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Paralytic Ileus in Vegetarian with Pneumonia Infection [PDF]

open access: yes, 2004
Paralytic ileus which is commonly found in clinical practice is referred to clinical syndrome of transportation disturbance of the intestinal lumen content due to various etiology and underlying condition.
Yusrie, K. U. (Khaira)
core   +1 more source

Five‐year outcome of laparoscopic transanal total mesorectal excision in a single centre—A training model to acquire a new surgical technique

open access: yesSurgical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Laparoscopic transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) has been widely adopted globally. Short‐ and long‐term outcomes vary across different localities, especially during the learning phase. Method and patient The first 100 cases of TaTME performed by two experienced colorectal surgeons between 2015 and 2019 were reviewed. The aim
Sophie Sok Fei Hon   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

International Guideline on the Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Patients With Hereditary Angioedema

open access: yesAllergy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Hereditary angioedema (HAE) with C1 inhibitor deficiency is a rare disease characterized by unpredictable episodes of tissue swelling (angioedema), which, in most cases, occur first under the age of 18 years, and entail a significant burden of disease not only for the patients but also for their families.
Henriette Farkas   +128 more
wiley   +1 more source

Small Bowel Obstruction Caused by Giant Meckel’s Diverticulum

open access: yesTurkish Journal of Colorectal Disease, 2016
Meckel’s diverticulum (MD) results from incomplete closure of the omphalomesenteric duct. MD is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract which is seen 1-3%. Most of the patients are asymptomatic however they can become symptomatic
Osman Toktaş, Abdussamet Batur
doaj   +1 more source

Crohn's disease activity index and Vienna classification - Is it worthwhile to calculate before surgery? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
Background: Crohn's disease (CD) patients with increased disease activity may reveal an increased risk for perioperative complications. The `Crohn's disease activity index' (CDAI) and the `Vienna classification' (VC) were developed for standardized ...
A. Beham   +29 more
core   +1 more source

Peri‐operative fasting in adults: an international, multidisciplinary consensus statement

open access: yesAnaesthesia, EarlyView.
Summary Introduction Evidence suggests that existing pre‐operative fasting guidelines are associated with prolonged fasting times. Prolonged fasting, particularly from clear liquids, has the potential to harm patients through reduced peri‐operative wellbeing; impaired glucose metabolism and peri‐operative inflammatory response; delayed return of bowel ...
Anne Rüggeberg   +66 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effectiveness of Guardix-SG in Preventing Postoperative Bowel Complications After Radical Cystectomy: A Single-Arm Prospective Observational Study [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Urologic Oncology
Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of intraoperative Guardix-SG application in reducing postoperative ileus (POI) and preventing adhesive small bowel obstruction (SBO) following radical cystectomy (RC) for bladder cancer.
Jiwoong Yu   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Phase II trial of preoperative radiochemotherapy with concurrent bevacizumab, capecitabine and oxaliplatin in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Background: Preoperative radiochemotherapy (RCT) with 5-FU or capecitabine is the standard of care for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC). Preoperative RCT achieves pathological complete response rates (pCR) of 10-15%.
Arnold, Dirk   +9 more
core   +1 more source

Pelvic Exenteration: Oncological and Surgical Outcomes From a Single Tertiary Statewide Service

open access: yesANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Advancements in the multidisciplinary management of locally advanced and recurrent rectal cancer, as well as advanced pelvic malignancies, have significantly improved oncological outcomes. Pelvic exenteration is a complex procedure involving en bloc resection of the involved organs with the aim of achieving a microscopic negative ...
Elena T. Blyth   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Significant Adhesion Reduction with 4DryField PH after Release of Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction

open access: yesThe Surgery Journal, 2019
Background Peritoneal adhesions reoccur in up to 100% of cases, possibly causing complications like pain, secondary female infertility, and small bowel obstruction. The latter has a mortality rate of up to 15% during hospitalization.
Mouhannad Ahmad, Fabio Crescenti
doaj   +1 more source

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