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Colon cancer arising in a colonic diverticulum is very rare. There are only a few reported cases of colon cancer associated with a diverticulum. Of these reported cases, only a few are those of a mucinous adenocarcinoma. Here, we report a case of an 82-
Goun Choi +4 more
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Unintentional Weight Loss Does Not Predict Poor Outcomes in Zenker Diverticulum
In this study of 427 patients with Zenker's diverticulum, 23.6% had significant unintentional preoperative weight loss. Weight loss was associated with preoperative dysphagia and with both the smallest and largest pouches. Postoperative outcomes were similar in patients with and without weight loss, demonstrating a similar efficacy and safety profile ...
Ari D. Schuman +31 more
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RE: Simple vs Complex Urethral Diverticulum: Presentation and Outcomes
Urethral diverticulum (UD) was first described by Hey in 1805. Albeit it has mostly an acquired origin, it might also be congenital. According to the literature, the prevalance ranges between 1 and 6% in female population and it is mostly located at the
Lara MacLachlan +2 more
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Differentiating Persistent and Recurrent Dysphagia in Zenker Diverticulum: A POuCH Study
In longitudinal follow up of 160 patients who underwent surgery for Zenker's diverticulum, 29 patients did not respond (< 50% improvement in EAT‐10 and final EAT‐10 greater than 3). Two cohorts of patients emerged: the majority (23/29), who had persistent symptoms after surgery and never improved to a new baseline, and a smaller cohort (6/29) who had ...
Ari D. Schuman +32 more
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Non-catheter simple noninvasive bladder draining method with no costs
Objectives: To develop a simple, rapid (8 min) non-invasive non-catheter method for draining urine from the bladder, with no introduction of infection.
M G Hocking
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Impact of Frailty on Surgical Outcomes in Patients Treated for Cricopharyngeus Muscle Dysfunction
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the relationship between frailty status and surgical outcomes in patients undergoing procedures for cricopharyngeus muscle dysfunction (CPMD). Methods Retrospective chart review of all patients who underwent upper esophageal sphincter (UES) interventions at a tertiary dysphagia center.
Jessa Letargo +3 more
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Beyond Joint Hypermobility: Investigating Bladder Dysfunction in Hypermobile Ehlers‐Danlos Syndrome
ABSTRACT Introduction and Objectives Hypermobile Ehlers‐Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) is the most common subtype of Ehlers‐Danlos Syndrome, a group of connective tissue disorders caused by collagen abnormalities. While musculoskeletal features of hEDS are well characterized, its impact on visceral organs, including the bladder, remains underexplored.
Marium Ansari +5 more
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Congenital Intraoral Synechiae: A Scoping Review of Airway, Feeding, and Surgical Management
Abstract Objective To map the existing literature on congenital intraoral synechiae and summarize reported anatomic patterns, clinical presentation, associated anomalies/syndromes, and outcomes to inform standardized diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Data Sources PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were searched from January
Jason Bernier, Mathieu Bergeron
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Superficial esophageal cancer (SEC) in a diverticulum is rare and has a high risk of perforation during endoscopic resection. Although endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a standard treatment option, it is challenging to perform.
Yasuhiko Hamada +9 more
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Jejunal Diverticula Causing Unusual Massive Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Jejunal diverticula are rare and difficult to diagnose. They are often asymptomatic, but they may infrequently cause serious acute complications, such as diverticulitis with or without perforation, volvulus, intussusception, or hemorrhage.
Chiong-Hee Wong +4 more
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