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Neonates undergoing gastrointestinal surgery have a higher incidence of non-IgE-mediated gastrointestinal food allergies
We aimed at investigating the incidence and risk factors of non-IgE-mediated gastrointestinal food allergies (non-IgE-GI-FAs) in neonates and infants.
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Open AccessRecurrent intestinal ischemia following surgery for gastric and duodenal perforations: a case report
Extremely low birth weight (ELBW) is a risk factor for various gastrointestinal complications. In the recent decades, advances in medicine have increased the survival of ELBW infants with necrotizing enterocol...
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Safety and efficacy of mucous fistula refeeding in low-birth-weight infants with enterostomies
To investigate the safety and efficacy of mucous fistula refeeding (MFR) in low-birth-weight infants.
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Open AccessArteriovenous malformation in the pancreatic head initially mimicking a hypervascular mass treated with duodenum-preserving pancreatic head resection: a case report
The mainstay treatment for arteriovenous malformation in the pancreatic head (Ph-AVM) is standard pancreatectomy, especially pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD), or interventional endovascular treatment. We report th...
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Open AccessLaparoscopic low anterior resection for rectal cancer wherein the inferior mesenteric artery arose from the superior mesenteric artery: a case report
Few cases have been reported of colorectal cancer with inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) branching abnormalities; therefore, the lymphatic flow in such cases remains unknown. We report the first case of locally...
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MRI-detected extramural vascular invasion potentiates the risk for pathological metastasis to the lateral lymph nodes in rectal cancer
Multidisciplinary treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer requires an accurate assessment of the risk of metastasis to the lateral lymph nodes (LNs). We herein aimed to stratify the risk of pathological m...
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Short-Term Outcomes with Standardized Transperineal Minimally Invasive Abdominoperineal Excision for Rectal Cancer
Transperineal abdominoperineal excision (TpAPE) is an emerging approach for low rectal cancers but is technically challenging. Based on an anatomical study we conducted previously, we have standardized the TpA...
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Development of an ultralow-latency communication system using shared internet access: promoting the implementation of telemedicine
Telemedicine is becoming increasingly important to address the shortage of gastrointestinal surgeons and disparities in domestic and international treatment outcomes for patients with colorectal cancer. The de...
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Open AccessWorld-first report of low anterior resection for rectal cancer with the hinotori™ Surgical Robot System: a case report
The hinotori™ Surgical Robot System was approved for use in colorectal cancer surgery in Japan in 2022. This robot has advantages, such as an operation arm with eight axes, an adjustable arm base, and a flexib...
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Open AccessA case report of carcinoma of the papilla of Vater associated with a hyperplasia–dysplasia–carcinoma sequence by pancreaticobiliary maljunction
Pancreaticobiliary maljunction (PBM) is a known risk factor for biliary tract cancer. However, its association with carcinoma of the papilla of Vater (PVca) remains unknown. We report a case with PVca that was...
