Results 61 to 70 of about 388,819 (310)
The effects of childbirth on the pelvic-floor [PDF]
Basically, vaginal delivery is associated with the risk of pelvic floor damage. The pelvic floor sequelae of childbirth includes anal incontinence, urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
Allen RE +24 more
core +1 more source
Anal fistula is a common anorectal surgical disease, mostly caused by anal gland infection. Surgical intervention is currently the mainstream treatment for anal fistula, but balancing the protection of anal sphincter function and improving the cure rate ...
Han Jing, Zheng Xueping
doaj +1 more source
Objectives The main aim of this study was to compare magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of recurrent and treatment-naïve fistula-in-ano and to correlate imaging findings with anal sphincter morphology in recurrent fistula-in-ano.
Antony Augustine +7 more
doaj +1 more source
Surgery for anal fistulas can result in devastating complications, including reoperations and fecal incontinence. There is limited contemporary evidence comparing outcomes since the adoption of the ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract procedure ...
Sidrah Khan +8 more
semanticscholar +1 more source
Phase II trial of preoperative radiochemotherapy with concurrent bevacizumab, capecitabine and oxaliplatin in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer [PDF]
Background: Preoperative radiochemotherapy (RCT) with 5-FU or capecitabine is the standard of care for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC). Preoperative RCT achieves pathological complete response rates (pCR) of 10-15%.
Arnold, Dirk +9 more
core +1 more source
New Techniques in Anal Fistula Management [PDF]
Context: The management of complicated anal fistula is a serious issue in coloproctology. Various methods have been described but the choice must be made based on the course of the fistula tract in relation to the sphincter.
Rasoul Azizi, Saman Mohammadipour
doaj
Recurrent anal fistulae: Limited surgery supported by stem cells [PDF]
AIM: To study the results of stem-cell therapy under a Compassionate-use Program for patients with recurrent anal fistulae. METHODS: Under controlled circumstances, and approved by European and Spanish laws, a Compassionate-use Program allows the ...
García-Arranz, Mariano +5 more
core +2 more sources
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 +9 more
doaj +1 more source
Epidemiologic analysis of families with isolated anorectal malformations suggests high prevalence of autosomal dominant inheritance [PDF]
Background: Anorectal malformations (ARM) are rare abnormalities that occur in approximately 1 in 3000 live births with around 40% of patients presenting with isolated forms.
Dworschak, Gabriel C. +11 more
core +1 more source

