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XELOXIRI neoadjuvant chemotherapy appears to be feasible and efficacious for patients with LARC. Although neoadjuvant XELOXIRI alone did not yield our expected pCR rate, the local recurrence rate, 3‐year DFS and measures of safety met current standards.
Chu Matsuda+16 more
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Effect of old age on the subpopulations of enteric glial cells in human descending colon
Main Points The number of Sox‐10 immunoreactive (IR) enteric glial cells (EGCs) were unaltered with age in both the myenteric and submucous plexus. The density of S100‐IR EGCs declined among the elderly in the circular muscle and within the myenteric plexus per ganglionic area.
Nicholas Baidoo+2 more
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Acute toxicity and patient‐reported outcomes in anal canal cancer: results of a pilot study
After reaching their maximum at the end of treatment, the majority of toxicity and patient reported outcomes (PROs) items approached baseline levels by 3 months post treatment. The results of this study suggest that PROs are an important complementary tool to Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Effects (CTCAE) and provide greater understanding of ...
Elizabeth Brown+5 more
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Abstract Background A variety of factors influence bladder health, including environmental factors, life experiences, biologic foundations, and coexistent medical conditions. A biologically diverse microbial community exists in the urine that is likely influenced by the microbial inhabitants of the vagina. The relationship between the genitourinary (GU)
Margaret G. Mueller+9 more
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Abstract Introduction Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) is an effective treatment of urinary and bowel dysfunction, including secondary to neurological disorders. The learning curve for the optimal electrode placement for SNM is steep, expensive, and limited by patient factors such as obesity and previous injuries.
Tahsin B. Aydogan+6 more
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Management of postoperative fecal incontinence by pediatric surgeons in Nigeria: a pilot study
Background Fecal incontinence is a challenging problem in pediatric surgical practice as it occurs in 25 to 50% of patients who have undergone surgery for anorectal malformation and in 5 to 23% after transanal pull-through for Hirschsprung disease. Fecal
Taiwo A. Lawal
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Comparison between Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy And Lord’s Operation for Chronic Anal Fissure
Introduction: Anal fissure is an elongated ulcer in lower anal canal which presents with severe perianal pain during and after defecation with red streaks of blood. Chronic anal fissure is a fissure for more than six weeks with a skin tag (sentinel tag).
Rabeeha Bashir+5 more
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The Effect of Transvaginal Prolapse Surgery on Anorectal Function
Objective Pelvic floor dysfunction can manifest as a spectrum including anorectal dysfunction, vaginal prolapse, and urinary incontinence. Sacrospinous fixation is a procedure performed by gynecologists to treat vaginal prolapse.
Rachel E. Colbran+4 more
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Using Multivariate Linear Regression for Biochemical Oxygen Demand Prediction in Waste Water [PDF]
There exist opportunities for Multivariate Linear Regression (MLR) in the prediction of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) in waste water, using the diverse water quality parameters as the input variables. The goal of this work is to examine the capability of MLR in prediction of BOD in waste water through four input variables: Dissolved Oxygen (DO ...
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Abstract Aim To describe the nursing experiences and care needs of family caregivers caring for neonates with enterostomies in China. Design A qualitative study. Methods We conducted semi‐structured interviews with family caregivers who care for neonates undergoing enterostomy.
Zhi Hong Ni+3 more
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