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Cancer in the gastric remnant in China
A review of 33 cases of cancer in the gastric remnant (CGR) including 6 cases in **an is presented. The de tection rate of CGR consisting of different interval groups was 3.16%. The average age was 52.4 years,...
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The role of lasers in hemorrhoidectomy
Eighty-eight patients who received treatment for hemorrhoids were randomized into two groups. Group A received the Nd-YAG laser phototherapy for internal hemorrhoid combined with the CO2 laser for external hemorr...
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Hepatitis C virus infection in patients with chronic liver diseases in an endemic area for hepatitis B virus infection
Taiwan is an endemic area for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, which is responsible for up to 80% of chronic liver diseases there. In contrast to an HBV carrier rate of 15–20% in the general population, only...
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Pelvic peritoneal reconstruction to prevent radiation enteritis in rectal carcinoma
Some patients with rectal cancer who undergo exenterative surgery may require radiation therapy as an adjuvant treatment for recurrent or residual disease. A common devastating side effec...
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Postoperative adjuvant radiotherapy in Astler-Coller Stages B2 and C rectal cancer
Between 1979 and 1983, 127 patients with Stages B2 or C rectal cancer treated with surgery plus postoperative adjuvant radiotherapy (RT group) and 122 patients treated with surgery alone (S group) were compare.....
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Nan**g, Southern China
We examined the prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among people without apparent liver disease and patients with various liver diseases in Nan**g, southern China. Also, we determined the sequence...
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Genotype distribution in Nagoya and new genotype (genotype 3a) in Japanese patients with hepatitis C virus
We evaluated hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype distribution among Japanese patients in the city of Nagoya and the possible existence of any other genotype not determined by Okamoto's method. Eighty-five of 93 (...
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Resection of liver metastases from colorectal cancer: Are there any truly significant clinical prognosticators?
PURPOSE: This study was designed to evaluate the prognostic significance of various prognostic factors affecting recurrence after resection of colorectal hepatic metastases. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Records of 54.....
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Hemorrhoidectomy with self-retaining retraction
Hemorrhoidectomy is one of the most effective treatments for significantly symptomatic hemorrhoids. By placing the patient in the Sims' position and appropriately using the Hill-Ferguson retractor and towel cl.....
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Valtrac®-secured intracolonic bypass device
PURPOSE: The intracolonic bypass tube has been used both experimentally and clinically to protect the anastomotic site. A newly designed intracolonic bypass, the Valtrac ® -secured intracolonic bypass, which con...
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Pathogenetic implications of DNA nondiploidy in colorectal cancers
PURPOSE: Several studies propose that proximal and distal colorectal cancers have a different pathogenesis. We tested the hypothesis using flow cytometric DNA analysis. METHODS: DNA analysis was performed in 7.....
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Foley® catheter-assisted endoscopic treatment of severe anastomotic stenosis following anterior resection of the rectum
Rectal stenosis following low anterior resection is common. Several methods of treatment have been described. We introduce a simple method for the treatment of anastomotic stenosis using a conventional proctos...
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Primary colorectal lymphoma
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to review the clinical presentation and characteristics of primary colorectal lymphoma, analyze the prognostic factors, and assess the results of treatment with adjuvant ...
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CASE REPORT: Primary Calcified Gastrinoma of the Liver
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Effective Management of Posthemorrhoidectomy Secondary Hemorrhage Using Rectal Irrigation
PURPOSE: How to manage posthemorrhoidectomy secondary hemorrhage, a rare but serious complication, effectively remains controversial. This study evaluated the effectiveness of using rectal irrigation as an ini...
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An Improved Method to Evaluate Secretory Activity of Isolated Gastric Glands and Cells
The accumulation of [14C]aminopyrine (AP) is a valuable and widely used method to probe acid secretion of gastric glands and parietal cells. Usually, the dry weight of glands is used to normalize the AP accumulat...
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Risk Factors Associated With Posthemorrhoidectomy Secondary Hemorrhage
PURPOSE: Posthemorrhoidectomy secondary hemorrhage is a rare but serious complication after hemorrhoidectomy. The determination of risk factors for this complication may provide information to improve outcome....
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Expression of Connective Tissue Growth Factor in Intra-Abdominal Adhesions
PURPOSE: Connective tissue growth factor stimulates fibroblast proliferation and extracellular matrix deposition in many fibrotic disorders. The aim of our study was to determine the expression pattern of conn...
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Reduced Expression of Serotonin Receptor(s) in the Left Colon of Patients With Colonic Inertia
PURPOSE: Serotonin regulates colonic motility via receptors expressed on neural fibers and smooth muscle. Colonic inertia is characterized by delayed colonic transit. Abnormalities in serotonin receptor protei...
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Angiomyolipoma of the Colon
Angiomyolipoma of the colon is very rare. Only three cases have been reported in the literature. Here we report the case of a 54-year-old male, who presented with a progressive abdominal cram** pain. We per...
