ANTIREFLUX RESECTION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANE OF ESOPHAGOGASTRIC ANASTOMOSIS IN TREATMENT OF BARRETT'S ESOPHAGUS: INITIAL EXPERIENCE.

Antireflux resection of mucous membrane of esophagogastric anastomosis (ARMS) was performed on 6 patients with typical symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The patients had a short segment of сolumnar-celled metaplasia (1-2 cm) without radiological and endoscopic signs of hiatal hernia. All the patients received medicamentous therapy by antisecretory agents more than 3 years. The operation included the endoscopic resection of2/3 circle of mucous membrane of esophagogastric anastomosis and resection of the area of columnar-celled metaplasia. The results of treatment were assessed during 3-7 months after ARMS. There was noted an absence of clinical manifestations of GERD, regression of inflammatory signs of mucous coat of esophagus in 4 out of 6 patients. Symptoms of GERD remained in 2 patients, although the intensity of signs significantly decreased.

[Prevalence of erosive esophagitis and peptic esophageal strictures].

Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a widespread among population in economically developed countries including Russia. It was analyzed the results of 34 903 endoscopic examinations of upper gastrointestinal tract in ethnically and socially homogeneous population of Leningrad region with symptoms of gastric dispepsia. Procedures were performed for the period 2007-2013. Prevalence of erosive esophagitis was 4.9%. Peptic esophageal strictures due to chronic reflux-associated inflammation were revealed in 0.2% of examined patients (3.7% of patients with erosive esophagitis). Obtained data allow to considergastroesophageal reflux disease as a socially significant problem in Russia requiring close attention and further study.

[ROLE OF SUBSTRATE ANTIHYPOXANTS IN CORRECTION OF ABNORMALITIES OF MYOELECTRICAL ACTIVITY OF GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT IN VICTIMS WITH SEVERE COMBINED TRAUMA].

The abnormalities of myoelectrical activity of gastrointestinal tract were detected in 80 victims with severe combined trauma. There were observed a decrease of total electrical activity and dyscoordination of electrical activity of sections of gastrointestinal tract. An application of substrate antihypoxants should normalize the indices of myoelectrical activity of gastrointestinal tract. This approach allowed elimination of imbalance of total power between superposed (the stomach, the duodenum) and other sections of gastrointestinal tract. This would remove dyscoordination contraction of the jejunum and the ileum.

[CLASSIFICATION OF ACUTE PANCREATITIS: CURRENT STATE OF THE ISSUE].

The article analyzed disadvantages of "Atlanta-92" classification of acute pancreatitis and its two modifications: APCWG-2012 and IAP-2011. The school of Saint-Petersburg pancreatologists suggested the classification AP of Russian Surgical Society (2014), which represented the concept of disease staging.

[Prevalence of esophageal syndromes of gastroesophageal reflux disease in population of Leningrad region (according to esophagogastroduodenoscopy findings)].

The article presents an analysis of 34.903 esophagoscopy results performed for population of Leningrad region at the period from 2007 to 2013. A prevalence of erosive esophagitis was 4.9%, peptic strictures--0.18%, columnar-celled metaplasias--1.43% and esophageal adenocarcinoma--0.645%. The data obtained showed a high prevalence of GERD-associated syndromes with injury of mucous coat of esophagus in the local population of Russians.

[The detection rate of the esophageaL GERD complications among residents of the Leningrad Region (according to the data of esophagogastroduodenoscopy tests)].

This article presents the analysis of 24384 endoscopic investigations of the upper gastrointestinal tract in population of Leningrad region with symptoms of dyspepsia during the period 2007-2011.The results revealed erosive esophagitis in 5.4%, peptic strictures of the esophagus--0.2%, the columnar-lining esophagus (Barrett's esophagus)--1.1%, and esophageal adenocarcinoma--0.045%. This data shows a high prevalence of esophageal complications of GERD in a local population of Russians.

[Choice of antireflux procedure in surgery of gastroesophageal reflux disease].

The article is devoted to the choice of antireflux procedure in surgery of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The mechanisms of the most popular antireflux operations are described. The criteria for selecting options of reconstructions gastroesophageal junction are presented in the article. The theoretical propositions are supported by the results of clinical observations.

[Mesh hiatal closure in antirelux surgery].

