Publications by authors named "C Sarrazin"

Sphingolipids play a major role in the regulation of hepatocellular apoptosis and proliferation. We have previously identified sphingolipid metabolites as biomarkers of chronic liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma. Human hepatocellular carcinoma cell lines were transfected with a plasmid vector encoding for acid sphingomyelinase.

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  • The study updates findings from the CREST study on the 8-week treatment of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir (GLE/PIB) for patients with chronic hepatitis C and compensated cirrhosis.
  • It analyzes 437 patients, showing a high sustained virologic response (SVR12) of 98.9%, especially among those with certain comorbidities and those on other medications.
  • The research highlights safety aspects, noting only a small percentage experienced adverse events, and emphasizes variations in healthcare resource use based on patients' employment status and drug use history.
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Introduction: Cutaneous stoma stenosis represents a frequent complication associated with continent catheterizable channel, often necessitating recurrent patients' consultation, hospital admission, and repetitive surgical interventions. Management strategies encompass dilatation, incision, and, in case of refractory stenosis, invasive surgical revision.

Objectives: In this study, we aimed to assess the efficacy of buccal mucosa graft as an alternative therapeutic approach for managing cutaneous catheterizable channel stenosis.

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In the presence of a positive preoperative urine culture, the prescription of a preoperative antibiotic therapy is recommended. The choice of antibiotic therapy and prescription are usually made by the urologist or the general practitioner (GP). The objective of the treatment is urinary sterilization rather than parenchymal treatment, and the treatment choice is key to reduce selective pressure and antimicrobial resistance.

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