Effects of Oral Pirfenidone on Colon Anastomosis Healing and Adhesion Formation in Rats.

Introduction: Many experimental studies have examined multiple drugs or treatments to improve the healing of intestinal anastomoses. Synthetic prostacyclin analogs, immunosuppressants, erythropoietin, growth hormone, insulin-like growth factor type 1, synthetic metalloproteinases inhibitors, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy have produced promising results in low-risk models of anastomosis dehiscence. However, in high-risk models, only hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been shown to be useful.

Role of fibrin glue in the prevention of cervical leakage and strictures after esophageal reconstruction of caustic injury.

Background: The colon is the organ most commonly used for esophageal reconstruction after severe caustic injury. Complications of cervical anastomosis are very common. Fibrin sealant may reduce the incidence of complications in this high-risk anastomosis.

Relapsing massive metal bezoar: a case report.

Introduction: Bezoars are uncommon findings in the gastrointestinal tract and are composed of a wide variety of materials. We report a case of a relapsing metal bezoar in a man with schizophrenia.

Case Presentation: A 34-year-old man presented with a history of sub-acute onset of mild diffuse abdominal pain and abdominal distention.