Cooling or Warming the Esophagus to Reduce Esophageal Injury During Left Atrial Ablation in the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. [PDF]
, 2020 Ablation of the left atrium using either radiofrequency (RF) or cryothermal energy is an effective treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF) and is the most frequent type of cardiac ablation procedure performed. Although generally safe, collateral injury to
Arnold, M +16 more
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Optimal strategies of rectovaginal fistula after rectal cancer surgery
Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research, 2019 Purpose Rectovaginal fistula (RVF) after low anterior resection for rectal cancer is a type of anastomotic leakage. The aim of this study was to find out the difference of leakage, according to RVF presence or absence and to identify the optimal strategy
I. Woo +5 more
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Three Distinct Urethral Fistulae 35 Years After Pelvic Radiation [PDF]
, 2014 Introduction: While the development of fistulae is a well-known complication of radiotherapy, such fistulae can often be challenging to manage. Case Presentation: We describe the case of a 37 year old male who developed in succession a urethrocutaneous ...
Eswara, Jairam R. +2 more
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Acute diarrhea and metabolic acidosis caused by tuberculous vesico-rectal fistula.
World Journal of Gastroenterology, 2014 Acquired vesico-rectal fistula is an uncommon complication of pelvic malignant tumors, surgical injury, inflammatory disorders such as tuberculosis infection, radiotherapy and less commonly diverticulum of the urinary tract.
Xiu-qing Wei +8 more
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Periodontitis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: A critical appraisal
Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023 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
Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, 2015 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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Double trouble: Rectoperineal fistula with rectal duplication and VACTERL association: A case report
Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case ReportsIntroduction: 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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DOES THE WANGENSTEEN X-RAY EXAMINATION ALWAYS REVEAL US ALL THE SIGNS OF RECTAL ATRESIA?
Медицинский вестник Юга России, 2014 Purpose. To evaluate the diagnostic value of X-ray Wangensteen examination in case of rectal atresia in newborns.Materials and Methods. 27 newborns were examined: with a simple form atresia (11), with a rectovestibular fistula (9) andwith rectoperineal ...
M. G. Chepurnoy +4 more
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Rectovaginal fistula in a dog with a normal anus: a case report
Veterinární Medicína, 2016 A one-year-old, 2.6 kg, spayed female Maltese dog was referred with passage of faeces coming from the vulva, repeated vaginal discharge and vaginitis. Through physical examination, contrast radiograph and vaginoscopic exploration, the dog was diagnosed ...
S.Y. Lee +7 more
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