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Management of Refractory Thymoma‐Associated Myasthenia Gravis With Sequential FcRn Antagonist and Complement Inhibition Combined With Resection of Pleural Dissemination

Neurology and Clinical Neuroscience, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Myasthenia gravis (MG) associated with disseminated thymoma is often refractory to conventional treatments due to continuous autoantibody production. The optimal treatment strategy, particularly the combination of complement component 5 (C5) inhibitor, neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) antagonist, and surgical resection in thymoma‐associated ...
Hiroyuki Takenaka, Madoka Iida, Yuki Fukami, Masahisa Katsuno   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of endoscopic gastrostomy complications and the efficacy of single dose prophylactic antibiotic in 136 patients

Iranian South Medical Journal, 2008
Background: Endoscopic gastrostomy provides a secure route for the provision of permanent enteral feeding. We performed this study to determine the incidence of endoscopic gastrostomy complications.
Seyed masood Tabib, Amir Ahmad Mostaghni, Seyed Mohammad Valizadeh   +2 more
doaj  

Incidence of unplanned gastrostomy tube replacements and associated complications in people with motor neurone disease and other conditions: A retrospective audit of an Australian dietitian‐led clinic

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Gastrostomy tube placement is a common intervention for long‐term nutrition in people with dysphagia. Minimising complications such as tube dislodgement is integral in gastrostomy management, as unplanned replacements may require urgent care to prevent stoma closure.
Emily Farrugia, Shanelle Bailey, Adam I. Semciw, Mani Suleiman, Mark Tacey, Caroline J. Tuck, Liam M. Hannan   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Percutaneous endoscopic versus radiologic gastrostomy for enteral feeding: a retrospective analysis on outcomes and complications

Endoscopy International Open, 2019
Background and study aims Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) and percutaneous radiologic gastrostomy (PRG) are techniques used for long-term enteral feeding.
D. Strijbos, D. Keszthelyi, L. Gilissen, M. Lacko, J. Hoeijmakers, C. van der Leij, R. D. de Ridder, M. D. de Haan, A. Masclee   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Prevention and Management of Driveline Infections in Ventricular Assist Device Patients: The DESTINE 2.0 Staging Proposal and Expert Recommendations

Artificial Organs, EarlyView.
DESTINE 2.0 decision flowchart: stage‐based assessment and management of driveline exit‐site disorders. The flowchart provides a simplified decision‐support tool for the stage‐based evaluation and management of driveline exit‐site disorders in LVAD patients, intended as a practical complement to the staging pyramid (Figre 2) and the detailed staging ...
Alexander M. Bernhardt, Volker Lauenroth, Florian Mueller, Friedrich Kaufmann, Katharina Homann, Martina Socha, Thomas Schlöglhofer, the Driveline Expert STagINg and carE (DESTINE) study group   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Contributions to Palliative and End‐of‐Life Care by Community Health Nursing Services: Improving Care Through National and Regional Service Evaluations

Journal of Clinical Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim(s) To evaluate adult palliative and end‐of‐life care provision in England by community health nursing services using a national dataset (2013–2024) to report patterns in service provision over time and a regional dataset (2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25) to describe palliative and end‐of‐life care activities.
Sophie Pask, Assem Khamis, Tina Jarrett, Joanna M. Davies, Catherine J. Evans, Fliss E. M. Murtagh   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Laparoscopy-assisted Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

Asian Journal of Surgery, 2008
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement is associated with considerable complications. We added laparoscopic monitoring to improve outcome. METHODS: Thirty-four patients who had laparoscopy-assisted PEG (LAP-PEG) were reviewed.
Tsubasa Takahashi, Tadaharu Okazaki, Yoshifumi Kato, Hiroko Watayo, Geoffrey J. Lane, Hiroyuki Kobayashi, Osamu Segawa, Shingo Kameoka, Atsuyuki Yamataka   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Gastrostomy placement in children: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy or laparoscopic gastrostomy?

, 2016
The aim of this study is to compare the outcomes and the complications between the 2 most adopted procedures for gastrostomy placement: percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) and laparoscopic gastrostomy (LG) in children.
Paradiso, Filomena Valentina, Merli, Laura, Nanni, Lorenzo, Taddei, Alessandra, Catania, Vincenzo Davide, De Marco, Erika Adalgisa   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Individualized Oral Health Care for Dysphagic, Care‐Dependent Patients With Acquired Brain Injury: An Exploratory Predefined Subgroup Analysis of a Cluster Nonrandomized Controlled Trial

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, EarlyView.
This graphical abstract summarizes an exploratory predefined subgroup analysis of dysphagic, care‐dependent adults with acquired brain injury undergoing inpatient neurorehabilitation. Three wards implemented standard oral care, while three wards implemented the structured individualized MOHIT protocol.
Mohit Kothari
wiley   +1 more source

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy: results of 115 cases

, 2003
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is one of the gastrostomy methods used for patients who are unable to take food orally. We aimed to present our results for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy.

core   +1 more source