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Laparoscopic management of adhesive small bowel obstruction.

open access: yes, 2008
The objective of this review is to present a current opinion on the management of small-bowel obstruction. The topic is limited to small-bowel obstruction secondary to postoperative adhesions. Other causes of small-bowel obstruction are not addressed. We
Essani, R, Bergamaschi, R
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Pseudo-Obstruction of the Large Bowel

open access: yes, 1983
Thirty patients with acute pseudo-obstruction of the large bowel are presented, and the aetiology and diagnosis of this recognized clinical entity are described.
N V Addison
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Small bowel obstruction: an unusual cause.

open access: yes, 2007
A bezoar is a tightly packed collection of partially digested or undigested material. When this material is vegetable matter it is known as a phytobezoar, when it is hair it is a trichobezoar and when it is medication a pharmacobezoar.
MJ Steven, A Jabaar
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Development of Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis in Kidney Allograft Recipients: Risk Factors and Clinical Implications

open access: yesTurkish Journal of Nephrology, 2019
OBJECTIVES: Although bowel obstruction due to encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a rare complication following kidney transplantation, all our patients were previous peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the
Kenan KEVEN   +6 more
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Splenosis: A Rare Etiology for Bowel Obstruction—A Case Report and Review of the Literature

open access: yesCase Reports in Surgery, 2015
Splenosis is a historically uncommon etiology for bowel obstruction. Autotransplanted splenic tissues following surgery or trauma of the spleen are known to occur in multiple locations of the abdominal cavity and pelvis.
George Younan   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Malignant bowel obstruction in advanced cancer patients: epidemiology, management, and factors influencing spontaneous resolution

open access: yes, 2012
Albert Tuca1, Ernest Guell2, Emilio Martinez-Losada3, Nuria Codorniu41Cancer and Hematological Diseases Institute, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; 2Palliative Care Unit, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain ...
Tuca A   +3 more
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Ascaridial Volvulus: An Uncommon Cause of Ileal Perforation

open access: yesIranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2018
Ascariasis is a common worm infestation in developing and under-developed countries. It is caused by the ingestion of food contaminated with Ascaris eggs from faeces and is more common in places with poor sanitation. Almost 25% of the world population is
C Danny Darlington   +1 more
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The value of D-dimer and platelet-lymphocyte ratio combined with CT signs for predicting intestinal ischemia in patients with bowel obstruction.

open access: yesPLoS ONE
ObjectiveTo investigate the diagnostic value of D-dimer, platelet-lymphocyte rate (PLR) and CT signs for intestinal ischemia in patients with bowel obstruction.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed the clinical and imaging data of 105 patients diagnosed ...
Yuan Zhou   +9 more
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Malignant bowel obstruction in advanced ovarian cancer

open access: yes, 2017
Aim: Malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) in ovarian cancer is poorly understood.Methods: This retrospective cohort study analyzed 129 patients with ovarian cancer and MBO.Results: At presentation, 69 (53%) had platinum-resistant, 37 (29%) platinum ...
Clamp, Andrew   +9 more
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CT features of small bowel obstruction sur to mesodiverticular band

open access: yes, 2014
Meckel’s diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the small intestine. Common complications related to a Meckel’s diverticulum include hemorrhage, intestinal obstruction, and inflammation. Small bowel obstruction due to mesodiverticular band
B Kocak   +14 more
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