Publications by authors named "Wataru Sumita"
Article Synopsis
- The study explored the role of minor salivary glands in the hypopharynx as potential markers for ensuring safe surgical removal of superficial hypopharyngeal cancers while minimizing complications.
- The research involved examining 23 cadaver specimens to assess the presence, size, and depth of minor salivary glands across different hypopharyngeal regions and analyzing resected tissues from 5 patients with cancer.
- Findings indicated that these glands were commonly found, especially in the postcricoid area, and their locations could help determine safe margins during surgery, suggesting they are effective indicators for surgical strategies.
Article Synopsis
- Despite the presence of ganglion cells in the rectum, some patients show symptoms similar to Hirschsprung's disease, leading to the grouping of related diseases called "allied disorders of Hirschsprung's disease" and creating guidelines for diagnosis and treatment.
- The guidelines were developed using methods from the Medical Information Network Distribution System (MINDS) and focused on three specific disorders, gathering evidence from a wide range of research articles.
- Recommendations include the importance of full-thickness intestinal biopsies for diagnosis and offer treatment suggestions based on current evidence, aiming to aid clinicians and foster future research in these rare conditions.
