Gastric Cancer at a University Teaching Hospital in Northwestern Tanzania: A Retrospective Review of 232 Cases. [PDF]
, 2012 Despite marked decreases in its incidence, particularly in developed countries, gastric cancer is still the second most common tumor worldwide. There is a paucity of information regarding gastric cancer in northwestern Tanzania. This study was undertaken
Chalya, Phillipo L +7 more
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Direct Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy Using Single-Balloon Enteroscopy without Fluoroscopy: a Case Series [PDF]
, 2017 BACKGROUND: Direct percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy (DPEJ) is a useful method to provide enteral nutrition to individuals when gastric feeding is not possible or contraindicated.
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Cost–effectiveness analysis of jejunostomy tube feeding versus conventional nutritional method in esophageal cancer: a retrospective case control study [PDF]
Health Science Monitor, 2023 Background & Aims: Esophageal cancer is a research priority due to its invasive nature and poor prognosis. It ranks sixth in mortality among all forms of cancer and esophagectomy is the most conventional treatment.
Rahim Mahmodlou +3 more
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Enteral feeding pumps: efficacy, safety, and patient acceptability. [PDF]
, 2014 Enteral feeding is a long established practice across pediatric and adult populations, to enhance nutritional intake and prevent malnutrition. Despite recognition of the importance of nutrition within the modern health agenda, evaluation of the efficacy ...
King, L, White, H
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Laparoscopic vs. open feeding jejunostomy insertion in oesophagogastric cancer
BMC Surgery, 2021 Background Jejunal feeding is an invaluable method by which to improve the nutritional status of patients undergoing neoadjuvant and surgical treatment of oesophageal malignancies.
Sotiris Mastoridis +8 more
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Percutaneous replacement jejunostomy
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 1992 After esophagectomy in which a surgical jejunostomy is performed, there is a small group of patients whose jejunostomy tube has been removed who require late postoperative nutritional support. For these patients, a percutaneous replacement jejunostomy technique is described that is simple and safe and that allows for enteral alimentation.
R F, Heitmiller +2 more
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Comparing open and minimally invasive surgical procedures for oesophagectomy in the treatment of cancer: the ROMIO (Randomised Oesophagectomy: Minimally Invasive or Open) feasibility study and pilot trial [PDF]
, 2015 Localised oesophageal cancer can be curatively treated with surgery (oesophagectomy) but the procedure is complex with a risk of complications, negative effects on quality of life and a recovery period of 6-9 months. Minimal-access surgery may accelerate
Avery, K +16 more
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BMC Gastroenterology, 2022 Background Enterocutaneous fistula after removal of the jejunostomy tube leads to multiple problems, such as cosmetic problems, decreased quality of life, electrolyte imbalances, infectious complications, and increased medical costs.
Teppei Kamada +10 more
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A Proposed Therapeutic Algorithm Based on Multiple Case Analysis Regarding the Repair Options of Iatrogenic Biliary Lesions Following Open and Laparoscopic Surgery [PDF]
, 2016 Introduction: the problem of the iatrogenic lesions of the main biliary pathways is far from being completely clarified and still represents a serious surgical situation, during both open and laparoscopic surgeries.
Beliș, Vladimir +2 more
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Comparative study of esophageal stent and feeding gastrostomy/jejunostomy for tracheoesophageal fistula caused by esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2012 BACKGROUND: A malignant tracheoesophageal/bronchoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a life-threatening complication of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. A feeding gastrostomy/jejunostomy had been the most common treatment method for patients with TEF before ...
Yen-Hao Chen +6 more
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