Publications by authors named "Michail Aftzoglou"
Time is Gut. Approaching Intestinal Leiomyositis: Case Presentation and Literature Review.
Pediatr Gastroenterol Hepatol Nutr
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- T-lymphocytic intestinal leiomyositis is a rare condition that can lead to pediatric intestinal pseudo-obstructions, making diagnosis challenging.
- Diagnosis usually requires invasive procedures like full-thickness bowel biopsies via laparotomy or laparoscopy, and treatment currently consists only of immunosuppressive therapy.
- Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent worsening conditions, and the review highlights a specific case that shows management strategies and compares it to earlier cases in the last two decades.
The evaluation and treatment of the posterior malleolus fracture in unstable ankle injuries remain a topic of controversy. The main objective of this systematic review was to examine the available literature and identify the variables that affect the management of posterior malleolar fractures and how these are related to the outcomes. To that end, a systematic review was performed based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of this paper is to assess the effectiveness and perioperative complications of splenic surgeries in children. In 41 splenectomies, an anterior abdominal laparoscopic approach was used, with 35 including a partial laparoscopic splenectomy. Of these, three needed a conversion to open.
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