Cyclic parenteral nutrition does not change the intestinal microbiota in patients with short bowel syndrome [PDF]
PURPOSE: To characterize of the intestinal microbiota of patients with short bowel syndrome (SBS) admitted to the Metabolic Unit of a University Hospital. METHODS: Fecal samples were evaluated, and biochemical tests were conducted only in the case of SBS
Eduarda de Castro Furtado +7 more
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Non-inflammatory pancreatic cysts: from diagnosis to treatment (97 cases series)
Objective: to describe the implications of the diagnosis and treatment of non-inflammatory pancreatic cysts in a series of patients. Methods: we included patients with pancreatic cysts ≥1.0 cm, excluding those with a presumptive diagnosis of a ...
ENIO CAMPOS AMICO +4 more
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Pancreas divisum: Analysis and therapeutic alternatives with a case report [PDF]
Introduction. Pancreas divisum is a relatively common pancreatic duct anatomic variant, firstly described in the 17th century. Case report. We reported a 2-year-old child admitted to the Pediatric Clinic with breathing difficulties and abdominal pains.
Jokić Radoica +4 more
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Validation of a Norwegian version of SURgical PAtient Safety System (SURPASS) in combination with the World Health Organizations' Surgical Safety Checklist (WHO SSC) [PDF]
Introduction Surgical safety checklists may contribute to reduction of complications and mortality. The WHO’s Surgical Safety Checklist (WHO SSC) could prevent incidents in operating theatres, but errors also occur before and after surgery.
Boermeester, Marja A. +8 more
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Embolizations of the hepatic tumors - two-year single center experience [PDF]
Background/Aim. Transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) and portal vein embolizations (PVE) are established methods of treatment of patients with hepatic tumors.
Janczak Dariusz +6 more
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Background and Aims: Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at increased risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D), but the underlying mechanisms remain elusive.
Kristine H. Allin +5 more
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Local recurrence in patients treated for rectal cancer using total mesorectal excision or transection of mesorectum [PDF]
Background/Aim. Rectal cancer is a major health problem throughout the world, despite the great progress in the treatment and control of the disease. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of mesorectal excision type on local recurrence in ...
Milojković Bobana +8 more
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Background Digestive tract reconstruction in totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy can be divided into two types: instrument anastomosis and hand-sewn anastomosis.
Zeshen Wang +6 more
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Incarcerated inguinal hernias surgical treatment specifics in elderly patients [PDF]
Background/Aim. Incarcerated inguinal hernias surgical treatment represents one of the most frequent surgical treatments in elderly patients. The percentage of incarcerated inguinal hernias urgent surgical treatments is growing exponentially with the ...
Pešić Ivan +6 more
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Secondary renocolic fistula caused by pyonephrosis [PDF]
Introduction. Renoalimentary fistulas represent infrequent pathology with 27 literature reports. The oldest report is from the year 1953. Nowadays, they usually arise after the cryoablation of renal tumors.
Prelević Rade +4 more
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