Cadaveric small bowel and small bowel-liver transplantation in humans [PDF]
Five patients had complete cadaveric small bowel transplants under FK506 immunosuppression, one as an isolated graft and the other 4 in continuity with a liver. Three were children and two were adults.
Abu-Elmagd, K +13 more
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Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) of the Treitz’s angle– a very rare cause of high bowel obstruction [PDF]
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are somewhat rare gastrointestinal tumors - approximately 1% to 3% incidence, but they are the most common mesenchymal neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract.
Georgescu, Lota Corina +3 more
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ABSTRACT Pancreaticogastrostomy (PG) emerged as a reconstructive option after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) due to its reported lower incidence of postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF), but its superiority over pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ) remains unclear.
Samuel Menezes +4 more
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Uterine Perforation With Subtotal Small Bowel Prolapse – A Rare Complication of Dilatation and Curettage [PDF]
Uterine perforation is the well known complication of induced abortion. We report a rare case of uterine perforation with subtotal prolapse of small bowel following first trimester abortion by an unqualified physician.
Darshit Dalal, Archana +2 more
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Intestinal Electric Stimulation Accelerates Whole Gut Transit and Promotes Fat Excrement in Conscious Rats [PDF]
*_Introduction:_* Intestinal electric stimulation (IES) is proposed as a potential tool for the treatment of morbid obesity. Our previous study showed that IES with one pair of electrodes accelerated intestinal transit and decreased fat absorption in a ...
Jiande Chen, Ying Sun
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This analysis included quantification of intrafraction motion in pancreas stereotactic ablative radiotherapy treated on the MR‐Linac, leading to the development of adjusted (PTV) margins. Intrafraction motion indicated an average target displacement of 1–3 mm, resulting in an adjusted PTV margin of 2 mm in the right–left and superior–inferior ...
Ashleigh Fasala +6 more
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Immunological and periodontal benefits of prebiotic polydextrose in rats with induced periodontitis
Abstract Background Prebiotic therapy is a promising approach for managing periodontitis due to its potential benefits in modulating the microbiome and the immune response. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the prebiotic (PREB) polydextrose (PDX) on the development of experimental periodontitis (EP) in rats.
Raquel de S. F Nassar +9 more
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Gastric antral vascular ectasia: A rare etiology of gastrointestinal bleeding in children
Abstract Gastrointestinal bleeding is relatively common in children. While most patients present with mild bleeding, gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE) is a rare but potentially life‐threatening cause. GAVE is typically associated with chronic conditions and more common in adults.
Omar Alharbi +3 more
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Metabolic Comparison of One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass, Single-Anastomosis Duodenal-Switch, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, and Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy in Rat [PDF]
Background One-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) and single-anastomosis duodenal switch (SADS) have become increasingly popular weight loss strategies. However, data directly comparing the effectiveness of these procedures with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass ...
Arble, Deanna M. +7 more
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Gastric hemorrhage due to high pungency food?
Abstract We present a case of a 9‐year‐old patient who presented with hematemesis after consuming crisps with a high pungency (the so‐called ghost peppers). Blood loss resulted in a significant decrease in hemoglobin and for this reason a gastroduodenoscopy was performed.
Rachel J. van der Pol +2 more
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