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Clinical Characteristics, Interventions and Adverse Outcomes of Acute Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Cohort Study Conducted in Vietnam. [PDF]

JGH Open
ABSTRACT Background and Aim Despite medical advances, the incidence of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding (ALGIB) is gradually increasing in Asia and Vietnam, with many cases being severe. However, recent data on clinical features, interventions, and outcomes in Vietnam remain limited. This study aims to characterize the presentation, treatment, and
Hoang AQT, Vo TD.
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A case report of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome in a child with Crohn's disease. [PDF]

JPGN Rep
Abstract Peutz–Jeghers syndrome (PJS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by hamartomatous polyps and mucocutaneous hyperpigmented freckles, whereas Crohn's disease (CD) is a condition characterized by chronic intestinal inflammation. Here, we present a rare case report of an 11‐year‐old male who presented with both CD and PJS.
Rannulu H, May E, Cunningham B, Cochran E, Zdenek R, Garrity SH.   +5 more
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Preoperative anastomotic evaluation prior to ileostomy closure: A 5-year UK survey, systematic review, and meta-analysis. [PDF]

Colorectal Dis
Abstract Aim To compare current UK surgical practice against evidence‐based anastomotic evaluation techniques prior to ileostomy closure. Methods An online survey was distributed to UK consultant colorectal surgeons with Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland affiliation to assess preoperative investigations.
Atraszkiewicz D, Shakir T, Harrington C, Bassett P, Soile B, Mukhtar H.   +5 more
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Fecal Immunochemical Test as a Screening Method for Colorectal Cancer in University College Hospital Ibadan, Nigeria

JCO Global Oncology, 2020
PURPOSE Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a disease of public health importance because of the increasing incidence of the disease and presentation in advanced stage of the disease in Western Africa.
Elizabeth O. Labaeka, Achiaka E. Irabor, David O. Irabor   +2 more
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Contemporary diagnosis and management of traumatic rectal injuries

Surgery in Practice and Science, 2021
Rectal injuries are rare but potentially devastating injuries that are frequently associated with penetrating pelvic trauma or blunt pelvic fractures. Management principles for these injuries have gone through major paradigm shifts over time.
Brent Emigh, Kenji Inaba, Morgan Schellenberg   +2 more
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Spontaneous Expulsion of Rectally Inserted Tramadol Ampoules: An Unusual Case Report of Drug Concealment and Delayed Disclosure. [PDF]

Case Rep Surg
Concealment of illicit drug ampoules is an unusual clinical scenario, posing diagnostic and management challenges due to delayed disclosure, drug leakage risk, and retrieval difficulties. We present the case of a 28‐year‐old male, an intravenous drug user, brought from police custody with complaints of per rectal pain. After initial denial, he admitted
Sapkota A, Regmi P, Yadav AK, Giri R.
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Efficacy of a standardized herbal preparation (Roidosanal® ) in the treatment of hemorrhoids: A randomized, controlled, open-label multicentre study

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 2014
Background: Catechins and epicatechins are monomers of naturally occurring proanthocyanidins, which have been reported with free radical scavenging, antioxidant, antiinflammatory, antiallergic, and vasodilatory properties.
Kapil Aggrawal, Naveen Satija, Gita Dasgupta, Partha Dasgupta, Parul Nain, Aditya R Sahu   +5 more
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Sensitivity analysis of selection bias: a graphical display by bias-correction index [PDF]

PeerJ, 2023
Background In observational studies, how the magnitude of potential selection bias in a sensitivity analysis can be quantified is rarely discussed. The purpose of this study was to develop a sensitivity analysis strategy by using the bias-correction ...
Ping-Chen Chung, I-Feng Lin
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Bedside endoscopic inspection of colorectal anastomoses in the early postoperative period: a 2-center prospective feasibility study [PDF]

Annals of Coloproctology
Purpose Early diagnosis of anastomotic leakage (AL) after colorectal surgery can reduce severe postoperative morbidity and ensure successful treatment.
David J. Nijssen, Roel Hompes, Jurriaan Tuynman, Jimme K. Wiggers, Willem A. Bemelman, Saidah Sahid, James Kinross, Wytze Laméris   +7 more
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Pneumoscrotum after colorectal surgery: A case report

Clinical Case Reports, 2018
Key Clinical Message Pneumoscrotum is a very rare complication. Currently, very little evidence‐based medicine exists on treatment guidelines. We think a prophylactic antibiotic course and a 48 hours in hospital observation are justified in these rare ...
Johanna Willburger, Basil Suter, Matthias Wimmer, Philipp Kirchhoff   +3 more
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