[Heterotopic pancreas in the stomach wall -- a rare histological diagnosis of submucous lesson -- casuistic report]. / Heterotopický pankreas v stene zalúdka, ako raritná histologická diagnóza submukóznej lézie -- kazuistika.

Heterotopic pancreas (HP) is defraed as abnormally localized pancreatic tissue without any anatomical and vascular connection with pancreas. Incidence of HP is 0.2-0.5% of patients underwent upper medial laparotomy. The most common symptoms of HP are abdominal discomfort and pain, upper gastrointestinal bleeding and intermittent bowel obstruction. Gastroscopy is the most commonly used first diagnostic procedure. Ultrasound evaluation, computer tomography and namely endoscopic ultrasound evaluation are useful imaging procedures of HP. Casuistic report of patient with upper gastrointestinal bleeding is presented. Imaging procedures have recorded stomach tumor 3cm in diameter in back wall of stomach. Billroth II resection of stomach was performed. Histological evaluation of removed part of stomach recorded heterotopic pancreas type 1 of Heinrich classification. HP diagnosis before surgery is difficult because of submucous localization of lesion. Fine needle biopsy during gastroscopy is one of diagnostic possibilities without surgery. Endoscopic excision of lesion is possible if histological evaluation by fine needle biopsy is successful and anatomical localization is appropriate. The most of patients need surgical excision of HP. Peroperative histological evaluation allows a minimalization of excision area. Opinions of asymptomatic HP treatment are ambiguous. The most of published papers recommend excision of asymptomatic HP also, because of risk of next complications.

[Uncommon rectal adenocarcinoma metastases]. / Nezvycajné metastazovanie adenokarcinómu rekta.

Rectal cancer treatment has become multimodal as a result of significant advances in imaging diagnostic, in surgery technique of re section and in neo and adjuvant therapy. The aim of the case report was to present a successfully treated adenocarcinoma recti and adenocarcinoma of hepatal flexurae with recidivistic metastasis and an extremely rare intergrowth of the metastasis into venous system. A 61 year old patient underwent low resection of recti according to Dixon because of well differentiated adenocarcinoma with classification T3N0M0. The patient was reoperated because of metastasis of adenocarcinoma in the abdominal wall (16 x 15 x 20 cm) after chemotherapy (FUL-5-fluorouracyl) and radiation dose of 50.4 Gy. The metastasis of abdominal wall was extirpated after another cycle of adjuvant therapy of FUL+Leukovorin. 26 months after the first operation, a new sessile polyp was found in the hepatal flexurae with histological finding of well differentiated adenocarcinoma. The patient underwent right hemicolectomy. Since lymphatic nodes were without metastasis, the patient was not indicated for chemotherapy. Two months later, the patient was admitted because of phlebothrombosis of left femoral vein. The patient underwent three reoperations with total extirpation of recidivistic tumor located in left thigh and received six cycles of Xeloda. Histological examination proved an intergrowth into great saphenous vein. Authors did not come across a case in the literature with an intergrowth of metastasis into venous system with a five year survival of a patient. The patient from this case report has no local relapse and metastasis six years after the first operation.

[A rare complication following anastomosis suturing using a biofragmentable Valtrac anastomosis ring--a case review and literature overview]. / Zriedkavá komplikácia po sití anastomózy biofragmentilným prstencom Valtrac--kazuistika a prehl'ad literatúry.

The use of Valtrac Ring since 1985 has brought about the ability of easier anastomosis suturing and shortening of the operative treatment. As other methods, also Valtrac ring has its disadvantages. Authors present a case report of a complication previously not described in the literature. A 67 year old patient, after right hemicolectomy with ileotransversoanastomosis with the help of Valtrac due to adenocarcinoma, underwent a control colonoscopy six month after operation. Small polyps in colon sigmoideum, colon descendens and transverse were removed and a tissue stripe with ulceration was found during the examination. The bioptic sample was taken from this stripe. After the application of Fragmine, the patient had a massive enterorhagia, which was not even resolved by adrenaline per colonoscopy. The patient underwent re-resection of ileotrasversoanastomosis. A ring of tissue, created by circular necrosis in the place of seroserous connection of biofragmentile ring of both of the lumens, was found in the tissue sample. Stenosis of the anastomosis, dehiscence, bleeding and fistulation are described in the literature as the most common complications after Valtrac use. The incidence is comparable with complications during anastomosis sutured by hand. We would like to bring this extremely rare complication to the attention to all surgeons and gastroenterologists, who perform endoscopic examinations in patients after this surgical procedure.

