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Intestinale Komplikationen
Die Diagnose des toxischen Megakolons beruht zum einen auf dem Nachweis der Kolondilatation und zum anderen auf der klinischen Definition eines...
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Efficacy of injection of autologous adipose tissue in the treatment of patients with complex and recurrent fistula-in-ano of cryptoglandular origin
BackgroundAdipose tissue injections, a rich source of mesenchymal stem cells, have been successfully used to promote anal fistula healing. This study...
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Image quality comparison of 1.5T and 3T prostate MRIs of the same post-hip arthroplasty patients: multi-rater assessments including PI-QUAL version 2
ObjectivesTo compare the image quality of 1.5T and 3T prostate MRIs of the same post-hip arthroplasty patients, with a specific focus on the degree...
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Emodin alleviates intestinal ischemia–reperfusion injury through antioxidant stress, anti-inflammatory responses and anti-apoptosis effects via Akt-mediated HO-1 upregulation
BackgroundIntestinal ischemia–reperfusion (I/R) injury is a severe vascular emergency. Previous research indicated the protective effects of Emodin...
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Protective effects of ginsenosides on ulcerative colitis: a meta-analysis and systematic review to reveal the mechanisms of action
BackgroundUlcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the colon. Ginsenoside may be an ideal agent for UC treatment. However, its...
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A real-world study of tyrosine kinase inhibitors plus anti-PD-1 immunotherapy with or without chemoembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma patients with main portal vein invasion
BackgroundAlthough s ystemic therapies are recommended for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients with main portal vein (MPV) invasion and preserved...
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Clinical impact of various drain-fluid data for the postoperative complications after hepatectomy: criteria of prophylactic drain removal on postoperative day 1
PurposeProphylactic drains reported to be useful to treat postoperative bile leakage (POBL) and reduce re-intervention after hepatectomy. However,...
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Cortical Activation during Swallowing Exercise Tasks: an fNIRS Pilot Study
This pilot study used functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to examine brain activity in selected regions of the left motor and sensory...
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Kathetergestützte lokale Lysetherapie bei submassiven Lungenembolien
BackgroundPulmonary embolism is the third most common cardiovascular disease. Interventional treatment options as an alternative to systemic lysis...
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Serotonin and vasovagal syncope
PurposeThe goal of this manuscript was to review the biological and clinical evidence that serotonin neurotransmission might play an important role...
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Comparison of two methods for treatment of 1–2 cm kidney stones in pediatric patients: mini PCNL and RIRS
ObjectiveThis study aimed to compare the results of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) and mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) for the...
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Robotic liver parenchymal transection using the SynchroSeal
BackgroundThere is much heterogeneity in the instrumentation used for parenchymal transection in minimally invasive liver surgery. Instruments...
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Virtual Interviews in the Post-COVID-19 Emergency Era: Insights from the Gastroenterology Fellowship Applicants and Programs
BackgroundVirtual interviews are still recommended for fellowship applications, 3 years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Improving...
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Safety of Endoscopy in Cirrhosis
BackgroundEndoscopic procedures are among the most commonly performed medical procedures and the serious adverse event rate is reported to be 1–3...
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Navigating the “First Gastroenterology Job” Search for American and International Medical Graduates
GI fellowships do not mandate curricula in career development. Often, fellows resort to peer mentorship for guidance. Fellows should recognize that...
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Anastomotic tension “Bridging”: a risk factor for anastomotic leakage following low anterior resection
BackgroundExcessive tension at the anastomosis contributes to anastomotic leakage (AL) in low anterior resection (LAR). However, the specific tension...
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Impact of DAA Treatment for HCV on Hepatocellular Carcinoma in a Predominately African American Population
PurposeThis study tested the hypothesis that our predominately AA medical center population would demonstrate a decline in HCV-driven HCC diagnosis...
