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Homoeopathy [PDF]

, 2002
Homoeopathy is a system of treating patients using very low dose preparations according to the principle: "like should be cured with like". This paper summarises the research evidence presented in a recent issue of Effective Health Care on the ...
O'Meara, S., Wilson, Paul (Paul M.), Bridle, Christopher, Wright, K., Kleijnen, J.   +4 more
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Psoas Muscle Volume as a Predictor of Postoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Emergency Surgery for Strangulated Small Bowel Obstruction: A Retrospective Single‐Center Study

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
This retrospective study identified low preoperative psoas muscle volume, measured by computed tomography, as an independent predictor of postoperative complications in patients undergoing emergency surgery for strangulated small bowel obstruction. Low psoas muscle volume, particularly in older adults, was associated with cardiopulmonary and systemic ...
Takuya Shiraishi, Chika Katayama, Yuta Shibasaki, Chika Komine, Takuhisa Okada, Akihiko Sano, Makoto Sakai, Hiroomi Ogawa, Ken Shirabe, Hiroshi Saeki   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Visceral obesity is a preoperative risk factor for postoperative ileus after surgery for colorectal cancer: Single‐institution retrospective analysis

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, 2019
Aim Visceral obesity (VO) reportedly has a stronger association with complications after colorectal surgery than does body mass index. Here, we retrospectively assessed VO as a risk factor for postoperative ileus (POI) after colorectal resection in ...
Yoshihiro Morimoto, Hidekazu Takahashi, Makoto Fujii, Norikatsu Miyoshi, Mamoru Uemura, Chu Matsuda, Hirofumi Yamamoto, Tsunekazu Mizushima, Masaki Mori, Yuichiro Doki   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of Abdominoperineal Resection on Postoperative Male Sexual Function After Minimally Invasive Rectal Cancer Surgery: A Subgroup Analysis From the LANDMARC Study

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
Abdominoperineal resection (APR) after minimally invasive rectal cancer surgery was associated with significantly higher rates of erectile and early ejaculatory dysfunction compared with anal‐sparing surgery. Although ejaculatory function showed partial recovery over time, erectile dysfunction persisted up to 12 months postoperatively.
Taiki Kajiwara, Shinobu Ohnuma, Michiaki Unno, Masakatsu Numata, Tomohiro Yamaguchi, Koya Hida, Tomonori Akagi, Suguru Hasegawa, Akio Shiomi, Ryo Inada, Manabu Shiozawa, Keisuke Kazama, Masanori Hotchi, Masahiko Watanabe, Takeshi Naitoh   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome in pancreatitis, paediatrics, and trauma [PDF]

, 2015
Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) is an important contributor to early organ dysfunction in trauma and sepsis. However, relatively little is known about the impact of intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) in general internal medicine, pregnant patients, and ...
De Keulenaer, Bart L, De laet, Inneke, De Waele, Jan, Ejike, Janeth C, Ivatury, Rao, Kimball, Edward, Kirkpatrick, Andrew W, Leppäniemi, Ari, Malbrain, Manu LNG, Roberts, Derek J   +9 more
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Primary Tumor Resection in Patients With Unresectable Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
This systematic review and meta‐analysis evaluated the role of primary tumor resection (PTR) in asymptomatic patients with unresectable metastatic colorectal cancer. Across 17 eligible studies including 9317 patients, PTR did not improve overall or progression‐free survival compared with chemotherapy alone.
Junpei Takashima, Hirotoshi Kobayashi, Daisuke Fujimoto, Fumihiko Miura   +3 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
doaj   +1 more source

One of the Rare Causes of Acute Abdomen Leading to Subileus: Jejunal Diverticulitis

Balkan Medical Journal, 2016
Background: Jejunal diverticulitis is one of the rare causes of acute abdomen generally seen in the elderly. Jejunal diverticulosis was defined as the herniation of the mucosa and the submucosa from the inside of the muscular layer of the bowel wall on ...
Elçin Aydın, Hasan Yerli, Tevfik Avcı, Tuğbahan Yılmaz, Hüseyin Gülay   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Association of a Multimodal Perioperative Care Program With Postoperative Complications in Elderly Patients Undergoing Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
Implementation of a multimodal perioperative care program and reduction of postoperative complications. ABSTRACT Purpose This retrospective study aimed to assess the clinical effectiveness of a multimodal perioperative care program in reducing postoperative complications in elderly patients undergoing gastrectomy for gastric cancer.
Keiichi Fujiya, Hiroshi Fuseya, Yusuke Yonenaga, Keiko Sanada, Toshimi Inano, Yumi Oguma, Kazuko Nakajima, Chikako Ando, Kumiko Oka, Yusuke Koseki, Kenichiro Furukawa, Yutaka Tanizawa, Masanori Terashima, Etsuro Bando   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Total postoperative opioid dose is an independent risk factor for prolonged postoperative ileus after laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a case-control study [PDF]

Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
Background Prolonged postoperative ileus (PPOI) is a major complication of colorectal surgery. Increased opioid consumption has been proposed to increase the risk of PPOI.
Hui Ju, Kai Shen, Jiaxin Li, Yi Feng
doaj   +1 more source