BACKGROUND Endostatin is an endogenous inhibitor of angiogenesis that inhibits neovascularisation. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of elective surgery on endostatin levels. METHODS Blood samples were collected prior to elective surgery and 4 and 30 days postoperatively in 2 patient groups: orthopedic surgery (n =27) and coronary bypass patients (n =21). Serum endostatin levels...

Whenever possible, endocrine disorders should be identified and evaluated prior to surgery. A plan for perioperative management of diabetes should be based on the type of diabetes, what diabetes medications are taken, the status of diabetes control, and what type of surgery is planned. Perioperative management of diabetes must include bedside glucose monitoring. Patients with mild hypothyroidis...

Materials and methods In our division, since 2002 elective colon surgery is routinely performed by laparoscopy. Until September 2008 no preparation was done; from September 2008 a preparation based on polyethylene glycol was administered to all patients. The study included 61 patients, aged above 60 who had undergone elective laparoscopic colorectal surgery. They were subdivided into two groups:

Elective and therapeutic surgery of the reproductive tract of exotic pet mammals is common. Wide anatomical differences among exotic pet mammals make knowledge of comparative anatomy of the reproductive tract of critical importance. Indications for elective surgery include prevention of reproduction and undesirable reproductive behaviors, as well as disease prevention.