2002 because of recurrent pneumonitis associated with bronchiectasis. Common variable immunodeficiency was diag− nosed (the serum gammaglobulin level was 0.09 g/dL [normal range 1.2± 1.5 g/ dL]), and she was treated with immuno− globulins. In 2004, gastroscopy revealed stage 2 esophageal and gastric varices, caused by nodular regenerative hyperpla− sia−related portal hypertension. In 2005 the p...

The efficacy of intraperitoneal chemotherapy for ovarian cancers is limited by poor penetration of drug into peritoneal tumors. Based on pharmacokinetic theory that suggests that penetration depth is primarily determined by the rate of drug removal via tumor capillaries, we have hypothesized that co-administration of antiangiogenic therapy will allow for decreased drug removal, increased drug c...

BACKGROUND The clinical determinants of intraperitoneal pressure (IPP) are ill defined, and the potential impact of elevated IPP on peritoneal dialysis (PD)-related complications is still a matter of debate. We measured IPP in newly started PD patients, assessed its clinical determinants and analysed the incidence of PD-related complications. METHOD IPP was measured in 61 consecutive patients...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to investigate the histological and morphological changes in the first two postoperative weeks on a rat intraperitoneal adhesion model induced by duodenum clamping trauma. METHOD The rat model of postoperative intraperitoneal adhesions was established in 48 male Wistar rats by laparotomy, followed by the duodenum clamping trauma. Rats were sacrificed re...

AIM To study the utility of single-incision totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair with intraperitoneal inspection. METHODS A 2 cm transverse skin incision was made in the umbilicus, extending to the intraperitoneal cavity. Carbon dioxide was insufflated followed by insertion of laparoscope to observe the intraperitoneal cavity. The type of hernia was diagnosed and whether there was t...