[Arteriovenous malformation in small intestine as atypical etiology of lower gastro-intestinal bleeding--a case report]. / Cievna malformácia v tenkom creve ako netypický zdroj krvácania z dolnej casti tráviaceho traktu--kazuistika.

Lower gastrointestinal tract bleeding (LGIB) is the acute abdomen, defined as gastrointestinal tract bleeding under the ligament of Treitz. We present the case report of patient iteratively hospitalized because of repeated LGIB. There were performed gastrofibroscopy, colonoscopy and capsule endoscopy, without the bleeding localization. Scintigraphy and computer tomography showed the origin of bleeding in terminal small intestine; the computer tomography diagnosed the arteriovenous malformation in this area. During laparotomy the resection of 120 cm of terminal small intestine was performed with end-to-end anastomosis. The recurrence of bleeding was not diagnosed. LGIB takes about 0.5% of acute hospitalization at surgery departments. After the stabilization of vital functions, the exclusion of the upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding and fast gastrointestinal tract preparation, the urgent colonoscopy is recommended. In case of non-successful colonoscopy, the most of authors recommend angiography, capsule endoscopy and double-balloon endoscopy. The conservative management is adequate in more than 2/3 of patients; in part of them the intervention during colonoscopy is possible. Surgical intervention with gastrointestinal tract resection is performed in less than 17% of patients. The urgent surgery is needed in 4.7% of patients. All the diagnostic and curative interventions have greater success and should be performed during the acute bleeding.

[Pseudodiverticulitis coeci--the atypical etiology of right iliac fossa pain--a case report]. / Pseudodiverticulitis coeci--atypická etiológia bolesti v pravom hypogastriu.

The aim of our paper is to show on the diagnosis of coecal diverticul as infrequent reason of right iliac fossa pain. We present the case report of 43-years old woman, which underwent appendectomy some years sooner, and was accepted into the hospital because of 48-hours taking right iliac fossa pain. Local peritoneal irritation was present. During laparotomy resection of right colon with the toilette of abdominal cavity was performed. Histology diagnosed the right colon pseudodiverticulitis. In case of diagnosis of right colon pseudodiverticulitis before surgery and without peritoneal irritation, the most of authors recommend the conservative management with antibiotics. If the surgery is required, the local resection of diverticul with appendectomy is recommended. If the local resection is not possible, the ileocoecal resection has lower mortality as the right hemicolectomy.

[Mesenteric ischemia--late diagnosis or managed disease?]. / Mezenterická ischémia--neskoro rozpoznaná diagnóza, alebo zle liecené ochorenie?

AIM: Diagnosis and therapy of mesenteric ischaemia as the cause of an acute abdomen is a serious problem because of its 60-80% mortality. The study presents experience with diagnosis and therapy of this disease and it compares its results with those in the literature. MATERIAL AND RESULTS: Throughout the years 2000-2009, there were 39 patients surgically treated with mesenteric ischaemia (17 men, 21 women, the average age 73 I 9.43). 38.46% of patients underwent resection of small and large bowel, in 33.3% only a part of small intestinum was resected, and in two cases (5.13%), the resection was combined with the embolectomy of artery mesenteric superior. In 23.1% of patients, only an explorative laparatomy was performed, because of an extended affection. Four patients were reoperated (dehiscence of anastomosis, perforation of small bowel, dehiscence of the wound, enterocutaneous fistula). 23% of patients needed ventilation because of postoperative complications such as respiratory insufficiency, sepsis and heart failure. There was 53.8% mortality. The abdominal pain (79%), vomitus (61.5%) and subileus (35.9%) predominated in the clinical picture. Leucocyts were elevated in 58.97% of patients. X ray examination showed non specific findings, and ultrasonography has proven to be successful in 42.3% of cases. CONCLUSION: Mortality of patients is significantly increased by low success rate of the depictive methods, non-specific clinical picture, co-morbidity in elderly patients and by late arrival to hospital.

