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Value of performing routine postoperative liquid contrast swallow studies following robot-assisted Roux-en-Y gastric bypass1

Swiss Medical Weekly, 2012
QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY/PRINCIPLES: In most centers, Upper Gastrointestinal series (UGI) following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) is performed to rule out GJ anastomotic leak.
Nicolas C. Buchs, Pascal Bucher, François Pugin, Monika Hagen, Gilles Chassot, Pascale Koutny-Fong, Philippe Morel   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Use of a Powered Circular Stapler Can Prevent Anastomotic Air Leakage in Robotic Low Anterior Resection for Rectal Cancer

Journal of the Anus, Rectum and Colon, 2023
Objectives: Preventing anastomotic complications during rectal cancer surgery is important. Compared with a manual circular stapler, a powered circular stapler is expected to reduce undesirable tension during anastomosis.
Kenji Nanishi, Hitoshi Hino, Akio Shiomi, Hiroyasu Kagawa, Shoichi Manabe, Yusuke Yamaoka, Kai Chen, Chikara Maeda   +7 more
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Clinicopathological determinants of an elevated systemic inflammatory response following elective potentially curative resection for colorectal cancer [PDF]

, 2017
Introduction: The postoperative systemic inflammatory response (SIR) is related to both long- and short-term outcomes following surgery for colorectal cancer.
Horgan, Paul G., McMillan, Donald C., McSorley, Stephen T., Park, James H., Ramanathan, Michelle L., Walley, Killian, Watt, David G.   +6 more
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Ureteral distal ends combined and inserted into the ileum: a novel anastomotic technique for urinary diversion

BMC Urology, 2021
Background This study aimed to introduce a novel method for ureteroileal anastomosis, explore its clinical effectiveness, observe the incidence of postoperative anastomotic stricture, and compare the postoperative complications with those of other types ...
Qi Wang, Liang Tang, Liangkuan Bi, Jie Min, Lu Fang, Wei Sun, Dexin Yu   +6 more
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Intraperitoneal photodynamic therapy causes a capillary-leak syndrome. [PDF]

, 2003
BackgroundIn patients undergoing intraperitoneal (IP) photodynamic therapy (PDT), the combination of aggressive surgical debulking and light therapy causes an apparent systemic capillary-leak syndrome that necessitates significant intensive care unit ...
Canter, Robert J, Fraker, Douglas L, Glatstein, Eli J, Hahn, Stephen M, Kesmodel, Susan B, Metz, James M, Mick, Rosemarie, Raz, Dan J, Spitz, Francis R   +8 more
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Update on therapeutic strategy for esophageal anastomotic leak: A systematic literature review

Thoracic Cancer, 2023
Anastomotic leak is still a severe complication in esophageal surgery due to high mortality. This article reviews the updates on the treatment of anastomotic leak after esophagectomy in order to provide reference for clinical treatment and research.
Feng Hua, Dongfeng Sun, Xiaoming Zhao, Xuemin Song, Wenfeng Yang   +4 more
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Anastomotic leak after esophagectomy

Nepalese Journal of Cancer, 2023
Background: Esophageal anastomotic leakage (AL) remains a frequent and feared postoperative complication, associated with high mortality and impaired quality of life. The aim of this study was to assess AL rates after esophagectomy with anastomosis at neck for esophageal and gastroesophageal junction cancer (GEJ), and compare the impact of AL on ...
Binay Thakur, Ming Yang, Nikesh Bhandari, Zhenpin Sun, Shashank Shrestha, Ashis Kharel, Deewas Neupane, Asha Thapa   +7 more
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Successful Clinical Avoidance of Colorectal Anastomotic Leakage through Local Decontamination

Antibiotics
Aim: An anastomotic leak is an unpredictable postoperative complication during recovery from colorectal surgery that may require a re-operation. Potentially pathogenic bacteria like Pseudomonas (and Enterococcus) contribute to the pathogenesis of an ...
Gerhard Ernst Steyer, Markus Puchinger, Johann Pfeifer   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Rising C-Reactive Protein and Procalcitonin Levels Precede Early Complications After Esophagectomy [PDF]

, 2015
BACKGROUND: Elective esophagectomy with gastric tube reconstruction carries a high risk for complications. Early and accurate diagnosis could improve patient management.
Bommel, J. (Jasper) van, Engels, N. (Noel), Genderen, M.E. (Michel) van, Groeneveld, A.B.J. (Johan), Hoeboer, S.H. (Sandra), Wijnhoven, B.P.L. (Bas)   +5 more
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Early and late complications of bariatric operation. [PDF]

, 2018
Weight loss surgery is one of the fastest growing segments of the surgical discipline. As with all medical procedures, postoperative complications will occur. Acute care surgeons need to be familiar with the common problems and their management. Although
Beekley, Alec, Davis, Kimberly A., Johnson, Dirk C., Lim, Robert   +3 more
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