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Clostridium difficile colitis in patients after kidney and pancreas-kidney transplantation [PDF]
Limited data exist about Clostridium difficile colitis (CDC) in solid organ transplant patients. Between 1/1/99 and 12/31/02, 600 kidney and 102 pancreas–kidney allograft recipients were transplanted.
Basu, A+8 more
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Sigmoid colon carcinoma-associated with an inguinal hernia. [PDF]
Introduction: Inguinal hernias are common diseases in the population, and the prevalence of colorectal cancer has increased significantly in recent decades. However, the concomitant association of these two entities is rarely described in the literature.
Humberto Fenner Lyra Junior+4 more
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Emergency treatment of complicated colorectal cancer [PDF]
Aim: To find evidence to suggest the best approach in patients admitted as an emergency for complicated colorectal cancer. Methods: The medical records of 131 patients admitted as an emergency with an obstructing, perforated, or bleeding colorectal ...
Brachini, Gioia+6 more
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Fifty-one laparoscopic colectomies were attempted at two institutions. The clinical results and methods are presented. Seven cases (14%) were converted to facilitated procedures, and four cases (8%) were converted to "open." Cases of cancer, diverticulitis, endometriosis, regional enteritis, villous adenomas, and sessile polyps were operated.
E H, Phillips+5 more
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Effect of the Ileum and Colon on Liver Regeneration
Purpose The colon and ileum play significant roles on liver physiology. Studies about simultaneous hepatectomy and colectomy or enterectomy are scarce and controversial.
Cláudia Nunes Oliveira+4 more
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Recent advances in minimally invasive colorectal cancer surgery [PDF]
Laparoscopy has improved surgical treatment of various diseases due to its limited surgical trauma and has developed as an interesting therapeutic alternative for the resection of colorectal cancer.
Angele, M. K.+4 more
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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Bezlotoxumab Added to Standard of Care Versus Standard of Care Alone for the Prevention of Recurrent Clostridium difficile Infection in High-Risk Patients in Spain [PDF]
Introduction Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is the major cause of infectious nosocomial diarrhoea and is associated with considerable morbidity, mortality and economic impact.
Aceituno, Susana+7 more
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A multicenter study of Clostridium difficile infection-related colectomy, 2000-2006 [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The incidence of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) has been increasing. Previous studies report that the number of colectomies for CDI is also rising. Outside of a few notable outbreaks, there are few published data documenting increasing
Amelia M. Kasper+9 more
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