Chemotherapy‐Induced Neuropathy Affecting the Gastrointestinal Tract
Chemotherapy (with/without immunotherapy/radiotherapy) may induce neurotoxic effects on the gastrointestinal innervation. Chemotherapy‐induced enteric neuropathy (CIEN) and, probably, neurotoxicity affecting the extrinsic innervation of the gut and the brain underlie the frequent and impactful gut dysfunctions and brain–gut axis (BGA) disorders ...
Gema Vera, Kulmira Nurgali, Raquel Abalo
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Management of Rectovaginal Fistulas at the National Obstetric Fistula Centre, Abakaliki over a 5-year Period [PDF]
Objective: To share our experience in the management of rectovaginal fistula. Methods This was a retrospective study conducted at the National Obstetric Fistula Centre, Abakaliki, South-East Nigeria.
Daniyan, A.B.C. +7 more
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Non-inflammatory rectovaginal fistula
Abstract The results of surgical repair of straightforward rectovaginal fistula in 26 women (obstetric, 13; infection, nine; trauma, one; unknown but not radiation-induced or related to inflammatory bowel disease, three) were ultimately excellent; 23 patients were cured.
Robin K. S. Phillips, S. J. Watson
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Abstract Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is a very effective method in the treatment of dehiscent, infected, and non‐healing wounds. Difficult wound healing occurs especially in late pregnancy due to the rapid enlargement of the uterus and the constantly increasing tension of the entire abdominal wall.
Jan Zapletal +6 more
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A randomised controlled trial evaluating the use of polyglactin mesh, polydioxanone and polyglactin sutures for pelvic organ prolapse surgery [PDF]
To compare the effectiveness of polyglactin mesh, and polydioxanone or polyglactin sutures in women having pelvic organ prolapse surgery. Randomised controlled trial with a factorial 2(2 design of polyglactin mesh or not, and polydioxanone or polyglactin
Alladin, S +2 more
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A case report of rectovaginal fistula with rectal polyp
Rectovaginal fistula, belonging to the category of “Jiaochang disease” in Traditional Chinese medicine, was first documented in the “Compendium of Materia Medical”.
Wang Fangfang +4 more
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A road map through the multi‐faceted world of female genital cosmetic surgical techniques
Abstract The demand for female genital cosmetic surgery (FGCS) has significantly increased in recent years for two reasons: the advancement of surgical operations and the increased attention to women's esthetic and sexual well‐being. Three authors independently analyzed different databases up to April 1, 2024.
Giovanni Buzzaccarini +7 more
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Development of adenocarcinoma in chronic fistula in Crohn's disease [PDF]
The authors report the case of a 55 yr-old woman suffering from Crohn's disease since 31 years with stricture and fistulas developed in the ileocolic junction and anorectal portion. Long-standing anorectal fistulas and stricture led to adenocarcinoma and
Barbeaux, A. +6 more
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Quantifying uncertainty in intervention effectiveness with structured expert judgement : an application to obstetric fistula [PDF]
To demonstrate a new application of structured expert judgement to assess the effectiveness of surgery to correct obstetric fistula in a low-income setting.
Adhikari, Sweta +3 more
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Operative considerations for rectovaginal fistulas
To describe the etiology, anatomy and pathophysiology of rectovaginal fistulas (RVFs); and to describe a systematic surgical approach to help achieve optimal outcomes. A current review of the literature was performed to identify the most up-to-date techniques and outcomes for repair of RVFs.
Scott R. Steele +2 more
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