Percutaneous transesophageal gastro-tubing for the management of anastomotic leakage after upper GI surgery: a report of two clinical cases. [PDF]
Background Anastomotic leakage is a serious, sometimes critical complication of upper gastrointestinal (GI) surgery. The cavity and target drainage tubes are difficult to reach; therefore, a nasogastric tube (NGT) and fasting are required for an extended
Tamamori Y +7 more
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Association of Upper GI Surgery of Great Britain and Ireland (AUGIS) Delphi consensus recommendations on the adoption of robotic upper GI surgery. [PDF]
Background The adoption of robotic platforms in upper gastrointestinal (GI) surgery is expanding rapidly. The absence of centralised guidance and governance in adoption of new surgical technologies may lead to an increased risk of patient harm.
Pucher PH +12 more
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This randomized clinical trial examines whether a plastic wound protector lowers surgical site infection rates compared with surgical gauze in open gastrointestinal (GI) surgeries.
Yoo N +13 more
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Gastrointestinal Surgery Status and the Risks of Ischemic Stroke and Safety Outcomes With Direct Oral Anticoagulants Versus Warfarin in Atrial Fibrillation: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study [PDF]
Background and Purpose Although gastrointestinal (GI) surgery can affect drug efficacy, its impact on oral anticoagulants (OACs) remains unclear. This study investigated the impact of GI surgery on the comparative effectiveness and safety of direct oral ...
Jiyeon Ha +9 more
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Abstract Journal Upper GI Surgery [PDF]
Mohammad H. Amer
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Mesenteric Ischemia and Its Need for Timely Recognition and Management
Mesenteric ischemia is a fatal vascular emergency of the small intestine which, if not diagnosed and treated in time, has a very high mortality rate.
Anish Kumar Shrestha +6 more
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Biliary Cripple and the Spectrum of Complications following Cholecystectomy: A Case Report
Bile duct injury is a complication seen during cholecystectomy. Here, we highlight the occurrence of bile duct injury (BDI) during an open cholecystectomy who underwent hepaticojejunostomy (HJ), later presenting with a stricture of HJ.
Anish Kumar Shrestha +4 more
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ESD CYCLOPS: A New Robotic Surgical System for GI Surgery [PDF]
Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers account for 1.5 million deaths worldwide. Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) is an advanced therapeutic endoscopy technique with superior clinical outcome due to the minimally invasive and en bloc removal of tumours.
Timo J. C. Oude Vrielink +3 more
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