FOXC2 and fluid shear stress stabilize postnatal lymphatic vasculature. [PDF]
Biomechanical forces, such as fluid shear stress, govern multiple aspects of endothelial cell biology. In blood vessels, disturbed flow is associated with vascular diseases, such as atherosclerosis, and promotes endothelial cell proliferation and ...
Amélie Sabine +26 more
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Insights Into Congenital Lymphatic Anomalies Underlying Fetal Effusions
ABSTRACT Objective We describe a series of pregnancies with autosomal dominant lymphedema and generalized lymphatic dysplasia in the fetus diagnosed with prenatal exome or genome sequencing. We focus on specific syndromes, fetal features, and parental symptoms to deepen our understanding of congenital lymphatic anomalies.
Sara G. Vargo +4 more
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Conservative Management of Chylous Ascites Following Endometrial Cancer Staging
To present a case of chylous ascites after staging surgery for endometrial carcinoma A 57 years old postmenopausal woman was operated for endometrial cancer, chylous ascites developed after this surgery. Chylous ascites was treated conservatively include
Fırat Tülek +3 more
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Comparison of Insertion Difficulties and Performance of Thoracoamniotic Shunts for Fetal Hydrothorax
ABSTRACT Objective This study compared insertion difficulties, shunt failure, reintervention rates, maternal adverse events, and neonatal outcomes among different shunt types used in fetal hydrothorax. Method A retrospective multicenter cohort study (2012–2022) was conducted across 12 international centers.
Tess T. Treurniet +26 more
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Chylous ascites as a manifestation of child abuse: a case report [PDF]
Chylous ascites is a rare pathology. It can be primary due to congenital defects or secondary to obstruction, trauma or neoplasia. We present an infant patient with chylous ascites due to damage to the cisterna chyli caused by traumatic lumbar vertebral ...
Cura Esquivel, Idalia Aracely +3 more
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Review of the literature and description of a case of sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis requiring home parenteral nutrition [PDF]
We present a case of a 48 year old HIV patient, who had recurrent episodes of ascites since 2007. His history includes ischaemic heart disease, for which he was treated with atenolol from 2005 to 2007, and Type 2 diabetes; he was later started on ...
Al-Sulttan, FM +4 more
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Application of the Da Vinci Single‐Port (SP) Robot in General Surgery: A First Systematic Review
ABSTRACT Introduction Minimally invasive surgery has revolutionized surgical practice by reducing surgical trauma and enhancing recovery. In this context, the da Vinci SP System represents a major technological advancement. This review aims to report its clinical applications in general surgery, evaluating associated outcomes and potential advantages ...
Antonio Cubisino +2 more
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Chylous ascites after donor nephrectomy: MR lymphangiography and lymphatic embolization treatment
s: Chylous ascites results from the leakage of lipid-rich lymphatic fluid into the peritoneal cavity. Most postsurgical chylous ascites occurs following abdominal aortic surgeries.
Tran Quoc Hoa, MD, PhD +9 more
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Chylous Ascites Post Open Cholecystectomy After Severe Pancreatitis [PDF]
Context Chylous ascites a rare complication post cholecystectomy. There are to our knowledge only 3 reported cases in the literature. We describe a case of chylous ascites post open cholecystectomy in a patient with recent severe pancreatitis. We propose
Cheung, Cherry X +4 more
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A Rare Cause of Massive Scrotal Elephantiasis: Case Report and Literature Review
ABSTRACT Scrotal lymphedema is a rare late complication of testicular cancer treatment, with most reported cases occurring in the early postoperative period. Massive scrotal elephantiasis manifesting more than a decade after postchemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (pc‐RPLND) has not previously been described.
David Toro Tole +4 more
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