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Colonic gallstone ileus treated by a transanal ileus tube followed by spontaneous gallstone dislodgement: A case report

DEN Open, 2023
A 71‐year‐old obese woman was referred to our hospital with lower left abdominal pain. Computed tomography showed a 46 mm elliptic calcification lodged in the sigmoid‐descending colon junction (SDJ), which had been detected 5 years prior but was not ...
Tadataka Takagi, Shoichi Kinoshita, Chihiro Kawaguchi, Kuniyuki Kojima, Hirotsugu Ueno, Naoki Nishimura, Naotaka Shimozato, Yasuyo Shirai, Ryuichi Noguchi, Takao Ohyama   +9 more
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The Effectiveness of Anti‐Adhesion Barriers on Prevention of Postoperative Adhesive Bowel Obstruction: Disease‐Free Survival Analysis

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
We performed a survival analysis of abdominal gastroenterological cancer surgery cases with and without anti‐adhesive barriers, with the development of adhesive bowel obstruction as the outcome. The incidence of adhesive bowel obstruction was significantly lower in patients undergoing open or laparoscopic colorectal surgery in the anti‐adhesive ...
Shota Ebinuma, Susumu Kunisawa, Daisuke Takada, Kiyohide Fushimi, Akinobu Taketomi, Yuichi Imanaka   +5 more
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Prognostic Utility of the Preoperative Cachexia Index in Patients Undergoing Emergency Laparotomy

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
The preoperative cachexia index, incorporating muscle mass, nutritional status, and inflammation, predicts in‐hospital and one‐year mortality in patients undergoing emergency laparotomy. This simple index may aid in risk stratification and perioperative decision‐making in high‐risk surgical patients. ABSTRACT Aim Emergency laparotomy is associated with
Naoko Fukushima, Takahiro Masuda, Kazuto Tsuboi, Masami Yuda, Keita Takahashi, Fumiaki Yano, Ken Eto   +6 more
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The Role of Anesthetic Techniques and Drugs in Laparotomy Cases of Postoperative Ileus

Magna Medika
Background: Ileus occurs when there is a non-mechanical decrease or stoppage of the flow of intestinal contents. The cause of ileus has yet to be clearly defined. Various factors influence the risk for an ileus, each affecting a small part of the complex
Eka Ari Puspita, Yudhistiro Andri Nugroho, Naomi Rahmasena, Ahmad Mochtar Jamil, Ulaa Haniifah, Muhammad Anas, Laila Rahmah   +6 more
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Clinical characteristics of nasointestinal ileus tube-induced intussusception: three case reports and a literature review

Journal of International Medical Research, 2020
Placement of a nasointestinal ileus tube or long tube for gastrointestinal decompression is a new and effective treatment for small bowel obstruction. Such tubes are associated with very few adverse effects.
Lin Zhu, Yi xiong Zheng, Kai bo Chen
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Gastrointestinal complications in critical care patients and effects of mechanical ventilation on the gastrointestinal tract

Journal of Mechanical Ventilation, 2021
Patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) especially those who require mechanical ventilation are at increased risk for developing gastrointestinal (GI) complications such as bleeding, infection, and motility dysfunction.
Adham E. Obeidat, Sandeep Randhawa
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Early Feeding After a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy [PDF]

, 2009
Background: Oral fluids and food are traditionally introduced slowly after total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH). This descriptive study examined the effect and tolerance of early oral intake following this surgery. Methods: A retrospective chart review was
Flesher, Mary, Jones, Lyn, Wagner, Brenda   +2 more
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Janus-like monocytes regulate postoperative ileus [PDF]

, 2017
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Mowat, Allan McI
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Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Cooperative Surgery for Gastric Cancer as an Alternative Treatment in Elderly Patients: A Prospective Observational Study

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
In a prospective study of 20 elderly gastric cancer patients who declined gastrectomy, laparoscopic and endoscopic cooperative surgery (LECS) was technically safe and preserved postoperative function. However, as oncological curability cannot be assured in advanced cases, careful selection and informed consent are essential.
Marie Washio, Keishi Yamashita, Takuya Wada, Mikiko Sakuraya, Hiroki Harada, Tadashi Higuchi, Koshi Kumagai, Yasushi Orihashi, Chika Kusano, Naoki Hiki   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

The effect of early oral postoperative feeding on the recovery of intestinal motility after gastrointestinal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

Frontiers in Nutrition
Background and aimsPostoperative ileus is a frequent condition, leading to complications and a longer hospital stay. Few studies have demonstrated the benefit of early oral feeding in preventing ileus after gastrointestinal surgery.
Federica Canzan, Jessica Longhini, Arianna Caliaro, Maria Luisa Cavada, Elisabetta Mezzalira, Salvatore Paiella, Elisa Ambrosi   +6 more
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