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Outcomes and adverse effects of teduglutide treatment with periodic withdrawal in pediatric short bowel patients

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives We evaluated the efficacy and safety of teduglutide in a real‐world cohort in which national reimbursement policies required treatment interruptions. The primary outcomes were reduction in parenteral support (PS) and treatment‐related adverse effects, and the secondary outcome was the impact of the mandated withdrawal periods ...
Riikka Gunnar, Annika Mutanen, Mikko P. Pakarinen, Laura Merras‐Salmio   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A novel central line securement vest reduces line trauma and improves quality of life in patients with intestinal failure

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective We sought to assess the impact of a novel central line securement vest on the rate of line complications (trauma, infections, and replacements), and measures of quality of life (QOL) in pediatric patients with intestinal failure. Methods We enrolled patients at a single tertiary pediatric center.
Ryan E. St. Pierre‐Hetz, Kimberly S. Ackerman, Angelica M. Cercone, Jane Anne Yaworski, Clifton W. Callaway, Jeffrey A. Rudolph, Mioara D. Manole   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Volvulus de la vésicule biliaire: à propos d'une observation

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2015
Le volvulus de la vésicule biliaire (VVB) est une affection rare et de diagnostic difficile; le plus souvent per opératoire. Nous rapportons 1 cas de VVB avec gangrène de la vésicule biliaire chez un enfant de 10 ans.
Foulaké Tandian, Mamadou Cissé, Alpha Oumar Touré, Mamadou Seck, Ousmane Thiam, Mohamadou Lamine Guéye   +5 more
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Current status of intestinal transplantation in children [PDF]

, 1998
Purpose: A clinical trial of intestinal transplantation (Itx) under tacrolimus and prednisone immunosuppression was initiated in June 1990 in children with irreversible intestinal failure and who were dependent on total parenteral nutrition (TPN ...
Asfar, Billingham, Casavilla, Deltz, Edward M Barksdale, Fontes, Furukawa, Garau, Goulet, Grant, Grant, Grant, Green, Hiro Furukawa, Iwaki, Javier Bueno, John J Fung, Jorge Reyes, Kareem Abu-Elmagd, Kashiwagi, Langnas, Lee, Lillehei, Manez, Margreiter, McAlister, Mike Green, Monchik, Murase, Murase, Porter, Putnam, Randhawa, Rao, Reyes, Reyes, Reyes, Samuel Kocoshis, Satoru Todo, Sharon Strom, Sigurdsson, Starzl, Starzl, Starzl, Starzl, Starzl, Starzl, Takaya, Thomas E Starzl, Todo, Tzakis, White, William Irish   +52 more
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A case report on the long‐term use of teduglutide in a pediatric patient with short bowel syndrome

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is the leading cause of intestinal failure, frequently necessitating long‐term parenteral nutrition (PN). Teduglutide (TED), a glucagon‐like peptide‐2 analog, has demonstrated efficacy in reducing PN dependence in both adults and children. However, long‐term data in pediatric populations remain limited.
Tsuyoshi Sakurai, Hironori Kudo, Nakamura Megumi, Ryo Ando, Takuro Kazama, Ryuji Okubo, Masatoshi Hashimoto, Ko Minoshima, Motoshi Wada   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis Presenting as Intestinal Obstruction - A Case Series. [PDF]

, 2011
Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis is a rare disease characterized by infiltration of the gastrointestinal tract by an increased number of eosinophils as compared to the normal.
Amitha, K, Kumar, AD, Shariff, SA
core   +1 more source

An empirical method to estimate the effect of soil on the rate for transmission of damping‐off disease

, 2004
The ability of some soils to suppress soil-borne diseases has been long recognised, but the underlying epidemiological mechanisms by which this occurs are largely unknown.• Using damping-off disease caused by Rhizoctonia solani, spreading through ...
Alabouvette C, Bailey DJ, C. A. Gilligan, Cook RJ, Dwyer G, Garrett KA, Gilligan CA, Gilligan CA, Gilligan CA, Hoper H, J. A. N. Filipe, Jeger MJ, Kleczkowski A, Nisbet RM, Otten W, Pielaat A, van den Bosch F, Van der Plank JE, W. Otten, Whipps JM   +19 more
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Non‐Cancer Causes of Death in Patients With Metastatic Hormone‐Sensitive Prostate Cancer: A Real‐World Analysis

The Prostate, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background As overall survival improves in metastatic hormone‐sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC), non‐cancer causes of death are increasingly relevant. Methods We conducted a real‐world multicenter study of patients diagnosed with mHSPC treated with ADT alone or in combination. Causes of death before progression to castration‐resistant prostate
Marta Garcia de Herreros, Clara Rodrigo, Laura Ferrer‐Mileo, Laia Fernández‐Mañas, Joel Mases, Nely Diaz, Antoni Vilaseca, Mariana Altamirano, Roser Gibanel, Maria José Ribal, Natalia Jimenez, Oscar Reig, Mariona Figols, Miguel Ángel Climent, Albert Font, Begoña Mellado   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Case Report: Primary segmental volvulus in an infant

Frontiers in Pediatrics
Primary segmental volvulus (PSV) is a rare cause of acute abdomen in infants. It is characterized by a form of strangulated intestinal obstruction requiring prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention. This study aimed to report a case of PSV in an infant,
Wenya Wang, Wenya Wang, Wenya Wang, Xiaoping Jiang, Xiaoping Jiang, Xiaoping Jiang, Weilu Wu, Weilu Wu, Weilu Wu, Li Zhang, Li Zhang, Li Zhang   +11 more
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An Unusual Case of Small Bowel Volvulus [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2015
Small bowel volvulus is a rare and life threatening surgical emergency. Nearly 75% of volvulus occurs in colon and 25% occurs in small bowel. Small bowel volvulus is abnormal twisting of bowel loops around the axis of its own mesentry leading to ...
Mano Ananth Arivazhagan Brinda, Srinidhi Manjunath, Kanakapura Srinivasamurthy Balasubramanya, Basavaraju Nanjaiah   +3 more
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