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Gastric tube ulcer perforating the pericardium after subtotal esophagectomy [Perforacija ulkusa želučanog supstituta u perikard nakon subtotalne ezofagektomije] [PDF]

, 2013
Subtotal esophagectomy with retrosternal transposition of the gastric tube to the neck was performed in a 62-year-old patient with squamous cell carcinoma of the proximal third of the esophagus.
Korušić, Anđelko, Mikecin, Verica, Nikolić, Igor, Stančić-Rokotov, Dinko, Đuzel, Viktor, Špiček Macan, Jasna   +5 more
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First Successful Regeneration of a Structurally Native‐Like Colon Using a Bioabsorbable Polymer Sheet

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
This study demonstrated that a bioabsorbable polymer sheet (BAPS) can regenerate approximately half the circumference of the colon with native‐like structure and function in an experimental setting. As the model involved immediate closure after perforation and did not reproduce peritonitis, caution is required when considering clinical applicability ...
Junpei Takashima, Mitsuo Miyazawa, Masayasu Aikawa, Daisuke Fujimoto, Hirotoshi Kobayashi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

From armadillos to sloths: Patterns and variations in xenarthran coronary anatomy

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Species of the superorder Xenarthra play a vital ecological role in the Neotropics. Despite their evolutionary significance, anatomical studies on their coronary circulation remain scarce. This study investigated the coronary anatomy of 82 hearts from nine Xenarthra species across the Dasypodidae, Myrmecophagidae, and Bradypodidae.
Wilson Viotto‐Souza, André Luiz Quagliatto Santos, Marcelo Abidu‐Figueiredo, Thaís Aparecida Silva, Rodrigo Ananias Barreiros Silva, Paulo de Souza‐Junior   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Early and late complications of bariatric operation. [PDF]

, 2018
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, Davis, Kimberly A., Johnson, Dirk C., Lim, Robert   +3 more
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Short and Intermediate Term Outcomes of the Convergent Procedure: Initial Experience in a Tertiary Referral Center [PDF]

, 2020
PURPOSE: The Convergent procedure is a hybrid, multidisciplinary treatment for symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF) consisting of minimally invasive surgical epicardial ablation and percutaneous/catheter endocardial ablation.
Hirsh, Jeffrey, Lantz, Gurion, Lee, Lawrence S., Mahlow, Jeremy, Tonks, Robert   +4 more
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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

Cardiac CT reveals high prevalence of coronary artery disease in esophageal cancer eligible for radiotherapy

Acta Oncologica
Background: Assessment of cardiac disease before cancer therapy is crucial, as advancements in cancer treatment have led to prolonged survival and an increase in cardiovascular complications. Specifically, esophageal cancer and heart disease share common
Akinori Takada, Satoshi Nakamura, Yutaka Toyomasu, Takamitsu Mase, Tomoko Kawamura, Suguru Araki, Yoshitaka Suzuki, Masaki Ohi, Hajime Sakuma, Yoshihito Nomoto, Kakuya Kitagawa   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Esophageal stenosis secondary to severe loxoscelism: A case report

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Loxoscelism is a public health issue in tropical countries, particularly in Brazil. It can affect children of all ages and may lead to severe and irreversible injuries. We report the case of an infant who suffered a severe loxoscelism accident in the cervical region, progressing to esophageal stricture requiring multiple dilations. Fortunately,
Lucas Rocha Alvarenga, Mariana Di Paula Rodrigues, Marise Helena Cardoso Tofoli, Patrícia dos Santos Oliveira   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Muscular and serosal eosinophilic gastritis and enteritis with eosinophilic ascites successfully treated with dupilumab

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Primary eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders beyond the esophagus (EGIDs) are rare, predominantly Th2‐mediated inflammatory conditions, affecting various segments of the gastrointestinal tract. We report the case of a 12‐year‐old boy with recurrent abdominal pain, peripheral eosinophilia, and progressive gastritis, duodenitis, and enteritis
Almudena Sánchez‐Ramírez, Alejandro García‐Díaz, Ruth García‐Martínez de Bartolomé, Maria Isabel García‐Hidalgo, Maria Luz Cilleruelo, Enriqueta Román‐Riechmann, Carolina Gutiérrez‐Junquera   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diagnostic dilemma of cystic biliary atresia: A series of two cases and brief review of the diagnostic modalities

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Cystic biliary atresia (CBA) is a rare variant of biliary atresia that closely resembles choledochal cyst (CC), complicating diagnosis and potentially delaying critical surgical intervention. We report two cases of CBA that were difficult to diagnose.
Hamza Hassan Khan, Leslie Hirsig Spence, Nagraj Kasi   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source