Mapping EQ-5D utilities to GBD 2010 and GBD 2013 disability weights : results of two pilot studies in Belgium [PDF]
Background: Utilities and disability weights (DWs) are metrics used for calculating Quality-Adjusted Life Years and Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs), respectively.
Devleesschauwer, Brecht+5 more
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Long-term outcomes and quality of life in women with Crohn’s- related rectovaginal fistula treated with gracilis muscle transposition [PDF]
OBIETTIVO: Le fistole retto-vaginali Crohn-relate hanno un impatto significativo sulla qualità della vita. Quando il canale anale è alterato da ulcerazioni e stenosi o in pazienti con difetti estesi del perineo, la chirurgia locale produce risultati ...
Tassone, Daniela <1981>
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Transvaginal fistula flip and ligation for mid-and low rectovaginal fistula: an analysis of 62 cases
[Objectives] To investigate the clinical efficacy of transvaginal fistula flip and ligation for mid-and low rectovaginal fistula. [Methods] This was a retrospective analysis of 62 patients with mid-and low rectovaginal fistula treated with transvaginal ...
Zeng Yixian+4 more
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Surgical mistake causing an high recto-vaginal fistula. A case report with combined surgical and endoscopic approach: therapeutic considerations [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Rectovaginal fistulas (RVFs) have multiple causes, size and location on which the surgical treatment depends. DESCRIPTION: The Authors consider different approaches to RVFs and describe a clinical case of recurrent high RVF. CONCLUSIONS: Most
AMATO, BRUNO+5 more
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An International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)/International Continence Society (ICS) joint report on the terminology for female anorectal dysfunction. [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: The terminology for anorectal dysfunction in women has long been in need of a specific clinically-based Consensus Report. METHODS: This Report combines the input of members of the Standardization and Terminology Committees of two ...
Abrams+122 more
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Surgical Management of Fistulating Perianal Crohn's Disease - A UK Survey. [PDF]
AIM: Around one-third of patients with Crohn's disease are affected by Crohn's fistula-in-ano (pCD). It typically follows a chronic course and patients undergo long-term medical and surgical therapy.
Alabiso+31 more
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Fatal rectovaginal fistula in post-radiotherapy locally advanced cervical cancer patients
Objective: To present the detailed history of three cervical cancer patients with rectovaginal fistula, who had undergone radiotherapy. Cases report: A 74-year-old patient with end-stage renal disease undergoing hemodialysis had radiotherapy for her ...
Chang-Yu Wu+4 more
doaj
Re-exploration of vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap for vaginal reconstruction: Case report and review of the literature. [PDF]
The vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous (VRAM) flap is a versatile and well-established reconstructive technique for many defects created as a result of colorectal and gynecologic extirpation. However, major re-operation in the pelvis following a VRAM
Cohen, Joshua G+4 more
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Importance of the three-dimensional anorectal ultrasonography in deep endometriosis [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to demonstrate the importance of three-dimensional anorectal ultrasonography (US 3D) in the diagnosis of deep endometriosis and level of intestinal involvement in the decision of the therapy of endometriosis of rectovaginal ...
Bonatto, Mauro Willemann+8 more
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Acquired rectovaginal fistula. [PDF]
Nine girls presented with an acquired rectovaginal fistula shortly after birth. All mothers tested were seropositive for HIV. It is suggested that an acquired rectovaginal fistula is an early manifestation of HIV infection in girls.
E S Borgstein, R L Broadhead
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