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Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between pancreatin-derived medications and the treatability of gastrointestinal complaints after cholecystectomy. Patients and Methods: The relationship between postoperative symptomatic status and the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and pancreatin-derivated medications in patients admitted to our hepatobiliary surgery service who underwent cholecystectomy was retrospectively analyzed. IBM SPSS Statistics 23 (IBM SPSS,Turkey) was used for statistical analysis. Descriptive statistical methods (mean, standard deviation, median, frequency, ratio, minimum, maximum) were used to evaluate the study data. Pearson Chi-Square Test and Fisher's Exact test were used to compare qualitative data. Significance was evaluated at the p<0.05 level. Results: Proton pump inhibitors and pancreatin-derivatives were prescribed to all patients in the postoperative period. Although, the rate of postoperative asymptomatic course was higher in all patients, the rate of postoperative symptoms was found to be higher in patients who received PPI and pancreatin therapy (p=0.001, p=0.022; p<0.01). Conclusions: Although, the high rate of asymptomatic postoperative course in all patients indicates that cholecystectomy alone is curative, some symptoms may persist in the postoperative period and it was found to be more frequent in patients who used PPI and pancreatin-derived medications in the postoperative period. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim: In cases such as colostomies, enterocutaneous fistulas and catheters leaking fluid from the environment; the use of stoma bags is necessary. The aim of this study; it is to present the invention called "stoma bag cover" that can be used instead of laborious applications such as opening the stoma bag completely to make an enema or puncturing the bag for drainage. Material and Methods: Stoma bag cover is a cover that can be placed in the anterior middle part of the stoma bags and provides an opening through which catheters can come out. In addition, in order to prevent leakage around the drain, there is a nylon structure prepared with a purse-shaped thread around the inside of the cover. By knotting this nylon structure after the drain or catheter is passed through the thread at the end, the space that will cause leakage around the drain is eliminated. In addition, if the need for the opening in the stoma bag ends, the cover is designed to be closed and leakproof. Results: Stoma bag cover; it provides a more practical and effective mechanism for applications that are sometimes insufficient to prevent leakage, such as tying and taping applied to drains removed from the stoma bag. In addition, this invention is a valve mechanism that can enable some necessary applications without opening the stoma bag completely without contamination. Conclusion: It is expected that this invention will provide healthier results and comfort compared to previous applications, both by providing ease of application and reducing contamination. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]