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Colectomy Rates for Ulcerative Colitis Differ between Ethnic Groups: Results from a 15-Year Nationwide Cohort Study

Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2016
Introduction. Previous epidemiological studies suggest a higher rate of pancolonic disease in South Asians (SA) compared with White Europeans (WE). The aim of the study was to compare colectomy rates for ulcerative colitis (UC) in SA to those of WE ...
Ravi Misra, Alan Askari, Omar Faiz, Naila Arebi   +3 more
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A case report of impacted fecalith within mucosal pouch: an unusual cause of colocolic intussusception [PDF]

Annals of Coloproctology
Intussusception involving the colon is unusual in adults and when present is managed with resection due to the risk of malignancy. We present an unusual case where the intussusceptum was impacted stool in a mucosal pouch in the transverse colon.
Douglas Greer, Adrian Fernandez
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A multilevel perspective on MSH6‐associated Lynch syndrome: Integrating molecular, biological, and clinical insights

International Journal of Cancer, EarlyView.
Abstract Lynch syndrome (LS) is the most common hereditary colorectal cancer syndrome, caused by a germline pathogenic variant in one of the mismatch repair (MMR) genes. Among these, MSH6‐associated LS represents a distinct subtype with unique molecular and clinical characteristics.
Salwa Ben Yahia, Anne‐Sophie van der Werf‐'t Lam, Madalina Cabuta, Maartje Nielsen, Noah C. Helderman   +4 more
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Colorectal Cancer Screening in Hereditary and Familial High‐Risk Populations: Best Practices and Future Directions

International Journal of Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a leading cause of cancer‐related morbidity and mortality worldwide yet is largely preventable through effective screening and surveillance. While most CRC cases are sporadic, a substantial proportion occur in individuals at increased risk due to hereditary cancer syndromes or family history who require tailored
Ophir Gilad, Francesc Balaguer, Elizabeth E. Half, Kevin J. Monahan, Elena M. Stoffel, Sonia S. Kupfer   +5 more
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Improved outcomes with cyanoacrylate glue for ileocolic anastomosis in right colectomy: a multicenter study [PDF]

Annals of Coloproctology
Purpose Anastomotic leaks (AL) remain a major complication following right colectomy for colon cancer. This multicenter, prospective, observational study evaluated the efficacy of Glubran 2, a cyanoacrylate-based sealant, in reducing the incidence of AL ...
Daniela Rega, Ernesto De Giulio, Raffaele De Luca, Andrea Muratore, Marco Milone, Giuseppe Sica, Paolo Millo, Carmela Cervone, Nicola Cillara, Patrizia Marsanic, Brunella Maria Pirozzi, Valeria Grazia Malagnino, Pietro Anoldo, Marcello Calabrò, Giovanni De Palma, Michele Simone, Paolo Delrio   +16 more
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Comparable Long-Term Outcomes of Cyclosporine and Infliximab in Patients With Steroid-Refractory Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis: A Meta-Analysis

Frontiers in Medicine, 2020
Background: In steroid-refractory acute severe ulcerative colitis (ASUC), cyclosporine (CYS) or infliximab (IFX) may be considered as a second-line alternative to avoid colectomy.
Kata Szemes, Alexandra Soós, Alexandra Soós, Péter Hegyi, Péter Hegyi, Péter Hegyi, Péter Hegyi, Nelli Farkas, Nelli Farkas, Adrienn Erős, Bálint Erőss, Emese Mezősi, Zsolt Szakács, Zsolt Szakács, Katalin Márta, Katalin Márta, Patrícia Sarlós, Patrícia Sarlós   +17 more
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Bowel ultrasound scan in the management of pediatric moderate ulcerative colitis: The applicability of international bowel ultrasound segmental activity score

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives To evaluate bowel ultrasound (BUS) findings and the diagnostic and prognostic performance of international bowel ultrasound segmental activity score (IBUS‐SAS) in children with moderate ulcerative colitis (UC), including its accuracy for assessing endoscopic activity and predicting clinical remission and colectomy within 12 months ...
Martina Di Benedetto, Luca Scarallo, Camilla Pannacci, Sara Renzo, Monica Paci, Sara Naldini, Jacopo Barp, Laura Tasciotti, Paolo Lionetti   +8 more
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Ileocecal Tuberculosis was Incidentally Diagnosed after Ingesting a Blister Pill Pack

The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
Foreign body ingestion is a common occurrence, and most cases are uncomplicated. Nevertheless, foreign bodies can become lodged in narrow areas of the digestive tract, particularly in the presence of pre-existing intestinal lesions. This paper reports a
Kiet Gia Le Nguyen, Nang Van Pham, Tuan Van Nguyen, Doi Van Mai, Hien Van Nguyen, Huan Hoang Lam, Tuan Thanh Tran, Phu Thien Diep Duong, Trinh Anh Thi Vo   +8 more
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The effect of pre-admission immunosuppression on colectomy rates in acute severe ulcerative colitis

Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology, 2018
Background: Patients on immunosuppression at the time of acute severe ulcerative colitis have been suggested to be at a higher risk of colectomy than those who are treatment-naïve.
Desmond Patrick, James Doecke, James Irwin, Katherine Hanigan, Lisa Simms, Mariko Howlett, Graham Radford-Smith   +6 more
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Prevalence and risk factors of gallstone disease in Korean patients with ulcerative colitis [PDF]

Intestinal Research
Background/Aims The prevalence of gallstone disease in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) is higher than in the general population. However, risk factors of gallstone disease in these patients remain unclear.
Kwangwoo Nam, Jae Yong Lee, Sang Hyoung Park, Ha Won Hwang, Ho-Su Lee, Kyunghwan Oh, Hee Seung Hong, Kyuwon Kim, Jin Hwa Park, Seung Wook Hong, Sung Wook Hwang, Dong-Hoon Yang, Byong Duk Ye, Jeong-Sik Byeon, Seung-Jae Myung, Suk-Kyun Yang   +15 more
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