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Feeding difficulties in children with esophageal atresia: A parent‐reported multicenter study

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Feeding difficulties (FDs) are common among children with esophageal atresia (EA) and tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF), but knowledge about their prevalence and risk factors is limited. This multicenter study aimed to assess the prevalence, subtypes, and associated factors of FD in children with EA/TEF. Methods Parents of children who
Tut Galai, Shlomi Cohen, Batia Weiss, Ron Shaoul, Ari Silbermintz, Kim Shemer, Dana L. Gal, Hadar Moran‐Lev   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Patterns of injury and violence in Yaoundé Cameroon: an analysis of hospital data. [PDF]

, 2010
BackgroundInjuries are quickly becoming a leading cause of death globally, disproportionately affecting sub-Saharan Africa, where reports on the epidemiology of injuries are extremely limited.
Bilounga Ndongo, Chancelline, Etoundi Mballa, Georges Alain, Hyder, Adnan A, Juillard, Catherine, Stevens, Kent A   +4 more
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Brazilian Society of Surgical Oncology: Guidelines and Consensus Statement for Palliative Surgery in Oncology

Journal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Objective Palliative surgery in oncology aims to relieve symptoms, improve quality of life, and respect patient autonomy in advanced cancer. This study aimed to develop evidence‐based recommendations for safely indicating and performing palliative surgeries in Brazil, considering clinical, ethical, and multidisciplinary aspects.
Audrey Cabral Ferreira de Oliveira, Jordana Henz Hammes, Isabela Maria Alves de Almeida Oliva, Lara Andrade Mendes Mangieri, Ronald Enrique Delgado Bocanegra, Marcos Gonçalves Adriano Junior, Ana Caroline Fonseca Alves, Eliel Oliveira de Araujo, Jairo Cerqueira de Almeida Teixeira, Patricia Isabel Bahia Mendes Freire, Larissa de Jesus Almeida, Raquel Lacerda Dantas de Farias, Heládio Feitosa e Castro Neto, Alexandre Ferreira Oliveira, Reitan Ribeiro, Rodrigo Nascimento Pinheiro   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Interesting case of spontaneously resolved dysphagia in a young female due to complicated esophageal tuberculosis

Gastroenterology Insights, 2017
Mycobacterium tuberculosis can affect any organ of the body. Gastrointestinal tubercular involvement is fairly common. Esophageal tuberculosis though is uncommon. Esophageal tuberculosis accounts for only 0.3% of gastrointestinal tuberculosis.
Dhaval Choksi, Alisha Chaubal, Ruchir Patel, Chetan Rathi, Meghraj Ingle, Prabha Sawant   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Overview of 100 patients with voice prosthesis after total laryngectomy--experience of single institution [Pregled 100 bolesnika sa govornom protezom nakon totalne laringektomije] [PDF]

, 2012
Surgical procedures, especially total laryngectomy, used for treatment of advanced laryngeal carcinoma, have a profound adverse effect on the patient's physical, functional, and emotional health, and almost always decrease quality of life.
Bilić, Mario, Kovač-Bilić, Lana, Lukinović, Juraj, Prgomet, Drago, Raguž, Ivan, Živković, Tamara   +5 more
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Advances in imaging for atrial fibrillation ablation. [PDF]

, 2011
Over the last fifteen years, our understanding of the pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation (AF) has paved the way for ablation to be utilized as an effective treatment option.
D'Silva, A, Wright, M
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Clinical Outcomes in Patients With T4b Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A 10‐Year Single Institution Experience

The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) with adjacent structure invasion (T4b), affecting areas such as the aorta, vertebral body, or trachea, is associated with a poor prognosis, and the optimal treatment strategy remains unclear. While chemotherapy is considered standard, radiation therapy is often avoided due to the risk of severe ...
Yi‐Hsun Chen, Wen‐Hung Hsu, I‐Chen Wu, Pen‐Tzu Fang, Song‐Wei Wang, Chao‐Chin Hsu, Yao‐Kuang Wang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mid-esophageal diverticulum mimicking an aortic aneurysm on chest radiography [PDF]

, 2017
BACKGROUND: Mid-esophageal region is an uncommon location of esophageal diverticula, a condition usually diagnosed in elderly individuals. CASE REPORT: We report a case of an elderly male with incidental finding of mediastinal lesion, which was initially
Benjamin, Geena, Hiremath, Shivaprakash Basavanthaiah, Kandy, Srikiran Thayille, Kesavan, Charamel Sankaran   +3 more
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Dysphagia Characteristics in High Versus Low Vagal Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
High vagal etiology of unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP) is linked to greater swallowing dysfunction compared to low vagal etiology of UVFP, with higher rates of premature spillage, pharyngeal residue, penetration and aspiration on instrumental swallow assessment; and higher prevalence of diet and behavioral modifications recommended.
Madeline Miles Marker, Liam W. Gallagher, Aanish Puri, Jesse Hoffmeister, Scott Lunos, Heather Erickson, Gina Cruciani, Joslyn Kahn, Stephanie Misono, Raluca Gray   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Inflammatory Markers Stratify Surgical Outcomes in Pediatric Airway Reconstruction

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) predicts surgical success in adult patients undergoing open airway reconstruction for laryngotracheal stenosis, but similar biomarkers in pediatrics remain unidentified. This study identifies predictors of outcomes in pediatric patients undergoing triple endoscopy or surgical airway ...
Nomongo Dorjsuren, Hrithik Praveen, Kalpnaben Patel, Shilin Zhao, Alexander Gelbard, Christopher Wootten   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source