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Endoscopic management of difficult benign biliary and pancreatic strictures using a wire-guided cystotome: experience with 25 cases

Endoscopy International Open, 2018
Background and study aims Endoscopic management using standard accessories is the preferred modality for treatment of benign biliary strictures. However, with difficult strictures, there is frequently failure of endoscopic therapy.
Rajesh Puri, Sumit Bhatia, Rinkesh K. Bansal, Randhir Sud   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Risk of recurrent or refractory strictures and outcome of endoscopic dilation for radiation-induced esophageal strictures.

, 2015
BACKGROUND: Radiation therapy for head, neck, and esophageal cancer can result in esophageal strictures that may be difficult to manage. Radiation-induced esophageal strictures often require repeat dilation to obtain relief of dysphagia. This study aimed
Kochman, Michael L, Mendelson, Aaron H, MD, Agarwalla, Anant, Small, Aaron J, Scott, Frank I   +4 more
core  

Urethroplasty for strictures in Nigerian children

, 2002
Background/Objective: To review the outcome of urethroplasty performed for urethral strictures in children at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria, highlighting the difficulties that may hamper successful outcome of reconstruction and ...
Shittu, OB, OB Shittu
core   +1 more source

Complex Genetic Architecture in RASopathies: Constitutional PTPN11 and Mosaic RIT1 Pathogenic Variants Underlying Severe Noonan Syndrome With Adult‐Onset Acute Myeloid Leukemia

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Noonan syndrome (NS) is a genetically heterogeneous disorder characterized by a broad spectrum of clinical features resulting from dysregulation of the RAS/MAPK pathway. Although complex genotypes are increasingly recognized in NS, cases harboring two distinct pathogenic variants in different NS genes remain extremely rare.
Francesco Prevedello, Dario Seif Ali, Chiara Piccolo, Chiara Rigon, Monica Forzan, Elena Tacchetto, Roberta Palmitessa, Davide Calosci, Leonardo Salviati, Carmela Gurrieri, Eva Trevisson   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ureteroenteric strictures after cystectomy: Side‐specific risk factors and radiological assessment

BJUI Compass
Objective To evaluate risk factors contributing to side‐specific benign ureteroenteric strictures following radical cystectomy with an ileal conduit. Materials and Methods Data obtained from patients with bladder cancer who underwent radical cystectomy ...
Simone Buchardt Brandt, Lotte Ibsen, Gitte Wrist Lam, Morten Bøttcher, Pernille Skjold Kingo, Jørgen Bjerggaard Jensen   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Thermoexpandable Memokath stent: Usage and efficacy in ureteral and urethral strictures in Saudi Arabia

Urology Annals
Objectives: Double J (DJ) stent is widely used in cases of ureteric strictures as a temporary solution; however, it has certain limitations, such as the need for frequent exchange.
Omar Buksh, Anfar Jar, Ahmad Khogeer, Hani Alzahrani, Rabea Akram, Mohammad Taher, Mahmoud Al Akra'a, Adel Alammari, Islam Junaid   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

OTU-007 Treating ileocolonic crohn’s strictures with removable-sems – efficacy and safety, a large single centre experience [PDF]

, 2018
Ronit Das, Rajeev Singh, Said Din, Deepika Chilkunda, R Krishnamoorthy, Catherine Fraser, Jessica Williams, Andrew Goddard, Bernard Norton, Stephen Hearing, A.T. Cole   +10 more
openalex   +1 more source

Lymphatic Abnormalities in Noonan Syndrome Extend Beyond Clinically Apparent Disease

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Lymphatic disease represents a well‐described manifestation of Noonan syndrome (NS), yet the full phenotypic spectrum remains incompletely characterized, especially in asymptomatic individuals. We conducted a cross‐sectional study including 10 individuals with NS (four with peripheral lymphedema and six without) and 10 age‐ and sex‐matched ...
Inger Norlyk Sheyanth, Benjamin Kelly, Sheyanth Mohanakumar, Steffen Ringgaard, Yoav Dori, Irene Kibæk Nielsen, Uffe Birk Jensen, Vibeke Elisabeth Hjortdal   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Panurethral Strictures: A Review of Management Options

, 2017
Introduction: Panurethral strictures represent a complex subgroup of urethral strictures. Lichen sclerosis is the commonest cause for these strictures. We outline the management of panurethral strictures in this review.
Desai, Devang
core   +1 more source

The Critical Role of Fractionated Urine Glycosaminoglycans in the Evaluation of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II in Four Unrelated Families

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Since 2015, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital has performed diagnostic testing for infants who screen positive for mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPS II) on the Illinois newborn screen. Preliminary diagnostic testing includes measurement of plasma iduronate‐2‐sulfatase enzyme activity and urinary glycosaminoglycan analysis, followed ...
Carly A. Rasmussen, Monika Izdebski, Allison Paltzer, Rachel Hickey, Laura Pollard, Joshua Baker   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source