Impact of multi-targeted antiretroviral treatment on gut T cell depletion and HIV reservoir seeding during acute HIV infection. [PDF]
, 2012 BackgroundLimited knowledge exists on early HIV events that may inform preventive and therapeutic strategies. This study aims to characterize the earliest immunologic and virologic HIV events following infection and investigates the usage of a novel ...
Ananworanich, Jintanat +23 more
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Establishment and characterization of a sigmoid colon cancer organoid with spinal metastasis
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental BiologyBackgroundSigmoid colon cancer with spinal metastases is rare in distant metastasis. In addition, the prognosis of colon cancer patients with spinal metastases is extremely poor.
Jingyao Chen +13 more
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Sonographic diagnosis of a colovesical fistula due to sigmoid colon cancer
Journal of Medical Ultrasound, 2018 Based on sonographic findings, colovesical fistula was diagnosed in a 71-year-old man with sigmoid colon cancer. Gray-scale sonography revealed an irregular thickening of the sigmoid colon wall abutting the urinary bladder which also showed thickening in
Dal Mo Yang +4 more
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Endocuff Vision Reduces Inspection Time Without Decreasing Lesion Detection in a Randomized Colonoscopy Trial [PDF]
, 2019 Background & Aims Mucosal exposure devices improve detection of lesions during colonoscopy and have reduced examination times in uncontrolled studies. We performed a randomized trial of Endocuff Vision vs standard colonoscopy to compare differences in ...
Garcia, Jonathan +5 more
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Increased prevalence of colorectal adenomas in women with breast cancer [PDF]
, 2005 Background: The frequency of colorectal adenomas and carcinomas was investigated in a large cohort of women with breast cancer in comparison with matched controls, since data on the occurrence of second tumors in women with breast cancer is controversial.
Bayerdörffer, Ekkehard +8 more
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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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Management of Sigmoid Volvulus Based on Ladd's Procedure: A Case Report
Pediatrics and Neonatology, 2009 Sigmoid volvulus is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition in childhood. Colectomy is usually required to prevent recurrent volvulus, which carries a high risk of morbidity and mortality.
Li-Lan Chiang +3 more
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PAMJ Clinical Medicine, 2020 A 10-year-old boy who was previously well presented with sudden onset of intermittent severe abdominal pain, non-bilious vomiting and constipation. Abdominal examination was essentially normal.
Ayman Elhosny, Behrouz Banieghbal
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Recent advances in understanding and managing diverticulitis. [PDF]
, 2018 In the past few decades, the increasing socioeconomic burden of acute diverticulitis (AD) has become evident, and with the growth of the population age, this significant economic impact will likely continue to rise. Furthermore, recent evidence showed an
Annibale, Bruno +4 more
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An Unusual Cause of Rectal Bleeding -Report of Three Cases and Literature Review
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal, 2009 Haemangioma of the rectum and colon is very rare malformation with only around 100 cases have been reported so far. Most commonly young adult is affected. Common site is recto sigmoid junction.
Zahidul Haq +6 more
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