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Esophageal fistula after definitive concurrent chemotherapy and intensity modulated radiotherapy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

PLoS ONE, 2021
BackgroundThe literature regarding esophageal fistula after definitive concurrent chemotherapy and intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) remains lacking.
Tzu-Hui Pao, Ying-Yuan Chen, Wei-Lun Chang, Jeffrey Shu-Ming Chang, Nai-Jung Chiang, Chia-Ying Lin, Wu-Wei Lai, Yau-Lin Tseng, Yi-Ting Yen, Ta-Jung Chung, Forn-Chia Lin   +10 more
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A systematic review of infected descending thoracic aortic grafts and endografts

, 2019
Objective: The objective of this study was to collect and critically analyze the current evidence on the modalities and results of treatment of descending thoracic aortic surgical graft (SG) and endograft (EG) infection, which represents a rare but ...
Chakfe, Nabil, Chiesa, Roberto, Grandi, Alessandro, Kahlberg, Andrea, Loschi, Diletta, Melissano, Germano, Moreels, Nathalie, Vermassen, Frank   +7 more
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Achalasia: A review of Western and Iranian experiences [PDF]

, 2009
Achalasia is a primary motor disorder of the esophagus, in which esophageal emptying is impaired. Diagnosis of achalasia is based on clinical findings. The diagnosis is confirmed by radiographic, endoscopic, and manometric evaluations. Several treatments
Mikaeli, J., Islami, F., Malekzadeh, R.
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Free Tissue Transfer for Repair of Chronic Esophageal Perforations

OTO Open, 2021
Objective Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion have become a common intervention for cervical spine stabilization. However, complications can cause life-threatening morbidity.
Matthew Helton MD, James Reed Gardner MD, Quinn Dunlap MD, T. Glenn Pait MD, Jumin Sunde MD, Emre Vural MD, Mauricio Alejandro Moreno MD   +6 more
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Treatment of aortoesophageal fistula after endovascular aortic repair for mycotic thoracic aneurysm secondary to endoscopic botulinum toxin injections

Annals of Vascular Surgery - Brief Reports and Innovations, 2022
Endoscopic botulinum toxin injections to the esophagus is a safe and effective treatment for the management of achalasia or distal esophageal spasms.
Michaël Huysmans, Jürgen Verbist, Wouter Van den Eynde, Fien Gryffroy, Koen Vermeiren, Pieter-Jan Cuyle   +5 more
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Integrative analyses of transcriptome sequencing identify novel functional lncRNAs in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. [PDF]

, 2017
Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have a critical role in cancer initiation and progression, and thus may mediate oncogenic or tumor suppressing effects, as well as be a new class of cancer therapeutic targets. We performed high-throughput sequencing of RNA
Ai, B, Bai, X-F, Cao, H-H, Feng, C-C, He, J-Z, Huang, G-W, Koeffler, HP, Lei, F, Li, C-Q, Li, E-M, Li, M, Li, S, Li, X, Li, X-C, Liao, L-D, Lin, D-C, Liu, Y-J, Shen, J-H, Tang, Z-D, Wang, L-D, Wang, M-R, Wang, Q-Y, Wang, S-H, Wu, B-L, Wu, J-Y, Wu, Z-Y, Xu, L-Y, Xu, Y-J, Xue, Y-J, Zhang, J, Zhao, J-M, Zheng, C-P, Zhu, Y   +32 more
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Thoracic endovascular aortic repair for advanced esophageal cancer invading the aorta: A prognosis analysis among 124 patientsCentral MessagePerspective

JTCVS Open
Objectives: Advanced esophageal cancer invading the aorta is considered an unresectable disease with a poor prognosis. We evaluated the clinical impact of elective thoracic endovascular aortic repair implantation on the prognosis of such patients ...
Hsiao-Hung Lu, MD, Ke-Cheng Chen, MD, PhD, Chih-Yang Chang, MD, PhD, Pei-Ming Huang, MD, PhD, Mong-Wei Lin, MD, PhD, Shuenn-Wen Kuo, MD, PhD, I-Hui Wu, MD, PhD, Jang-Ming Lee, MD, PhD   +7 more
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Esophageal bypass surgery as a definitive repair of recurrent acquired benign bronchoesophageal fistula

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2019
Background Acquired benign bronchoesophageal fistula (BEF) is rare and develops as a complication of other diseases, mostly of inflammatory processes and traumas of the chest.
Jiri Vachtenheim, Robert Lischke
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The role of peroxiredoxins in cancer [PDF]

, 2017
Peroxiredoxins (PRDXs) are a ubiquitously expressed family of small (22-27 kDa) non-seleno peroxidases that catalyze the peroxide reduction of H2O2, organic hydroperoxides and peroxynitrite.
CAPALBO, CARLO, COPPA, Anna, D'INZEO, SONIA, GIANNINI, Giuseppe, NICOLUSSI, Arianna   +4 more
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Bone resorption as a marker for delayed esophageal perforation post anterior cervical spine surgery: a retrospective analysis and call for increased vigilance

Frontiers in Medicine
PurposeDelayed esophageal perforation following anterior cervical spine surgery (ACSS) is a rare but serious complication. This study is to investigate the clinical characteristics, diagnostic approaches, and treatment outcomes of delayed esophageal ...
Hua Luo, Zhangfu Wang, Shuang Mi, Guangyong Yang, Wenjun Pan, Xingbing Feng, Zhenghua Hong   +6 more
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