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Workup and conservative management of ileal conduit-vaginal fistulas: review of literature. [PDF]
Ileal conduit-vaginal fistulas are a rare but challenging complication of urinary diversion. Here we identify risk factors and summarize the workup and conservative management strategies for this complication.
Chowdhury, Mashrin Lira+3 more
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A 75-year-old man presented with epigastric pain and melaena. Multiple right renal stones were seen on abdominal X-ray. Computed tomography of the abdomen and oesophagogastroduodenoscopy revealed features of a pyeloduodenal fistula. Elective surgery was planned but the patient developed torrential bleeding with shock.
Po-Chor Tam+2 more
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Hydrothorax with alveolar-pleural fistula mimicking re-expansion pulmonary edema during liver transplantation: a case report [PDF]
We present a case of an alveolar-pleural fistula with hepatic hydrothorax in a patient undergoing orthotropic liver transplantation, which was detected by drainage of transudate through an endotracheal tube during operation.
Jae Hee Woo+3 more
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Thrombin-anti-thrombin levels and patency of arterio-venous fistula in patients undergoing haemodialysis compared to healthy volunteers : a prospective analysis [PDF]
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Brittenden, Julie+4 more
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Delayed esophageal anastomotic complication and ramucirumab therapy: A case report
Current NCCN guidelines for second‐line therapy in recurrent or metastatic esophago‐gastric cancers recommend the use of VEGF inhibitors such as ramucirumab.
Robert H. Roth+3 more
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Postpalatoplasty oral rehabilitation
Palatal fistula is a major complication following cleft palate repair and in combination with premature primary teeth loss, compromises a child's mastication, nutrition, speech, and aesthetics.
Krittika Samaddar+3 more
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Objectives Obstetric fistula is a devastating childbirth injury primarily caused by prolonged, obstructed labour. It leaves women incontinent, severely stigmatised and isolated. Fistula repair surgery can restore a woman’s health and well-being.
Lindsey Pollaczek+2 more
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Outcome of open excisional breast biopsies in Abakaliki, South-East Nigeria
INTRODUCTION: open excisional breast biopsy is a known modality for treatment of breast lumps especially in developing countries. Other sophisticated methods are available for management of breast lumps in more advanced nations. Our aim in this study was
Maradona Ehikioya Isikhuemen+4 more
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The Impact of Vein Mechanical Compliance on Arteriovenous Fistula Outcomes [PDF]
© 2016 Elsevier Inc. Background Arteriovenous fistulae (AVFs) are the preferred access for hemodialysis but suffer a high early failure rate. The aim of this study was to determine how venous distensibility, as measured in vitro, relates to early ...
Barnes, Rachel+4 more
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Objective. Obstetric fistula (OF) is a morbid condition caused by prolonged obstructed labor. Women with OF experience profound injury and have high rates of infertility and poor obstetric outcomes.
Jeffrey P. Wilkinson+7 more
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