30 ‘circular’ vs. oblique ‘elliptical’ anastomosis extended on the left PA, evaluating pressure and velocity profiles, and shear stress, from PA 31 origin to the bifurcation. ‘Elliptical’ anastomosis provides larger (s54% difference) cross-sectional area than ‘circular’ anastomosis. Velocity 32 contours showed important stagnation at PA bifurcation in ‘circular’ anastomosis and minimal in ‘elli...

A computational fluid dynamic (CFD) study compared two configurations of distal anastomosis of 12 mm Contegra conduit: conventional 'circular' vs. oblique 'elliptical' anastomosis extended on the left PA, evaluating pressure and velocity profiles, and shear stress, from PA origin to the bifurcation. 'Elliptical' anastomosis provides larger (=54% difference) cross-sectional area than 'circular' ...

The vascular anastomosis free of suture was made by using an absorbable suture and its tensile strength was compared with that of non-absorbable suture anastomosis. 29 adult mongrel dogs weighing 7.5 to 13.5 kg were used. Two kinds of vascular anastomosis were performed, that is, artery-to-artery anastomosis and vascular prosthetic graft to artery anastomosis. They were made in the right caroti...

It is well established in the literature that the incidence of malignancy is higher in transplant patients than in the general population. Risk factors and screening guidelines for transplant patients have been proposed, but are far from standardized. In this case report, we discuss the treatment course of a 73-year-old female with a history of renal tuberculosis, who developed squamous cell ca...

BACKGROUND Ischemia is a troublesome problem that can cause intestinal emergencies and complicate the treatment. Identification of a chemical agent with beneficial effects on the healing process in risky colon anastomosis with the aim of reducing leakage rates is a popular topic in the era of surgical research. Data is lacking about the role of amelogenin, an extracellular matrix protein, durin...

A best evidence topic was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was: In [patients undergoing oesophagectomy for oesophageal cancer] is a [cervical anastomosis or intrathoracic anastomosis] superior in terms of [post-operative outcomes]. In total, 47 papers were found suitable using the reported search, and nine of these represented the best evidence to answer the cl...

Rhizoctonia-like fungi were isolated from the infected roots of miniature rose (Rosa hybrida cv. Linda) plant with chlorosis and necrosis symptoms, grown in commercial glasshouse in Rafsanjan, Iran, during the autumn of 2011. All of the isolates were identified as binucleate Rhizoctonia sp. on the basis of hyphal characteristics and nuclei number. They were tested for detection of the anastomos...

The experiments in this report were designed to evaluate the effect of superficial temporal-middle cerebral artery (STA-MCA) anastomosis on the course of middle cerebral artery (MCA) occlusion by emboli while avoiding a vessel clipping technique as well as the use of long-acting barbiturate anesthesia. Dogs were divided into 3 general groups: A) embolus placement 1 h following anastomosis; B) e...

OBJECTIVE The main objective of this study was to describe Martin-Gruber anastomosis anatomically and to recognize its clinical repercussions. METHOD 100 forearms of 50 adult cadavers were dissected in an anatomy laboratory. The dissection was performed by means of a midline incision along the entire forearm and the lower third of the upper arm. Two flaps including skin and subcutaneous tissu...