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Colovesicular Fistula [PDF]

, 2012
A fistula is an atypical connection between two epithelial surfaces, in the case of an enterovesical fistula between the urinary and gastrointestinal systems. These may be the result of a number of causes including: 1.
Lauretta Agius, Daniele, Attard, Caroline   +1 more
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Walking to the Operating Room: A Qualitative Study of Colorectal Cancer Patient Experiences in a Dutch Academic Hospital

Journal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Objectives This study explores experiences of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients with the Surgery on Foot (SOF) protocol. In contrast to patients being admitted to the hospital the night before surgery, these patients arrive at the hospital on the day of surgery, walk to the operating room, and lie down on the operating table for ...
Ise S. M. van Gool, Jip van der Klugt, Christel Gielen, Ghislaine A. P. G. van Mastrigt, Francine Schneider, Merel L. Kimman, Arnoud G. Peppelenbosch, Tim Lubbers   +7 more
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Identification of core gene-gut microbiome associations in diverticulitis patients through a two-sample mendelian randomization and bioinformatics-based investigation

Global Medical Genetics
Background: Previous studies have suggested a potential link between the gut microbiota and diverticulitis. However, the causal relationships as well as underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Methods: The causal effects of gut microbiota on diverticulosis
Wende Hao, Zhenjun Wang, Huachong Ma
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Essential updates 2018/2019: Colorectal (benign)

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, 2020
This review outlines current topics on the surgical treatment of benign colorectal diseases, with a focus on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and diverticulitis.
Takayuki Ogino, Tsunekazu Mizushima, Chu Matsuda, Masaki Mori, Yuichiro Doki   +4 more
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Physiological Emergency Surgery Acuity Score Predicts Mortality and Anastomotic Leak in Emergency Laparotomy: An External Validation Study

World Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
PESAS demonstrates good discrimination, calibration‐in‐the‐large, and net benefit as an ordinal risk stratification tool for prediction of 30‐day mortality among patients undergoing emergency laparotomy, with exploratory analysis suggesting promise for predicting anastomotic leak.
Wade Hopper, Anthony J. Duncan, Mentor Ahmeti   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diverticulitis With Microperforation

, 2022
The authors present the case of a 39-year-old male who returned to the emergency department one month after uncomplicated diverticulitis, with the second bout of diverticulitis newly complicated by microperforation.
John Amatea, Latha Ganti, Thor S Stead, Amatea, John, Stead, Thor S, Mangal, Rohan, Ganti, Latha, Choksey, Rhea, Rhea Choksey, Rohan Mangal, Stead, Thor   +10 more
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Ileal Diverticulitis [PDF]

, 2023
Teaching Point: Terminal ileal diverticulitis is an uncommon cause of right lower abdominal ...
Stephen Van Meerbeeck, Kelly Di Dier
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Surgical Appropriateness of Imaging in Acute Cholecystitis: A Danish Audit

Surgical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Acute cholecystitis is a common surgical condition, most frequently caused by gallstones. Ultrasound is recommended as the first‐line imaging modality, while CT and MRCP are reserved for inconclusive cases or suspected complications. Increasing use of CT in Denmark raises concerns regarding unnecessary radiation exposure. This study
Daniel Bornemann, Tobias Nord Neustrup, Anders Dalgaard Andersen, Sandra Soerensen, Theis Christmas Moeller, Peter Derek Christian Leutscher, Kathrine Holte   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Predictive score for diagnosing acute colonic diverticulitis in the emergency department: a retrospective study

BMC Emergency Medicine
Background Acute diverticulitis is commonly misdiagnosed among patients with acute abdominal pain in the emergency department (ED). There are predictive scores that assist in the diagnosis of acute left-sided diverticulitis, but no scoring system is ...
Siriwimon Tantarattanapong, Choasita Glawsongkram, Wasuntaraporn Pethyabarn   +2 more
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Virtual Care of Acute Diverticulitis: A Phase I/II Randomised Clinical Feasibility Trial

ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
Virtual care for acute uncomplicated diverticulitis appears feasible, safe and acceptable, with potential advantages over inpatient care, including superior patient‐reported experience. ABSTRACT Background Acute uncomplicated diverticulitis is commonly managed in hospital in Australia.
Phillip F. Yang, Philip Hay, Owen R. Hutchings, Rebecca A. Davis, Miranda Shaw, Shanmugam S. Somasundaram, Michael J. Solomon, Peter J. Lee, Kate E. McBride, Daniel Steffens, Kheng‐Seong Ng   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source