Bowel Preparation for Surveillance Colonoscopy After Colorectal Resection: A New Perspective [PDF]
Purpose Inadequate bowel preparation (IBP) is commonly observed during surveillance colonoscopy after colorectal resection. We investigated potential risk factors affecting bowel preparation.
Donghyoun Lee, Ho-Kyung Chun
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Molecular analysis of appendiceal mucinous cystadenoma and rectal adenocarcinoma in a patient with urothelial carcinoma: a case report [PDF]
Introduction: In this report, we present the case of a patient affected by appendiceal cystadenoma, a colorectal adenocarcinoma, and a concomitant bladder carcinoma, as well as the results of the molecular study of the most relevant mutational pathways ...
Colombino, Maria+6 more
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Treatment planning with a 2.5 MV photon beam for radiation therapy
Abstract Purpose The shallow depth of maximum dose and higher dose fall‐off gradient of a 2.5 MV beam along the central axis that is available for imaging on linear accelerators is investigated for treatment of shallow tumors and sparing the organs at risk (OARs) beyond it.
Navid Khaledi+5 more
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Colorectal neuroendocrine neoplasms — management guidelines (recommended by the Polish Network of Neuroendocrine Tumours) [PDF]
Nowotwory/guzy neuroendokrynne (NEN/NET) jelita grubego są rozpoznawane coraz częściej, szczególnie guzy odbytnicy. To zjawisko jest najprawdopodobniej związane z powszechnym wykonywaniem kolonoskopii przesiewowych.
Bałdys-Waligórska, Agata+49 more
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TEM technique in the treatment of patients with early rectal cancer
The use of organ-preserving interventions remains the most important direction in improving of surgical treatment of patients with rectal cancer. One of the promising options for its implementation is the TEM (transanal endoscopic microsurgery) technique,
P. N. Romaschenko+3 more
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K-ras and p53 mutations in colonic lavage fluid of patients with colorectal neoplasias [PDF]
Background: The adenoma-carcinoma sequence has its molecular basis in several gene mutations of which K-ras and p53 are of paramount importance. The aims of this study were to evaluate whether these genetic alterations can be detected in colonic lavage ...
Folwaczny, Christian+3 more
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Novel use of the Heald anal stent after transanal endoscopic microsurgery
Distension of the rectum following transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEMS) increases rectal intra-luminal pressure and may promote pelvic sepsis by contaminating the rectal defect. We describe the first use of a Heald anal stent to decompress the rectum
Alun E. Jones, Guy F. Nash
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MicroRNA expression profiles in pediatric dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumors. [PDF]
© Springer Science+Business Media New York 2015Among noncoding RNAs, microRNAs (miRNAs) have been most extensively studied, and their biology has repeatedly been proven critical for central nervous system pathological conditions.
A Ranger+36 more
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Role of MRI in diagnosis and preoperative staging of rectal carcinoma
Background and objectives High-resolution phased-array MRI is recommended as a standard imaging modality for preoperative local staging of rectal cancer with excellent soft tissue contrast, functional imaging ability, and multiplanar capability.
Mohamed F Abdelmoty+2 more
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