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№ 75SurgeryCase ReportOpen Access
Difficulties in differentiation of membranous structures in the right atrium

Difficulties in differentiation of membranous structures in the right atrium

Membranous structures within the right atrium of the heart are a rare congenital defect that causes many diagnostic difficulties. In differentiation, we considered persistent sinus venosus valve, persistent Eustachian valve, persistent Tebezius valve, and persistent Chiari network.

Received 28 Mar 2015Accepted 28 Jul 2015Published 08 Aug 2015
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Nawrocki P., Sharma G., Augustyn C.08 Aug 2015
№ 74SurgeryCase ReportOpen Access
Mechanical ileus of large bowel in course of endometriosis - a case report

Mechanical ileus of large bowel in course of endometriosis - a case report

Endometriosis is a disease in which endometrial cells are located outside the uterine cavity. It affects women of reproductive age reproductive age. Rarely, endometriosis foci localize in the gastrointestinal tract. Intestinal endometriosis most often occurs in the large intestine, sometimes causing mechanical obstruction.

Received 09 Apr 2015Accepted 23 Jun 2015Published 11 Jul 2015
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Radoch M., Pawłowski W., Guzel T.11 Jul 2015
№ 73SurgeryCase ReportOpen Access
A case of emphysematous pyelonephritis in diabetic patient

A case of emphysematous pyelonephritis in diabetic patient

Emphysematous pyelonephri􀆟s (EPN) is an acute complication of urinary tract infection with bacteria that produce gas. The mortality rate in this condition, according to some authors, can be as high as 80%. The most common pathogen causing EPN is Escherichia coli. Therapy is based on empirical administration of antibiotics and surgical treatment.

Received 08 Oct 2014Accepted 02 Feb 2015Published 19 Mar 2015
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Krajewski W., Krajewska M., Dołowy Ł.19 Mar 2015
№ 72GynecologyCase ReportOpen Access
Features of papiloma viral infection at unmaturing of pregnancy for women with latent toxoplasmosis in association with EBV-infection

Features of papiloma viral infection at unmaturing of pregnancy for women with latent toxoplasmosis in association with EBV-infection

The study included 72 women who had miscarriages and were diagnosed with the latent form of toxoplasmosis in combination with with human papillomavirus (HPV) and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection. The study found was the absence of clinical signs of infection with positive polymerase chain reaction (PCR) results for the presence of HPV and EBV genetic material. The latent form of HPV infection in combination with EBV infection and toxoplasmosis is more often characterized by a high levels of HPV types: 16, 31, 35, 52, 56, 58, 59 in the urogenital smear, low IgG avidity to T. gondii and a high content of ЕBV in saliva. Only 2 of the 72 women tested had spontaneous regression of HPV within a year. In order to reliably predict oncogenic risk and exclude manifest infection, long-term prospective follow-up. In order to determine the exact cause of miscarriages in women with latent toxoplasmosis combined with infection- EBV and HPV infection, it is necessary to use PCR testing from stillbirth tissues.

Received 15 Jan 2015Accepted 11 Feb 1920Published 02 Mar 2015
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Lipkovs’ka I., Kopcza W.02 Mar 2015
№ 71OtherCase ReportOpen AccessFast review
Nutritional support before surgical procedure in non-cancer patients

Nutritional support before surgical procedure in non-cancer patients

Among patients qualified for surgery, especially with gastrointestinal pathology, the percentage of malnourished reaches 60%. Preparation of the patient before surgery should be comprehensive and include optimization of nutritional status.

Received 19 Dec 2014Accepted 24 Dec 2014Published 31 Dec 2014
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Szopiński J., Jakubczyk M., Różowicz A.31 Dec 2014