[Giant solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura--case report]. / Obrovský solitárny fibrózny tumor pleury--kazuistika.

Solitary fibrous tumors of the pleura are rare malignant pathological findings, accounting for only 5% of all pleural neoplasms. Clinical manifestations are very unspecific and over 50% of the cases are asymptomatic. The commonest clinical symptoms include cough, pains, dyspnoea, fever and weight loss. The recommended diagnostic methods include chest x-ray, CT and MRI imaging and positrone emission tomography. The CT-assissted puction biopsy yield is less than 50%. The authors present a case review of a 58-year-old female with a history of dyspnoea. Her chest x-ray and CT examination suggested a large cystoid lesion in the right hemithorax, with extensive dystelectasis of the right lung lobe. Functional pulmonary examination confirmed severe gas transfer dysfunction, with diffusion lung capacity of 47% of the normal. Stenosis of the right middle and lower lobar bronchus resulting from extramusral pressure was detected on bronchoscopy. The authors performed right-sided thoracotomy and removed an encapsulated solid tumor measuring 24 x 16 x 13.5 cm and weighting 2850 grams from the thoracic cavity. Benign solitary fibrous tumor was diagnosed on histology. The postoperative course was complicated by bleeding into the pleural cavity, which was managed conservatively and did not require subsequent surgical revision. The patient was released for home care in a good condition. The aim of the study is to draw attention to this tumorous disorder of the pleura - the solitary fibrous tumor.

[Diverticulitis appendicis vermiformis--a case review and literature overview]. / Diverticulitis appendicis vermiformis--kazuistika a prehl'ad literatúry.

BACKGROUND: Diverticulosis and diverticulitis of appendix vermiformis is a rare diagnosis with incidency of 0.004-2%. Because of intermittent pain and atypical problems patients with diverticulitis are surgically intervened later as patients with simplex appendicitis. Complications in regard to perforation of appendix are more frequent in 27% in diverticulitis and mortality of consequent peritonitis is 30 times higher than in simplex appendicitis. PATIENTS: Authors present 0.1% incidency of diverticulitis of appendix in the group of 1496 patients with appendicitis. The case involved a man and a woman (age 59 and 61). In clinical picture predominated pain with the duration of two and three days with maximum in right lower abdomen. Patients showed no febrility, one of them had anorexia and constipation, one of them suffered from diarrhea. Mantrels score reached 5 and 7 points. In laboratory parameters elevated inflammatory markers (Leu: 1.5 x 10(9)/l, 11.44 x 10(9)l; CRP: 182 mg/l, 96.3 mg/l) were detected. Ultrasonographic examination determined the diagnosis of subacute appendicitis in one case, a perforation of sigmoid diverticle in the second case. Appendectomy was performed in both patients, there was a finding of gangrenous and phlegmonous appendicitis. In both patients, a correct diagnosis of diverticulitis was determined only through histopathological examination. CONCLUSION: Clinical and laboratory examinations did not showed a difference between progress of disease of diverticulitis and simplex appendicitis. In comparison to a control group, only a higher CRP was determined and also a 35 years higher age average. In neither case did the USG examination determine the exact diagnose. Urgent surgical operation prevented frequent complications presented in the literature.

[Appendix protrusion from perforation of uterus--the rare complication during abortion]. / Protrúzia apendixu cez perforacný otvor v cervixe maternice ako zriedkavá komplikácia pri umelom prerusení gravidity.

AIM: Point to an extremly rare complication of a curettage during abortion and follow up surgical treatment of this complicated state. CASE: In the case of 32 years old woman, multipara, was perforated cervix uteri during the abortion curettage and fat tissue of mesentery was aspirated into canulla. Apendix vermiformis was aspirated into cannula with its protrusion through the neck of the womb during repeated revision. Surgeon made appendectomy lege artis after abdomen revision and looking after haemoperitoneum. Because of serious devastation of right fallopian tube, salpingektomy was performed. Perforation of cervix in the lenght of three cm was sutured. Extensive incomplete rupture continuing from perforation gap was sutured from ligamentum sacrouterinum I.dx to fundus uteri. Intact foetus of 5,5 week of gestation was leaved in toto because of the high risk of the womb wall disruption during repeatedly attempted abortion. CONCLUSION: In case of the suspection of the uterus injury a revision and interdisciplinary approach to the solution of complications is necessary.