The article analyzes the experience of application of polymeric (mesh) implants for hiatal closure in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The authors showed the main principles of the choice of mesh implants and recommendations to their usage. Principal technical stages of surgery are described. It is noted, that the application of prostheses had the high efficiency and safety in antireflux surgery.

[Columnar-celled metaplasia and adenocarcinoma of the esophagus in inhabitants of the Leningrad oblast (by the data of esophagogastroduodenoscopy)].

The article presents an analysis of results of 24 384 endoscopic examinations of the upper gastrointestinal tract in population of the Leningrad oblast with symptoms of gastric dyspepsia during the period from 2007 to 2011. The detection of the columnar-celled metaplasia was 1.1%, adenocarcinoma of the esophagus--0.045%. Esophageal adenocarcinoma occurred in 3.95% of cases of the column-celled esophagus. Barrett's esophagus was revealed in males more often than in women (56.5% and 54.5% respectively). The peak incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma in males was at the age from 46 to 60 years (36.4% of patients), in females--from 61 to 75 years (27.3% of patients). Intestinal metaplasia was detected in 72.7% of cases with esophageal adenocarcinoma: The diagnosis of long and short segment of column-celled esophagus revealed no significant difference in the development of esophageal adenocarcinoma.

[Optimization of kidney transplantation from elderly donors].

Operations of transplantation of kidneys taken from donors with expanded criteria with satisfactory results were made on 27 recipients of the older age group (from 60 through 76 years). Standard transplantation of the kidney was made to 20 recipients, and dual renal transplantation to 7 recipients. Mean level of creatinine in elderly patients on the 21st day was (340.9 +/- 49.3) microM/l, on the 90th day (124.6 +/- 6.9) microMl/l.

[Pharmacological correction of free radical disturbances and endotoxicosis in patients with diffuse peritonitis at the postoperative period].

The examination and treatment of 64 patients have shown that inclusion of complex antioxidant cytoflavin in intensive therapy at the postoperative period of diffuse peritonitis allows the hypoxia degree to be decreased that in its turn results in quicker recovery of the antioxidant system and decreased activity of peroxidation and endotoxicosis level. The clinical course of the postoperative period of diffuse peritonitis with cytoflavin included in intensive therapy is characterized by shorter terms of artificial lung ventilation, shorter time of staying in critical condition, more favorable course of complications.

[Ways to improve efficacy of emergency operative interventions in patients with cancer of the left flank of the colon complicated by obstruction].

In order to improve radicalism of emergency surgical interventions an appropriate method of total mesocolonectomy and D3-lymph node dissection in the medial-lateral direction and the principle of "no-touch technique" were used in 14 patients. This technique is safe, effective, does not prolong the duration of operation and postoperative period, is not followed by increased number of complications and lethality.

[Thoracoscopic sympathsplanchnectomy in treatment of patients with unresectable cancer of the pancreas].

The authors have analyzed experience with treatment of pain syndrome in 45 patients, in 31 of them thoracoscopic sympathsplanchnectomy was fulfilled. The operation was shown to give a pronounced analgetic effect and improved quality of life of patients.

[Therapeutic efficiency of cytoflavine solution for infusion in emergency conditions].

The author reports results of clinical assessment of cytoflavin for injections in the treatment of different pathological condition including critical ones. It was shown that therapy reduces mortality among patients with acute disturbances of cerebral circulation to 4.8-9.6% compared with 11.7-17.1% in controls. Positive dynamic of neurologic status was documented in 79% of the patients with dyscirculatory encephalopathy versus 25% in control. Duration of comatose state decreased 1,7-fold, length of stay in resuscitation and intensive therapy wards 1.8-fold, and frequency of internal complications secondary to the effect of neurotropic poisons 2-fold. Cytoflavin corrected the level of metalloproteides and stabilized antioxidative potential of sera and cerebrospinal liquid in patient with meningitis including that of zoonotic etiology. In the period of post-narcosis rehabilitation cytoflavin restored conscience in 77% of the patients within 20 min. The drug also inhibited pathological alcohol addiction within 5 days after the onset of therapy as apparent from the improvement of intellectual-mnestic status and activization of attention. The frequency of infectious complications in patients with acute surgical abdominal pathology decreased by 5.1% and lethality by 3.6% compared with placebo group. Cytoflavin exhibited cardioprotective action in patients with myocardial infarction, during cardiosurgical intervention, and chronic brucellosis. It had hepatoprotective effect in iatrogenic hepatic conditions as well as ophthalmo- and oto-protective activity.