sensitivity and secondary caries associated with posterior composite restoration. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study involved restoration of occlusal and proximo-occlusal caries on premolars and molars of 62 patients seen at the out-patient clinic of the restorative department of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital. The restorations were completed with a m...

AIM Aim of this study is to evaluate the presence of fecal incontince and its impact on life-quality after intersphincteric resection for low rectal cancer. MATERIAL AND METHODS Twentyeight patients (18 males and 10 female) underwent intersphincteric resection for low rectal cancer between 2006 and 2008. The presence of fecal incontinence was evaluated by Wexner score pre-operatory and 3, 6 a...

background: post? and intra?operative  shivering is one of the most complications of spinal anesthesia so recommend a suitable drug with at least complications for prevention and control of postoperative shivering. this current study aimed to compare the preventive effect of  hydrocortisone on intra? and post?operative shivering in patients undergoing surgery with spinal anesthesia. materials a...

A small group of patients account for the majority of peri-operative morbidity and mortality. These 'high-risk' patients have a poor outcome due to their inability to meet the oxygen transport demands imposed on them by the nature of the surgical response during the peri-operative period. It has been shown that by targeting specific haemodynamic and oxygen transport goals at any point during th...

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a relatively common and well-described condition, affecting approximately 1-2% of the general population. VTE can lead to significant morbidity and death via pulmonary embolism (PE). During the post-operative period, VTE occurs at higher rates due to natural thrombotic responses to injury and limited post-operative mobility. In general, rates of post-operative VT...

OBJECTIVES The occurrence of intra and post operative complications was compared in different groups of leprosy patients. The association between post operative and intra operative complications was studied, and how visual outcomes were affected by these complications. We also share our medical management and surgical techniques that might help minimise intra operative complications and improve...

Despite studies clearly demonstrating significant benefit from increasing oxygen delivery in the peri-operative period in high risk surgical patients, the technique has not been widely accepted. This is due to a variety of reasons, including non-availability of beds, particularly in the pre-operative period, and the requirement of inserting a pulmonary artery catheter. There are now data that s...

There is enough evidence about the importance psychiatric disorders (in the pre or post-operative period) have on the transplanted patient's clinical evolution and quality of life. In this review we describe, the main psychiatric items involved in the selection of candidates and accompaniment of transplanted patients. We concluded that psychiatric disorders are common in candidates in the pre-o...