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Local staging of sigmoid colon cancer using MRI
Acta Radiologica Open, 2017 Background An accurate radiological staging of colon cancer is crucial to select patients who may benefit from neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Purpose To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in identifying locally ...
C. Dam +5 more
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Sonographic diagnosis of a colovesical fistula due to sigmoid colon cancer
Journal of Medical Ultrasound, 2018 Based on sonographic findings, colovesical fistula was diagnosed in a 71-year-old man with sigmoid colon cancer. Gray-scale sonography revealed an irregular thickening of the sigmoid colon wall abutting the urinary bladder which also showed thickening in
Dal Mo Yang +4 more
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Differences between computed tomoghaphy and surgical findings in acute complicated diverticulitis [PDF]
, 2019 Summary Background/Objective: A preoperative reliable classification system between clinical and computed tomography (CT) findings to better plan surgery in acute complicated diverticulitis (ACD) is lacking.
Brachini, Gioia +10 more
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Intestinal Research, 2017 Background/Aims Although multiple treatment options exist for the management of sigmoid colon volvulus, no study has examined the factors associated with successful endoscopic detorsion.
T. Iida +5 more
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Endocuff Vision Reduces Inspection Time Without Decreasing Lesion Detection in a Randomized Colonoscopy Trial [PDF]
, 2019 Background & Aims Mucosal exposure devices improve detection of lesions during colonoscopy and have reduced examination times in uncontrolled studies. We performed a randomized trial of Endocuff Vision vs standard colonoscopy to compare differences in ...
Garcia, Jonathan +5 more
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Management of Sigmoid Volvulus: A Literature Review
Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 2023 Sigmoid volvulus (SV) is a rare form of intestinal obstruction in which the sigmoid colon twists around its own base. Endoscopic detorsion is the primary treatment in uncomplicated patients, while urgent surgery is required in the cases with bowel ...
S. Atamanalp +4 more
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Prolapse of Intussusception through the Anus as a Result of Sigmoid Colon Cancer
Case Reports in Gastroenterology, 2010 Adult intussusception is rare and most often associated with cancer. We report a case of intussuscepted sigmoid colon into the rectum protruding from the anus of a 47-year-old woman. The cause of the intussusception was sigmoid colon cancer.
Hiroki Ochiai +14 more
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Increased prevalence of colorectal adenomas in women with breast cancer [PDF]
, 2005 Background: The frequency of colorectal adenomas and carcinomas was investigated in a large cohort of women with breast cancer in comparison with matched controls, since data on the occurrence of second tumors in women with breast cancer is controversial.
Bayerdörffer, Ekkehard +8 more
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Management of Sigmoid Volvulus Based on Ladd's Procedure: A Case Report
Pediatrics and Neonatology, 2009 Sigmoid volvulus is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition in childhood. Colectomy is usually required to prevent recurrent volvulus, which carries a high risk of morbidity and mortality.
Li-Lan Chiang +3 more
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Wandering spleen, gastric and pancreatic volvulus and right-sided descending and sigmoid colon.
Journal of Radiology Case Reports, 2015 Wandering spleen is a rare condition, characterized by a mobile spleen that is attached only by an elongated vascular pedicle, allowing it to migrate to any part of the abdomen or pelvis. Mesenteroaxial gastric volvulus usually occurs in children and may
Enrique Flores-Ríos +3 more
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