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Toxic megacolon: A rare presentation and novel treatment

open access: yesJPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract A 14‐year‐old male presented with toxic megacolon (TM). Stool culture and rectal biopsies ruled out Clostridium difficile infection and Hirschsprung disease, respectively. Anorectal manometry ruled out anal achalasia as rectoanal inhibitory reflex elicited a normal resting pressure.
Adrienne P. Davis   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Caecal bascule: a rare complication following emergency caesarean section

open access: yesJournal of Surgical Case Reports, 2010
Caecal bascule is an unusual type of volvulus that presents a challenging diagnosis for clinicians. We present a case of a forty-two year old female who developed a perforated caecal bascule five days post emergency caesarean section.
IA Thangasamy, RA Silcock
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Perioperative utilization of JAK inhibitors in Perianal Fistulizing Crohn's disease

open access: yesJPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract With the recent approval of small molecule drugs such as upadacitinib in adult inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), their utilization is becoming more common; however, there is limited data on perioperative risks or optimal timing of cessation and resumption to mitigate flares. Current recommendations suggest holding these medications for 14 days
Alexander Lyons   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ruxolitinib and vedolizumab salvage therapy in the setting of cytomegalovirus colitis for a patient with newly diagnosed very early onset inflammatory bowel disease

open access: yesJPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Acute severe ulcerative colitis increases the risk for cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, particularly with the use of immunocompromising medications. We report a case of a 4‐year‐old with newly diagnosed very early onset inflammatory bowel disease presenting with acute severe colitis refractory to both corticosteroids and infliximab, whose ...
Alison Laxer   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Is CMV DNAemia an early marker of CMV colitis in patients with active ulcerative colitis?

open access: yesMicrobiology Spectrum
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) colitis is a serious concern worsening the prognosis of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). We aimed to assess risk factors and prognostic impact of CMV colitis in patients with moderate-to-severe UC flare.
Laura Melotti   +13 more
doaj   +1 more source

Frequency and impact of repeat colonoscopy as a treat‐to‐target approach in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease

open access: yesJPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Endoscopic healing (EH) is a treatment target in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, adherence to repeat colonoscopy (RC) for EH assessment in pediatrics remains variable. We aimed to evaluate the frequency and timing of RC after diagnosis and its impact on treatment decisions at a large pediatric IBD center.
Kari Noel VanEvery   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Curative Management of Malignant Left-Sided Colorectal Obstruction

open access: yesWorld Journal of Colorectal Surgery, 2019
Left-sided malignant colonic obstruction remains a challenging surgical problem despite recent advances. We aim to provide a concise overview of the relevant surgical options for this condition in the curative setting.
Wen-Shen Lee   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Perineal rectosigmoidectomy on treatment of rectal procidentia: analysis of 48 cases

open access: yesJournal of Coloproctology, 2012
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate results obtained in 48 cases of perineal rectosigmoidectomy in patients with rectal procidentia. METHODS: 48 medical records of patients undergoing PRS were analyzed, retrospectively.
Bruno Amaral Medeiros   +7 more
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Differential Diagnosis for Intestinal Tuberculosis in Elder Patient – Case Report

open access: yesJournal of Coloproctology
Introduction Intestinal tuberculosis (ITB) presents with clinical features that often mimic malignant or inflammatory diseases. Diagnosis is established through a combination of endoscopic, radiological, and pathological findings.
Thaís Tuasca Jareño   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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