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Anterior Versus Posterior Decompression for Degenerative Thoracic Spine Diseases: A Comparison of Complications

Global Spine Journal, 2021
Study Design: Retrospective database. Objectives: Although posterior decompression is the most common approach for surgical treatment of degenerative thoracic spine disease, anterior approach is gaining interest due to its advantage in disc visualization.
Aidin Abedi MD, Blake Formanek BA, Raymond Hah MD, Zorica Buser PhD, Jeffrey C. Wang MD   +4 more
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Wernicke's encephalopathy after acute pancreatitis with upper gastrointestinal obstruction: A case report and literature review

Frontiers in Neurology, 2023
A 42-year-old female was admitted with upper abdominal pain. Imaging studies and laboratory tests were performed to consider acute lipogenic pancreatitis. After symptomatic treatment, her abdominal pain was significantly relieved.
Zongding Wang, Zongding Wang, Lei Zhang, Lei Zhang, Xingzhen Deng, Xingzhen Deng, Zili Peng, Zili Peng, Shaoyong Liang, Shaoyong Liang   +9 more
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Stable Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 Therapy: Effect on Reperfusion Following Maintained Intra-Abdominal Hypertension (Grade III and IV) in Rats

Pharmaceuticals, 2023
Given in reperfusion, the use of stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157 is an effective therapy in rats. It strongly counteracted, as a whole, decompression/reperfusion-induced occlusion/occlusion-like syndrome following the worst circumstances of acute
Marijan Tepes, Ivan Krezic, Hrvoje Vranes, Ivan Maria Smoday, Luka Kalogjera, Helena Zizek, Vlasta Vukovic, Katarina Oroz, Katarina Kasnik Kovac, Zrinko Madzar, Mislav Rakic, Blazenka Miskic, Suncana Sikiric, Ivan Barisic, Sanja Strbe, Marko Antunovic, Luka Novosel, Ivana Kavelj, Josipa Vlainic, Ivan Dobric, Mario Staresinic, Anita Skrtic, Sven Seiwerth, Alenka Boban Blagaic, Predrag Sikiric   +24 more
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Short‐Term Outcomes and Cost Drivers of Emergency Surgery for Acute Abdominal Disease in Super‐Elderly Patients: A Study in the Japanese Tertiary Care Hospital

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
This retrospective study analyzed patients aged ≥ 85 years undergoing emergency abdominal surgery, focusing on short‐term outcomes and inpatient cost structure under the Japanese DPC system. Although major complications occurred in 19.4% of patients, more than 70% were discharged home.
Yuta Kobayashi, Ryo Oikawa, Yumi Shibuya, Masakazu Tatsuno, Atsuya Kamiyama, Tsuyoshi Ozawa, Keiichiro Hara, Shojiro Hata, Hirokazu Yamaguchi   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison of Minimally Invasive Colectomy Between Intra‐ Versus Extra‐Corporeal Anastomosis Technique (COMMIT Study): Short‐Term Analysis

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
This multicenter propensity score‐matched study of 3213 patients compared intracorporeal (IA) and extracorporeal (EA) anastomosis during minimally invasive colectomy. IA was associated with a significantly lower incidence of intraoperative blood loss ≥ 200 mL (2.5% vs.
Takuya Takami, Takehito Yamamoto, Yoshiro Itatani, Ryosuke Mizuno, Kae Okoshi, Yasunori Deguchi, Keiji Nagata, Tomoaki Okada, Rei Mizuno, Kazutaka Obama   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Radical Resection of the Third Portion of the Duodenum for Secondary Aortoduodenal Fistula

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
Secondary aortoduodenal fistula most commonly involves the third portion of the duodenum and requires definitive management of both vascular and gastrointestinal components. We demonstrate a step‐by‐step technique for radical duodenal resection and reconstruction performed in structured collaboration with cardiovascular surgeons.
Koji Kubota, Akira Shimizu, Tsuyoshi Notake, Tatsuichiro Seto, Yuji Soejima   +4 more
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Mosapride Reduces Prolonged Postoperative Ileus after Open Colorectal Surgery in the Setting of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS): A Matched Case-Control Study

Siriraj Medical Journal, 2019
Objective: To evaluate the effects of mosapride, a selective 5-hydroxytryptamine-4 agonist, on gastrointestinal recovery in patients undergoing open colorectal surgery.
Varut Lohsiriwat, M.D., Ph.D.
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Management with Conservative Gastrointestinal Decompression and Intravenous Immunoglobulin Relieved Intestinal Obstruction in Kawasaki Disease: A Case Report

Journal of Clinical Question
Background: Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute febrile vasculitis that predominantly affects children under 5 years of age. Although gastrointestinal symptoms are common, severe complications, such as intestinal obstruction, are rare but clinically ...
Yuta Baba, Yumeng Zhang, Yuri Ishida, Akira Iwanaga, Aiko Kumamoto, Takeshi Yamanouchi, Shinji Nishimura   +6 more
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Recurrent Volvulus during Pregnancy: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2018
Introduction. Sigmoid colon volvulus (SV) represents the most common etiology of antepartum gastrointestinal obstruction, with repetitive antepartum episodes rarely reported. Case Presentation.
Layan Alrahmani, Jaclyn Rivington, Carl H. Rose   +2 more
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Interventional therapies for chronic heart failure: An overview of recent developments

ESC Heart Failure, Volume 12, Issue 2, Page 1081-1094, April 2025.
Abstract Heart failure (HF), the final manifestation of most cardiovascular diseases, has become a major global health concern, affecting millions of individuals. Despite basic drug treatments, patients present with high morbidity and mortality rates. However, recent advancements in interventional therapy have shown promising results in improving the ...
Bingchen Guo, Si Shi, Yutong Guo, Jie Xiong, Bo Wang, Zengxiang Dong, Dianyu Gao, Yingfeng Tu   +7 more
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