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Toxic Megacolon: Background, Pathophysiology, Management Challenges and Solutions [Corrigendum]
Desai J, Elnaggar M, Hanfy AA, Doshi R. Clin Exp Gastroenterol. 2020;13:203—210. The authors wish to add the following reference to the end of the reference section on page 210. 60. UpToDate Inc. Toxic megacolon. Alphen aan den Rijn: Wolters Kluwer;
Desai J, Elnaggar M, Hanfy AA, Doshi R
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ABSTRACT Introduction Combination therapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) has become a standard treatment for metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC). However, ICIs may also cause immune‐related adverse events. We report a case of mRCC that developed fulminant immune‐related enterocolitis.
Kasumi Kanai +9 more
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Clostridium Difficile Infection Complicated By Toxic Megacolon In Immunocompetent Patient
Toxic megacolon can be a form of severe clinical course of the infection with Clostridium difficile (ICD), life-threatening, requiring a particular course of treatment.
Alina Iancu +5 more
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Present and past perspectives on Clostridium difficile infection
Clostridium difficile is a Gram-positive bacillus that has become one of the main hospital-acquired human gastrointestinal infections in recent years.
D.A. Álvarez-Hernández +5 more
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ABSTRACT Background The surgical journey of patients diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) typically begins with an index colectomy, which may be followed by restorative procedures or further operations due to complications. Variation in surgical strategies exists, impacting patient outcomes.
Orestis Argyriou +5 more
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ABSTRACT Background Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are a group of chronic inflammatory conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract, which requires life‐long management. Healthcare inequalities in IBD are a key factor influencing disease outcomes. Aim This review aimed to describe the impact of geographical location (urban vs.
George Tambakis +6 more
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ABSTRACT Background Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive lung disease with poor prognosis. Patients with IPF are frequently exposed to risk factors for Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), such as advanced age, antibiotic use, and gastric acid suppression.
Chun Ho Szeto +6 more
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First Isolation of Yersinia enterocolitica From a Sea Turtle: A Case Report in Caretta caretta
1. First isolation of Yersinia enterocolitica, a zoonotic bacterium, in a loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta), identifying it as the likely cause of severe colitis, hepatitis, and fatal sepsis. 2. The findings highlight that sea turtles and the marine environment can act as reservoirs for Y. enterocolitica: this poses a “One Health” threat. 3.
Giorgia Schirò +8 more
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Ionomycin exhibits potent and selective bactericidal activity against Clostridioides difficile, rapidly reducing vegetative cells, toxin production, sporulation, and spore germination while sparing representative gut microbiota. Its activity is calcium‐dependent and mediated through disruption of bacterial membrane potential, highlighting ionomycin as ...
Ahmed A. Abouelkhair +2 more
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A Case of Ulcerative Colitis Accompanied by Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a disease presenting with nonimmune hemolytic anemia, renal impairment and low platelet count. Escherichia coli serotype O157:H7 is the most common bacterial strain in typical HUS.
Nilay ŞENGÜL SAMANCI +6 more
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