Glomus tumor of the stomach – a case report and a literature review

The study presented a case of a patient with a glomus tumor of the stomach, a mesenchymal neoplasm manifesting with upper gastrointestinal bleeding (Forrest IB). The patient was operated twice. First, he underwent electi...

The Importance of Prerehabilitation in the Reduction of Postoperative Complications of Elderly Patients Undergoing Abdominal Operations - Systematic Review

Operacje jelita grubego u osób w podeszłym wieku

Wstęp: Wobec starzenia się społeczeństwa i wzrostu zachorowalności na raka jelita grubego, leczenie operacyjne pacjentów w podeszłym wieku staje się jednym z głównych wyzwań chirurgii koloproktologicznej. Cel: Celem bada...

Serum proinflammatory cytokine levels and white blood cell differential count i patients with different degrees of severity of acute alcoholic pancreatitis

Several studies suggest that cytokines and neutrophils play an important role in the pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis (AP). the aim of the study was to assess the systemic release of proinflammatory cytokines and WBC...

The use of rifaximin in pre-operative period of patients with tumors of the gastrointestinal tract – a retrospective study (2013-2016)

ntroduction: One of the most important goals of preparing a patient for elective gastrointestinal cancer surgery is prevention of postoperative complications. The literature gives many ways to prepare for surgery, but on...