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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2023
Case ReportsPortal vein injury following endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: A case report.
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has been a widely used procedure in the diagnosis and treatment of various pancreaticobiliary disorders. Although widely considered a safe procedure, ERCP is associated morbidity and occasional mortality. The most common complications include acute pancreatitis, hemorrhage, and duodenal perforation. ⋯ Doppler USG revealed a thrombosed appearance in the main portal vein and its branches. The patient, who was in good general condition and had no abdominal pain, was switched to high-dose low molecular weight heparin and followed under the control of the gastroenterology and general surgery outpatient clinic. This rare life-threatening complication should always be kept in mind especially during the procedure and/or in the clinical follow-up of the patient.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2023
Effects of subepineural hyaluronic acid injection on nerve recovery in a rat sciatic nerve defect model.
Maintenance of epineural integrity is very important for nerve healing. Reports on the use of substances consid-ered to have positive effects on nerve healing in experimental nerve defect models are increasing. The present study assessed the effects of sub-epineural hyaluronic acid injection in a rat sciatic nerve defect model that was created while maintaining epineural integrity. ⋯ Although the functional analysis did not reveal any significant results, the histological findings suggest that hyaluronic acid increases the regeneration capacity of axons through its anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory effects.