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Current Status of Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy in Japan: A Web‐Based Survey of Endoscopists (PRESS Survey)

open access: yesDEN Open, Volume 7, Issue 1, April 2027.
ABSTRACT Objectives The increasing number of patients with colorectal cancer underscores the importance of colonoscopy. Adequate bowel preparation is essential to ensure the quality and safety of colonoscopic examinations; however, data on the current practices in Japan remain limited. This study aimed to clarify the current status of bowel preparation,
Takayuki Matsumoto   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating the Timing of Sitz Baths After Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty: An Exploratory Study

open access: yesHealth Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 9, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Laser hemorrhoidoplasty (LHP) is a minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of hemorrhoids. Early sitz baths are recommended after conventional hemorrhoidectomy; however, their effectiveness following LHP has not been evaluated.
Yu‐Tso Liao   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biochemical evaluation of Jihua hemostatic suppository in hemorrhagic internal hemorrhoids: Modulation of XPO1, VEGF, and collagen I/III expression and inflammatory biomarkers [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Medical Biochemistry
Background: Hemorrhagic internal hemorrhoids involve abnormal vascular remodeling, inflammatory activation, and extracellular matrix dysregulation.
Wang Chao   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Berberine Inhibited Tumor Growth Through Suppressing the WDR54/β‐catenin Signal Pathway in Colorectal Cancer

open access: yesCell Biology International, Volume 50, Issue 8, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Berberine (BBR), a natural alkaloid, exhibits potent anti‐tumor activity in colorectal cancer (CRC), but its mechanisms are not fully elucidated. Analysis of GEO datasets (GSE216908 and GSE184414) identified WDR54 as a key target of BBR treatment. In vitro, BBR treatment of CRC cell lines (HT‐29 and SW480) markedly inhibited cell proliferation,
Qin Chen, Qi Chen, Fenqiong Tang
wiley   +1 more source

High detection rate of human papillomavirus in anal brushings from women attending a proctology clinic

open access: yes, 2012
Objectives: To study human papillomavirus (HPV) anal infection in anal brushings from women attending a proctology clinic, and compare results with those obtained from paired cervical brushings.
INDINNIMEO, Marileda   +10 more
core   +1 more source

Is Laser in Proctology a Success Story?

open access: yesIndian Journal of Colo-Rectal Surgery
Laser surgery offers a minimally invasive alternative for common anorectal conditions with reduced pain, quicker recovery, and high patient satisfaction however, long-term results show variable recurrence rates, questioning its standalone efficacy ...
Niranjan Dhanraj Agarwal, Kamal Gupta
doaj   +1 more source

Block scheduling in practice: An optimal decomposition strategy for nonidentical operating rooms

open access: yesDecision Sciences, Volume 57, Issue 2, Page 95-116, April 2026.
Abstract We develop and implement a Master Surgery Schedule for a real‐life hospital, assigning operating room (OR) time to surgical specialties over a multi‐week horizon. Through action research, we identify a critical operational challenge: the issue of split blocks. Split blocks allow two specialties to share an OR on the same day—one in the morning,
Vincent J. J. van Ham   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The effectiveness of Doppler controlled hemorrhoidal artery ligation based on preliminaries results

open access: yesThe Pan African Medical Journal, 2013
In this work, we discuss the preliminary results of the effectiveness of the hemorrhoidal artery ligation under control Doppler as a new technique for the treatment of hemorrhoids.
Rajae Yamoul   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Post‐Discharge Opioid Prescribing After Elective Colorectal Resection: An International Survey

open access: yesWorld Journal of Surgery, Volume 50, Issue 3, Page 558-568, March 2026.
Excessive opioid prescribing after colorectal surgery can lead to adverse events and contribute to the opioid crisis. Understanding international prescribing patterns is essential for guiding practice and future research. The Analgesia After Colorectal Surgery (ACORE) survey aimed to characterize international opioid prescribing practices after ...
Ghadeer Olleik   +23 more
wiley   +1 more source

Detection of obstetric anal sphincter injuries: From the fear of malpractice to a quality indicator of a center

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 172, Issue 2, Page 710-716, February 2026.
Abstract Obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIs) constitute a significant complication in vaginal childbirth, affecting up to 26% of deliveries and representing the leading cause of anal incontinence among women. Despite their prevalence and serious long‐term consequences, OASIs remain widely underreported, partly because of clinicians' hesitancy ...
Ruwan Fernando   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

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