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Clinical overview on RASopathies
Abstract RASopathies comprise a group of clinically overlapping developmental disorders caused by genetic variations affecting components or modulators of the RAS‐MAPK signaling cascade, which lead to dysregulation of signal flow through this pathway.
Martin Zenker
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An iliac-appendiceal fistula causing gastrointestinal bleeding [PDF]
© 2019 The Authors Aortoenteric fistulas are an uncommon cause of gastrointestinal bleeding, and iliac-appendiceal fistulas are an even rarer cause. We describe a case of an iliac-appendiceal fistula in a patient who presented several months after aortic
Garuthara, M.+4 more
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Viruses in sanctuary chimpanzees across Africa
Abstract Infectious disease is a major concern for both wild and captive primate populations. Primate sanctuaries in Africa provide critical protection to thousands of wild‐born, orphan primates confiscated from the bushmeat and pet trades. However, uncertainty about the infectious agents these individuals potentially harbor has important implications ...
Emily Dunay+9 more
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Severe gastric variceal haemorrhage due to splenic artery thrombosis and consecutive arterial bypass [PDF]
Background Upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage is mainly caused by ulcers. Gastric varicosis due to portal hypertension can also be held responsible for upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
A Tripodi+27 more
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Classification models for predicting the source of gastrointestinal bleeding in the absence of hematemesis [PDF]
Management of acute gastrointestinal bleeding necessitates the identification of the source of bleed. The source of bleeding which is clear in patients presenting with hematemesis, is unclear in the absence of it.
Adam, Mohd Bakri+2 more
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Hemosuccus Pancreaticus as a Rare Complication of Bariatric Surgery. [PDF]
Hemosuccus pancreaticus is a rare cause of gastrointestinal bleeding from the duct of Wirsung into the duodenum via the ampulla of Vater. Hemosuccus pancreaticus is difficult to diagnose because the bleeding is usually intermittent, and the clinical ...
Lee, Edward W+2 more
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Occurrence of acute oesophageal necrosis (black oesophagus) in a single tertiary centre [PDF]
Acute oesophageal necrosis (AON) is a rare condition characterised by the endoscopic finding of diffuse, circumferential, black mucosal pigmentation of the oesophagus, which typically stops at the gastro-oesophageal junction.
Annibale, Bruno+6 more
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Endoscopy Timing in Patients with Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding. [PDF]
BACKGROUND/AIMS: The role of very early (≤12 hours) endoscopy in nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding is controversial. We aimed to compare results of very early and early (12-24 hours) endoscopy in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding ...
Alexandrino, G+5 more
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A Survey on Contemporary Computer-Aided Tumor, Polyp, and Ulcer Detection Methods in Wireless Capsule Endoscopy Imaging [PDF]
Wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) is a process in which a patient swallows a camera-embedded pill-shaped device that passes through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, captures and transmits images to an external receiver. WCE devices are considered as a replacement of conventional endoscopy methods which are usually painful and distressful for the ...
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In rectal cancer surgery, this study examined the risk factors for urinary dysfunction and the effect of autonomic nervous system resection extent on urinary dysfunction. Autonomic nervous system resection and lateral lymph node dissection were independent risk factors for urinary dysfunction.
Sodai Arai+9 more
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