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Pioneering urogynecology fellowship training in a low resource setting, East‐Africa, and its short‐term impact: A mixed‐methods implementation and program evaluation study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This study describes the establishment and assesses the early outcomes of a novel urogynecology fellowship training program in a low‐resource setting at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), with the aim of informing similar efforts in other low‐resource settings. Methods We conducted a mixed‐methods implementation and
Musa Kayondo, Christopher Tarnay, Paul Kato Kalyebara, Onesmus Byamukama, Joseph Ngonzi, Joseph Njagi, Brenda Ainomugisha, Richard Mwesigwa, Rogers Kajabwangu, Michael Thomas Margolis, Verena Geissbühler   +10 more
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A case report of anal fistula-associated mucinous adenocarcinoma developing 3 years after treatment of perianal abscess

Surgical Case Reports, 2023
Background A long-standing (over 10 years) anal fistula is considered a fundamental cause of fistula-associated mucinous adenocarcinoma (FAMC). Perianal abscesses and anal fistulas are two sequential phases of the same anorectal infectious process.
Michihiro Koizumi, Akihisa Matsuda, Takeshi Yamada, Koji Morimoto, Itaru Kubota, Yawara Kubota, Shuzo Tamura, Kenta Tominaga, Takashi Sakatani, Hiroshi Yoshida   +9 more
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Clinical efficacy of modified transanal opening of intersphincteric space with intersphincteric approach for high anal fistula

, 2022
[Objectives] To investigate the clinical efficacy of modified transanal opening of intersphincteric space (TROPIS) with intersphincteric approach for high anal fistula.
Huangfu Shaohua, Xu Dachao, Tan Yanyan, Zheng Xueping, Wang Yan, Hou Yi, Zhou Feng   +6 more
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Modified Plug Repair with Limited Sphincter Sparing Fistulectomy in the Treatment of Complex Anal Fistulas

Frontiers in Surgery, 2014
PurposeNew technical approaches involving biologically derived products have been used to treat complex anal fistulas in order to avoid the risk of fecal incontinence.
Ferdinand eKöckerling, Dietmar eJacob, Thomas evon Rosen   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The potential roles of gut microbiome in anal fistula

AMB Express, 2023
Anal fistula is a common proctological disease, but the thorough mechanisms of the anal fistula formation are still unclear. An increasing number of studies have revealed the crucial role of gut microbiota in intestinal diseases.
Ping Cai, Hao Rong, Qiaoqiao Zhu, Xiaoyu Dai, Jianpei Zhao   +4 more
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Mapping the Landscape of Over‐Scanning in CT Imaging: A Scoping Review

Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, EarlyView.
Over‐scanning in CT is highly prevalent and contributes to unnecessary radiation exposure, with notable impact on radiosensitive organs. Standardised protocols and AI‐assisted planning show strong potential to optimise scan range and reduce excess dose.
Mo'men Bani‐Ahmad, Aoife O Sullivan, Yasser H. Hadi, Laura McLaughlin, Andrew England, Mark McEntee   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

FILAC – Fistula – Tract Laser Closure: a sphincter-preserving procedure for the treatment of complex anal fistulas

Journal of Coloproctology, 2017
Several surgical options are described for the treatment of anorectal fistulas, particularly in complex cases where recurrence rates and the possibility of postoperative incontinence are still high.
Alexandre Lopes de Carvalho, Eduardo Fonseca Alves Filho, Rogerio Souza Medrado de Alcantara, Marcelo da Silva Barreto   +3 more
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Ultrasound Features Associated with Activity of Perianal Fistulas in Pediatric Patients with Crohn's Disease

Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, EarlyView.
Objectives To evaluate the usefulness of transperineal ultrasonography (TPUS) for assessing the activity of perianal fistulas by exploring features associated with the magnetic resonance novel index for fistula imaging in Crohn's disease (MAGNIFI‐CD).
Ok Jeong Yu, Hee Mang Yoon, Ah Young Jung, Young Ah Cho, Jin Seong Lee, Seak Hee Oh, Dae Yeon Kim, Jung‐Man Namgoong, Hyunhee Kwon, Kyung Mo Kim, Pyeong Hwa Kim   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of complex anal fistula [PDF]

Annals of Coloproctology
Anal fistula can be a challenging condition to manage, with complex fistulas presenting even greater difficulties. The primary concerns in treating this condition are a risk of damage to the anal sphincters, which can compromise fecal continence, and ...
Pankaj Garg, Kaushik Bhattacharya, Vipul D. Yagnik, G. Mahak   +3 more
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Colovesicular Fistula [PDF]

, 2012
A fistula is an atypical connection between two epithelial surfaces, in the case of an enterovesical fistula between the urinary and gastrointestinal systems. These may be the result of a number of causes including: 1.
Lauretta Agius, Daniele, Attard, Caroline   +1 more
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