Fatal intestinal perforation secondary to fragmentation of a Celestin tube.

abstract：:One of the possible long-term complications following an ileoanal pouch procedure is the development of malignancy in the mucosa of the rectal stump. Only 10 such cases have been reported so far. We report the case of a 23-year-old male who had ulcerative colitis with high-grade dysplasia and underwent an ileoanal pou...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Negi SS,Chaudhary A,Gondal R

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dysgerminomas of the ovary rarely metastasize to abdominal viscera and when they do, the involvement is a part of a disseminated disease. A 30-year-old woman developed isolated duodenopancreatic dysgerminoma 14 years after salpingo-oophorectomy. The clinical picture was complicated by the presence of tuberculous lesio...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Ramesh H,Philip M,Jacob G,Lekha V,Venugopal A,Mahadevan P

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:To evaluate the short-term surgical outcomes of laparoscopic intersphincteric resection (ISR) for lower rectal cancer, and to compare them with a case-control series of open ISR. METHODS:Between July 2002 and March 2011, 29 patients with lower rectal cancer underwent laparoscopic ISR, and 22 of 29 pati...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Yamamoto S,Fujita S,Akasu T,Inada R,Takawa M,Moriya Y

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The present study was designed to evaluate the effects of perioperative treatment with TNP-470 on the resistance of colonic anastomoses. TNP-470 is a drug that was developed as an inhibitor of angiogenesis. METHODS:A colonic anastomosis was constructed in Sprague-Dawley rats. From 4 days before surgery to 4 days ...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： García-Olmo DC,Payá J,García-Olmo D

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this review is to summarize the available evidence for changes in bile composition following liver surgery and assess their use in predicting post-operative complications. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A literature search was undertaken for all studies focusing on bile composition, bile volume and anal...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Gravante G,Knowles T,Ong SL,Al-Taan O,Metcalfe M,Dennison AR,Lloyd DM

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pancreatic serous cystic tumors are considered to have a benign biological and clinical course with only few malignant cases. METHODS:We retrospectively analyzed data from 26 patients affected by serous cystic tumors consecutively observed in our Pancreas Unit. We explored the different clinical pictures in...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Zanini N,Fantini L,Casadei R,Pezzilli R,Santini D,Calculli L,Minni F

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the feasibility and long-term results of early gastric surgery for patients with isolated gastric stricture following acid corrosion injury. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) series was routinely performed around the 4th week after acid corrosion injury. Patients with gastric str...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Tseng YL,Wu MH,Lin MY,Lai WW

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:We report an unusual case of metastatic testicular germ cell tumor with its unusual presentation. METHOD:A patient presented to the San Joaquin General Hospital with gastrointestinal bleeding and obstruction and a testicular mass is described. The patient's clinical course is followed and the literature...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Hofflander R,Beckes D,Kapre S,Matolo N,Liu S

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proinflammatory cytokines like TNF-alpha and IL-8 have been thought to play a pivotal role in the propagation of severe acute pancreatitis (AP) and the development of its systemic complications, particularly acute lung injury. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of pretreatment with hydrocortisone on the p...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Osman MO,Jacobsen NO,Kristensen JU,Larsen CG,Jensen SL

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (LDP) for large pancreatic tumors may require prolonged dissection, and this could be associated with increased operative time and intraoperative complications. METHODS:From a total cohort of 190 consecutive patients undergoing LDP, 18 patients were found to have pancreati...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Fernández-Cruz L,Poves I,Pelegrina A,Burdío F,Sánchez-Cabus S,Grande L

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Approximately 20% of patients undergoing surgery for ulcerative colitis will retain their rectum. A single-stage proctocolectomy could be an appropriate procedure in patients who are definitely not candidates for a later restorative procedure, but it is generally not advised in acutely ill patients. The...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Balachandran R,Tøttrup A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the main reasons for the dismal prognosis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is its late diagnosis. At the time of presentation, only approximately 15-20% of all patients with PDAC are considered resectable and around 30% are considered borderline resectable. A surgical approach, which is the only curat...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Kaufmann B,Hartmann D,D'Haese JG,Stupakov P,Radenkovic D,Gloor B,Friess H

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:The surgical treatment of duodenogastric reflux (DGR), resistant to medical therapy, in patients with intact stomach is difficult to standardize. The aim of this study is to present our experience on 5 patients, all cholecystectomized, with severe DGR disease treated surgically. METHODS:Out of a group ...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Civello IM,Brisinda G,Palermo A,Agresti M,Minelli S,Sganga G,Maria G

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Little data is available on the prognosis of esophageal cancer (EC) in Iran. We studied the short- and long-term survival of EC patients treated at the Cancer Institute of Iran. METHODS:619 patients were followed who had been operated in the years 1997-2006. The 1-month to 5-year survival rates of EC and ...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Mir MR,Rajabpour MV,Delarestaghi MM,Hadji M,Harirchi I,Mir P,Mir A,Lashkari M,Zendehdel K

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the current management of achalasia, and the controversies regarding the different treatment options. METHODS:A review of the literature was performed. The key words used were esophageal achalasia, Heller myotomy, endoscopic balloon dilatation, laparoscopic Heller myotomy, and fundoplication. RESU...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Abir F,Modlin I,Kidd M,Bell R

