The effects of duration of mesenteric artery ligation to the ratio of TNF-/IL-10 in a rat model of Acute Mesenteric Ischemia (AMI)

ABSTRACT Background : Acute Mesenteric Ischemia (AMI) has a high mortality rate as a result of the delay in diagnosis in patients. Determination of potent biomarker for early AMI is […]

The Colon and Rectum Tumors Profiles in The Year of 2006-2011 at RSUP Dr Sardjito Yogyakarta

Ardean Bernandito, Imam Sofii Digestive Surgery Division, Department of Surgery Dr. Sardjito Hospital   Background: Colon cancer or colorectal cancer is malignant cancer which is included in the 10 most cases […]

Finger-guided Heller Cardiomyotomy Procedure to Prevent the Recurrence of Esophageal Achalasia in Patients Who are not Qualified for Laparoscopy: A case series

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Achalasia is usually found in young adults with an incidence of 1 in 100,000 population. Symptoms include regurgitation, burning and substernal pain, weight loss, may also include a […]

Wide excision and reconstruction surgery for recurrent sweat gland umbilical adenocarcinoma followed by chemotherapy can prevent the risk of recurrences

Abstract BACKGROUND: Adenocarcinoma derived from umbilicus is very rare. Most adenocarcinomas in umbilicus are secondary events. Carcinoma derived from sweat glands is sporadic, highly radioresistant and has a clinical appearance […]

Ileocolonic Transposition Esophagogastric Bypass as an Antireflux Treatment for Corrosive Esophageal Injury

Because most surgeons perform an esophagectomy and colonic transposition as the main reconstruction method for patients with esophageal stenosis caused by swallowing corrosive materials, we report 2 cases in which […]

Abdominosacral Resection in the Management of Large- Size Retrorectal Tumors: A Report of 2 Rare Cases

Management of large-size retrorectal gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) is complex and challenging from diagnosis to treatment. This may create technical difficulties in surgical access and complete resection of the tumor. […]

Side-to-Side Ileosigmoidostomy Shunting Surgery for the Treatment of Elderly Patients With Chronic Constipation

Abstract Constipation is a digestive disorder that often occurs in the elderly; its main cause is bowel motility disorder. Treatments for patients with chronic constipation include pharmacotherapy, diet changes, and […]