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Management of Sigmoid Volvulus Based on Ladd's Procedure: A Case Report

Pediatrics and Neonatology, 2009
Sigmoid volvulus is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition in childhood. Colectomy is usually required to prevent recurrent volvulus, which carries a high risk of morbidity and mortality.
Li-Lan Chiang, Hong-Shiee Lai, Yen-Hsuan Ni, Wen-Ming Hsu   +3 more
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MRI Findings in People with Epilepsy and Nodding Syndrome in an Area Endemic for Onchocerciasis: An Observational Study. [PDF]

, 2013
Onchocerciasis has been implicated in the pathogenesis of epilepsy. The debate on a potential causal relationship between Onchocerca volvulus and epilepsy has taken a new direction in the light of the most recent epidemic of nodding syndrome. To document
Dharsee, J, Friedrich, K, Gotwald, T, Jilek-Aall, L, Kidunda, A, König, R, Matuja, W, Meindl, M, Müller, T H, Nassri, A, Schmutzhard, E, Velicheti, S, Winkler, A S   +12 more
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A target repurposing approach identifies N-myristoyltransferase as a new candidate drug target in filarial nematodes [PDF]

, 2014
Myristoylation is a lipid modification involving the addition of a 14-carbon unsaturated fatty acid, myristic acid, to the N-terminal glycine of a subset of proteins, a modification that promotes their binding to cell membranes for varied biological ...
Carlow, Clotilde K. S., Chapman, Melissa S., Galvin, Brendan D., Li, Zhiru, Pollastri, Michael P., Poole, Catherine B., Villemaine, Estelle, Wyatt, Paul G.   +7 more
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Concurrent occurrence of a wandering spleen, organoaxial gastric volvulus, pancreatic volvulus, and cholestasis – A rare cause of an acute abdomen

Radiology Case Reports, 2019
The concurrence of wandering spleen, organoaxial gastric volvulus, and pancreatic volvulus is very rare. They have been associated with symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, abdominal distention, and vomiting. However, the diagnosis remains complicated
George Asafu Adjaye Frimpong, MD, E. Aboagye, BSc, N.K. Ayisi-Boateng, MD, MBChB, K. Antwi, MD, FGCPS, K.A. Bawuah, MD, MBChB, N.E. Coleman, BSc, A.W. Nunoo, BSc, D.B. Danso, BSc, M. Amoah, MD, MBChB, B. Kwofie, BSc   +9 more
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Giant mesenteric lymphatic malformation presenting as small bowel volvulus [PDF]

, 2014
Abdominal pain with bilious emesis is an ominous clinical presentation with many possible causes. We describe a previously healthy 4-year-old boy who presented with these symptoms and ultrasound findings of fluid throughout most of the abdominal cavity ...
Cauley, Christy E., Goldstein, Allan M., Sagar, Pallavi, Spencer, Philip J.   +3 more
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Emergency endoscopic reduction of a gastric volvulus [PDF]

, 2007
Kunal Kulkarni, Jerry Nagler
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Gastrointestinal duplications: Experience in seven children and a review of the literature

The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology, 2010
Background/Aim: Enteric duplication (ED) is a rare congenital anomaly that can occur anywhere along the alimentary tract from the mouth , down to the anus and the nearby organs.
Olajide Abdur-Rahman, Yisau Abdulkadir, Abdulraseed Nasir, Kashim Ibrahim, Olaniyi Adeniran, Morohunfade Adesiyun   +5 more
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Gastric volvulus [PDF]

Indian Journal of Surgery, 2010
Bhushan N, Wani, Suhas, Jajoo
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Increased expression of a microRNA correlates with anthelmintic resistance in parasitic nematodes [PDF]

, 2017
Resistance to anthelmintic drugs is a major problem in the global fight against parasitic nematodes infecting humans and animals. While previous studies have identified mutations in drug target genes in resistant parasites, changes in the expression ...
Bartley, David, Britton, Collette, Devaney, Eileen, Gillan, Victoria, Gilleard, John S., Gu, Henry, Laing, Roz, Maitland, Kirsty, Marks, Neil D., Martinelli, Axel, Morrison, Alison, Rezansoff, Andrew M., Skuce, Philip J., Winter, Alan D.   +13 more
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Synchronous sigmoid-cecal volvulus: a rare case of large-bowel obstruction—a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports
Introduction and importance Large bowel obstruction caused by volvulus poses a life-threatening risk without immediate intervention. Sigmoid colon volvulus is predominant (43–75%), followed by cecal volvulus 10–52%).
Yasa Abdullhi Mohamed, Kyomukama Amagara Lauben, Umaru Kabuye, Daniel Asiimwe, Emmanuel Mswelo Venance, Michael Mugenyi   +5 more
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