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BackgroundIndirect inguinal hernia and sigmoid colon cancer are both common diseases, but carcinoma within the hernia sac is rare. We present a case of sigmoid colon cancer masquerading as a right incarcerated inguinal hernia.
Jianfeng Zhang +4 more
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Intestinal transplantation in children under FK 506 immunosuppression [PDF]
Intestinal transplantation, solitary (n = 3) or in combination with the liver (n = 7), was performed in 10 pediatric patients with intestinal failure. The liver was only replaced if there was liver failure and portal hypertension.
Adrian Casavilla +26 more
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Analysis of lesion localisation at colonoscopy: outcomes from a multi-centre U.K. study [PDF]
Background: Colonoscopy is currently the gold standard for detection of colorectal lesions, but may be limited in anatomically localising lesions. This audit aimed to determine the accuracy of colonoscopy lesion localisation, any subsequent changes in
Anderson, John H. +22 more
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Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of well described connective tissue disorders in which collagen production is impaired. The surgical management of affected individuals remains challenging, with no general consensus.
Kai Lyn Ng, Wai Kit Cheong
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Aim The present study clarified the effect on the health‐related quality of life and patient satisfaction of single‐incision laparoscopic colectomy compared with multiport laparoscopic colectomy for colorectal cancer.
Hiroki Ohya +9 more
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Economic evaluation of laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer [PDF]
Objectives: To assess the cost-effectiveness of laparoscopic surgery compared with open surgery for the treatment of colorectal cancer. Methods: A Markov model was developed to model cost-effectiveness over 25 years.
Aberdeen Health Technology Assessment Group +3 more
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Iatrogenic ureteral injury during laparoscopic versus open colectomy
Background and aim The rate of iatrogenic ureteral injury varies greatly depending on surgical approach and experience of the surgical team. This study compares laparoscopic and open colectomy regarding incidence of ureteral injury.
Ayman M. Abdulmohaymen
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Palliative resection versus palliative stenting for intestinal obstruction in patients with metastatic left-sided colonic cancer: a propensity score–matched analysis [PDF]
Purpose Palliative resection and palliative stenting are established options for managing obstruction in patients with metastatic left-sided colonic cancer.
Ruby Siu Ting Lau +5 more
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Background: Three-dimensional (3D) laparoscopy was developed to overcome the drawbacks of two-dimensional (2D) laparoscopy, namely lack of depth perception. However, the benefit of 3D laparoscopy in colorectal surgery is inconclusive.
Yi-Wen Yang +9 more
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