[Aim of our research was to assess the knowledge of nurses working in surgical departments about surgical wound treatment, phases of wound healing, its complications, and intelligent bandages. Our quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive examination was carried out in a hospital in Transdanubia with non-random, expert sampling and a self-made questionnaire. Our target group was nurses working in the surgical departments of the hospital (N=85). During the data analysis, the descriptive statistical methods of MS Office Excel 2016 software were calculated: mean, standard deviation, frequency. A χ2-test was used to examine the relationship between variables (p <0.05). Knowledge of bandages was not affected by educational attainment (p>0.05). Those who perform wound care in their daily work have more knowledge about the wound treatment sequence of the wounds that are primarily healing, as well as about intelligent dressings (p<0.1). For the classes, there was a significance for the recognition of complicated wounds, knowledge of the benefit of the absorbable suture and the use of analgesic procedures (p<0.001). In the interests of patient safety, nurses’ knowledge of wound treatment needs to be continuously improved. It is necessary to provide an accessible source of information and further training.]

[Long-term central venous access devices are essential in the management of oncology patients, as they minimize the discomfort caused by frequent venipuncture and cannulation. Indications of application of central venous accesses, possibilities of implantations, immediate and long term complications, they prevention and obviation has been reported based on guidelines and relevant publications. Long term implantable central venous accesses handled by well-trained and exercised team, working with principles of maintenance, these manipulations are effective and safe, therefore suitable in oncological practice.]

[The treatment of superficial bladder tumours cannot be confined to surgical removal of the malignancy, due to the high rate of recurrence. The prevention of tumour recurrence is also an essential part of the treatment. Side effects and complications of BCG immunotherapy mounted on 152 patients are summarized. Diagnostic procedures and prevention of failures are discussed. Although the side-effects cannot be ignored, the authors express that the therapeutic advantage to adjuvant bladder treatment rises over the hazard of the toxic side-effects. A yearly repeated treatment cycle leads to not more complications than a single six-week course itself. ]

[INTRODUCTION - The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in children and adolescents is increasing worldwide. PATIENTS AND METHODS - Authors have investigated the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus and of impaired glucose tolerance among the patients of the 1st Department of Pediatrics at the Semmelweis University between January 1989 and September 1998. RESULTS - During this period, 161 children with impaired glucose tolerance and 34 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were diagnosed. There was a female predominance. 53% of the patients were already in puberty. The majority of the patients were obese. Serum triglyceride and cholesterine levels exceeded normal values as compared to age matched healthy children. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring revealed relative nocturnal hypertension. 35% of the patients also had microalbuminuria. CONCLUSION - In type 2 diabetes mellitus the early signs of late complications can be detected in the young. It reveals the importance of establishing the diagnosis of this disease as soon as possible.]

[Gastroesophageal reflux is an extremely com­mon problem encountered in everyday clini­cal practice. A number of factors and mecha­nisms may be responsible for the develop­ment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. During the last decade a vast number of papers have been published on this subject. The purpose of this article is to highlight our current understanding of this disorder. The author reviews the epidemiology, patho­ physiology, symptoms, diagnosis , complicati­ons, non-medical , medical and surgical the­rapy of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Long­ term treatment strategy, management of eso­phageal strictures and Barrett' s esophagus are also discussed. The present recommendations, medical and surgical therapeutical managements offered in this field in Hungary are also summarized.]