Bratisl Med J
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Observational Study
Pelvic floor muscle injuries in women with a history of Caesarean section.
The aim of the paper is to determine the prevalence of levator ani muscle injuries and identify risk factors among women undergoing vaginal birth after Caesarean section (VBAC) compared to those with elective repeat Caesarean section (ERCS). ⋯ In the group of women with VBAC, there is a statistically significant risk of LAM avulsion and a higher occurrence of the overdistended area of the hiatus urogenitalis, especially in women with larger foetuses and in those who experienced greater weight gain during pregnancy (Tab. 3, Ref. 50). Text in PDF www.elis.sk Keywords: pelvic floor, levator ani muscle avulsion, vaginal birth after Caesarean section.
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The aim of our study is to determine whether mapping the lymphatic drainage and diagnostic excision of lymph nodes from lateral neck compartment is able to detect ultrasound unknown metastases in this compartment early and thus favorably affect the prognosis of patients with papillary thyroid cancer (PTC). ⋯ The method is safe and sensitive for detecting unknown lymph node metastases in the lateral neck compartment, and may facilitate a decision to perform accurate surgical treatment of patients with PTC (Tab. 4, Fig. 2, Ref. 38).
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To examine the attitude and willingness of medical students in Serbia to volunteer in COVID-19 hospitals. ⋯ A number of individual factors may be involved in the decision to volunteer in COVID-19 hospitals. Promotion of volunteering in medical schools could be influential for future health emergencies (Tab. 6, Ref. 32). Text in PDF www.elis.sk Keywords: COVID-19, students, volunteering, hospital.
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Mammography breast cancer screening programs and continuing improvements in early diagnosis of the disease have led to more frequent detection of nonpalpable breast lesions. The commonly used technique in guiding the surgical removal of these lesions is hook wire-guided localization (WGL). However, the WGL procedure has been criticized for the last years. ⋯ Over the last decade, alternatives to wire localization have emerged. In this study the authors present their initial experience with a wireless, nonradioactive, wave reflection implant system that enables surgeons to safely and accurately remove breast lesions (Tab. 2, Fig. 4, Ref. 20). Keywords: breast cancer, breast surgery, nonpalpable lesions, preoperative localization.
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Branchiogenic cysts are benign lesions caused by anomalous development of the branchial cleft. They are typically detected in individuals aged between their twenties and forties. ⋯ Surgical excision is the sole treatment modality (Tab. 1, Fig. 6, Ref. 25). Keywords: branchiogenic cyst, extirpation, ultrasonography, computed tomography.