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Different results and opinions exist concerning the use of a standard or an extended lymphadenectomy, and about the indications for portal vein resection in the surgical treatment of pancreatic cancer. The site of recurrence of pancreatic cancer may help to define the usefulness of different treatments in av...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Pedrazzoli S,Pasquali C,Sperti C

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 26-year-old male was admitted to our hospital with a complaint of mild dysphagia. Preoperative examinations revealed a cystic lesion at the lower esophagus, thought to be a bronchogenic cyst. The patient underwent successful thoracoscopic tumor extirpation, assisted by endoscopy, without undergoing major thoracotomy...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Akutsu Y,Matsubara H,Hayashi H,Okazumi S,Aoki T,Kozu T,Ochiai T

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), anterior fundoplications are emphasized for their lower risk of complications compared to the posterior approach. AIM:The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term results of laparoscopic anterior 180 degrees fundoplication in consideration o...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Raue W,Menenakos C,Braumann C,Trache D,Hartmann J

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite decennia of experience, ileal pouch anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis is still associated with high complication rates. The development of automatic vessel sealers has resulted in the revival of a promising surgical alternative to the conventional procedure: close rectal dissection. By preservi...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： de Zeeuw S,Ahmed Ali U,van der Kolk MB,van Laarhoven KC

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sarcomas of the esophagus are rare representing 0.1-1.5% of all esophageal tumors. We report a case of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) of the esophagus in a 60-year-old woman. METHODS:The diagnosis was made preoperatively on endoscopic biopsy and confirmed after tumor resection by immunohist...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Manger T,Pross M,Haeckel C,Lippert H

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The extent of optimal gastric resection for proximal gastric cancer (PGC) continues to remain controversial, and a final consensus is yet to be met. The current study aimed to compare the perioperative outcomes, postoperative complications, and overall survival (OS) of proximal gastrectomy (PG) versus tota...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Zhao L,Ling R,Chen J,Shi A,Chai C,Ma F,Zhao D,Chen Y

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Partial liver resections are the treatment of choice for patients with a malignant liver or bile duct tumor. The most frequent indications for partial liver resections are colorectal metastasis, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cholangiocarcinoma. Liver resection is the only therapy with a chance for cure in these p...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： de Boer MT,Molenaar IQ,Porte RJ

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Describe the characteristics of extraintestinal manifestations complicating ulcerative colitis present preoperatively and determine their evolution after surgery. METHODS:Between 1976 and 1986, 281 patients with ulcerative colitis exhibiting one or more extraintestinal manifestations (EIM) before either IPAA (n =...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Goudet P,Dozois RR,Kelly KA,Ilstrup DM,Phillips SF

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Living-donor liver transplantation using a right-lobe graft has increased the frequency of hilar anatomical variations despite its advantage of a larger graft volume. METHODS:Sixty-seven living-donor liver transplantations using right-lobe grafts are reviewed, regarding the surgical anatomy of hilar vascula...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Ikegami T,Soejima Y,Taketomi A,Yoshizumi T,Harada N,Kayashima H,Itoh S,Yamashita Y,Maehara Y

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:Pancreatic cancer has a dismal prognosis. Ampullary cancer (defined as cancer of the ampulla of Vater or the distal common bile duct) has a better prognosis and is thought to be a biologically different tumor. The aim of this study was to find factors that could predict survival after radical (R-0) resec...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Smeenk HG,Erdmann J,van Dekken H,van Marion R,Hop WC,Jeekel J,van Eijck CH

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Predicting models of operative morbidity and mortality in the geriatric population are important in the prevention of adverse surgical outcomes. METHODS:A retrospective review of medical records was performed for patients over 80 years of age who underwent gastrointestinal surgery from 1998 to 2008. R...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Huang TS,Hu FC,Fan CW,Lee CH,Jwo SC,Chen HY

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:In the present study, we investigated the acute and late phases of splenic circulation after spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy (SPDP) involving the division of splenic vessels. METHODS:An acute phase of splenic circulation was evaluated by laser flow meter and the late phase was estimated by (99m)...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Sato Y,Shimoda S,Takeda N,Tanaka N,Hatakeyama K

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Although the diagnostic value of fluorine-18 2-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose (F-18-FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (F-18-FDG-PET/CT) in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) has been reported, the association between the F-18-FDG uptake in metastatic lymph nodes (FDGLN) and clinicopatho...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Sasaki K,Kawasaki H,Sato M,Koyama K,Yoshimi F,Nagai H

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:The management of patients with silent or asymptomatic gallstones remains controversial. The objective of this study is to determine the complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed to treat patients under 50 years of age with asymptomatic gallstones. METHOD:207 patients, 13-49 years of age ...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Coelho JC,Vizzoto AO,Salvalaggio PR,Tolazzi AR

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Strictureplasty (SP) or miniresective 'bowel-sparing' techniques (MR) can prevent the risk of intestinal stomia and short bowel syndrome in patients affected by Crohn's disease (CD). The aim of this study was to analyze the perioperative morbidity and mortality in 104 of 138 consecutive patients treated...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Sampietro GM,Cristaldi M,Porretta T,Montecamozzo G,Danelli P,Taschieri AM

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00