[Low molecular weight heparins and their non-antithrombotic effects on wound healing]. / Nízko-molekulárne heparíny a ich neantitrombotické úcinky na hojenie rán.

Heparin and low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs) are commonly indicated drugs for surgery and non-surgery patients because of their effectiveness and safety in prevention and therapy of deep vein thrombosis. While the effect of LMWHs on coagulation cascade is commonly known, some other effects of these drugs are unknown. Many papers present anti-inflammatory effects of LMWHs. Affecting of inflammation takes place on more levels. LMWHs block penetration of neutrophils into the tissue by inhibiting their adhesion to endothelial cells, by blocking of chemoatractants and by decreasing of elastases production. LMWHs affect production and activity of tumour necrosis factor alpha, interleukins 6 and 8 and interferon gamma. LMWHs also decrease vascular permeability and stable structure of capillary basal membrane. The effect of LMWHs on angiogenesis is not fully understood. While positive effect on fibroblast growth factor is frequently presented, the effect on vascular endothelial growth factor is controversial at least. Opinions concerning the effect on fibroblast growth and collagen production are also ambiguous. However, most of papers indicate positive effect of LMWH on this part of wound healing. Number of studies that point to the divergences of the effects of individual LMWHs is growing, thus explaining the differences between individual studies. Small uncontrolled clinical studies show the possible utilization of LMWH in chronic wound treatment, especially in inflammatory bowel diseases treatment. However, for their practical application, more studies are needed.

[Appendicitis in pregnancy]. / Apendicitída v gravidite.

UNLABELLED: THE AIM OF THE STUDY was to highlight the problems related to acute appendicitis in pregnancy. We present our own experiences with the diagnostics and therapy of this surgical complication during gravidity. Nausea, vomiting and pain in lower right abdomen as symptoms of appendicitis are often confused with the I. trimester gravidity symptoms. The change of pain locality and the loss of somatic pain in the II. and the III. trimester cause diagnostic delay and increase the incidence of appendiceal perforation. In case of suspected appendicitis, when evaluating laboratory parameters, the common finding of leucocytosis during gravidity further complicates the differential diagnosis. In comparison to common population, ultrasonography in gravidity displays lower sensitivity and specificity. MATERIAL AND RESULTS: In the course of the last ten years, 9 gravid women in the age (25.6 +/- 3.9) underwent appendectomy in the 2nd surgical clinic FNLP in Kosice. This represents 0.6 percentage incidence of appendicitis of 1496 patients operated because of this diagnosis. One of the patient turned out to be a case of negative appendectomy while the rest had histologically confirmed gangrenous (5x), phlegmonous (1x) and catarrhalis appendicitis (2x). Perforation was encountered in one patient. In the physical examination dominated pain in the right hypogastrium, nausea and subfebrility. The diagnostic success of USG examination reached 40%. In all gravid patients leucocytosis was found, including a negative appendectomy. The average duration from hospitalization to operation was 38 hours. No maternal or fetal loss was noted. CONCLUSIONS: Correct diagnostic and early surgical intervention prevents further fetal and maternal morbidity and mortality. Physical examination is important in differential diagnosis. Leucocytosis is not a predictive marker of appendicitis. Visualization of appendix through ultrasonography is rather difficult in the third trimester.

[Re-expansion pulmonary edema as a complication of a spontaneous pneumothorax drainage--a case review]. / Reexpanzný pl'úcny edém, ako komplikácia drenáze hrudníka pri spontánnom pneumotoraxe--kazuistika.

