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Laparoscopy and loop colostomy : a new approach to extra-peritoneal rectal injuries

open access: yes, 2003
Includes bibliographical references.Distal rectal washout and presacral drainage appear to have little or no influence on the morbidity and mortality in patients with low-energy trauma to the rectum.
Navsaria, Pradeep H
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Isolation of Serpulina pilosicoli from rectal biopsy specimens showing evidence of intestinal spirochetosis

open access: yes, 1998
Histologic evidence of intestinal spirochetosis (IS) was found in 22 of 41 (53.7%) rectal biopsy specimens from homosexual men attending a sexually transmitted diseases clinic. Serpulina pilosicoli was cultured from 11 of the IS-positive biopsy specimens
Gilbert, G.L.   +4 more
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Laparoscopic mesorectal excision for rectal cancers is associated with better survival: experience of a tertiary center [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
PURPOSE: The study aimed to compare the outcomes and survivals of patients who underwent laparoscopic and open resection for rectal cancer.
Foo, DCC   +5 more
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High-resolution rectoscopy using MHz optical coherence tomography: a step towards real time 3D endoscopy

open access: yesScientific Reports
Colonoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound play pivotal roles in the assessment of rectal diseases, especially rectal cancer and inflammatory bowel diseases. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) offers a superior depth resolution, which is a critical factor for
Berenice Schulte   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Primary posterior perineal herniation of urinary bladder

open access: yesJournal of Minimal Access Surgery, 2013
Primary perineal hernia is a rare clinical condition wherein herniation of viscera occurs through pelvic diaphragm. They are usually mistaken for sciatic hernia, rectal prolapse or other diseases in the perineum.
Kurumboor Prakash, Palanisami N Kamalesh
doaj   +1 more source

Sonographic Characteristics of Rectal Sensations in Healthy Females

open access: yes, 2007
PURPOSE: This study was designed to characterize rectal sensations by visualizing the internal and external anal sphincter and intra-anal transport of bolus during elicited rectal sensations.
Örnö, Ann-Kristin,   +3 more
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Anorectal Function After Ileo-Rectal Anastomosis Is Better than Pelvic Pouch in Selected Ulcerative Colitis Patients

open access: yes, 2020
BACKGROUND: With a lifelong perspective, 12% of ulcerative colitis patients will need a colectomy. Further reconstruction via ileo-rectal anastomosis or pouch can be affected by patients' perspective of their quality of life after surgery. AIM: To assess
Abdalla, Maie   +15 more
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Ano-Rectal Conditions: An Overview

open access: yes, 2008
Ano-rectal diseases are arrays of disease conditions occurring within the rectum and anal canal. Diseases of the rectum and anus are common and affect a large proportion of the population.
Owoseye, A   +5 more
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Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome: MRI findings and differentiation from rectal cancer

open access: yesInsights into Imaging
Background Systematic MRI findings of solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS) are lacking. We aimed to evaluate the MRI findings of SRUS and to identify the MRI features that differentiate SRUS from rectal cancer.
Peiyi Xie   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Accuracy of endorectal ultrasonography in preoperative staging of rectal tumors

open access: yes, 2002
PURPOSE: Preoperative staging of rectal tumors is considered essential to tailor treatment for individual patients. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the accuracy of endorectal ultrasonography in preoperative staging of rectal tumors. METHODS:
Pollack, J,   +8 more
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