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Gitelman and Bartter Syndrome in a Patient With Morbid Obesity: A Case Report and Literature Review
ABSTRACT We present a case study of a 34‐year‐old man with morbid obesity and a suspected Bartter–Gitelman spectrum tubulopathy (without genetic confirmation), weighing 135 kg, and with a BMI of 42.5 kg/m2, who was referred to the metabolic and bariatric surgery department due to morbid obesity to address abnormal electrolyte levels.
Solmaz Hasani +4 more
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Gastrointestinal recovery describes the restoration of normal bowel function in patients with bowel disease. This may be prolonged in two common clinical settings: postoperative ileus and small bowel obstruction.
Stephen J Chapman +16 more
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ABSTRACT Transient liver steatosis is rarely described. A fast development of liver steatosis leading to acute liver failure (ALF) is, to our knowledge, rarely observed. It is so far observed and published in acute fatty liver of pregnancy, and in a few cases of ALF. However, it is observed in elective surgery for pancreaticoduodenectomy and some cases
Anders Benjamin Kildal +7 more
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Uremic Paralytic Ileus in a 70 Years Old Female: A Diagnostic Dilemma
ABSTRACT Uremia has been associated with slowed intestinal motility, resulting in loss of peristalsis and the development of paralytic ileus. We present a case of uremia‐induced paralytic ileus in a 70‐year‐old woman. The patient was admitted with a 7‐day history of abdominal pain, vomiting, and constipation.
Ali Gohar +7 more
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Postoperative ileus: strategies for reduction
James Lubawski, Theodore SaclaridesSection of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USAAbstract: Postoperative Ileus (POI) is a frequent, frustrating occurrence for patients and surgeons after abdominal surgery.
James Lubawski, Theodore Saclarides
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ABSTRACT Background Autonomic nervous system–based nociception monitors have been proposed to optimise intraoperative opioid administration. While they reduce intraoperative opioid use, evidence on postoperative outcomes remains limited. We conducted a systematic review and meta‐analysis to evaluate their effects on postoperative pain, opioid ...
Mathias A. A. Pietrancosta +1 more
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ABSTRACT Background Postoperative ileus (POI) represents a disorder of gastrointestinal function following surgical procedures, characterized by a multifaceted etiology. There is an urgent clinical need to search for treatment regimens that improve the therapeutic effect for POI.
Wang Gang +8 more
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Management of postoperative ileus: focus on alvimopan
Eric L Marderstein, Conor P DelaneyDivision of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Case Western, Reserve School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USAAbstract: Postoperative ileus (POI) is a transient loss of ...
Eric L Marderstein, Conor P Delaney
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Prolonged survival in a young Dobermann with adrenal neuroblastoma
Abstract A 1‐year‐old Dobermann presented with recurrent episodes of acute diarrhoea and weight loss starting at 5 months of age. An adrenal mass was identified via ultrasound and computed tomography, leading to adrenalectomy. A diagnosis of adrenal neuroblastoma was obtained through histopathology and immunohistochemistry.
Nataliia Ignatenko +8 more
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ABSTRACT Background Older patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery face high risks of mortality and complications. Objective Investigate whether a care pathway designed for older patients improves surgical outcomes. Methods This single‐centre study investigated the effect of a care pathway for older patients undergoing emergency abdominal ...
Elin Kismul Aakre +6 more
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