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Small bowel obstruction and intestinal ischemia: emphasizing the role of MDCT in the management decision process
The objective of this article is to assess the computed tomography (CT) findings of small bowel obstruction (SBO) complicated by ischemia. SBO is a...
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The Sasaki-W anastomosis for recurrent Crohn’s disease stenosis after the Kono-S anastomosis
BackgroundPostoperative recurrence is frequently encountered in the management of patients with Crohn’s disease and is most often found at the...
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Intestinal volvulus in the pump twin of a twin reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) sequence after laser therapy at 18 weeks: a case report
BackgroundTwin reversed arterial perfusion sequence is a rare and potentially lethal condition affecting approximately 1% of monochorionic twin...
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Therapeutic Potential of GLP-2 Analogs in Gastrointestinal Disorders: Current Knowledge, Nutritional Aspects, and Future Perspectives
Purpose of ReviewAlthough Glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 receptor agonists have been used for almost two decades in the treatment of diabetes mellitus...
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Intestinal motility distal of a deviating ileostomy after rectal resection with the construction of a primary anastomosis: results of the prospective COLO-MOVE study
PurposeNo consensus exists regarding the use of preoperative bowel preparation for patients undergoing a low anterior resection (LAR). Several...
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A 12-year follow-up of intestinal schistosomiasis in pre-school-aged children in Assoni Village, Eastern Senegal
BackgroundTo monitor the prevalence of schistosomiasis in school-aged children (SAC), the National Bilharzia Control Program (PNLB) was set up by the...
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Long-term outcome after chronic anastomotic leakage following surgery for low rectal cancer
PurposeThis study analyzed the prevalence and factors influencing the history of chronic anastomotic leakage following low anterior resection for...
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Segmental reversal of the distal small intestine in a short bowel syndrome model in piglets showed detrimental effect on weight gain
BackgroundTo investigate the effects of a reversed segment of the distal small intestine to improve weight gain in an experimental short bowel...
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Novel pathogenic GATA6 variant associated with congenital heart disease, diabetes mellitus and necrotizing enterocolitis
BackgroundPathogenic GATA6 variants have been associated with congenital heart disease (CHD) and a spectrum of extracardiac abnormalities, including...
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The Management of Postoperative Recurrence in Crohn’s Disease
Purpose of ReviewAlthough the need for intestinal resection as a treatment for Crohn’s disease (CD) has significantly decreased as the use of...
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Diagnostic performance and role of the contrast enema for low intestinal obstruction in neonates
PurposeWe aim to evaluate the diagnostic performance and relationship between clinical characteristics, imaging findings, and final diagnosis for the...
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The effect of spring diameter on porcine ileal distraction enterogenesis
PurposeSpring-mediated distraction enterogenesis has proven to be successful for intestinal lengthening. We aimed to evaluate the effect of spring...
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Invagination Pancreaticojejunostomy Has an Endoscopic Appearance Resembling Wirsung-Jejunostomy
Following pancreaticoduodenectomy, endoscopic evaluation of the pancreatic-intestinal anastomotic line is usually not performed because of...
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Outcome of extra mucosal single interrupted layer (EMSIL) ileo-ileal anastomosis in urinary diversions during open radical cystectomy
BackgroundWe intended to assess the outcome of extra-mucosal single interrupted layer ileo-ileal anastomosis for bowel re-approximation in open...
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Quality of life in Tunisian colorectal cancer patients: a cross-sectional study
PurposeQuality of life (QOL) of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients has been little studied in Tunisia. The aim of this work was to evaluate the QOL of...
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A case of lymphatic flow evaluation using indocyanine green fluorescence imaging for recurrence of anastomotic site after laparoscopic right hemicolectomy
BackgroundAnastomotic recurrence of colorectal cancer is rare, but reoperation improves prognosis. However, there is no clear evidence regarding the...
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Appendiceal neoplasms derived from appendiceal tip remnants following appendectomy: a report of two cases
BackgroundNeoplasms derived from remnant appendix are rarely described, with most cases arising from the appendiceal “stump”. Here, we present two...
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Updates in the Medical and Nutritional Management of Short Gut Syndrome
Purpose of ReviewIntestinal adaptation is the main treatment goal in short bowel syndrome to control symptoms and improve health-related quality of...
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Rapunzel syndrome in children: a retrospective review of ten cases combined with literature review in a tertiary referral center
PurposeRapunzel syndrome is an uncommon condition in children, and its clinical features remain unclear. This study presents the largest...
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Outcome of Santulli enterostomy in patients with immaturity of ganglia: single institutional experience from a case series
BackgroundImmaturity of ganglia (IG) is an extremely rare disease and always requires surgical intervention in the neonatal period, but without...
