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Sigmoid volvulus in a child

open access: yesPAMJ Clinical Medicine, 2020
A 10-year-old boy who was previously well presented with sudden onset of intermittent severe abdominal pain, non-bilious vomiting and constipation. Abdominal examination was essentially normal.
Ayman Elhosny, Behrouz Banieghbal
doaj   +1 more source

Massive Colostomy Prolapse with an Intrastomal Ileal Hernia: A Case Report

open access: yesCase Reports in Gastroenterology, 2022
A 79-year-old man underwent sigmoid colostomy about 50 years previously and sought surgical reconstruction of the colostomy. He presented with 30 cm of prolapsed stoma accompanying an intrastomal hernia which contained ileum.
Toru Zuiki   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The role of the novel Th17 cytokine IL-26 in intestinal inflammation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Background and aims: Interleukin 26 (IL-26), a novel IL-10-like cytokine without a murine homologue, is expressed in T helper 1 (Th1) and Th17 cells. Currently, its function in human disease is completely unknown. The aim of this study was to analyse its
Auernhammer, Christoph J.   +7 more
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Mucinous adenocarcinoma emerging in sigmoid colon neovagina 40 years after its creation: a case report

open access: yesWorld Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2015
BackgroundWe reported our experience of adenocarcinoma of sigmoid colon neovagina.Case presentationA 67-year-old female with a history of neovagina construction for Rokitansky syndrome complained of vaginal bleeding.
Y. Kita   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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

open access: yesBangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal, 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.
Zahidul Haq   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Recent advances in understanding and managing diverticulitis. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
In the past few decades, the increasing socioeconomic burden of acute diverticulitis (AD) has become evident, and with the growth of the population age, this significant economic impact will likely continue to rise. Furthermore, recent evidence showed an
Annibale, Bruno   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

Soft Robotic Excretory Care Simulator for Nursing Education: Functional and Perceptual Biomimetics Approach

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A soft robotic simulator is developed to replicate the digital removal of feces (DRF), a sensitive yet essential nursing procedure. Integrating soft actuators, sensors, and a realistic rectal model, the simulator balances functional fidelity with perceptual realism. Engineering evaluations and nurse feedback confirm its potential to enhance training in
Shoko Miyagawa   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

open access: yesBangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal, 2010
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.
Zahidul Haq   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Changes in neuromuscular structure and functions of human colon during ageing are region-dependent [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Objective: To determine if human colonic neuromuscular functions decline with increasing age.Design: Looking for non-specific changes in neuromuscular function, a standard burst of electrical field stimulation (EFS) was used to evoke neuronally mediated (
Ahmed, Shafi   +13 more
core   +2 more sources

Tensile properties of the rectal and sigmoid colon: a comparative analysis of human and porcine tissue

open access: yesSpringerPlus, 2015
For many patients, rectal catheters are an effective means to manage bowel incontinence. Unfortunately, the incidence of catheter leakage in these patients remains troublingly high.
M. Christensen, K. Oberg, J. Wolchok
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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