Cost analysis of the use of digital rectoscopy versus flexible sigmoidoscopy in rectal cancer patients undergoing watch and wait [PDF]
BMJ OpenIntroduction and objective Organ preservation strategies for rectal cancer following neoadjuvant treatment require intensive endoscopic monitoring to detect early luminal recurrence. This is termed 'Watch and Wait' (WAW).
Rebecca Beni +5 more
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Anterior Horseshoe Anal Fistula Treated With IFTAK (Interception of Fistulous Track With Application of Ksharasutra) Technique: A Case Study [PDF]
Case Reports in SurgeryAnterior horseshoe anal fistula is a challenging variant of complex anorectal infections. Classical surgeries, including ksharasutra therapy in these cases may result in extensive postsurgical scarring and anal incontinence.
Anil Kumar
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Proctoscopy and sigmoidoscopy. [PDF]
BMJ: British Medical Journal, 1980 P G Bevan
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Efficacy of escin combined with micronized purified flavonoid fraction in controlling bleeding and preventing recurrence of acute internal hemorrhoids: a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
Annals of ColoproctologyPurpose Recurrence after initial control of acute internal hemorrhoidal bleeding remains a common and clinically relevant challenge. Escin, a venotonic and anti-inflammatory compound, may augment the therapeutic effects of micronized purified flavonoid ...
Witcha Vipudhamorn +4 more
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Mobile endoscopy in rural South Africa: outcomes of a decentralised outreach programme to improve gastrointestinal healthcare access [PDF]
BMJ Open GastroenterologyIntroduction Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is a valuable diagnostic tool for identifying upper and lower GI pathologies yet is rarely available in resource-limited settings.
Mike Mallah +7 more
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Efficacy of Endoscopic Evaluation and Hemostatic Intervention for Post-hemorrhoidectomy Bleeding [PDF]
Journal of the Anus, Rectum and ColonAchieving hemostasis during post-hemorrhoidectomy bleeding (PHB) is often challenging owing to poor visibility within the anal canal. We investigated the feasibility of using endoscopy for observation and maintaining hemostasis during PHB.
Katsuhisa Ohashi +4 more
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Very pronounced bowel sparing during radiation therapy for anal carcinoma using a natural spacer (Myoma) – a case report [PDF]
Radiation OncologyBackground Using dose-painted intensity-modulated radiation therapy, specific dose volume constraints or implantation of tissue expanders prior to radiotherapy are validated options for reducing radiation dose on the bowel and therefore minimizing acute ...
L. Hoeng +5 more
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Journal of Current Research in Scientific Medicine, 2021 Background: The present study was undertaken to evaluate the comparative results of “Modified Closed Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy (LIS), Closed LIS, and Fissurectomy” technique in treating fissure-in-ano in terms of relief of symptoms, healing of ...
Sivaji Sankar Ghose +2 more
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Sexually Transmitted Infections Lesions Found during Colonoscopies
Journal of Coloproctology, 2023 Introduction Anal examination and videoanoscopy (VA) are rarely performed during colonoscopies. In recent years, there has been a considerable increase in lesions of sexually transmitted anal and rectal infections, but these conditions are not noticed or
Alexandre Gomes +4 more
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