Fundoplication in Patients with Esophageal Atresia : Patient Selection, Indications, and Outcomes [PDF]
Patients with esophageal atresia (EA) suffer from abnormal and permanent esophageal intrinsic and extrinsic innervation that affects severely esophageal motility.
Bansal +44 more
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ABSTRACT Thyroid hormone resistance (RTH) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by diminished responsiveness of target tissues to thyroid hormones, primarily due to mutations in the thyroid hormone receptor‐beta (TR‐β) gene. This condition could lead to an increased level of Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and varying degrees of hypothyroid ...
Ahmad Al‐Bitar +3 more
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Laparoscopic management of chyle leak after Nissen fundoplication
A 41-year-old man presented with chylous ascites 6 weeks after a laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication. The chyle leak was successfully treated with laparoscopic ligation of the leaking duct at the right crus.
Gareth Powell +2 more
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TOpic: rare and special cases, the real "Strange cases" [PDF]
Introduction: The bladder hernia represents approximately 1-3% of all inguinal hernias, where patients aged more than 50 years have a higher incidence (10%).
AUTIERI, DOMENICO +48 more
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Population-based trend analysis of laparoscopic Nissen and Toupet fundoplications for gastroesophageal reflux disease [PDF]
Background: The Nissen and Toupet fundoplications are the most commonly used techniques for surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. To date, no population-based trend analysis has been reported examining the choice of procedure and short ...
Guller, U., Rosella, L., Zingg, U.
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Improving Digestive and Nutritional Status of Patients with Achalasia after Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy Surgery [PDF]
Background: Nowadays laparoscopic Heller Myotomy (LHM) with partial fundoplication is recommended as the first line of therapy for esophageal achalasia.
Masoud Amini +6 more
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This study investigates the evolving trends and challenges in gastrectomy procedures in Japan, drawing on two nationwide surveys conducted in 2014 and 2021. Results show a significant shift toward minimally invasive and function‐preserving surgeries, such as laparoscopic and robot‐assisted gastrectomy, with an emphasis on enhancing postoperative ...
Koji Nakada +7 more
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Clinical Outcome and Recurrence of Open versus Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication in the Republic of Kazakhstan during 2010-2021 [PDF]
Background: Surgical treatment of recurrent gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) negatively affects patients’ quality of life (QoL). Determination of risk factors is essential when considering a surgical approach.
Bolatbek Baimakhanov +8 more
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Relationship Between Kyphosis and Postoperative Gastroesophageal Reflux After Proximal Gastrectomy
This study examined the relationship between kyphosis and postoperative gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) after proximal gastrectomy using a kyphosis definition that is familiar to surgeons for preoperative assessment. Multivariate analysis revealed that kyphosis is an independent risk factor for GERD after proximal gastrectomy.
Takaomi Ozawa +9 more
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Pneumothorax during laparoscopic repair of giant paraesophageal hernia
Giant paraesophageal hernia is an uncommon morbid disorder which may present a risk of catastrophic complications and should be repaired electively as soon as possible.
Ranvinder Kaur +5 more
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