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Gastroenterology
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Open AccessTime trend in the surgical management of obstructed defecation syndrome: a multicenter experience on behalf of the Italian Society of Colorectal Surgery (SICCR)
Surgical management of obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) is challenging, with several surgical options showing inconsistent functional results over time. The aim of this study was to evaluate the trend in s...
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Comparison of image quality and depiction of microscopic fat at 2-D and 3-D T1-Weighted (T1W) chemical shift (dual-echo) MRI for evaluation of adrenal adenomas
To compare image quality and detection of microscopic fat in adrenal adenomas imaged with 2-D and 3-D chemical shift imaging (CSI) and, to derive parameters which best match 2-D and 3-D-CSI.
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Reply to the letter “The first report on the effect of sacral neuromodulation on intestinal transit time and colonic motility in chronic constipation”
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Open AccessSynchronous “skip” facial metastases from colorectal adenocarcinoma: a case report and review of literature
Skin metastases from colorectal adenocarcinoma are rare conditions that are metachronous in most of cases and may represent the first sign of a recurrence. These lesions are usually located to the abdominal wa...
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Nebulized Glubran 2 in patients at high risk of bleeding after Milligan–Morgan hemorrhoidectomy
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Letter to the Editor: Predicting the Outcomes of Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula After Pancreatoduodenectomy Using Prophylactic Drain Contrast Imaging
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Evaluation of class II cystic renal masses proposed in Bosniak classification version 2019: a systematic review of supporting evidence
The Bosniak classification of cystic renal masses version 2019 (v.2019) includes an expanded number of types of masses in class II; such masses are considered benign in clinical practice. Data supporting these...
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Open AccessThe REALISE score: a new statistically validated scoring system to assess the severity of anal fissures
Anal fissure (AF) is a common, painful disease that strongly affects patients’ quality of life, however, no scoring system to assess the severity of AF is available in the literature. The aim of this study was...
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Big data papers and COVID-19: a “false friend” for academic surgeons
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Open AccessEffects of temporary sacral nerve stimulation on gastrointestinal motility and function in patients with chronic refractory slow-transit constipation
The efficacy of sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) on patients with chronic refractory slow-transit constipation is controversial and its mechanism of action on gastrointestinal motility and transit is not fully u...
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Importance of phase enhancement for machine learning classification of solid renal masses using texture analysis features at multi-phasic CT
To compare machine learning (ML) of texture analysis (TA) features for classification of solid renal masses on non-contrast-enhanced CT (NCCT), corticomedullary (CM) and nephrographic (NG) phase contrast-enhan...
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Diagnostic accuracy of 99mTc-sestamibi SPECT/CT for detecting renal oncocytomas and other benign renal lesions: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The primary objectives of this systematic review and meta-analysis were to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of 99mTc-sestamibi SPECT/CT for detecting renal oncocytoma versus (1) all other renal lesions and (2)...
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Restorative perineal anorectal amputation for a locally advanced desmoid tumour
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Italian society of colorectal surgery recommendations for good clinical practice in colorectal surgery during the novel coronavirus pandemic
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Open AccessSplenic abscesses as a first manifestation of Crohn’s disease: a case report
Splenic nodules are uncommon entities that occur rarely in the general population. Although an infectious etiology (primarily bacteria, followed by mycobacteria) is usually found, noninfectious diseases, inclu...
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Can MRI be used to diagnose histologic grade in T1a (< 4 cm) clear cell renal cell carcinomas?
To assess whether MRI can differentiate low-grade from high-grade T1a cc-RCC.
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Post-operative clinical, manometric, and defecographic findings in patients undergoing unsuccessful STARR operation for obstructed defecation
To evaluate the reason for failure of STARR (stapled transanal rectal resection) operation for obstructed defecation.
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Pelvic floor rehabilitation for defecation disorders
Pelvic floor rehabilitation is frequently recommended for defecation disorders, in both constipation and fecal incontinence. However, the lack of patient selection, together with the variety of rehabilitation ...
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Botulinum Toxin in Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair
As surgeons are treating more complex hernias, adjuncts to aid in repair can be useful in certain situations. Botulinum toxin A (BTA) is one such adjunct that can help increase intraabdominal volume and increa...
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Cannulation Through the Common Bile Duct to the Gallbladder
Endoscopic transpapillary gallbladder drainage (ETGBD) is a difficult procedure to perform, and its technical success rate is reportedly lower than that of percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage (PTGBD...
