Is laparoscopic `` radical appendectomy '' an effective alternative to endoscopic removal of cecal polyps?
Laparoscopic "radical appendectomy" is an effective treatment for selected cecal adenomatous polyps. Our ability to resect the polyps completely and avoid a standard right hemicolectomy supports this approach.
These results suggest that plasma BNP levels accurately reflect myocardial damage in patients undergoing PCPS. A decrease in BNP might appear to indicate improved left ventricular function and predict successful weaning from mechanical support.