Background/AimsThe use of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is increasing proportionally with the obesity epidemic. However, some postoperative complications have been highlighted as major problems associated with LAGB. There is no consensus
Su Young Kim +8 more
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VACTERL (vertebral anomalies, anal atresia or imperforate anus, cardiac anomalies, tracheoesophageal fistula, renal and limb defect) spectrum presenting with portal hypertension: a case report [PDF]
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Bhurtel, Dilli Raj, Losa, Ignatius
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Lymph‐based liquid biopsy: Current progress and future potential
Recent evidence under the revised Starling principle indicates that lymph‐based liquid biopsies may offer superior diagnostic performance over blood‐based counterparts in certain clinical scenarios, such as early‐stage solid tumor detection. Currently, various biomarkers within the lymphatic system show significant diagnostic potential for a range of ...
Dongdong Liu +6 more
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Among the postoperative complications in the digestive system, the fistulae are the most common ones. The changes resulting from these fistulae are very important, once they can determine the patient's situation and the development of multiple ...
Solaine Chiminácio De Oliveira Patrício +2 more
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Isolated anal tuberculosis presenting as an anal fistula in an immunocompetent child
Abstract Extra‐pulmonary tuberculosis accounts for less than 15% of all tuberculosis cases, while intestinal tuberculosis accounts for less than 1% of extra‐pulmonary forms of the disease. Abdominal organ involvement is more common, but extension to the ano‐perineal region is extremely rare.
Mariam Lagrine +4 more
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ABSTRACT Background and Objective Palliative surgery in oncology aims to relieve symptoms, improve quality of life, and respect patient autonomy in advanced cancer. This study aimed to develop evidence‐based recommendations for safely indicating and performing palliative surgeries in Brazil, considering clinical, ethical, and multidisciplinary aspects.
Audrey Cabral Ferreira de Oliveira +15 more
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Successful management of an aorto-gastric fistula occurring 15 years after oesophagectomy with covered aortic stent graft placement followed by open surgery [PDF]
Heena S Chotai +3 more
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Diagnosis and outcome of oesophageal Crohn's disease [PDF]
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Crohn's disease (CD) can involve any part of the gastrointestinal tract. We aimed to characterize clinical, endoscopic, histologic features and treatment outcomes of CD patients with oesophageal involvement.
Beaton, D +11 more
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Downstream Impact of a Sleep Surgery Program; Optimizing Patient Care and Generating Clinical Volume
ABSTRACT Objectives In recent years, a growing number of Otolaryngologists have incorporated the management of sleep disorders into their practice. We aim to assess the downstream impact of a Sleep Surgery division within a department of Otolaryngology.
Sruti Tekumalla +4 more
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Experience in the treatment of gastric fistulas associated with combat abdominal trauma
External gastric fistulas have always been a complication of gastric surgery. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has led to an increase in the number of wounded patients presenting with this pathology.
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