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Hartmann's Procedure or Primary Anastomosis? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Perforation following acute diverticulitis is a typical scenario during the first attack. Different classification systems exist to classify acute perforated diverticulitis.
Bretagnol F   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Atypical presentation of sigmoid carcinoma [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Colorectal carcinoma is common worldwide and its metastasis represents the main cause of mortality related to the disease. Inguinal metastization of this tumor has been considered almost impossible, owing to colon anatomy and its cranial lymphatic ...
Gaspar, J.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

An Unusual Cause of Rectal Bleeding -Report of Three Cases and Literature Review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Haemangioma of the rectum and colon is very rare malformation with only around 100 cases have been reported so far. Most commonly young adult is affected. Common site is recto sigmoid junction.
Ahmed, Gulzar   +6 more
core   +6 more sources

Complete mesocolic excision does not increase short-term complications in laparoscopic left-sided colectomies : a comparative retrospective single-center study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Background: Since the implementation of total mesorectal excision (TME) in rectal cancer surgery, oncological outcomes improved dramatically. With the technique of complete mesocolic excision (CME) with central vascular ligation (CVL), the same surgical ...
Claeys, Donald   +6 more
core   +2 more sources

A Bloody Polyp in the Sigmoid Colon [PDF]

open access: yesGastroenterology, 2020
info:eu-repo/semantics ...
Mónica Garrido, Olinda Lima, Luís Maia
openaire   +4 more sources

A review of artificial intelligence in brachytherapy

open access: yesJournal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize brachytherapy's clinical workflow. This review comprehensively examines the application of AI, focusing on machine learning and deep learning, in various aspects of brachytherapy.
Jingchu Chen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Leiomyosarcoma of the sigmoid colon with multiple liver metastases and gastric cancer: a case report [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
BACKGROUND: Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) of the gastrointestinal tract is an extremely rare high-grade neoplasm with poor prognosis. For advanced LMS with distant metastasis, the decision as to the choice of the most appropriate therapeutic strategy, including ...
Jun Hihara   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Geometric and dosimetric evaluation of a commercial AI auto‐contouring tool on multiple anatomical sites in CT scans

open access: yesJournal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Current radiotherapy practices rely on manual contouring of CT scans, which is time‐consuming, prone to variability, and requires highly trained experts. There is a need for more efficient and consistent contouring methods. This study evaluated the performance of the Varian Ethos AI auto‐contouring tool to assess its potential integration into
Robert N. Finnegan   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

RhoA and Rac1 as Mechanotransduction Mediators in Colorectal Cancer

open access: yesAdvanced Biology, EarlyView.
Analysing RhoA and Rac1 protein levels in Colorectal cancer (CRC) samples under mechanical strain highlights their potential as diagnostic markers. Monitoring their activity could offer valuable insights into how cancer spreads, paving the way for new approaches to better understand and diagnose colorectal cancer.
Sharda Yadav   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Computed Tomographic Appearance of Internal Herniation Through the Sigmoid Mesocolon [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
The case of a patient with surgically proven internal herniation of a loop of ileum through the sigmoid mesocolon is described. This 66-year-old man presented clinically with acute lower abdominal pain and an elevated white blood cell count.
Chang, Chen-Chu   +6 more
core   +2 more sources

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