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ABSTRACT Background Mucosal melanoma (MM) is a rare and aggressive subtype of melanoma with a notably worse prognosis than cutaneous melanoma (CM) due to its occult presentation and unique molecular profile. For advanced cases, immunotherapy has improved outcomes in recent years, although more significantly for CM.
Reema Patel +2 more
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How can you help prevent a recurrence of diverticulitis? [PDF]
A high-fiber diet is often prescribed after recovery from acute diverticulitis, based on extrapolation from epidemiologic data showing an association between low-fiber diets and diverticulosis (strength of recommendation [SOR]: C, expert opinion).
Jamieson, Barbara, Weisberger, Lise
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End-colostomy diverticulitis with parastomal phlegmon: A case report. [PDF]
Acute colonic diverticulitis is a well-known surgical emergency, which occurs in about 10 percent of patients known for diverticulosis. The case of a 77-year-old woman is reported, with past history of abdominoperineal resection with end-colostomy for ...
Benabidallah, S. +5 more
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Background/AimsIt is unclear whether the risk factors associated with complicated diverticulitis in Asian and Western countries are the same. We evaluated the risk factors associated with severe diverticulitis (SD) in Korea and compared the clinical ...
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Updated evidence on epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment for colonic diverticular bleeding
Abstract Since 2020, multiple large‐scale studies (CODE BLUE‐J) in Japan have accelerated the accumulation of evidence on colonic diverticular bleeding (CDB). This review summarizes the latest findings regarding CDB epidemiology and endoscopic hemostasis.
Chikamasa Ichita +6 more
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Analysis of Surgical Outcomes of Diverticular Disease of the Colon [PDF]
We analyzed retrospectively the surgical outcomes of diverticular diseases of the colon at the surgical division of Fukuyama Medical Center. Data were collected from 39 patients who underwent surgery for diverticular disease at Fukuyama Medical Center ...
Hamano, Ryosuke +11 more
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Abstract Ileostomy creation is common among patients with colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, and inflammatory bowel disease. Surgical removal or diversion of the colon can result in nutrition complications, most notably dehydration—a leading cause of hospital readmission—and increased risk of kidney injury.
Austin J. Hoeg +9 more
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Early and late complications of bariatric operation. [PDF]
Weight loss surgery is one of the fastest growing segments of the surgical discipline. As with all medical procedures, postoperative complications will occur. Acute care surgeons need to be familiar with the common problems and their management. Although
Beekley, Alec +3 more
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Imaging of ischemia, obstruction and infection in the abdomen [PDF]
Intestinal ischemia is a serious condition that continues to be associated with mortalities in excess of 70%. Intestinal obstruction and gastrointestinal tract sepsis are common conditions, accounting for a large proportion of patients admitted to ...
Maher, Michael M. +4 more
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