Prevalence and Factors Associated with Post-operative Strictures in Anorectal Malformations
Objective: Rectal strictures are a serious complication following operation for anorectal malformations (ARM). The purpose of this study was to determine the factors affecting rectal strictures following surgical treatments for ARM.
Ravit Ruangtrakool, Thuphom Chodchoy
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Rectovaginal fistula (RVF) occurs as a result of abnormal epithelialized connections between the rectum and vagina. Rectal cancer surgery remains the major cause of RVF.
Qiwei Li, Jianhua Sun, Lu Yin, Fu Ji
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Ambulatory surgery for perianal Crohn’s disease. Study of feasibility [PDF]
Background. One-third of Crohn’s disease (CD) patients present perianal fistula. The gold standard in the diagnosis and treatment of symptomatic perianal disease (PAD) in CD is the exploration of the anal canal and distal rectum under anesthesia (EUA ...
Arcudi, C. +10 more
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Transvaginal repair of a rectovaginal fistula caused by transvaginal mesh prolapse surgery
Introduction Transvaginal mesh surgery can cause mesh complications including rare rectovaginal fistula. We report a case of a rectovaginal fistula treated transvaginally without colostomy. Case presentation A 57‐year‐old female was referred to us due to
Aika Matsuyama +7 more
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Systemic lupus erythematosus complicated by Crohn’s disease with rectovaginal fistula
Background Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystemic autoimmune disease, and few cases combine with Crohn’s disease. We present the first SLE patient concurrent with Crohn’s disease and rectovaginal fistula.
Heng Yeh +6 more
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Malignancy within a tail gut cyst:a case of retrorectal carcinoid tumour [PDF]
Purpose. Tailgut cysts with malignant transformation are rare entities. We discuss the diagnostic strategy and treatment of a malignancy within a tailgut cyst. Methods.
Abukar, A. A. +7 more
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Periodontitis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: A critical appraisal
Abstract In spite of intensive research efforts driving spectacular advances in terms of prevention and treatments, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain a leading health burden, accounting for 32% of all deaths (World Health Organization. “Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs).” WHO, February 1, 2017, https://www.who.int/news‐room/fact‐sheets/detail ...
Maria Clotilde Carra +3 more
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Incidentally found rectal duplication during surgery for rectovestibular fistula and its management
Association of rectal duplication with rectovestibular fistula is rare. A 3-month-old patient underwent primary posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) for rectovestibular fistula. During surgery the patient was found to have a rectal duplication (RD).
Dhiraj K Balaji, Mamatha Basavaraju
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Operative strategy for fistula-in-ano without division of the anal sphincter [PDF]
We would like to thank Mr ER MacDonald for his contribution in data collection during the early years of the study. The material in this paper was presented as a poster at the annual meeting of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons held in ...
Abbas MA +8 more
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Double trouble: Rectoperineal fistula with rectal duplication and VACTERL association: A case report
Introduction: Rectal duplications are rare congenital malformations, with approximately 100 cases reported in the literature. Only 12 of these involve concurrent anorectal malformations (ARMs).
Rachel J. Livergant +4 more
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