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An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the experience of living with colorectal cancer as a chronic illness [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Aims and objectives: The main aim of this study was to explore the lived experiences of patients living with cancer as a chronic illness. BackgroundDue to recent advances in detection and treatment, cancer is now regarded as a chronic illness.
Appleton   +29 more
core   +3 more sources

Rectal metastasis from lung cancer diagnosed by endoscopic ultrasound‐guided fine needle biopsy: A case report

open access: yesDEN Open, Volume 6, Issue 1, April 2026.
Abstract A 73‐year‐old man visited our hospital due to hyperintestinal peristalsis and diarrhea. He had been undergoing regular annual checkups for dust lung disease. Contrast‐enhanced computed tomography scan showed edematous thickening of the rectal wall with contrast effect.
Shinji Mukawa   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Anorectal malformations in males: Pros and cons of neonatal versus staged reconstruction for high and intermediate varieties

open access: yesJournal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, 2017
Background: High and intermediate types of anorectal malformations (ARMs) in male neonates may be managed either by primary neonatal reconstruction without colostomy cover or by traditional policy of staged reconstruction after neonatal colostomy ...
Prema Menon   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cytomegalovirus-associated colitis mimicking necrotizing enterocolitis – A near miss diagnosis of neonatal colonic stricture [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Although cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common congenital infection in neonates, most patients are asymptomatic. Gastrointestinal manifestation is unusual. In this report, we described a newborn with perinatal CMV infection presented with symptoms mimicking ...
Chung, HY, Tam, PKH, Wong, KKY, Yeung, F
core   +1 more source

Endoscopic Removal of Impacted Barium Stools Using a Snare and a Long Hood: A Rare Complication Following Upper Gastrointestinal Barium X‐ray Radiography (With Video)

open access: yesDEN Open, Volume 6, Issue 1, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Barium sulfate is widely used as a radiographic contrast medium in upper gastrointestinal barium X‐ray radiography for cancer screening in Japan. Although generally considered safe, rare complications such as bowel obstruction due to impacted barium stools can occur.
Takaaki Kishino   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Colostomy closure in post Conflict Iraq

open access: yesمجلة كلية الطب, 2021
Background: Colostomy minimizes the risk of leakage at expense of requiring a second operation. In Iraq, published on colostomy closure in penetrating abdominal wall injuries is scarce.
Najim A.I. Al-Khaldy
doaj  

Stapled intestinal anastomosis is a simple and reliable method for management of intestinal caliber discrepancy in children [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
PURPOSE: Popularity of minimally invasive surgeries has led to the development of stapled intestinal anastomosis for adults. The advanced instruments used in this technique are getting suitable with the small intestinal lumens of neonates and infants. We
Hiroo Uchida   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Expansion of the Phenotype of Lymphatic Anomalies Caused by Somatic Activating BRAF Variant

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, Volume 72, Issue 11, November 2025.
ABSTRACT Background The somatic activating variant in BRAF (p.V600E) was recently described as a novel cause of macrocystic head and neck lymphatic malformations in three individuals. Other recent studies profiling the genetic causes of more complex lymphatic anomalies identified this same pathogenic BRAF variant.
Michael D. Fox   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Moral Force of Guidelines: How Surgeons Use Evidence‐Based Medicine to Curb Their Interventionism

open access: yesSociology of Health &Illness, Volume 47, Issue 8, November 2025.
ABSTRACT The epistemology of evidence‐based medicine (EBM) is said to clash with the culture of surgery: EBM demands contemplation, whereas surgeons prize decisive, and even heroic, action. How, then, have surgeons come to embrace EBM? To answer this question, I analysed evidence‐based clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) and interviewed 15 attending ...
Clay Davis
wiley   +1 more source

Transanal irrigation: Bridging the gap in treatment for chronic constipation and/or faecal incontinence—A systematic review and management guidance

open access: yesColorectal Disease, Volume 27, Issue 11, November 2025.
Abstract Aim The aims of the study were to: (1) update a systematic review on the efficacy of transanal irrigation (TAI) in patients with chronic constipation (CC) and/or faecal incontinence (FI); (2) provide guidance on the position of TAI in the treatment pathway of CC and FI; and (3) discuss knowledge gaps and areas of future research.
Paul F. Vollebregt   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

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