OBJECTIVE Elevated expression of the ROR1 and ROR2 Wnt receptors has been noted in both the tumour and stromal compartments of ovarian cancer patient tissue samples. In vitro studies have suggested these receptors play a role in ovarian cancer metastasis. However, these previous studies have utilised simple 2D in vitro models to investigate cancer cell growth and migration, which does not allow...

The greater omentum is now recognized as an important organ in the fight against intra-abdominal infections, so it often called “policeman of peritoneal cavity”. plays most role implementation immune supervision antigenic condition fluid and rapid response damage to gastrointestinal tract, which complicated by inflammation peritoneum – peritonitis. purpose work was study peculiarities structure...

one of the most important factors responsible for axonal degeneration following spinal cord trauma is ischemia produced by cord compression. previous studies have revealed that omental transposition upon the injured site of the spinal cord could be beneficial in the induction of partial improvement of neuroelectrical and motor function in laboratory animals. the purpose of this study is to veri...

Actinobacillosis is a specific disease of cattle caused by Actinobacillus lignieresi. Typically it is a sporadic disease involving primarily the tonque and also frequently the rumen and reticulum (Till and Palmer, 1960), However atypical cases do occur. Franco (1970) reported a generalised actinobacillosis in a cow involving the heart, liver, kidneys and all cervicallymphnodes, while Mortimer (...

Segmental infarction of the omentum is a rare disease, with about 150 published cases, and an unusual cause of "pseudoacute" abdomen. The preoperative diagnosis is difficult because of the rarity and lack of specificity of the syndrome, and it is established after laparotomy, with a few exceptions. The authors report on a personal case and emphasize the importance of systematic exploration in s...

OBJECTIVE Laparoscopic repair of ventral incisional hernias is feasible and safe. Polypropylene mesh is often preferred because of its ease of handling and lower cost. Complications like adhesion and fistula formation can occur. The goal of this study was to determine whether bowel adhesions and their attendant complications could be prevented by interposition of omentum. METHODS Thirty patie...

Mast cell amines, platelet-activating factor (PAF), thromboxanes and leukotrienes have been shown to be released during nitric oxide-synthase inhibition in the rat intestine. Mast cells in rat isolated omentum (OMCs) or isolated from the rat peritoneal cavity (PMCs) have been used here to investigate the relationship(s) between these agents. N-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME, 100 muM) cau...

The development of immunohistochemical methods has outlined a particular group of tumors, with very specific features and treatment, originating in the Cajal cells of the muscularis propria or related stem cell-like precursors present in the wall of the digestive tract called gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs). A sub-segment with similar features may develop outside the digestive tract, na...

Omental torsion is a rare cause of acute abdomen. It usually presents with acute onset right-sided abdominal pain. Adult male between 40 and 50 years of age and obesity are the most common risk factor amongst others. Clinical diagnosis is challenging and difficult to differentiate from more common clinical pathologies such as acute appendicitis and/or acute cholecystitis. Transabdominal imaging...