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R Näf

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PubMed2005

[Is open appendectomy still up-to-date?].

The acceptance of the laparoscopic technique for appendectomy can't be compared with the success in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The discussion is still controversial. A lower rate of wound infection in comparison to open appendectomy has been proven statistically in many studies. There is no evidence of a higher rate of complications. Postoperative pain may be reduced and return to work is often earlier. Cosmesis shows better results. Operation time and hospital stay are comparable to open appendectomy. The total of direct and indirect costs is not higher with laparoscopic than with open appendectomy. Excellent indications for laparoscopic appendectomy are atypical pain in the right lower abdomen, uncertain diagnosis in fertile and elderly women, obesity and complicated appendicitis. Controlled double-blinded randomized studies are necessary in the future to define the advantages and further indications.

Adult↗
PubMed2003

[Fecal incontinence--anatomy/pathophysiology].

The ano-rectal organ derives from two different structures, the proctodaeum and the hindgut. The uro-rectal septum splits off the hindgut from the anterior part of the cloaca. This means that the anorectum has the same origin of nerves and blood vessels as the anterior part of the cloaca, which derives from the uro-genital sinus. In order to understand continence and defaecation, exact knowledge of the anatomy and physiology is compulsory. Studies in embryology are essential to the understanding of the anatomic and topographic structures.

Anal Canal↗
PubMed1993

Ultrasound in blunt abdominal and thoracic trauma.

Between July 1989 and June 1991, 312 patients with blunt thoracic or abdominal injuries were examined prospectively. Sonographic examination was performed by surgeons in the emergency room using a mobile ultrasound unit. In 113 (36.2%) cases pathologic findings were demonstrated sonographically. These included 47 cases of hemothorax, 11 pericardial effusions, 52 cases of intra-abdominal fluid, 24 lesions of intra-abdominal organs, and 10 cases of retroperitoneal hematoma. Physical examination findings were positive in 96 (30.8%), negative in 63 (20.2%), and equivocal in 153 (49.0%). Two hundred thirty-nine patients had between one and eight injuries in addition to the blunt abdominal or thoracic trauma. These patients had an average Injury Severity Score (ISS) of 19.9 (range, 1 to 75). The 73 patients with isolated blunt trauma of the thorax or abdomen had an ISS of 4.9 (range, 0-25). None of the 66 patients (21.2%) with positive clinical findings and negative sonographic examination results had to be operated on later in the course of treatment, while 5 (36%) of 14 patients (4.5%) with negative physical examination findings and positive sonographic findings had to undergo surgery. The sensitivity for the demonstration of intra-abdominal fluid and organ lesions was 98.1% and 41.4%, respectively. The overall sensitivity and specificity of the ultrasonic examination were 90.0% and 99.5%, respectively.

Abdominal Injuries↗
PubMed1992

[How much experience is required for ultrasound diagnosis of blunt abdominal trauma?].

Between July, 1st 1989 and June, 30th 1991, 312 patients were entered into a prospective study concerning the reliability of sonographic evidence in blunt abdominal trauma. There were 231 male and 81 female patients aged between 15 and 88 years (mean: 39.9 years). The sonographic team consisted of one experienced sonographer/surgeon (greater than 4000 examinations) and 3 sonographic beginners (less than 200 examinations at the start of the study). The experienced sonographer and the beginners examined 168 and 144 patients, respectively. Patient distribution to the two groups was done according to the sonographic duty roster without consideration of injury severity. The examination was performed with a mobile ultrasound unit at the surgical intake as part of the primary diagnostic work-up. It consisted of four sonographic views (right and left lateral longitudinal, suprapubic and epigastric transverse view) and took about 2 min. Clinical evidence supporting blunt abdominal trauma could only be found in 64 cases, while in 153 patients physical examination was equivocal due to assisted ventilation or paraplegia. Sensitivity and specificity for the clinical examination amounted to 80.6% and 44.5%, respectively. Sensitivity and specificity for the sonographic finding of intraabdominal liquid were 100% each for the experienced sonographer and 96% and 100%, respectively for the beginners. Organ lesions were demonstrated with a sensitivity and specificity of 45% and 99% by the experienced and 36% and 100% by the beginners. The experienced sonographer misdiagnosed one case of free intraabdominal gas, which could not be corroborated both by clinical and radiological evidence.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

Abdominal Injuries↗