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Association between diverticulosis and colonic neoplastic lesions in individuals with a positive faecal immunochemical test [PDF]
, 2017 Background The association between diverticulosis and colonic neoplastic lesions has been suggested, but data in literature are conflicting. This study aimed to investigate such a relationship in patients participating in a colorectal cancer screening ...
Boggi, R. +7 more
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Benign retroperitoneal schwannoma presenting as colitis: A case report [PDF]
, 2007 We report a case of a patient presenting with clinical , radiological and endoscopic features of colitis due to a compressive left para-aortic mass.
Claes, Kathleen +7 more
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Giant diverticulum of the sigmoid colon
International Journal of Colorectal Disease, 1995 Abstract Giant diverticulum is a rare entity and few cases have so far been reported. It is nearly always associated with diverticular disease. There are some theories about the formation of a giant diverticulum but none is conclusive. Associated symptoms are similar to those of diverticular disease but, as with the patient reported here,
H. Freitas, A. Naber, A.-M. Sliutz
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Changes in neuromuscular structure and functions of human colon during ageing are region-dependent [PDF]
, 2018 Objective: To determine if human colonic neuromuscular functions decline with increasing age.Design: Looking for non-specific changes in neuromuscular function, a standard burst of electrical field stimulation (EFS) was used to evoke neuronally mediated (
Ahmed, Shafi +13 more
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Primary Signet-Ring Carcinoma (Linitus Plastica) of the Colorectum presenting as Subacute Intestinal Obstruction [PDF]
, 2012 Primary Signet-ring cell carcinoma (Linitus Plastica) of the colon and rectum is a rare form of adenocarcinoma of the large intestine and has been reported to have an extremely poor prognosis. We report a case of Primary Signet-ring cell carcinoma of the
Jagtap, SS +4 more
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F1000Research, 2019 Background: Schwannomas are tumors originating in Schwann cells of the peripheral nerve system and uncommonly develop in the gastrointestinal tract. Sigmoid colon schwannomas are very rare and only 28 cases have been reported. This study aims to report a
Gangmi Kim, Sun Il Kim, Kang Young Lee
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Bowel Perforation Secondary to Illegally Induced Abortion: a Tertiary Hospital Experience in Tanzania. [PDF]
, 2012 Bowel perforation though rarely reported is a serious complication of induced abortion, which is often performed illegally by persons without any medical training in developing countries.
Chalya, Phillipo L +6 more
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Surgical Case Reports, 2020 Background Colostomy via the intraperitoneal route is often performed during laparoscopic Hartmann’s operation or abdominoperineal resection. Internal hernia of the small intestine often occurs after colostomy.
Hiroki Hashida +5 more
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Stercoral Perforation of the Sigmoid Colon
International Journal of Gerontology, 2008 SUMMARYConstipation is prevalent among geriatrics living in nursing homes. This is a problem particularly among those with limited mobility and under multiple medications for various illnesses. We report a patient who suffered a stercoral perforation of the rectosigmoid colon as a direct complication of constipation.
Han-Ming Yang +2 more
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Management of a Case of Colovesical Fistula with Fecaluria as First Sign [PDF]
, 2015 Introduction. Fecaluria and pneumaturia are the patognomonic signs of an abnormal communication between the bladder and the intestinal tract. Therefore, when a history of digestive signs, symptoms or digestive diseases is missing, this borderline ...
Andresanu, A. +9 more
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