INTRODUCTION Closure of the common bile duct over T-tube after exploration is a widely practiced traditional method. However, its use may give rise to many complications. We do primary closure of common bile duct after exploration. Aim of the study is to see the efficacy and safety of the primary closure. METHODS Study was carried out to compare the results of both the techniques from 2006 to...

â  the ampulla of vater is commonly located in the posteromeâ­dial wall of the second portion of the duodenum. at times, the ampulla of vater may be found at uncommon sites such as the third and fourth portions of the duodenum, the duodenal bulb and the stomach. we found the ampulla of vater in the pyloric channel in a 44 year old patient who had undergone surgery for acute cholecystitis. an in...

Aim: To evaluate the results of the use of the T-tube ileostomy in neonatal intestinal surgery cases. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of sixty two neonates underwent intestinal obstruction surgery by using T-tube ileostomy was conducted between January 1990 and January 2013.The pathologies of the intestinal obstruction were; thirty four of jejunoileal atresia cases, thirteen case ...

To the Editor: W e read with great interest the recent publication of López-Andújar et al1 presenting their results of a prospective and randomized clinical trial referring to the incidence and severity of biliary complications due to liver transplantation (LT) after choledochocholedochostomy for the biliary reconstruction with or without a temporary T-tube. Biliary complications including leak...

Resumo Objetivo Analisar o perfil das pessoas com estomias intestinais e/ou urinárias acompanhadas em serviço de estomaterapia, conforme variáveis sociodemográficas e clínicas. Método Trata-se um estudo transversal, realizado 90 usuários do estomaterapia. A coleta foi realizada janeiro a fevereiro 2020, por meio dois instrumentos: COH-QOL-Ostomy, adaptado traduzido para contexto brasileiro; Cit...

In trying to comprehend the human role among other living beings from an antispeciesist point of view it is possible to look back to those thinkers who, far before our times, had already considered other living beings from a non-anthropocentric perspective. In this sense, a dialogue with the Ancients could be a useful way to identify a more solid ground on which to build a new relationship with...

The Montgomery T-tube is a valuable tracheal stent that provides a functional airway while supporting the tracheal mucosa. It is used in benign and malignant tracheal diseases and provides symptomatic relief to the majority of the patients. T-tubes are simple to insert and rarely cause serious complications. The use of T-tubes continues to gain popularity with the increasing incidence of benign...