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Laparoscopic versus open appendicectomy in obese patients [PDF]
, 2011 BackgroundAlthough there appears to be no outright benefit of laparoscopic versus open surgery for acute appendicitis in the general population, it has been suggested that in obese patients a laparoscopic approach may offer more conclusive gains. The aim
Sheraz R. Markar +13 more
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DEN Open, Volume 7, Issue 1, April 2027.Monomorphic epitheliotropic intestinal T‐cell lymphoma (MEITL) rarely presents with gastrointestinal fistula formation. A rare case of MEITL is identified in an elderly woman with marked weight loss and hypoalbuminemia, in whom a jejunocolic fistula is directly visualized endoscopically.
Kanami Ota +9 more
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Interval appendectomy in adults: A necessary evil?
Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock, 2012 The management of appendiceal mass remains a matter of major controversy in the current literature. Currently, initial nonoperative management followed by interval appendectomy is favored over immediate appendicectomy.
Benjamin Quartey
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Appendicectomy and carcinoma of the caecum
Journal of British Surgery, 1989 Abstract A total of 519 patients presenting with carcinoma of the caecum in the Plymouth Health District between 1975 and 1987 were reviewed. The clinical course was determined in relation to patients with and without a history of previous appendicectomy.
C P, Armstrong +4 more
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DEN Open, Volume 7, Issue 1, April 2027.ABSTRACT Background and Aims Runway time, defined as the interval between completion of polyethylene glycol ingestion and the start of colonoscopy, has been studied as a determinant of bowel cleansing quality. However, whether the bowel preparation course itself is associated with colonoscope insertion difficulty remains unclear.
Kazuki Horiuchi +2 more
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Liaquat Medical Research Journal, 2021 This operation was performed by me (1) in pre-conference surgical workshop day 2 at Minimal Invasive Surgery Centre, Liaquat University of Medicine and Health Sciences (LUMHS) on 20th November 2019.
Almas U Qazi +5 more
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Negative appendicectomy: evaluation of ultrasonography and Alvarado score [PDF]
, 2015 Background: High negative appendicectomy rates are no longer acceptable with improvements in imaging techniques and clinical prediction rules. The use of ultrasound and CT scan in addition to clinical assessment and blood investigations has greatly ...
Chihaka, OB, Kundiona, I, Muguti, GI
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International Journal of Cancer, Volume 159, Issue 6, Page 1455-1463, 15 September 2026.Efficient pre‐colonoscopy risk stratification tools are needed, especially in China. Using multicenter colorectal cancer screening data from Shandong Province, the authors developed and validated a risk prediction model for advanced colorectal neoplasia in asymptomatic individuals using sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle factors, and medical ...
Yan Liu +6 more
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When the Appendix Is Not the Culprit: Primary Omental Torsion Causing Acute Abdominal Pain
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 8, August 2026.ABSTRACT Primary omental torsion is a rare but important cause of acute abdominal pain in adults, often mimicking appendicitis. In resource‐limited settings, careful intraoperative exploration after excluding common causes is essential, as timely omental resection leads to rapid recovery and prevents complications.
Yihealem Yabebal Ayele +2 more
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Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica, Volume 70, Issue 7, August 2026.ABSTRACT Background Postoperative complications substantially increase morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. Understanding prognostic factors is essential for risk stratification, targeted prevention strategies, and development of prediction models.
Anders Peder Højer Karlsen +15 more
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