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Patient characteristics, surgery outcomes, presumed aetiology and other characteristics of fistula surgeries and related procedures supported by Fistula Foundation from 2019 to 2021: a multicentre, retrospective observational study

BMJ Open
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, Keerthana Rajagopal, Jesse Chu   +2 more
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Hydrothorax with alveolar-pleural fistula mimicking re-expansion pulmonary edema during liver transplantation: a case report [PDF]

Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2015
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, Rack Kyung Chung, Hee Jung Baik, Youn Jin Kim   +3 more
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Outcome of open excisional breast biopsies in Abakaliki, South-East Nigeria

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2018
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, Monday Osaze Eliboh, Uche Emmanuel Eni, Kenneth Chinedu Ekwedigwe, Ileogben Sunday-Adeoye   +4 more
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Delayed esophageal anastomotic complication and ramucirumab therapy: A case report

Thoracic Cancer, 2023
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, Madison J. Malfitano, Matthew Reilley, Linda W. Martin   +3 more
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Postpalatoplasty oral rehabilitation

Indian Journal of Dental Sciences, 2023
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, Payel Agarwala, Shabnam Zahir, Sudipta Kar   +3 more
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Curcumin attenuates the progression of hemorrhoids through the inhibition of angiogenesis via miR-190a-5p/TGFBR2

Scientific Reports
Hemorrhoids are common diseases of the anorectal system and are usually accompanied by vascular proliferation and edema. Curcumin is a natural molecule with potential anti-inflammatory, antitumor and antioxidant effects.
Heng Zhang, Chunling Li, Qingsheng Liu, Weiping Wan, Jian Cheng, Xu Han   +5 more
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Enhancing Patient Understanding of Perianal Fistula MRI Findings Using ChatGPT: A Randomized, Single Centre Study

Diagnostics
Background/Objectives: Large Language Models (LLMs) may help translate complex Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) fistula reports into accessible, patient-friendly summaries.
Easan Anand, Itai Ghersin, Gita Lingam, Katie Devlin, Theo Pelly, Daniel Singer, Chris Tomlinson, Robin E. J. Munro, Rachel Capstick, Anna Antoniou, Ailsa L. Hart, Phil Tozer, Kapil Sahnan, Phillip Lung   +13 more
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Recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of complex anal fistula [PDF]

Annals of Coloproctology
Anal fistula can be a challenging condition to manage, with complex fistulas presenting even greater difficulties. The primary concerns in treating this condition are a risk of damage to the anal sphincters, which can compromise fecal continence, and ...
Pankaj Garg, Kaushik Bhattacharya, Vipul D. Yagnik, G. Mahak   +3 more
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Over-the-Scope Clip Applications as First-Line Therapy in the Treatment of Upper Non-variceal Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Perforations, and Fistulas

Frontiers in Medicine, 2022
BackgroundThe over-the-scope clip (OTSC) is an innovative device and has been successfully used in endoscopic treatment, however, there is a lack of clinical data from China.
Jiayu Qiu, Jun Xu, Yanxia Zhang, Foqiang Liao, Zhenhua Zhu, Xu Shu, Youxiang Chen, Xiaolin Pan, Xiaolin Pan   +8 more
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Pelvic Ultrasound Findings in Women with Obstetric Fistula: A Cross-Sectional Study of Cases and Controls

Obstetrics and Gynecology International, 2018
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, Angela M. Bengtson, Ennet Chipungu, Rachel J. Pope, Bonus Makanani, Margaret Moyo, Mwawi Mwale, Jennifer H. Tang   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source