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Appendicocecal Fistula – A Rare Complication of Appendicitis [PDF]
, 2011 Fistulisation of appendix to other organs or to the exterior through abdominal wall is a rare complication of appendicitis. We present one such rare case of appendicocecal fistula due to appendicitis in a patient initially managed conservatively for ...
Lone, Nazir Ahmad +3 more
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Estimating the risk of adverse birth outcomes in pregnant women undergoing non-obstetric surgery using routinely collected NHS data: an observational study [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Previous research suggests that non-obstetric surgery is carried out in 1 – 2% of all pregnancies. However, there is limited evidence quantifying the associated risks.
Aylin, P +6 more
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On Kinds of Indiscernibility in Logic and Metaphysics [PDF]
arXiv, 2011 Using the Hilbert-Bernays account as a spring-board, we first define four ways in which two objects can be discerned from one another, using the non-logical vocabulary of the language concerned. (These definitions are based on definitions made by Quine and Saunders.) Because of our use of the Hilbert-Bernays account, these definitions are in terms of ...
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ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.Abstract Background Anatomical variations in the mesoappendix and appendicular arteries play a crucial role in the development and management of appendicitis. This study aimed to analyze these variations and their clinical implications. Methods A retrospective analysis of 287 patients who underwent appendectomy was conducted.
Mehmet Torun +3 more
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Xanthogranulomatous appendicitis in interval appendectomy specimens of children
Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2016 Xanthogranulomatous inflammation is common in interval appendectomy specimens in adults, but it is unusual in children. Histopathologic specimens of interval appendectomy, within an 8-year period, were reevaluated to assess the true incidence. A computer
Yusuf Hakan Çavuşoğlu +4 more
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Misses and Near Misses in Paediatric Appendicitis: An Eight‐Year, Single‐Centre Retrospective Review
Acta Paediatrica, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Aim Diagnostic error can result in the appendectomy of a normal appendix, commonly known as negative appendectomy (NA). Missed appendicitis (MA) is related to a poor outcome. The aim of this study was to determine whether there are factors in presentation associated with NA or MA.
Eric Scheier +2 more
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The role of 99mTc-Ubiquicidin (UBI) and 99mTc-IgG scintigraphies in diagnosis of acute appendicitis: A preliminary result [PDF]
, 2014 Introduction: Appendicitis is one of the most common surgical emergencies. In spite of the relatively high rate of negative appendectomy, as a result of miss diagnosis, uncertainty of diagnosis still continues to challenge physicians.
Assadi, M. +6 more
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EClinicalMedicine, 2020 Background: Appendectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures; however, the possible long-term consequences have not been fully explored. The appendix has been associated with microflora of the gut and immune functions.
Chi-Ya Yang +3 more
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PLoS ONE, 2015 ObjectivesThe appendix may modulate colon microbiota and bowel inflammation. We investigated whether appendectomy alters colorectal cancer risk.MethodsWe identified a cohort of 75,979 patients who underwent appendectomy between 1997 and 1999 based on the
Shih-Chi Wu +5 more
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Alimentary Pharmacology &Therapeutics, EarlyView.This real‐world multicenter study assessed the short‐term effectiveness and safety of mirikizumab induction therapy in ulcerative colitis patients. Among 52 patients, the median partial Mayo score significantly decreased from week 0 to 12, and 44.2% achieved clinical remission, with no treatment‐related discontinuations or deaths.
Yasuhiro Takagi +14 more
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