Reexpansion pulmonary edema is an iatrogenic complication occurring after reinflation of the collapsed lung of a patient with pneumothorax or fluidothorax. The following risk factors have been associated with reexpansion pulmonary edema: younger age, longer duration of a lung collapse, its large extend and a quick lung reexpansion. We report a case of 26-years-old man. The patient was admited to the second surgical clinic FNLP, Kosice because of a spontaneous pneumothorax. A chest tube was inserted in local anesthesia in the right anterior axilar line and the fourth intercostal space. An active negative pressure of 20 cm H2O was applied. Dyspnea, decrease of blood pressure, tachycardia, tachypnoe and expectoration of pink sputum were recorded after negative pressure application. Oxygen saturation decreased to 90% despite the addition of oxygen. Glucocorticoids, diuretic stimulants, analgesic and bronchodilatators were administered. Chest X-rays and computer tomography showed a strong ipsilateral pulmonary edema and an incipient contralateral pulmonary edema. The patient was stabilized and after 16 hours continuous oxygen administration was not longer needed. Because of continuous pneumothorax, a video assisted thoracoscopic surgery was performed on the seventh day after the chest tube insertion. After 13 days of hospitalization the patient was discharged in good condition without any further complications to the ambulatory care. Reexpansion pulmonary edema is a rare complication of the chest tube insertion and thoracocentesis because of pneumothorax and fluidothorax. The mortality of reexpansion pulmonary edema reaches up to 20%. Chest tube insertion and thoracocentesis are therapeutic procedures to be performed solely on medical department which can provide artificial lung ventilation.

[Chronic wound as a precancerosis (Ulcus marjolini--Marjolin's ulcer)--a case review]. / Chronická rana ako prekanceróza (Marjolinov ulkus).

Marjolin's ulcer is defined as a tumor arising from a chronic wound, scar or chronic inflammation. Commonly, it is histologically diagnosed as a squamous cell carcinoma or a basocellular carcinoma. Its management includes its excisioning including a sufficient circumferential rim and histological examination of the sentinel lymphnode. The authors present a case review of a 51-year-old male with a history of a sacral decubitus, treated for over 40 years. The patient was hospitalized to cover the defect with a skin flap. During the hospitalization, histological examinations of his inguinal lymphnodes and subsequent wound granulations were performed with an identical finding of a squamous cell carcinoma. Based on the findings, the Marjolin's ulcer was diagnosed. The patient underwent the first series of chemotherapy. However, the patient's condition deteriotated. He exited 24 days following establishment of the diagnosis. The aim of this study is to highlight one of the most dangerous complications of chronic wounds. Marjolin's ulcer is a diagnosis, which must be considered in any chronic wound of any etiology, persisting for over 3 months.

[Venous ulcer--present view on aetiology, diagnostics and therapy]. / Venózny ulkus--súcasné pohl'ady na etiopatogenézu, diagnostiku a terapiu.

The common aetiology of chronic wounds is chronic venous insufficiency. The prevalence of chronic venous insufficiency ranges from 5 to 8% and the prevalence of venous ulcers is about 1%. Venous ulcer is caused by induction of chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation leads to deregulations of wound healing mechanisms. Senescent phenotype of wound healing cells is recorded as outcome of chronic inflammation. Diagnosis is based on classical clinical presentation of venous ulcer and on supporting examinations. Supporting examinations include duplex ultrasound, photoplethysmography, ankle brachial index investigation and examination of hemocoagulation status. Malignant transformation is a possible complication of venous ulcers. The relative risk of malignancy in chronic venous ulcers is 5.8%. The first step in venous ulcer treatment is debridement. There is no consensus in speculations about wound colonization treatment. However the signs of infection are indication for general antibiotics treatment. Local antiseptic therapy is increasingly used. On the other side local antibiotics therapy is not recommended. Compression is used as the mainstay of therapy. It is important to rule out arterial disease before initiating compression therapy. Dressings are used as an adjuvant therapy to compression. Venous ulcers treatment is an interdisciplinary problem. Large diagnostic and therapeutic methods are needed for its management.

[Parenteral nutrition before surgery in patients with upper gastrointestinal tract resection]. / Parenterálna nutrícia pred resekcným výkonom na hornom gastrointestinálnom trakte.

