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Annual Report of the 2022 National Clinical Database: Decade‐Long Trends and Current Status of Gastroenterological Surgery in Japan

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim The National Clinical Database (NCD) of Japan is the largest nationwide registry, covering over 95% of surgeries in the country. This 2022 annual report summarizes the short‐term outcomes of gastroenterological surgeries and discusses trends and insights over the past decade.
Koshi Kumagai, Arata Takahashi, Hideki Ueno, Naoki Hiki, Yoshiki Kajiwara, Tomoki Ebata, Takao Otsuka, Taro Oshikiri, Yoshihiro Kakeji, Takanori Goi, Akio Saiura, Hiroshi Saeki, Chie Tanaka, Masanori Tokunaga, Tsutomu Fujii, Satoru Matsuda, Tsunekazu Mizushima, Hiroyuki Yamamoto, Yuko Kitagawa, Ken Shirabe   +19 more
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Laboratory evaluation of a rapid IgG4 antibody test (BLF Rapid™) for bancroftian filariasis [PDF]

, 2018
At the end phase of the Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis, antibody testing may have a role in decision-making for bancroftian filariasis–endemic areas.
Babu, Subash, Fischer, Peter U, Hisam, Shamilah, Mahmud, Rohela, Noordin, Rahmah, Robinson, Keri, Won, Kimberly Y, Yunus, Muhammad H   +7 more
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Renal function impairment in children with intestinal failure receiving parenteral nutrition: A descriptive cohort study

Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Children with intestinal failure are at risk for kidney dysfunction; however, the contributing factors are not well established. We aimed to describe risk factors associated with glomerular and tubular renal dysfunction in children with intestinal failure.
Amanda M. Braga da Mata, Heitor Pons Leite, Eduardo F. Hatanaka, Mariana Janiques Barcia Magalhães Fonseca, Marta Liliane de Almeida Maia, Giovana S. G. Sabio, Maria Fernanda C. de Camargo, Paulo C. Koch Nogueira   +7 more
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A Case Report of a Rare Aetiology of a Sigmoid Volvulus Involving a Congenital Omental Defect [PDF]

Journal of Acute Care Surgery
Sigmoid volvulus is a rare form of large bowel obstruction and makes up < 5% of all colonic obstruction. The commonest aetiologies include a lead point involving an intra or extra luminal mass such as a malignancy or a benign stricture or colonic ...
Yagan Pillay, Vimal Naidoo
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How can onchocerciasis elimination in Africa be accelerated? Modelling the impact of increased ivermectin treatment frequency and complementary vector control [PDF]

, 2017
Background: Great strides have been made toward onchocerciasis elimination by mass drug administration (MDA) of ivermectin. Focusing on MDA-eligible areas, we investigated where the elimination goal can be achieved by 2025 by continuation of current ...
Afework H Tekle, Alley, Annette C Kuesel, Basáñez, Basáñez, Basáñez, Bottomley, Boussinesq, Coffeng, Coffeng, Coffeng, Colebunders, Daniel A Boakye, Dyson, Filipe, GBD 2016 Disease and Injury Incidence and Prevalence Collaborators, Grace Fobi, Habbema, Honorat G M Zouré, Kaiser, Kamgno, Katabarwa, Kim, Little, Lont, Maria-Gloria Basáñez, Martin Walker, Matthews, Michel Boussinesq, Opoku, Plaisier, Plaisier, Plaisier, Sake J de Vlas, Samuel Wanji, Stolk, Stolk, Suzanne Verver, Tekle, Tekle, Traore, Turner, Turner, Turner, Turner, Walker, Walker, Walker, Walker, Wilma A Stolk, World Health Organization, World Health Organization, World Health Organization/African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control, World Health Organization/African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control, World Health Organization/African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control, World Health Organization/African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control, World Health Organization/African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control, Young Eun Kim, Zouré, Zouré   +59 more
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Quality of life for pediatric patients with short bowel syndrome‐associated intestinal failure treated with teduglutide

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives The complex care needs of pediatric patients with short bowel syndrome‐associated intestinal failure (SBS‐IF) can negatively impact the health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients and their caregivers. We assessed the impact of teduglutide on HRQoL of pediatric patients with SBS‐IF.
Danielle Wendel, Paul W. Wales, Samuel Kocoshis, Robert Venick, Beth Carter, Valeria Cohran, Cheney Matthews, Bram P. Raphael, Ian Robinson, Susan Hill   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

An acute gastric volvulus in a child with congenital left diaphragmatic hernia: a case report

BMC Pediatrics
Background Acute complete gastric volvulus is a rare and life-threatening disease, which is prone to gastric wall ischemia, perforation, and necrosis. If it is not treated by surgery in time, the mortality rate can range from 30 to 50%.
Zesheng Yang, Xiaoying Xie, Shicheng Wang, Guanghua Pei, Jianghua Zhan   +4 more
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Primary intestinal aspergillosis resulting in acute intestinal volvulus after autologous stem cell transplantation in a patient with relapsed non-Hodgkin lymphoma : report on a rare infectious complication and a review of the literature

, 2019
Objectives: Since primary intestinal aspergillosis is a severe infectious complication with a high morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients, we want to draw attention to this rare entity and the importance of early recognition.
Kennes, Soetkin, Kerre, Tessa, Van de Putte, Dirk, Van Dorpe, Jo, VAN HENDE, VANESSA, Vlummens, Philip   +5 more
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The astacin metalloprotease moulting enzyme NAS-36 is required for normal cuticle ecdysis in free-living and parasitic nematodes [PDF]

, 2011
Nematodes represent one of the most abundant and species-rich groups of animals on the planet, with parasitic species causing chronic, debilitating infections in both livestock and humans worldwide. The prevalence and success of the nematodes is a direct
ANDREW J. BIRNIE, ANTONY P. PAGE, GILLIAN McCORMACK, GILLIAN STEPEK, Hishida, Page   +5 more
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Retrospective chart review of immobilized lipase cartridge use in children with short bowel syndrome

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract This retrospective, single‐center chart review studied the use of an in‐line, immobilized lipase cartridge (ILC) in children with short bowel syndrome (SBS) at Children's Mercy Hospital. For parenteral nutrition (PN)‐dependent patients, the primary endpoint was enteral feeding progression, evaluated by comparing monthly change from baseline in
Elizaveta Khenner, Jennifer L. Morton, Laura Green, Ashlee Yoder, Kayla Paul, Ann E. Remmers, William O. San Pablo   +6 more
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