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BMC Surg
January 2025
Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahimachi, Abeno-Ku, Osaka, 545-8585, Japan.
Background/aim: The effectiveness of a transanal drainage tube (TAT) for the prevention of anastomotic leakage after double stapling technique (DST) anastomosis in colorectal cancer has been reported. Previously, TATs had been placed and connected to drainage bags. It was considered that a higher decompression effect could be expected by inserting an open-type TAT, without connection to a drainage bag.
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January 2025
Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology, Giresun University, Giresun, Turkey.
The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical, laboratory, and histological characteristics of solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS) and assess the outcomes associated with various management strategies. This retrospective observational study was conducted at Giresun Education and Research Hospital. This study included patients diagnosed with SRUS between January 2020 and January 2024.
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January 2025
Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences, Eluru, India.
There is a growing importance for patients to easily access information regarding their medical conditions to improve their understanding and participation in health care decisions. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has proven as a fast, efficient, and effective tool in educating patients regarding their health care conditions. The aim of the study is to compare the responses provided by AI tools, ChatGPT and Google Gemini, to assess for conciseness and understandability of information provided for the medical conditions Deep vein thrombosis, decubitus ulcers, and hemorrhoids.
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January 2025
Department of Nursing, Nantong First People's Hospital, Nantong, Jiangsu, 226001, China. Electronic address:
Haemorrhoids are a common anorectal disease primarily treated through surgery, often leading to complications such as pain. The efficacy of acupuncture in relieving postoperative pain in mixed haemorrhoids has not been well-documented. This study included 90 patients undergoing haemorrhoid surgery and their Visual Analogue Score (VAS), inflammatory factor levels, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD), and analgesic drug use were accessed.
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January 2025
Université Laval, 10, De l'Espinay St, Quebec City, QC, G1L 3L5, Canada.
Background: Inadequate bowel perfusion is among risk factors for colorectal anastomotic leaks. Perfusion can be assessed with indocyanine green fluorescence angiography (ICG) during colon resections. Possible benefits from its systematic use in high-risk patients with rectal cancer remain inconsistent.
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