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Evaluating the Prognostic Value of Selected Prognostic Scales in Patients Operated on Due to Peritonitis

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Paduszyńska K., Kaczka K., Dworzyńska A., Sieniawski K., Pomorski L.
Polish Journal of Surgery
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2015
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vol. 86
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issue 9
422-428
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The aim of the study was to assess the usefulness of prognostic scales: ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologist), MPI (Meinheim Peritonitis Index), MOFS (the Multiple Organ Failure Score) and SPI (the Simple Prognostic Index) in the prognosis of the course of disease in patients operated on for peritonitis. Material and methods. The study was conducted in the Clinical Department of General and Oncological Surgery of the Medical University in Łódź between January 2009 to December 2010. During this period 263 patients were operated on for peritonitis. Before surgery all patients were classifed into particular groups according to the above mentioned prognostic scales according to their criteria. Results. There were 29 (11%) deaths. ASA ≥4 (p<0.0001), MPI >30 (p<0.0001) MOFS ≥2 (p<0.0001), SPI II, III, IV (p<0.0001) were important risk factors of death. Conclusions. 1. ASA, MPI, MOFS and SPI scales are of high signifcance in predicting the outcome in patients operated on for peritonitis. 2. The ASA scale in spite and due to its simplicity is adequate enough to be used in everyday practice in patients operated on for peritonitis. 3. The MPI scale is most suitable in the scientifc aims and in comparing the outcomes of patients operated on for peritonitis.
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Acinetobacter Baumannii Nosocomial Infections

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Sieniawski K., Kaczka K., Rucińska M., Gagis L., Pomorski L.
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vol. 85
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issue 9
483-490
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Nosocomial infections caused by strains Acinetobacter baumannii strands are a growing clinical problem. The occurrence of multidrug-resistant strands is observed and that limits the ways of therapy considerably. The aim of the study was to determine the rate of infection and susceptibility spectrum of the species Acinetobacter baumannii isolated from patients treated at Maria Skłodowska-Curie Memorial Hospital in Zgierz with particular emphasis on surgical wards. Materials and methods. The material consisted of Acinetobacter baumannii isolates were obtained from samples of materials from patients treated at Maria Skłodowska-Curie Memorial Hospital in Zgierz from January to December 2011. Isolated bacterial strains were cultured at microbiological substrates. Isolates were identified to species using the VITEK 2 GN card (bioMérieux) and Vitek 2 automated system (bioMérieux). Susceptibility towards antibiotics of particular strains was determined by the means of AST NO 93 card. In the case of resistance towards carbapenem, the MIC was marked by E-test with Mueller Hinton substrate. The occurrence of MBL was verified by the means of disc system with Mueller Hinton substrate. Results. We have shown that total number of Acinetobacter baumannii infections at hospital was 140 (10,31% of total results of cultures). Percentage of Acinetobacter baumannii infections at wards: Intensive Care Unit 48%, Surgical Departments 20%, Internal Diseases Department 16%, Neurology 13%, other wards - 3%. The susceptibility percentage of Acinetobacter Baumannii against antibiotics: colistin 90%, imipenem 64%, meropenem 43%, ampicillin-sulbactam 28%, amikacin 27%, gentamicin 24%, cefepime 9%, ceftazidime 7%, ciprofloxacin 7% Conclusions. Acinetobacter baumannii infections are a significant proportion of nosocomial infections. Most relate to surgical wards and ICUs. Acinetobacter baumannii is resistant against most antibiotics. The highest percentage of sensitivity demonstrated for colistin and carbapenems
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Total Thyroidectomy for Nodular, Benign Thyroid Diseases in Terms of Larynx Function Examinations - Is it a New Treatment Standard?

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Kaczka K., Jankowski W., Kopczyński J., Kwiecień J., Pomorski L.
Polish Journal of Surgery
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2010
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vol. 82
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issue 1
4-11
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Aim of the study was the assessment of total thyroidectomy (TT) value as a treatment method of goiter with particular emphasis on the results of laryngological examination.Material and methods. From 15th April 2008 to 1st July 2009 there were 125 (72.7%) TTs, 12 (7%) TTs and appropriate lymphadenectomies, 9 (5.2%) near TTs, 14 (8.1%) lobectomies, 5 (2.9%) completion thyroidectomies and 6 (3.4%) other operations. Vocal cords function was assessed routinely one day before, two days after operation by an otolaryngologist. Voice quality was assessed by patients in VHI questionnaire theirselves.Results. Five patients had one-sided vocal cord paralysis before the operation. The one-sided transient recurrent laryngeal nerve injuries was observed in 16 other patients (9.3% among patients and 4.6% among nerves at risk) in the second day after the operation. There was no bilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve injury. From three to six months after the operation, 21 (among 23) patients with vocal cord movement disability were examined once again by the same otolaryngologist. The same vocal cord paralysis was observed in 4 sicks (one person died), which was found preoperatively. Seven (4%) other patients had permanent one vocal cord paresis. This represents 2% the nerves at risk. Three of them were recognized benign lesions and four thyroid cancer. Our percentage of early, postoperative hypoparathyroidism was 6.4% and persistent was 1.7%. VHI score in the group with paresis or paralysis of vocal cord gave the score of 4 to 90 points- an average of 49 points. In patients with proper vocal cord movement there were results from 0 to 6 points- an average of 2 points.Conclusions. 1. Total thyroidectomy in the treatment of bilateral goiter without malignancy features is radical and safe procedure. 2. It protects against goiter relapse and its consequences. 3. Complications rates after total thyroidectomy are at acceptable and comparable proportions to the other operation types.
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Adrenal Metastases

