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A Modified Technique for Laparoscopic Spleen Preserving Distal Pancreatectomy
Case Reports in Surgery, Volume 2018, Issue 1, 2018., 2018 Spleen preserving laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy is considered as first choice operation for symptomatic benign or small malignant lesions located at the body or tail of the pancreas. The two main surgical techniques that have been proposed and widely adopted for spleen preserving laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy are the Warshaw and Kimura ...
Andreas Papatriantafyllou +5 more
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Giant splenic artery aneurysm in a pregnant patient: a case report and literature review
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 5, Issue 7, Page 1132-1135, July 2017., 2017 Pregnancy and giant splenic artery aneurysms should be addressed in a way to achieve optimal results for the mother and the fetus. In our case, the need for immediate intervention, with minimal risk, made open aneurysmectomy and distal splenopancreatectomy, the ideal approach to undertake.
Elie Creidi +3 more
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A Physician’s Nightmare: Fever of Unknown Origin
Case Reports in Pediatrics, Volume 2016, Issue 1, 2016., 2016 Fever of unknown origin (FUO) remains to be a challenge despite advancement in diagnostic technologies and procedures. FUO is considered when fever presents intermittently without an explanation. It has been linked to various etiologies, which makes it difficult to diagnose. We present the case of 18‐month‐old female with recurrent fever, splenomegaly,
Sana Din +3 more
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Subcutaneous Splenosis of the Abdominal Wall: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature
Case Reports in Surgery, Volume 2013, Issue 1, 2013., 2013 Splenosis is a common benign condition that occurs after splenic rupture via trauma or surgery. The mechanism behind splenic cell autotransplantation begins with the splenic rupture, either from trauma or surgical removal. Splenosis is usually found incidentally and, unless symptomatic, surgical therapy is not indicated.
Evangelia Papakonstantinou +11 more
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"I am nothing": experiences of loss among women suffering from severe birth injuries in Tanzania. [PDF]
, 2011 \ud Despite the increased attention on maternal mortality during recent decades, which has resulted in maternal health being defined as a Millennium Development Goal (MDG), the disability and suffering from obstetric fistula remains a neglected issue in ...
Evjen-Olsen, Bjørg +14 more
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Gut Medicine, Volume 2, Issue 2, Page 76-85, June 2026.ABSTRACT The incidence of cancer of the esophagogastric junction (EGJC) has surged globally. Historically, its unique anatomical position and dual histological characteristics generated significant controversy regarding tumor classification and surgical strategies.
Cien Sun +5 more
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Journal of Obesity, Volume 2013, Issue 1, 2013., 2013 Background. Laparoscopic Roux‐en‐Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) is one of the most widely used bariatric procedures today, and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) as a single‐stage procedure for the treatment of morbid obesity is becoming increasingly popular in Europe.
Bandar Albeladi +3 more
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Gastroenterology Research and Practice, Volume 2012, Issue 1, 2012., 2012 Introduction. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) represents a valid option for morbid obesity, either as a primary or as a staged procedure. The aim of this paper is to report the experience of a single surgeon with LSG as a standalone operation for morbid obesity. Methods. From April 2006 to April 2011, 200 patients underwent LSG for morbid obesity.
Paolo Gentileschi, Eldon A. Shaffer
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, 2012 A fistula is an atypical connection between two epithelial surfaces, in the case of an enterovesical fistula between the urinary and gastrointestinal systems. These may be the result of a number of causes including: 1.
Lauretta Agius, Daniele +1 more
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