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Rare Surgical Management of Renal Lymphangiectasia: Marsupialization Into Peritoneal Cavity
ABSTRACT Renal lymphangiectasia is a rare condition resulting from miscommunication between renal and retroperitoneal lymphatic ducts, causing ductal dilatation and lymphatic fluid collection. In this report, we present this condition and highlight an uncommon management approach involving cyst marsupialization.
Ibrahim Barghouth+4 more
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Coil-Assisted Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration (CARTO) for the Treatment of Portal Hypertensive Variceal Bleeding: Preliminary Results. [PDF]
ObjectivesTo describe the technical feasibility, safety, and clinical outcomes of coil-assisted retrograde transvenous obliteration (CARTO) in treating portal hypertensive non-esophageal variceal hemorrhage.MethodsFrom October 2012 to December 2013, 20 ...
Busuttil, Ronald+11 more
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Background To the best of our knowledge, there is a gap in the review of literature about the most suitable varicocelectomy technique in isolating and ligating adherent periarterial vein(s). Consequently, leaving the artery intact or ligating it together
Amr Elahwany+5 more
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Background. Varicose veins are dilated, tortuous, superficial veins usually seen on lower limbs. Various surgical modalities are available for varicose veins including open surgery (Trendelenburg operation), Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA ...
R. M. Karmacharya+4 more
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Abstract Somatostatin is a naturally occurring polypeptide hormone that exerts its effect on the gastrointestinal tract by reducing exocrine and endocrine secretion, resulting in decreased motility, gastric emptying, splanchnic blood flow, fat absorption, lymphatic flow, and gallbladder contraction.
Bailey Dunn+4 more
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Complete esophageal obstruction following endoscopic variceal band ligation [PDF]
Variceal hemorrhage is a potential complication of portal hypertension. Besides medical management, endoscopic variceal band ligation (EVBL) has emerged as a promising prophylactic tool proving to be superior to sclerotherapy.
Abhijit Bhatia+3 more
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Risk Factors for Recurrent Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Bleeding After Esophageal Varices Ligation on Patients with Liver Cirrhosis [PDF]
Background: Upper gastrointestinal tract (GIT) bleeding on liver cirrhosis patients will increase morbidity and mortality. Recurrent bleeding\u27s risk rise after the first episode of variceal bleeding.
Akbar, N. (Nurul)+4 more
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A clinician's guide to the diagnosis and management of kidney cysts
Abstract Kidney cysts are frequently encountered as incidental findings on imaging studies and are typically benign in nature. However, certain cysts exhibit characteristics that may predispose them to malignant transformation. The Bosniak classification, based on contrastâenhanced computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging, offers a systematic ...
Kate Brotherton, Bobby Chacko
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Gastrointestinal complications of hepatic transplantation [PDF]
In this series of 150 orthotopic hepatic transplants, clinically significant gastrointestinal hemorrhage occurred in 34 patients (23%). Five patients (15%) survived this complication.
Koep, LJ, Starzl, TE, Weil, R
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Behavioural recovery after treatment for varicose veins [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to assess behavioural recovery from the patient's perspective as a prespecified secondary outcome in a multicentre parallel-group randomized clinical trial comparing ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy (UGFS ...
Brittenden+17 more
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