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Surg Endosc
January 2025
Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Background And Aims: Self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) are effective in alleviating malignant colorectal obstruction. However, bowel perforation following SEMS placement remains a significant concern, as it can adversely affect oncological outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the recurrence and overall survival rates associated with SEMS-related bowel perforations.
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December 2024
Cardiovascular Surgery, Sapporo Medical University, Sapporo, JPN.
An a (AEF) is a rare but life-threatening condition where an abnormal connection forms between the aorta and the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly the duodenum. It can be primary (arising spontaneously due to an aortic aneurysm or infection) or secondary (complicating prior vascular surgery). Immediate recognition and surgical intervention are critical to manage severe gastrointestinal bleeding and prevent fatal outcomes.
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November 2024
Emergency Surgery Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Largo Brambilla 3, 50134 Florence, Italy.
Background: Left colon cancer obstruction treatment is a debated topic in the literature. Stent placement is effective as a bridge-to-surgery strategy, but there are some concerns about the oncological safety for the reported higher risk of local and peritoneal recurrence. This study aims to compare the surgical and oncological outcomes of patients treated with stent followed by elective surgery with those treated with primary resection.
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December 2024
Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Am Surg
December 2024
Division of Pediatric Surgery, Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ, USA.
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