Publications by authors named "Fernando Hayetian"
Article Synopsis
- Two cases of small-bowel perforation due to Clostridium difficile enteritis are examined and contrasted with eight similar cases previously noted in medical literature.
- The exact reasons for C. difficile affecting the small intestine remain unclear, but factors such as past antibiotic use, previous colectomy, ongoing changes in small-bowel bacteria, and individual host characteristics are considered.
- This comparison aims to enhance understanding of C. difficile's impact on the small bowel and identify potential risk factors.
Introduction: Blood loss and high rates of transfusion in burn centers remains an area of ongoing concern. Blood use brings the risk of infection, adverse reaction, and immunosuppression.
Methods: A protocol to reduce blood loss and blood use was implemented.
Objective: This study was undertaken to determine the safety and efficacy of reoperative laparoscopic fundoplication for patients with failed fundoplication.
Methods: Thirty-nine of 612 consecutive patients who had undergone fundoplication underwent laparoscopic reoperative fundoplication for recurrent symptoms, persistent dysphagia, or gas bloat. An additional 15 patients were referred from outside facilities for reoperation.
Background: Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP) has been very effective in managing a broad range of morbid obesity-related co-morbidities. We report a beneficial effect of LRYGBP that has not been previously observed.
Methods: Between December 1999 and September 2002, 224 patients underwent LRYGBP.
Background: The prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is higher among subjects with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This study aimed to assess the effect of IBS on the postoperative outcome of antireflux surgery.
Methods: For this study, 102 patients who underwent laparoscopic fundoplication were screened preoperatively for IBS with the Rome II criteria.
The effect of prior nonoperative treatment, type of fundoplication, and surgical approach on quality of life after minimally invasive Heller myotomy (MIHM) for achalasia in not known. MIHM for achalasia was performed in 105 patients (primary 102; redo 3). Sixty-five patients had prior nonoperative treatment (dilations in 41; botulinum toxin injections in 13; dilations and botulinum toxin injections in 11).
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