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Early urinary catheter removal in patients undergoing rectal cancer surgery: a randomized controlled trial on silodosin versus no pharmacological treatment on urinary function in the early postoperative period [PDF]
Annals of ColoproctologyPurpose This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the α1 adrenergic receptor antagonist silodosin in preventing lower urinary tract symptoms after rectal cancer surgery.
Žilvinas Gricius +4 more
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Prediction of Perianal Fistula in Crohn’s Disease by Computed Tomography Enterography
The Turkish Journal of GastroenterologyBackground/Aims: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether computed tomography enterography can be used to predict the presence of perianal fistula in Crohn’s disease patients.
Genghuan Ni +4 more
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The Turkish Journal of GastroenterologyBackground/Aims: The thiopurine drugs—azathioprine and mercaptopurine—are purine antimetabolites used for the treatment of autoimmune hepatitis. These drugs undergo metabolism through genetically determined pathways, which influences their effectiveness ...
Woroud Yassin +3 more
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Ascites in cirrhotic patients: a comprehensive review
Exploration of Digestive DiseasesAscites is a frequent complication in patients with cirrhosis, associated with a bad prognosis. Ascites is associated with severe complications, such as spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and kidney dysfunction, which must be diagnosed and managed rapidly.
Paul Carrier +3 more
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New dimension in viral hepatitis research
eGastroenterologyChronic hepatitis B is the leading cause of hepatocellular carcinoma and a significant global health issue, affecting over 296 million people worldwide, with 15 million people coinfected with hepatitis delta virus (HDV) suffering accelerated disease ...
Massimiliano Cocca, Barbara Testoni
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GE: Portuguese Journal of GastroenterologyHepatocellular adenoma is a rare benign liver tumor that occurs predominantly in young women who use exogenous estrogens. We describe a case of a 40-year-old woman on birth control pill who presented with acute right hypochondrial pain and signs of ...
Sara Ramos Lopes +5 more
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BMC GastroenterologyBackground This study aimed to determine whether the waist-to-thigh ratio (WTTR) is associated with the incidence of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) in health care workers.
Xiaoyan Hao +4 more
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Gut MicrobesIn today’s industrialized society food consumption has changed immensely toward heightened red meat intake and use of artificial sweeteners instead of grains and vegetables or sugar, respectively.
Angelina Schwarz +7 more
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BMC GastroenterologyBackground Endoscopic features of intestinal transplant-associated microangiopathy (iTAM) have not been comprehensively investigated. This study aimed to examine the endoscopic characteristics of patients diagnosed with iTAM.
Masaya Iwamuro +7 more
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Imaging-based diagnosis of sarcopenia for transplant-free survival in primary sclerosing cholangitis
BMC GastroenterologyBackground Imaging-based assessment of sarcopenia is a well-validated prognostic tool for patients with chronic liver disease. However, little is known about its value in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC).
Pedram Keshoofi +12 more
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