Social adaptation following intestinal stoma formation in people living at home: a longitudinal phenomenological study [PDF]
Purpose: Intestinal stoma formation profoundly changes the relationship between a person and their social world. The aim of this study was to understand the experience of living with a new stoma; this paper explores the theme ‘ disrupted social world ...
Beitz JM. +11 more
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Protocol for a randomised control trial of methylnaltrexone for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation and gastrointestinal stasis in intensive care patients (MOTION) [PDF]
Gastrointestinal dysmotility and constipation are common problems in intensive care patients. The majority of critical care patients are sedated with opioids to facilitate tolerance of endotracheal tubes and mechanical ventilation, which inhibit ...
Anjum, Aisha +6 more
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Is stoma care effective in terms of morbidity in complicated ileostomies?
Pinar Sarkut, Halit Ziya Dundar, Ismail Tirnova, Ersin Ozturk, Tuncay Yilmazlar Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University, Görükle, Turkey Background: Performing transient or permanent ileostomy is one of the common
Sarkut P +4 more
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Metformin-associated lactic acidosis and temporary ileostomy: a case report [PDF]
Lactic acidosis is a well-known complication of the anti-hyperglycemic biguanide agent metformin, especially in peculiar but not rare clinical conditions.
Margiani, C +5 more
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Core Outcomes for Colorectal Cancer Surgery: A Consensus Study [PDF]
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major cause of worldwide morbidity and mortality. Surgical treatment is common, and there is a great need to improve the delivery of such care.
A McNair +42 more
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Leecarlo Millano Lumban Gaol,1– 3 Lavenia Quinta Saraswati,2 Grace Shintauli Gultom,2 Melian Anita,1,3 Yohanes Firmansyah,4 Fiona Valencia Setiawan,4 Bryan Anna Wijaya4 1Faculty of Medicine, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, Indonesia; 2Department of ...
Gaol LML +6 more
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Optimal Delivery of Follow-Up Care After Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer
Bente Thoft Jensen,1 Susanne Vahr Lauridsen,2 Jørgen Bjerggaard Jensen1,3 1Department of Urology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark; 2Department of Urology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark and WHO-CC, Clinical Health Promotion ...
Jensen BT, Lauridsen SV, Jensen JB
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Neonatal gastrointestinal perforation is a major challenge; A retrospective study
Objectives: The objective of our study was to study the outcome of the perforated gut in the neonatal age group in our institute in relation to the personal data (age, sex), the operative details (abdominal incision, peritonitis &collection, the type of ...
Ahmed Elrouby
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Urinary diversion and bladder reconstruction/replacement using intestinal segments for intractable incontinence or following cystectomy [PDF]
Background Surgery performed to improve or replace the function of the diseased urinary bladder has been carried out for over a century. Main reasons for improving or replacing the function of the urinary bladder are bladder cancer, neurogenic bladder ...
Cody, June D. +6 more
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Background In recent years, laparoscopic surgery has been widely used for rectal cancer. In laparoscopic rectal surgery, a double-stapling technique (DST) anastomosis using a stapling device is considered a relatively difficult procedure.
Masahiro Fukada +6 more
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