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Development and validation of a nutrition risk screening for patients with childhood cancer in Brazil (NUTRICCAN)

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Diagnosing malnutrition in patients with pediatric cancer is challenging because tumor masses can interfere with anthropometric measurements. STRONGkids considers cancer a general risk factor, whereas Screening Tool for Childhood Cancer (SCAN) classifies patients as at risk or not, potentially missing those who need nutrition ...
Cristiane Ferreira Marçon, Carolina Araújo dos Santos, Fernanda Luisa Ceragioli Oliveira   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Long-term effects of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy followed by sphincter-preserving resection on anal sphincter function in relation to quality of life among locally advanced rectal cancer patients: a cross-sectional analysis [PDF]

, 2015
BACKGROUND: There is growing recognition for the consequences of rectal cancer treatment to maintain an adequate functional sphincter in the long-term rather than preserving the anal sphincter itself.
Beste M Atasoy, Hazan Ozyurt, Nese Imeryuz, Rasim Gencosmanoglu, Sevgi Ozden, Zerrin Ozgen   +5 more
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Chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy versus physical therapist‐led exercise and the risk of cauda equina syndrome in adults with lumbar disc herniation, stenosis, or radiculopathy

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Cauda equina syndrome is a surgical emergency often caused by lumbar disc herniation. Spinal manipulative therapy is commonly used for lumbar spine disorders, but case reports have raised concerns it may precipitate cauda equina syndrome. One cohort study suggested no increased risk, although it did not focus on patients with lumbar
Robert J. Trager, Anthony N. Baumann, Romeo‐Paolo T. Perfecto, Christine M. Goertz   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

82 - Re-evaluating sphincteroplasty procedure for fecal incontinence

Continence
Introduction: In our institution, sphincteroplasty has been widely used for cases of fecal incontinence that have not been sufficiently improved by conservative treatment, including in men.
S TAKANO
doaj   +1 more source

Repeatability of innervation zone identification in the external anal sphincter muscle [PDF]

, 2010
Knowledge of the distribution of the innervation zones (IZs) of the external anal sphincter (EAS) may be useful for preventing anal sphincter incompetence during vaginal delivery.
Davico, E., Enck, P., Franz, H., Mastrangelo, Francesco, Merletti, Roberto, Mesin, Luca   +5 more
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Assessment of Perinatal Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Symptoms and Risk Factors: Measurement Properties of the International Consultation on Incontinence—Perinatal Pelvic Health Self‐Assessment Questionnaire (ICIQ‐PPHSAQ)

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To assess the measurement properties of the International Consultation on Incontinence—Perinatal Pelvic Health Self‐Assessment Questionnaire (ICIQ‐PPHSAQ) and to identify symptom subscales for scoring. Design, Setting and Population Two cohorts of perinatal women (antenatal and postnatal) at nine NHS trusts in England completed ICIQ ...
Alan Uren, Anne Fee, Paul Abrams, Kerry Avery, Ewa Sucha, Nick Barrowman, Nichola Bale, Tim Draycott, Mohamed Elhodaiby, Jacq Emkes, Hashim Hashim, Charles Knowles, Kate Lough, Chendrimada Madhu, Kathryn McCarthy, John Norrie, Jen Pinkstone, Sally Soodeen, Karen Ward, Nikki Cotterill   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

Outcomes of Implementation of Sacral Nerve Stimulation in Incontinent Patients in Shiraz

Advanced Biomedical Research, 2019
Background: Fecal incontinence is a common disorder in old age; however, it may not threaten life, but it can cause morbidity and many problems. Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure performed by chronic electrical ...
Alimohammad Bananzadeh, Seyed Vahid Hosseini, Ahmad Izadpanah, Alireza Izadi, Hajar Khazraei, Mozhdeh Zamani, Faranak Bahrami   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Surveillance After Pelvic Exenteration: A Systematic Review of Oncological and Functional Follow‐Up

ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Surveillance following cancer surgery with curative intent serves the purpose of permitting early detection of recurrent disease in addition to monitoring and management of post‐resection functional sequelae. Although recommendations exist for most primary cancers, in the context of radical or re‐operative surgery such as pelvic ...
Adrian Hang Yue Siu, Konrad Joseph, Daniel Steffens, Sharon Carey, Michael Solomon, Cherry Koh   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fecal incontinence after total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer—impact of potential risk factors and pelvic intraoperative neuromonitoring

World Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2020
Background Fecal incontinence frequently occurs after total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer. This prospective study analyzed predictive factors and the impact of pelvic intraoperative neuromonitoring at different follow-up intervals.
Daniel W. Kauff, Yvonne D. S. Roth, Rika S. Bettzieche, Werner Kneist   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Transperineal ultrasound versus digital palpation: Identifying key parameters for objective pelvic floor muscle contraction assessment

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
Transperineal ultrasound demonstrates high reproducibility and objectivity in evaluating pelvic floor muscle contractility. When integrated with digital palpation, it enhances functional assessment and facilitates standardized, imaging‐based strategies for individualized pelvic floor muscle training in clinical practice.
Yun Lin, Honghong Pan, Yupeng Chen, Chenshan Dong, Yijia Luo   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source