Toxic Megacolon and Acute Ischemia of the Colon due to Sigmoid Stenosis Related to Diverticulitis
Case Reports in Gastroenterology, 2013 We present a rare case of toxic megacolon accompanied by necrosis of the colon due to chronic dilation caused by stenosis of the sigmoid colon as a complication of diverticulitis.
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Imaging of ischemia, obstruction and infection in the abdomen [PDF]
, 2018 Intestinal ischemia is a serious condition that continues to be associated with mortalities in excess of 70%. Intestinal obstruction and gastrointestinal tract sepsis are common conditions, accounting for a large proportion of patients admitted to ...
Maher, Michael M. +4 more
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Novel cruzain inhibitors for the treatment of Chagas' disease. [PDF]
, 2012 The protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, the etiological agent of Chagas' disease, affects millions of individuals and continues to be an important global health concern.
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Outcome of Toxic Megacolon during Pregnancy
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, 1990 Two patients with ulcerative colitis required subtotal colectomy and ileostomy for toxic megacolon during pregnancy. Subsequently, a mucosal proctectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis was performed. These two patients who avoided permanent ileostomies
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Clinical Management Issues, 2014 Toxic megacolon is a severe complication of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) with a high percentage of mortality. The mainstay of treatment is currently represented by medical management, while surgical intervention is indicated in patients not ...
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Liver Transplantation for Polycystic Liver Disease [PDF]
, 1990 Four female patients with severe complications of polycystic liver disease were treated with liver replacement; two patients were also given kidneys from their liver donors. All four of the patients were suffering from extreme fatigue.
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A tetraspecific VHH-based neutralizing antibody modifies disease outcome in three animal models of Clostridium difficile infection [PDF]
, 2016 Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), a leading cause of nosocomial infection, is a serious disease in North America, Europe, and Asia. CDI varies greatly from asymptomatic carriage to life-threatening diarrhea, toxic megacolon, and toxemia.
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Severe Clostridium difficile infections in intensive care units: Diverse clinical presentations
Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection, 2021 Background: Clostridium difficile infections (CDIs) cause significant mortality and morbidity. Critically ill patients are susceptible to CDIs and tend to have severe CDIs, and their clinical presentations are not merely diarrhea.
Jen-Chieh Lee +4 more
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The role of colonoscopy in the management of intestinal obstruction: a 20-year retrospective study [PDF]
, 2010 Purpose The aim of the study was to assess the use colonoscopy over time in the assessment of large bowel obstruction in a tertiary university hospital.
Konstantinos H Katsanos +6 more
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Risk for Clostridium difficile infection after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant remains elevated in the postengraftment period [PDF]
, 2017 BACKGROUND: Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a frequent cause of diarrhea among allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) recipients. It is unknown whether risk factors for CDI vary by time posttransplant.
Bommarito, Kerry M +8 more
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