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The Diagnostic Dilemma of Malignant Biliary Strictures

open access: yesDiagnostics, 2020
The differential diagnosis for biliary strictures is broad. However, the likelihood of malignancy is high. Determining the etiology of a biliary stricture requires a comprehensive physical exam, laboratory evaluation, imaging, and ultimately tissue ...
Robert Dorrell   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Comprehensive analysis of etiology on the prognosis of urethral strictures

open access: yesInternational Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2011
INTRODUCTION: Urethral strictures remain a reconstructive dilemma, due to high incidence of recurrence and less than satisfactory outcomes. Even experienced surgeons following strict surgical principles have not achieved optimal results, leading us to ...
Rajkumar Mathur   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Self Dilation of Esophageal Strictures [PDF]

open access: yesCanadian Journal of Gastroenterology, 1991
Over 22 years, 26 patients were taught to dilate their esophageal strictures. Fifteen had peptic strictures, four malignant neoplasms, three achalasia, three dysphagia following fundoplication and one esophageal lichen planus.
Stephen N Sullivan   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Narrowing in on urethral strictures

open access: yes, 2021
Background Urethral strictures have affected men for millennia, and they are commonly iatrogenic, idiopathic or traumatic in nature. When left untreated, urethral strictures can devastate the health and function of the urinary tract.
Flynn, Hannah   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

Pediatric Urethral Strictures and Management Strategies; An Evolving and Learning Experience [PDF]

open access: yes, 2021
Aim:Most of the surgical strategies for pediatric urethral strictures (PUS) are derived from adult experiences. Owing to this, we carried out this study to assess the management strategies for PUS in our institute.Materials and Methods:This prospective ...
Vinay Jadhav   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Retrospective outcome analysis of urethroplasties performed for various etiologies in a single South African centre [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
This is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication of the article: African Journal of Urology. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality ...
Lazarus, John   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

Safety and efficacy of esophageal stents for esophageal anastomotic strictures: A 10-year single-center experience

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gastrointestinal Intervention, 2022
Background : : The aim of this study was to determine whether esophageal stent placement in recurrent and refractory post-esophagectomy anastomotic strictures improves clinical outcomes and prolongs the intervals between re-interventions.
Sundus Bilal   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Bifid rib in a male cadaver : Serendipic or syndromic

open access: yesNational Journal of Clinical Anatomy, 2018
Bifid rib presents usually as an isolated and asymptomatic finding on x-rays and cadaveric dissections. This may be due to atypical process of segmentation of developing somites. Sometimes it may occur with other malformations.
Amit Purushottam Tirpude   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Analysis of the determinants, characteristics and management of recurrent urethral strictures

open access: yesNigerian Journal of Surgery, 2020
Background: The presentation and management of the recurrent urethral stricture varies and depends largely on the initial treatment and the characteristics of the recurrent stricture. What are the likely determinants of recurrence?
Nasir Oyelowo   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Surgical treatment of bulbar urethral strictures: Tips and tricks

open access: yes, 2020
The surgical treatment of bulbar urethral strictures is still one of the most challenging reconstructive-surgery problems. Bulbar urethral strictures are usually categorized as traumatic and non-traumatic strictures depending on the aetiology.
Sansalone S.   +5 more
core   +1 more source

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