Graciloplasty, electrostimulation, electromyography. Clinical implications of electrophysiological phenomena in the neo-sphincter created from the gracilis mus

The aim of the study was to compare the electrophysiological phenomena occurring in the gracilis muscle, transposed into the pelvic floor during the graciloplasty procedure, subjected to continuous electrical stimulation...

The Prognostic Role of Comorbidities in Older Patients Qualified for Emergency Abdominal Surgery

Until now, the literature about the influence of specific comorbid conditions on outcome of emergency abdominal surgery in polish elderly patients is scars. The aim of the study was to determine the prognostic role of co...

Anatomical Aspect of Nerve-Preserving Surgery for Rectal Cancer

Neck trauma complicated by thyroid damage and pleural hematoma - literature review and personal case

Damage to the thyroid due to blunt neck injury is rare. About half of the described cases occurred in the thyroid with pathological changes. They are usually associated with large hematomas of the neck that cause respira...

Safe and uncomplicated inguinal hernia surgery in the elderly – message from anesthesiologists to general surgeons

Introduction Elderly patients are often discouraged from surgery due to the risk of complications that increases with age. Aim We wanted to assess mortality, morbidity, and complications in patients older than 75 years w...