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Behavior of colorrectal cancer Amalia Simoni Clinical Surgical Teaching Hospital
Background: the large intestine extends from the cecum to the orifice of the anus. The colon is segment of the digestive system that with greater frequency is affected by tumors. Objective: to determine the behavior of colorectal cancer.
Yon Luis Trujillo-Pérez +4 more
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This study identified six clinically relevant quality indicators feasible to measure using NSW population‐based data. However, these indicators were restricted to surgical processes and outcomes. A large gap remains in available data to produce reliable and clinically meaningful quality measurements across the entire patient pathway.
Candice Donnelly +7 more
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Delayed effects of oil exposure on fish [PDF]
Thesis (M.S.) University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2012Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are continuously added to aqueous environments through point source and non-point source pollution and can cause deleterious effects on exposed fish populations ...
Hicken, Corinne E.
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CONTEXT: Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has turned human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection into a chronic condition, and this has led to increased incidence of anal dysplasia among HIV-positive patients.
Sergio Carlos Nahas +5 more
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In advanced rectal cancer patients receiving total neoadjuvant therapy (TNT), overall tumor response did not differ by diabetes status or metformin use. However, among diabetic patients, metformin use was associated with higher overall complete response rates. These findings suggest a potential benefit of metformin in enhancing TNT response in diabetic
Sergei Bedrikovetski +7 more
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Perception of cure and quality of life in anal cancer survivors
Background and purpose: Anal cancer is treated with chemoradiotherapy and with salvage surgery in case of local failure. Curation rate depends on tumour stage but is overall high (80–90%).
Nina Fanni +6 more
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Reactive Infectious Mucocutaneous Eruption (RIME): An Australian Case Series
ABSTRACT Whilst Reactive Infectious Mucocutaneous Eruption (RIME) displays a low mortality rate, the condition results in significant morbidity and resource allocation, including prolonged hospital admission. As such, early diagnosis and optimisation of treatment is imperative.
Hamish Moore +2 more
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The value of flexible sigmoidoscopy for patients with bright red rectal bleeding [PDF]
Objective. To review the diagnostic yield of flexible sigmoidoscopy in patients presenting with bright red rectal bleeding. Design. Retrospective study. Setting. University teaching hospital, Hong Kong. Subjects and methods.
Choi, HK, Chu, KW, Law, WL
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Pelvic Exenteration: Oncological and Surgical Outcomes From a Single Tertiary Statewide Service
ABSTRACT Background Advancements in the multidisciplinary management of locally advanced and recurrent rectal cancer, as well as advanced pelvic malignancies, have significantly improved oncological outcomes. Pelvic exenteration is a complex procedure involving en bloc resection of the involved organs with the aim of achieving a microscopic negative ...
Elena T. Blyth +4 more
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