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Chagasic megacolon and large bowel neoplasms: case series and literature review

Journal of Coloproctology, 2011
There is a clear association between chagasic megaesophagus and the esophageal cancer. On the other hand, the association between chagasic megacolon and intestinal neoplasm is uncommon. There are only a few cases described in literature.
Maxwel Capsy Boga Ribeiro, Raquel Franco Leal, Cláudio Saddy Rodrigues Coy, Priscilla de Sene Portel oliveira, Débora Helena Gonçalves Rossi, João José Fagundes, Maria De Lourdes Setsuko Ayrizono   +6 more
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FROG (Frequency Rates, mOrbidities and timinGs) of Surgical Interventions for UC: A Protocol for an International, Multi‐Centre, Retrospective Cohort Study on Frequency Rates, Morbidities and Timings of Surgical Interventions for Ulcerative Colitis

JCC Plus, Volume 1, Issue 3, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Background The surgical journey of patients diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) typically begins with an index colectomy, which may be followed by restorative procedures or further operations due to complications. Variation in surgical strategies exists, impacting patient outcomes.
Orestis Argyriou, Itai Ghersin, Guy Worley, Phil Tozer, Ailsa Hart, Kapil Sahnan   +5 more
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Reduced Population of Interstitial Cells of Cajal in Chagasic Megacolon

, 2012
Background/Aims: In Chagasic megacolon, there is a reduction in the population of interstitial cells of Cajal. It was aimed to evaluate density of Cajal cells in the resected colon of Chagasic patients compared to control patients and to verify possible ...
Bocchini, Sylvio Figueiredo, Nahas, Sergio Carlos, Rawet, Viviane, Alonso Araujo, Sergio Eduardo, Seid, Victor Edmond, Cecconello, Ivan, Dumarco, Rodrigo Blanco   +6 more
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Systematic Review: The Impact of Geographic Location and Socioeconomic Status on Healthcare Utilisation and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in the Developed World

JCC Plus, Volume 1, Issue 3, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are a group of chronic inflammatory conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract, which requires life‐long management. Healthcare inequalities in IBD are a key factor influencing disease outcomes. Aim This review aimed to describe the impact of geographical location (urban vs.
George Tambakis, Lei Lin, Rina Kumar, Jennifer Phillips, Anthony Croft, Graham Radford‐Smith, Gareth J. Walker   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

In-hospital mortality for toxic megacolon

, 2018
In-hospital mortality for toxic ...
Ciccocioppo, Rachele, Corazza, Gino Roberto   +1 more
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Genetic background-dependent abnormalities of the enteric nervous system and intestinal function in Kif26a-deficient mice

Scientific Reports, 2021
The Kif26a protein-coding gene has been identified as a negative regulator of the GDNF-Ret signaling pathway in enteric neurons. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of genetic background on the phenotype of Kif26a-deficient (KO ...
Yukiko Ohara, Lisa Fujimura, Akemi Sakamoto, Youichi Teratake, Shuichi Hiraoka, Haruhiko Koseki, Takeshi Saito, Keita Terui, Tetsuya Mitsunaga, Mitsuyuki Nakata, Hideo Yoshida, Masahiko Hatano   +11 more
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Association of chagasic megacolon and cancer of the colon: case report and review of the literature

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 2002
There are few descriptions of association between chagasic megacolon and colon cancer. We report a case of obstructive abdomen caused by adenocarcinoma of the left colon in chagasic megacolon.
Sheila Jorge Adad, Renata Margarida Etchebehere, José Ribamar de Araújo, Andrea Berdu Madureira, Vanessa Guimarães Freitas Lima, Alex Augusto da Silva, Crema Eduardo   +6 more
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Yield of Whole Genome Sequencing for Pathogenic Single Nucleotide Variants in Congenital Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Prenatal Diagnosis, Volume 46, Issue 5-6, Page 780-818, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Objective This systematic review and meta‐analysis aimed to assess the diagnostic yield of pathogenic or likely pathogenic (P/LP) single nucleotide variants (SNVs) using whole genome sequencing (WGS) in congenital heart disease (CHD). Methods A systematic search of three databases (2000–2024) was conducted, and two reviewers independently ...
Hiba J. Mustafa, Parisa Najjariasl, Faezeh Aghajani, Enaja V. Sambatur, Andrew Rodenbarger, Stephanie Guseh, Amy E. Roberts, Alireza A. Shamshirsaz   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

An Adolescent Case of Ulcerative Colitis Complicated by Toxic Megacolon

Case Reports in Gastroenterology
Introduction: Toxic megacolon is a serious complication of ulcerative colitis (UC), characterized by marked colonic dilatation, abnormal bowel function, and systemic toxicity.
Masaki Kato, Masaki Yamashita, Mitsuto Tsukui, Yoshihiko Iijima, Kenichi Araki, Naoki Shikano, Shiori Saji, Kyoko Tsukamoto, Jun Ishida, Takumi Komatsu, Yusuke Nakamoto, Akiyo Kawashima, Akira Endo, Ayako Matsunaga, Yoshinori Sato, Tadateru Maehata, Keisuke Tateishi   +16 more
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First Isolation of Yersinia enterocolitica From a Sea Turtle: A Case Report in Caretta caretta

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 3, May 2026.
1. First isolation of Yersinia enterocolitica, a zoonotic bacterium, in a loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta), identifying it as the likely cause of severe colitis, hepatitis, and fatal sepsis. 2. The findings highlight that sea turtles and the marine environment can act as reservoirs for Y. enterocolitica: this poses a “One Health” threat. 3.
Giorgia Schirò, Paola Galluzzo, Rosaria Disclafani, Chiara Lomonaco, Luca Cicero, Roberto Puleio, Domenico Vicari, Vincenzo Monteverde, Salvatore Dara   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source