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Recurrent Intestinal Obstruction after Radiation Therapy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

open access: yesCase Reports in Surgery, 2019
Introduction. In patients who have undergone resection for rectal cancer after neoadjuvant radiotherapy, loop ileostomy is commonly performed with few serious complications.
James Nguyen   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The treatment experiences of people living with ileostomies: an interpretative phenomenological analysis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
AIMS: To explore treatment and healthcare experiences of people living with ileostomies, so nurses can build on best practice whilst caring for these patients.
Allison   +37 more
core   +1 more source

Comparison of Pre‐ and Postoperative Gut Microbiota Diversity in Patients With Rectal Cancer Undergoing Stoma Creation and Closure

open access: yesAnnals of Gastroenterological Surgery, Volume 10, Issue 2, Page 492-501, March 2026.
We investigated the impact of temporary stoma creation and closure on gut microbiota diversity in rectal cancer patients. 16S rRNA sequencing revealed that microbial diversity significantly decreased postoperatively in the stoma group but remained stable in non‐stoma patients.
Yusuke Suzuki   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative Study of Health-Related Quality of Life between Colorectal Cancer Patients with Temporary and Permanent Stoma

open access: yesSiriraj Medical Journal, 2019
Objective: To compare the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) between colorectal cancer (CRC) patients with temporary and permanent stoma. Methods: This survey was a cross-sectional study that was conducted on 110 CRC patients living with stoma.
Natharom Chutikamo, R.N.   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Outcomes of Pancreas‐Sparing Total Duodenectomy for Severe Duodenal Polyposis in Patients With Familial Adenomatous Polyposis

open access: yesAnnals of Gastroenterological Surgery, Volume 10, Issue 2, Page 534-542, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Aim Spigelman stage IV duodenal polyposis (SP‐stage IV DP) is associated with high duodenal cancer risk in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). This study evaluated the surgical and oncological outcomes of pancreas‐sparing total duodenectomy (PSTD) as a surgical prophylaxis for severe duodenal polyposis in FAP.
Takehiro Shiraishi   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Self-reported abdominal symptoms in relation to health status in adult patients with familial adenomatous polyposis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
BACKGROUND: Patients with familial adenomatous polyposis who undergo surgery to prevent colorectal cancer experience various abdominal symptoms that may affect their physical and mental health.
Agréus   +24 more
core   +1 more source

Acute Intestinal Obstruction Caused by Dual‐Component Metastasis From Combined Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Rare Case and Literature Review

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT This case report describes a 75‐year‐old male patient who was admitted due to acute intestinal obstruction. The patient had a history of small cell lung cancer. Emergency surgery pathology confirmed the presence of primary composite small cell lung cancer with rare independent dual component metastasis: The colonic lesion was metastatic poorly
Wei Jiang, Xiaohui Zhou, Xizhang Zhu
wiley   +1 more source

Robot‐Assisted Radical Prostatectomy in a Patient With a Rectal Fistula Following Hydrogel Spacer Placement

open access: yesIJU Case Reports, Volume 9, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction The polyethylene glycol‐based hydrogel spacer (SpaceOAR; Boston Scientific, Marlborough, MA, USA) reduces the rectal dose during prostate radiotherapy and rarely leads to rectal ulceration or fistula formation. We report a case in which robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) was successfully performed following this rare ...
Erika Ikezoe   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Does Preoperative Ostomy Education Decrease Anxiety in the New Ostomy Patient? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Background: There are approximately 100,000 patients with new ileostomies and colostomies created in the United States each year. These patients have specialized needs that include acceptance of altered body image, psychological stress, learning of ...
Harris, Michelle Suzann
core   +1 more source

Risk adjustment is crucial in comparing outcomes of various surgical modalities in patients with ileal perforation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Background Using crude mortality and morbidity rates for comparing outcomes can be misleading. The aim of the present study was to compare the outcome of various surgical modalities without and with risk adjustment using Physiologic and Operative ...
Arya Satyavrat   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

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