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Impact of Body Weight Loss During Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy on Prognosis of Patients With Lower Rectal Cancer

open access: yesAnnals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between changes in body weight and composition during chemoradiotherapy, such as the psoas muscle mass index, visceral fat index, and subcutaneous fat index obtained from computed tomography images, and long‐term outcomes in rectal cancer patients.
Shinya Abe   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Analysis of the grade of esophagitis, chromendoscopical and histological findings of esophagus in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease before and after the therapy [PDF]

open access: yesVojnosanitetski Pregled, 2010
Background/Aim. The symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux desease (GERD) are among the most common complaints for which patients are indicated for visiting gastroenterologist.
Brzački Vesna   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Towards a transparent, credible, evidence-based decision-making process of new drug listing on the Hong Kong Hospital Authority Drug Formulary: challenges and suggestions [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
The aim of this article is to describe the process, evaluation criteria, and possible outcomes of decision-making for new drugs listed in the Hong Kong Hospital Authority Drug Formulary in comparison to the health technology assessment (HTA) policy ...
Cheung, Bernard M.Y.   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

Short‐ and Long‐Term Outcomes of Subtotal Gastrectomy for Remnant Gastric Cancer: A Multicenter Study

open access: yesAnnals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
This multicenter study compared subtotal versus completion gastrectomy for remnant gastric cancer. Subtotal gastrectomy was associated with shorter operative time and significantly less postoperative weight loss, with no difference in long‐term survival, suggesting it as a feasible surgical option without compromising oncologic outcomes.
Kensuke Kudou   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Esophageal Mucosal Injuries From Drugs, Radiation, and Caustic Agents [PDF]

open access: yesThe Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research
Various factors can lead to esophageal mucosal injury. A thorough patient history is crucial to accurately diagnose esophageal injuries caused by drugs, radiation, and caustic agents.
Hyung Jin Bae, Younghee Choe
doaj   +1 more source

Gigantic Stomach: A Rare Manifestation of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is characterized by degeneration and atrophy of skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles after a latent period of apparently normal development and function. The gastrointestinal manifestations start in the second decade of
Dhaliwal, Amaninder   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

Esophageal trachealization: A feature of eosinophilic esophagitis

open access: yesSaudi Journal of Gastroenterology, 2009
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EE) is an inflammatory condition characterized by intense eosinophilic infiltration of the esophagus. EE is frequently misdiagnosed as gastroesophageal reflux disease. Here, we present a child with EE and a characteristic endoscopic finding, "ringed esophagus". An 11-year-old Saudi boy presented with dysphagia for 1 year.
Al-Hussaini Abdulrahman   +2 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Nonsteroidal Anti‐Inflammatory Drugs and Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

open access: yesClinical Pharmacology &Therapeutics, EarlyView.
Nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used for pain and inflammation but are associated with gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. While this risk is well established, most studies evaluate NSAIDs as a homogenous class, limiting clinical decision‐making based on individual agent safety.
Abdelrahman G. Tawfik   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gastroesophageal reflux disease and risk of atrial fibrillation/flutter: Implications for heart failure progression

open access: yesESC Heart Failure, EarlyView.
Abstract Aims While observational studies suggest an association between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and atrial fibrillation/flutter (AF/AFL), the causal relationship and mechanisms remain undefined. This study employed Mendelian randomization (MR) to assess bidirectional causal relationships and explore potential implications for heart ...
Wansong Hu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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