Electronic stimulation of the external and sphincter muscle was successful in preventing premature evacuation of barium in 28 of 30 patients. All of them were unable on 1 or more occasions to retain the barium during previously attempted studies by conventional methods. None of the patients had an underlying neurologic problem affecting the anal sphincter. No adverse reactions were noted.
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World J Radiol
January 2025
Department of Medical Imaging, Anqing Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Anqing 246000, Anhui Province, China.
Background: Fistula-in-ano is an abnormal tunnel formation linking the anal canal with the perineum and perianal skin. Multiple imagining methods are available to evaluate it, among which magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the most advanced noninvasive preoperative method. However, it is limited in its visualization function.
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January 2025
Department of Colorectal Surgery, Sir Run Shaw Hospital Affiliated with Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310016, Zhejiang Province, China.
Background: Despite improved survival rates in rectal cancer treatment, many patients experience low anterior resection syndrome (LARS). The preoperative LARS score (POLARS) aims to address the limitations of LARS assessment by predicting outcomes preoperatively to enhance surgical planning.
Aim: To investigate the predictive accuracy of POLARS in assessing the occurrence of LARS.
World J Gastrointest Surg
January 2025
Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Nanhua Hospital Affiliated to University of South China, Hengyang 421002, Hunan Province, China.
Background: With the continuous development of laparoscopic techniques in recent years, laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (LapTME) and laparoscopic-assisted transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) have gradually become important surgical techniques for treating low-lying rectal cancer (LRC). However, there is still controversy over the efficacy and safety of these two surgical modalities in LRC treatment.
Aim: To compare the efficacy of LapTME TaTME in patients with LRC.
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
January 2025
Helen Schneider Hospital for Women, Rabin Medical Center, 39 Jabotinsky Street, Petach Tikva, 4941492, Israel.
Background: Obstetric anal sphincter injuries are a notable adverse outcome of vaginal deliveries, with incidence rates ranging from 0.25% to 6%. Key risk factors for these injuries include primiparity and operative vaginal deliveries.
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January 2025
Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, "S. Maria Della Misericordia" University Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale (ASUFC), Udine, Italy.
Purpose: The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) on symptoms and quality of life in women who experienced third- and fourth-degree perineal tears (Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries, OASIS) during childbirth. OASIS can lead to anal incontinence and dyspareunia, having important implications regarding the quality of life and health of women but, unfortunately, there is no standard practice for postpartum care following OASIS.
Methods: In this retrospective observational study, patients diagnosed with OASIS between January 2016 and June 2023 were enrolled.
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