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When protein losing enteropathy persists: A case series of viral and lymphatic‐associated etiologies
Abstract Protein‐losing enteropathy (PLE) is a rare condition that is characterized by loss of plasma protein in the intestines leading to hypoproteinemia with subsequent peripheral edema and possibly anasarca. The pathophysiology of PLE varies depending on the etiology and involves either intestinal mucosal injury or lymphatic system alterations ...
Natalie Jennings +7 more
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Gastric Outlet Obstruction at Bugando Medical Centre in Northwestern Tanzania: A Prospective Review of 184 Cases. [PDF]
Gastric outlet obstruction poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges to general surgeons practicing in resource-limited countries. There is a paucity of published data on this subject in our setting.
A Chowdhury +25 more
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Intestinal Atresia in Finland: Maternal Risk Factors, Prevalence, Associated Anomalies and Survival
ABSTRACT Aim We aimed to investigate prevalence, associated anomalies and survival of congenital intestinal atresia and to examine maternal risk factors for jejunoileal atresia (JIA). Methods All children born with, or pregnancies terminated because of, JIA or colonic atresia (CA) in Finland during 1987–2019 were identified from the Finnish Register of
Esko Tahkola +9 more
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Duodenal web resection via hybrid natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES)
Congenital duodenal atresia, stenosis, and webs are a common cause of proximal obstruction in the newborn period. A variety of surgical techniques have been described for the treatment of duodenal webs.
Maria Carmen Mora +3 more
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In the non‐diabetic beta‐cell (top left) activation of glucokinase (bottom left) leads to inhibition of mitochondrial metabolism and thereby impairs insulin secretion. The effect is similar to that of chronic hyperglycaemia as seen in the diabetic beta‐cell (top right).
Matthew Lloyd +9 more
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Background and Aims: Duodenal duplications are rare congenital anomalies that can cause gastrointestinal obstruction. Although surgical resection is the standard treatment, endoscopic alternatives are increasingly being explored.
Shuang Nie, MD, PhD +2 more
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Background: Annular pancreas is a rare, congenital, rotational anomaly of pancreas, seen usually in newborns who present with features of duodenal obstruction. However, in adults, only 24% of cases are present with duodenal obstruction.
Bhushan Chittawadagi +5 more
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Fifteen years of clinical liver transplantation [PDF]
Liver transplantation in humans was first attempted more than 15 yr ago. The 1-yr survival has slowly improved until it has now reached about 50%. In our experience, 46 patients have lived for at least 1 yr, with the longest survival being 9 yr. The high
Abouna +65 more
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Stomach and Intestines from a Case of Congenital Obstruction of the Third Part of the Duodenum. [PDF]
C. Max Page
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Modification of the endoscopic management of congenital duodenal stenosis
This report documents a new endoscopic management modality for congenital membranous stenosis in the third portion of the duodenum. Standard approaches to duodenal stenosis in newborns include a laparotomy with an enteroenterostomy, bypassing the ...
Koushi Asabe +9 more
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