retained surgical gauze is occasionally observed in general practice. herein, we report a case with surgical gauze retained for over 13 years that created a fistula which drained pus into the stomach.

in this work, the waste stone sludge obtained from the granite and marble stone processing factories was used for the manufacture of artificial stones using vibratory compaction in a vacuum environment. the results obtained showed that water absorption and density increased, and the flexure, compressive, and tensile strengths decreased with increase in the content of the waste stone sludge. the...

This study was motivated by the hypothesis that the incidence of retained placenta (RP) in Friesian horses is associated with inbreeding. The objectives were to 1) calculate the inbreeding rate in the total registered Friesian horse population; 2) study the association of the inbreeding coefficient of the foal and the mare with the incidence of RP; and 3) study the heritability of RP in Friesia...

BACKGROUND Complicated choledocholithiasis cannot always be managed by standard surgical, radiologic or endoscopic methods. One additional approach is to use percutaneous techniques developed by endourologists to treat renal calculi. In this report, we present our experience over the past 10 years with this novel approach. METHODS We conducted a retrospective review of all patients who underw...

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to assess the socio-cultural values kulla , a traditional Albanian stone house found in cross-border region Kosovo, Albania, and Montenegro. Despite being recognized for its historical cultural significance respective countries, as vernacular heritage has not been commonly assessed distinct regional values. To address gap, study draws on existing literature...

The results of cholecystectomy in terms of symptomatic improvement were prospectively evaluated in 124 unselected gall stone patients interviewed before and two years after elective surgery. Indications for cholecystectomy were biliary pain (n = 65), previous complications of gall stone disease (n = 52), and flatulent dyspepsia (n = 7). At two years 93 patients could be re-evaluated, of whom on...

As researchers collect spatiotemporal population and genetic data in tandem, models that connect demography and dispersal to genetics are increasingly relevant. The dominant spatiotemporal model of invasion genetics is the stepping-stone model which represents a gradual range expansion in which individuals jump to uncolonized locations one step at a time. However, many range expansions occur qu...

Percutaneous nephrostolithotomy (PCNL) constitutes first line therapy for large and complex renal calculi. However, retained calculi generated by intracorporeal lithotripsy remain a concern because of their potential for growth and future symptoms. Liberal use of flexible nephroscopy identifies residual calculi and increases stone free rates. However, historically the sensitivity of radiographi...

Discussion The Ca/P ratio of the sediment is surprisingly inconsistent. The wide range makes the average (1.48) almost meaningless, although it is intriguingly close to the corresponding figure, 1.5, for synthetic tricalcium phosphate [as Cifuentes and Esteban (1) discuss]. It would be interesting to have such data to compare for urines from hyperparathyroid patients, idiopathic hypercalciurics...

Laminitis (also known as Founder) is one of the most devastating and feared diseases from which horses can suffer . It is caused by extremely painful inflammation in the sensitive laminae in the hoof, and can result in death or permanent lameness . Recent research has shed new light on the causes of laminitis . Most importantly, we now know what owners can do to minimize their own horse’s risk ...