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Pomorski L., Kołomecki K., Brocki M., Pasieka Z., Kaczka K., Kuzdak K.
Polish Journal of Surgery
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2010
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vol. 82
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issue 2
95-100
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The aim of the study was an retrospective assessment of adrenal metastases based on the analysis of patients operated on in three surgical institutions between 2001 and 2005.Material and methods. Between 2001 and 2005 169 patients (106 females and 63 males) were treated due to adrenal tumors. The age of patients ranged between 25 and 82 years (mean 55.4± 11.8 years). All patients were routinely diagnosed by means of ultrasound, computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging and hormonal tests such as cortisol, chromogranine A, aldosterone and natrium, potassium concentrations. Patients were surgically managed after preparation dependent on general status, tumor type and concomitant diseases. Operations were carried out using classic techniques via lumbar approach in 146 cases (86.4%) or videoscopic techniques via retroperitoneal or transperitoneal approaches (13.6%).Results. In 143 cases (84.6%) benign tumors and in 26 (15.4%)-malignant lesions were diagnosed. 16 (9.5% of all cases and 61.5% of malignant tumors) were secondary- metastases form various cancers treated previously. Adrenal metastases occurred most often in the 7th decade (43.7%), and primary site was clear cell carcinoma of the kidney (9 cases - 56.25%) and non-small cell lung cancer (4 - 25%), melanoma (2 cases - 12.5%) and rectal cancer (1 - 6.25%). During the follow-up of 1-5 years (mean 3.1 years) 12 patients died of metastatic tumors - 6 with multiple metastases and 6 with solitary adrenal metastasis. 4 patients are still alive with metastatic deposits in the adrenal glands (at the moment of adrenalectomy) - 3 with metastatic renal cancer (currently 2 without other metastases) and 1 with disseminated lung cancer.Conclusions. 1. Adrenal metastases are the most frequent malignant tumors of these glands. 2. Metastatic tumors occur most often during the 6th and 7th decades. 3. Results of treatment are not satisfactory and dependent on the extent of spread.
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Analysis of the Analgesic Effect of Metamizole Sodium in Patients Operated on for Goitre

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Srebrzyński A., Ziółkowski R., Płużańska K., Kaczka K., Kuzdak K., Pomorski L.
Polish Journal of Surgery
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2008
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vol. 80
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issue 5
263-270
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The aim of the study was to evaluate the analgesic effect of metamizole sodium administered intravenously during the day after surgery in patients operated on for nodular goitre - using the 11-point NAS scale (Numeric Analog Scale).Material and methods. The study was comprised of 114 patients who had undergone surgery for nontoxic: 84 (73.7%) or toxic: 30 (26.3%) nodular goitre. The goitre size, according to the WHO classification ranged between III and I° (2). I° goitre was found in 31 (27%) patients, II° goitre - in 46 (40.4%) patients and III° goitre - in 37 (32.4%) patients. The age of patients ranged between 22 and 75 years (median 53, IQR 43-61). The goitre was localized in the neck in 103 (90.4%) patients and it partially reached the superior aperture of the thorax with its lower poles in 11 (9.6%) patients. Patients with coexisting diseases such as diabetes mellitus or peripheral neuropathy were excluded from the study. Patients were randomly assigned to 4 groups. Group I included 38 subjects in whom metamizole sodium was applied at a dose of 1 g intravenously every 6 hours for a day after surgery; the first dose was administered at the moment of surgical wound closure. Group II included 37 patients in whom metamizole sodium was applied according to the above-mentioned regimen and, additionally the surgical wound was injected with 10 ml of bupivacaine 0.25%. Group III consisted of 36 patients in whom 1 g of metamizole was first administered intravenously thirty minutes before surgery and the subsequent doses were systematically repeated at time intervals of 6 hours (preemptive analgesia), avoiding buvacaine wound infiltration. Group IV included 40 patients in whom ketoprophen was administered intravenously at a dose of 0.1 g every 6 hours for a day after the procedure. Surgical wounds were not injected with buvacaine in these patients, similarly as in groups III and I. In case of severe pain patients could additionally receive morphine 1 mg on-demand.Results. Pain intensity was analyzed every 6 hours on NAS scale and pain scores ranged from 1 to 5.5. At all time points, the highest pain intensity scores were found in patients who received metamizole as monotherapy (group I) or ketoprofen (group IV), while the lowest were found in the groups where surgical wound was additionally injected with bupivacaine solution (group II) or additional metamizole dose was used before the procedure (group III). Patients from group II rated their pain intensity as slightly higher or similar to that in group III (statistically insiginficant). Similarly patients from group I had pain scores slightly higher or similar to scores reported in group IV (statistically insiginficant).Conclusions. 1. The most intense pain was observed during the first 12 hours after thyroid surgery. 2. Administration of metamizole sodium according to the regimen that was applied in groups II and III provided sufficient analgesia. 3. Infiltration of the surgical wound with buvacaine or administration of an additional dose of metamizole sodium prior to the surgery (preemptive analgesia) results in postoperative pain relief and allows avoiding demand for opioid analgetics.
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