BACKGROUND: The aim of this retrospective analysis was the evaluation of the effect of parenteral nutrition before surgery in malnourished patients on the reduction of risks during postoperative period after upper gastrointestinal tract resection. 57 patients with the diagnosis of oesophageal or stomach carcinoma were included into the selected group. Patients were divided into three groups: I. group: resecabile tumor, parenteral nutrition, malnutrition, II. group: nonresecabile tumor, parenteral nutrition, malnutrition, III. group: resecabile tumor, without parenteral nutrition, well nourished. METHODS AND RESULTS: In the group of malnourished patients, seven days after the applied parental nutrition, a statistical significant difference in the elevated values of proteins (I.: 62 +/- 3.8 --> 70 +/- 1.75, II.: 59.7 +/- 3.2 --> 69.2 +/- 1.2) and albumin (I: 32.6 +/- 1.95 --> 38.0 +/- 1.09, II.: 31.1 +/- 1.2 --> 37.5 +/- 0.9) p < 0.001 were achieved. Complications associated with the insertion of central venous catheter decreased as follows: plugged catheter (17.6%), local erythema (7.5%), pneumothorax (5%), phlebotrombosis (5%), haemothorax (0.4%). Postoperative complications did not achieve statistical significance (p < 0.05) in the groups I.-III. The highest incidence of wound and anastomosis dehiscention and sepsis was noticed in the first group, the lowest in the third group. Brochopneumonia had the highest occurrence in the second group, the lowest in the third group. CONCLUSIONS: Preoperative parenteral nutrition as a prevention of complications after resection surgery on stomach and oesophagus is beneficial in the middle and high grade of malnourished patients, despite of higher costs and prolonged hospitalization, considering the comparable percentage of postoperative complications in the group of non-malnourished and malnourished patients. The nutritional supplementation should take at least seven days.

[Spontaneous rupture of ductus choledochus in acute pancreatitis--a case report]. / Spontánna perforácia ductus choledochus pri akútnej pankreatitíde--kazuistika.

Spontaneous perforation of biliary tree is a rare disease. There are only a few case- reports published in the literature. Due to little success in the preoperative diagnosis, surgical treatment is delayed, which in a high percentage results into fatal complications. Surgeons' opinions of operative treatment in such cases are controversial, but the primary choice is decompressing drainage of biliary tree. Authors of this report present a case of 71 years old woman admitted to the second surgical clinic with the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. Because of developing signs of peritoneal irritation, the patient was referred for a surgical procedure with the finding of biliary peritonitis and the rupture of ductus choledochus. In the above case, the diagnosis was made peroperatively, where the surgical treatment consisted of drainage of ductus choledochus by Kehr T drain and cholecystestomy by inserting Malecoat catheter into gallbladder. Postoperative period was without complications, the T drain was removed on the 28th day after operation and Malecoat catheter was also removed two days later. Three years after the operation, the patient is in good physical condition with free bile passage according to ERCP. The aim of this report is to bring the attention to this rare, but more importantly serious cause of origin of sudden abdominal event, in order to increase the interception rate concerning preoperative periods and consequent satisfactory treatment.

[Biliary ileus--a rare complication of cholecystolithiasis]. / Biliárny ileus--zriedkavá komplikácia cholecystolitiázy.

The diagnosis of ileus caused by biliary stones occurs very rarely, with the range of 2 % worldwide. This complication of cholecystolithiasis caused by the stone fistulation into gastrointestinal tract and its subsequent obstruction occurs mostly in elderly and has a high mortality rate. During the course of ten years (1996-2006) in the 2nd surgical clinic FNLP in Kosice, 1640 cholecystectomies and 255 operations, due to the obstruction ileus, were performed. Biliary ileus was recorded in four cases. In two cases, the reason being an obstruction caused by a travelled stone into jejunum, one event was caused by a mechanic wedge of a stone in duodenum and in the last event rectosigma was obturated. The diagnostic is relatively difficult because of a nonspecific symptomatology and often negative anamnesis of previous problems with gallstones. According to literature, the most reliable diagnostic method is computer tomography (CT). In our case, abdominal ultrasonography was successful, which pointed out this diagnosis. Gastroscopy localized the place of obstruction, but not its cause and X-ray image showed aerobilia two times. By the use of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) the diagnosis was not positively confirmed. Only in one out of four cases, there was a suspicion of the diagnosis of the biliary ileus, which makes its detectability 25%. The aim of this retrospective analysis is the comparison of diagnostic method-options and their range of success in the diagnosis of acute abdomen in our clinic and the entries in the world literature.