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A new theory on the cause of anal fissure – impaction theory
Journal of Coloproctology, 2020 The internal hemorrhoid, rectal tumor, hypertrophic anal papilla, and secret fecal mass are regarded as the blocks embedded in the rectum. The above blocks hinder defecation, which will inevitably lead to excessive opening of the anal caliber.
Shaoming Chen, Qinghuan Yu
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Nonobstructing Colonic Dilatation and Colon Perforations Following Renal Transplantation [PDF]
, 1990 Nonobstructing colonic dilatation has not been commonly reported following renal transplantation, and colon perforations carry a high morbidity and mortality in this population.
Hakala, TR +5 more
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Recurrent Colonic Perforation in Geriatric Patients with Sigmoid Colostomy: Two Case Reports
The Ewha Medical Journal, 2023 Recurrent colonic perforation in patients already having colostomy is extremely rare and only a few cases had been reported. Herein, we report 2 cases of recurrent colonic perforation at the proximal part of the ...
Hyeonkyeong Kim +3 more
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Identifying and managing constipation in older people [PDF]
, 2016 Constipation is a major problem in residential care. It is a condition which, if left untreated, can result in major distress and health problems for sufferers.
Lee, Amanda
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Stercoral colitis mimicking appendicitis
International Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2017 Background Stercoral colitis is an inflammatory process involving the colonic wall related to fecal impaction. This rare condition is associated with high morbidity-mortality.
Abdelghafour Elkoundi +2 more
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Endometriosis: A Rare Cause of Large Bowel Obstruction. [PDF]
, 2018 Large bowel obstruction can result in significant morbidity and mortality, especially in cases of acute complete obstruction. There are many possible causes, the most common in adults being colorectal cancer.
Alexandrino, G +5 more
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A case of stercoral colitis with marked elevation of serum carcinoembryonic antigen
Clinical Case Reports, 2020 It should be noted that the serum CEA level can become elevated in severe stercoral colitis. Marked elevation of the serum CEA level in stercoral colitis may suggest the necessity of surgery in patients with stercoral colitis.
Kiyoto Takehara +3 more
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Air suctioning during colon biopsy acquisition reduces bacterial contamination [PDF]
, 2006 Background and Aim: Contamination of endoscopy suites with bacteria during procedures is of concern particularly through droplets during handling of biopsy specimens.
Fried, M +7 more
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Extrahepatic complications of liver transplantation. [PDF]
, 1985 The massive surgical assault associated with hepatic transplantation makes a high frequency of complications almost inevitable. In this review of 225 patient records, selected at random from cases of liver transplantation in Pittsburgh over a 2 1/2 year ...
Shaw, BW, Starzl, TE, Wood, RP
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Archives of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, 2022 Background: Childhood constipation is still common among children under 5 years of age. This study was conducted to determine the clinical profile of childhood constipation under 5 years of age at dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Indonesia.
Steven Christian Susianto +6 more
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