Endoscopic scores for inflammatory bowel disease in the era of 'mucosal healing'. old problem, new perspectives [PDF]
, 2016 The importance of the endoscopic evaluation in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) management has been recognized for many years. However, the modalities for reporting endoscopic activity represent an ongoing challenge.
Corleto, Vito Domenico +5 more
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Spontaneous Intraluminal Migration of Gossypiboma
Journal of Digestive Endoscopy, 2011 Retained surgical mops following surgery is an avoidable but serious complication. They are seldom reported because of medicolegal implications but clinicians need to be aware about varied presentations of this entity to avoid unnecessary morbidity.
Sebastian Saji
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Transient Peripheral Immune Activation follows Elective Sigmoidoscopy or Circumcision in a Cohort Study of MSM at Risk of HIV Infection. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2016 Rectal and genital sampling in HIV prevention trials permits assessments at the site of HIV entry. Yet the safety and acceptability of circumcision and sigmoidoscopy (and associated abstinence recommendations) are unknown in uncircumcised men who have ...
Javier R Lama +13 more
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Medicina, 2020 Background and Objectives: colonic ischemia (CI) after ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA) repair is associated with increased morbidity and mortality.
Sigitas Urbonavicius +6 more
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Breast Cancer Risk After Ovarian Stimulation for In Vitro Fertilization [PDF]
, 2016 The study by Dr van den Belt-Dusebout and colleagues1 investigated a debated aspect of reproductive medicine: breast cancer risk following ovarian stimulation for in vitro fertilization (IVF).2-5 The authors concluded that “these findings are consistent
Papa, Anselmo +2 more
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Gracilis Flap Restoring Quality of Life in a Patient with Non Functional Anal Sphincter [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic ResearchAn excellent technique for reconstructing the perineum following extensive perineal resection for restoration of a traumatised anal sphincter is the Gracilis myocutaneous flap. Direct anal trauma or pelvic injuries can separate the anal sphincters.
Simran Dhole +4 more
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Standard colonic lavage alters the natural state of mucosal-associated microbiota in the human colon. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2012 BACKGROUND & AIMS:Past studies of the human intestinal microbiota are potentially confounded by the common practice of using bowel-cleansing preparations.
Laura Harrell +7 more
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Use of new, once-daily 5-aminosalicylic acid preparations in the treatment of ulcerative colitis. Is there anything new under the sun? [PDF]
, 2009 5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA) agents remain the mainstay treatment in ulcerative colitis (UC). A number of oral 5-ASA agents are commercially available, including azobond pro-drugs, as well as delayed- and controlled-release forms of mesalazine.
Lakatos, Péter László
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Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology, 2021 Background and aims: Current guidelines recommend colonoscopy every 3–5 years for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening of individuals with a familial history of CRC. The objective of this study was to compare the cost effectiveness of screening alternatives
Robert Benamouzig +6 more
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Not-so-minor injuries: delayed diagnosis of a large splinter [PDF]
, 2016 Introduction: In contrast with victims of major trauma, patients who suffer minor injuries receive little specialist input. In most cases, this causes no difficulty, but there are situations where minor trauma results in persistent disability affecting ...
Howells, L +2 more
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