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Recurrent Intestinal Obstruction after Radiation Therapy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
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
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The treatment experiences of people living with ileostomies: an interpretative phenomenological analysis [PDF]
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
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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
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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
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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
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Self-reported abdominal symptoms in relation to health status in adult patients with familial adenomatous polyposis [PDF]
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
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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
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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
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Does Preoperative Ostomy Education Decrease Anxiety in the New Ostomy Patient? [PDF]
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
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Risk adjustment is crucial in comparing outcomes of various surgical modalities in patients with ileal perforation [PDF]
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
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