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    Mifepristone (RU486), a pure antiprogesterone drug, in combination with vinblastine for the treatment of progesterone receptor-positive desmoid tumor

    We report the case of a patient who developed a desmoid tumor following total proctocolectomy and J-pouch reconstruction that was unresponsive to any medical treatment. Based on estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) a...

    A. Halevy, I. Samuk, Z. Halpern, L. Copel, J. Sandbank in Techniques in Coloproctology (2010)

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    En bloc resection for malignant colouterine fistula

    Colouterine fistula is a rare clinical entity. A literature search revealed only a few reports dealing with this complex problem, mostly resulting as a complication of diverticular disease of the colon. During...

    A. Halevy, M. Bracha, I. Jeroukhimov, D. Schneider in Techniques in Coloproctology (2010)

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    Anal melanoma in the era of sentinel lymph node map**: a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge

    Melanoma of the anal canal is a rare malignancy that often has an atypical presentation. Locoregional metastases, which are often present at the initial presentation, may occur in both groin and pelvic lymph n...

    O. Olsha, A. Mintz, Z. Gimon, R. Gold Deutch, I. Rabin in Techniques in Coloproctology (2005)

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    The role of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in management of patients recovering from acute biliary pancreatitis in the laparoscopic era

    Background: Traditionally an episode of acute biliary pancreatitis (ABP) is an indication for direct imaging of the biliary tree. The optimal approach may vary according to local expertise, and e...

    G. Lin, A. Halevy, O. Girtler, R. Gold-Deutch, A. Zisman, E. Scapa in Surgical Endoscop (1997)

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    Is male gender a risk factor for conversion of laparoscopic into open cholecystectomy?

    Background: Based on a clinical observation that the conversion rate of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) to open cholecystectomy (OC) is higher in males, we decided to review our records and to verify whether a...

    A. Zisman, R. Gold-Deutch, E. Zisman, M. Negri, Z. Halpern, G. Lin in Surgical Endoscopy (1996)

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    The fate of long-standing intraperitoneal gallstone in the rat

    Gallstones are occasionally spilled into the peritoneal cavity during open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Using the rat model, we investigated the long term effect of such retained intraperitoneal gallstone...

    A. Zisman, G. Loshkov, M. Negri, M. Herbert, Z. Halpern, G. Lin in Surgical Endoscopy (1995)

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    Comparison of serum C-reactive protein concentrations for laparoscopic versus open cholecystectomy

    In an attempt to quantify the difference in tissue damage between open cholecystectomy (OC) and laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), we have compared in a prospective manner the pre- and postoperative concentrat...

    A. Halevy, G. Lin, R. Gold-Deutsch, R. Lavi, M. Negri, S. Evans in Surgical Endoscopy (1995)

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    Continuous esophageal pH monitoring during laparoscopic cholecystectomy

    Gastro-esophageal regurgitation (GER) and eventual aspiration is considered a major risk during general anesthesia. High intraperitoneal pressure produced during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is a possible...

    A. Halevy, H. Kais, Y. Efrati, M. Weinberg, M. Negri, M. Behar in Surgical Endoscopy (1994)