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Sigmoid colon perforation at CT colonography secondary to a possible obstructive mechanism: report of a case [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
We report a case of colonic perforation in CT colonography, which was observed in a sigmoid colon segment contained within an inguinal hernia. At surgery, apart from the perforation, a normal large-bowel wall was found.
Belo-Oliveira, P   +4 more
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Review of Chagas Disease and Treatment Obstacles to Eradication [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
The World Health Organization and the Center for Disease Control reports Chagas disease, or American trypanosomiasis, as a major neglected tropical disease prevalent in 21 endemic Latin American countries.
Sherman, Emily
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Clostridium difficile outbreaks: Prevention and treatment strategies [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
The incidence and severity of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) have increased dramatically over the past decade. Its treatment, however, has largely remained the same with the exception of oral vancomycin use as a first-line agent in severe disease.
Kelly, Ciaran Patrick   +2 more
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Radiological conference. Colonic obstruction due to sigmoid tumour [PDF]

open access: yes, 1997
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Chu, KW, Peh, WCG
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Does Whipworm Increase the Pathogenicity of Campylobacter jejuni? A Clinical Correlate of an Experimental Observation

open access: yesCanadian Journal of Gastroenterology, 2004
Campylobacter jejuni is a leading cause of acute diarrhea worldwide, usually mild and self-limiting. No adequate hypothesis has yet been formulated to explain why in an otherwise healthy host this infection is occasionally severe.
Jennifer L Shin   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

An unusual case of an ulcerative colitis flare resulting in disseminated intravascular coagulopathy and a bladder hematoma: a case report

open access: yesBMC Gastroenterology, 2004
Background Disorders of coagulation have long been associated with inflammatory bowel disease. Children, as well as adults, with both active and inactive ulcerative colitis have been found to have abnormal coagulation and fibrinolysis.
Christie Dennis   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Clostridium difficile toxins facilitate bacterial colonization by modulating the fence and gate function of colonic epithelium [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
The contribution of Clostridium difficile toxin A and B (TcdA and TcdB) to cellular intoxication has been extensively studied, but their impact on bacterial colonization remains unclear.
Kasendra, Magdalena Julia <1985>
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Successful Treatment of Clostridium difficile Bacteremia with Aortic Mycotic Aneurysm in a Patient with Prior Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair

open access: yesCase Reports in Infectious Diseases, 2017
The clinical spectrum of Clostridium difficile infection can range from benign gastrointestinal colonization to mild diarrhea and life threatening conditions such as pseudomembranous colitis and toxic megacolon.
Kairav Shah   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Toxic megacolon in Clostridium difficile colitis

open access: yesIDCases, 2023
Sayato Fukui   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Oncologic Emergencies: Immune-Based Cancer Therapies and Complications [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Cancer therapies have undergone several recent advancements. Current cancer treatments include immune-based therapies comprised of checkpoint inhibitors, and adoptive immunotherapy; each treatment has the potential for complications that differ from ...
BrĂ©m, Elizabeth   +2 more
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