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BMC Surgery, 2018 BackgroundMorgagni’s hernia (MH) is a rare type of congenital diaphragmatic hernia with limited available literature. Late presentations are infrequent and the ones complicated due to gastric volvulus are even rarer. Another uncommon association of MH is
Z. Ladiwala +4 more
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Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.Abstract Somatostatin is a naturally occurring polypeptide hormone that exerts its effect on the gastrointestinal tract by reducing exocrine and endocrine secretion, resulting in decreased motility, gastric emptying, splanchnic blood flow, fat absorption, lymphatic flow, and gallbladder contraction.
Bailey Dunn +4 more
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Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.Abstract Background Lack of central venous line (CVL) sites is a common indication for intestinal transplantation in intestinal failure (IF) patients. For treatment of central line‐associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs), many pediatric gastroenterologists preserve CVL access, but line removal is typically recommended for Candida sp CLABSI due to ...
Hamza Hassan Khan +5 more
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Density dependence and the control of helminth parasites.
, 2006 1. The transient dynamics and stability of a population are determined by the interplay between species density, its spatial distribution and the positive and negative density-dependent processes regulating population growth. 2.
Basáñez, María-Gloria +2 more
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Longevity and mortality in Kennel Club registered dog breeds in the UK in 2014 [PDF]
, 2018 Background The domestic dog is one of the most diverse mammalian species, exhibiting wide variations in morphology, behaviour and morbidity across breeds.
Evans, K M +4 more
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Gastric Volvulus: A Rare Entity Case Report and Literature Review
Cureus, 2018 Gastric volvulus is a rare entity defined as an abnormal rotation of the stomach around itself. It is a diagnosis of exclusion; the clinical index of suspicion is always low and is mostly diagnosed on imaging or on the surgery table.
Aisha Akhtar +4 more
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The Eurasian Journal of Medicine, 2010 In sigmoid volvulus (SV), the sigmoid colon wraps around itself and its mesentery. SV accounts for 2% to 50% of all colonic obstructions and has an interesting geographic dispersion. SV generally affects adults, and it is more common in males. The etiology of SV is multifactorial and controversial; the main symptoms are abdominal pain, distention, and ...
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Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.Abstract Up to 65% of patients receiving parenteral nutrition (PN) have intestinal failure–associated liver disease (IFALD) and ~25% will have fibrosis on biopsy. First‐generation lipid injectable emulsions (ILEs) are considered a greater risk factor for IFALD compared with newer formulations.
Shahd A. Mohamed +4 more
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The Population Biology and Transmission Dynamics of Loa loa [PDF]
, 2017 Endemic to Central Africa, loiasis – or African eye worm (caused by the filarial nematode Loa loa) – affects more than 10 million people. Despite causing ocular and systemic symptoms, it has typically been considered a benign condition, only of public ...
Basáñez, M-G +5 more
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