Sexual function and pelvic floor function five years after hysterectomy
Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, Volume 104, Issue 5, Page 948-957, May 2025.Five years after hysterectomy, women reported a lower burden of pelvic floor symptoms compared to preoperatively. The entire study group indicated no change in overall sexual function over the five‐year period, while women who were not sexually active at the time of the hysterectomy reported improved sexual function.
Catharina Forsgren, Ulrika Johannesson
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First implementation of full-workflow automation in radiotherapy: the All-in-One solution on rectal cancer [PDF]
arXiv, 2022 The aim of this work is to describe the technical characteristics of an AI-powered radiotherapy workflow that enables full-process automation (All-in-One), evaluate its performance implemented for on-couch initial treatment of rectal cancer, and provide insight into the behavior of full-workflow automation in the specialty of radiotherapy.
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Posterior sagittal rectopexy in the treatment of recurrent rectal prolapse in children Amel Abd [PDF]
, 2013 Background/purpose Several surgical techniques have been described to treat recurrent rectal prolapse in children after failure of initial surgical treatment.
Hashish, AAE
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Causes of mortality in koalas autopsied at the University of Melbourne
Australian Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.Objective To determine the causes of mortality in koalas autopsied at the University of Melbourne based on the retrospective analysis of autopsy reports. Methods The autopsy reports of 239 koalas examined at the University of Melbourne from 1970 to 2023 were reviewed to determine which of the comorbidities present was the primary cause to which death ...
L Wilson +8 more
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Unique presentation of rectal prolapse as alarm symptom for pediatric abdominal compartment syndrome
Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2022 Rectal prolapse is typically associated with chronic constipation in the pediatric population. Historically, it has been well managed with the adoption of an aggressive bowel regimen, with refractory cases responding well to operative intervention. Here,
Maria E. Tecos +4 more
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Nicorandil treatment improves survival and spatial learning in aged granulin knockout mice
Brain Pathology, Volume 35, Issue 3, May 2025.Progranulin knockout mice display a profound reduction in survival, as well as increased inflammation and cognitive impairment. Treatment of these mice with nicorandil—a K+ATP channel agonist, decreased mortality and improves cognitive impairment. Abstract Mutations in the human granulin (GRN) gene are associated with multiple diseases, including ...
Dana M. Niedowicz +11 more
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Rectosigmoid Tumor Causing Rectal Prolapse: Case Report
Turkish Journal of Colorectal Disease, 2016 Rectal prolapse is believed to develop secondary to anatomical defects. Rectosigmoid tumors are rare causes of this condition. This must be kept in mind in patients with prolapse; colonoscopic examination is recommended and biopsy should be performed ...
Barlas Sülü +5 more
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A randomised controlled trial evaluating the use of polyglactin (Vicryl) mesh, polydioxanone (PDS) or polyglactin (Vicryl) sutures for pelvic organ prolapse surgery : outcomes at 2 years [PDF]
, 2011 Peer ...
Allahdin, S +4 more
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British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.Background and Purpose The complement system is associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) pathology. Complement activation induces C5a production, which signals through the C5a1 receptor (C5aR1) to drive inflammatory responses that may underlie IBD.
Cedric S. Cui +11 more
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A Simple and Safe Procedure to Repair Rectal Prolapse Perineally Using Stapling Devices
Case Reports in Gastroenterology, 2014 Rectal prolapses are not life-threatening, however the bleeding and fecal incontinence associated with them significantly erode quality of life and can cause concern among patients' caregivers in nursing homes.
Fumitake Hata +5 more
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