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En bloc resection for malignant colouterine fistula
Abstract Colouterine fistula is a rare clinical entity. A literature search revealed only a few reports dealing with this complex problem,
mostly resulting as a complication of diverticular disease of the colon. During a 4-month period, we diagnosed and successfully
treated 2 women with a malignant colouterine fistula originating from a primary colorectal carcinoma invading the uterus.
We herein report on our experience dealing with this kind of pathology, with special emphasis on the surgical technique used
to resect the tumoral mass “en bloc”.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Technical NoteDOI 10.1007/s10151-009-0555-6Authors
A. Halevy, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center Division of Surgery 70300 Zerifin IsraelM. Bracha, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center Division of Surg......
POSTED 02/04/2010 at 12:45 AM --
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Loyola Surgeon Uses Novel Technique To Perform Complicated Colon Surgery
Janet Bunch of Chicago had just experienced another "excruciating" bout of diverticulitis, an inflammation of the pockets in the lining of the colon. "It was the second time in 19 months and the pain was worse than you could imagine," said Bunch, 64, a resident of Chicago. Mild cases of diverticulitis can be treated with changes in diet, rest and antibiotics. However, Bunch's condition was more serious and the chances of recurrences were high. Her doctors at Loyola University Health System said her best option would be surgery to remove the inflamed section of colon... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)...
POSTED 02/02/2010 at 02:00 AM --
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Loyola Surgeon Uses Novel Technique To Perform Complicated Colon Surgery
Janet Bunch of Chicago had just experienced another "excruciating" bout of diverticulitis, an inflammation of the pockets in the lining of the colon. "It was the second time in 19 months and the pain was worse than you could imagine," said Bunch, 64, a resident of Chicago. Mild cases of diverticulitis can be treated with changes in diet, rest and antibiotics... (Source: GastroIntestinal News From Medical News Today)...
POSTED 02/02/2010 at 02:00 AM --
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Avoiding or Reversing Hartmann’s Procedure Provides Improved Quality of Life After Perforated Diverticulitis
Conclusions Survivors after perforated diverticulitis had a worse QOL than the general population, which was mainly due to the presence
of an end colostomy. QOL may improve if these stomas are reversed or not be performed in the first place.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s11605-010-1155-5Authors
Jefrey Vermeulen, Erasmus University Hospital Department of Surgery Dr. Molewaterplein 40 3015 GD Rotterdam The NetherlandsMartijn P. Gosselink, Maasstad Hospital Department of Surgery Groene Hilledijk 315 3075 EA Rotterdam The NetherlandsJan J. V. Busschbach, Erasmus University Rotterdam Department for Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy Dr. Molewaterplein 40 3015 GD Rotterdam The NetherlandsJohan F. Lange, Erasmus University Hospital Depart......
POSTED 02/02/2010 at 01:00 AM --
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If not appendicitis, then what else can it be? A retrospective review of 1492 appendectomies.
CONCLUSIONS. A more focused utilisation of preoperative imaging in females of reproductive age and patients at the extremes of age is suggested. Long-term follow-up should be offered to patients with granulomatous appendicitis and neoplastic appendiceal diseases.
PMID: 20124568 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Hong Kong Med J)...
POSTED 01/31/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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Risk of clinical leak after laparoscopic versus open bowel anastomosis
Conclusions A laparoscopic colorectal approach is not associated with a higher risk of clinical anastomotic bowel leak.
Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00464-009-0867-7Authors
Galal El-Gazzaz, Cleveland Clinic Foundation A30 Department of Colorectal Surgery Cleveland OH 44195 USADaniel Geisler, Cleveland Clinic Foundation A30 Department of Colorectal Surgery Cleveland OH 44195 USATracy Hull, Cleveland Clinic Foundation A30 Department of Colorectal Surgery Cleveland OH 44195 USA
Journal Surgical EndoscopyOnline ISSN 1432-2218Print ISSN 0930-2794 (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)...
POSTED 01/29/2010 at 06:15 AM --
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Inflammatory myoglandular polyp of the cecum: case report and review of literature
Conclusions:
This is the first case of IMGP of the cecum. It is a benign lesion of unknown pathogenesis and must be considered different from other non-neoplastic polyps of the large bowel such as inflammatory cap polyps (ICP), inflammatory cloacogenic polyps, juvenile polyps (JP), inflammatory fibroid polyps (IFP), polyps secondary to mucosal prolapse syndrome (MPS), polypoid prolapsing mucosal folds of diverticular disease. When symptomatic, IMGP should be removed endoscopically, whereas surgical resection is reserved only in selected patients as in our case. (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)...
POSTED 01/25/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons Call for Entries: 2010 National Media Awards
American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons Call for Entries: 2010 National Media Awards
The American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons Honoring excellence in communicating a better understanding of colon and rectal disease.
Three Categories: Print, Broadcast & Internet Winners will receive: --$1,000 Award --Personally engraved plaque -- Expense-paid trip to Minneapolis, MN, for the ASCRS Annual Meeting, May 15-19, 2010
Deadline for receipt of entries: March 1, 2010
The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) presents the National Media Awards to journalists who have excelled in communicating information about colon and rectal disease to the public.
ASCRS is a 2,600-member association representing colon and rectal surgeons in the United States......
POSTED 01/24/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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Treatment of Perforated Diverticulitis with Generalized Peritonitis: Past, Present, and Future
Conclusions This paper includes a historic summary of changing patterns in surgical strategies in perforated diverticulitis complicated
by generalized peritonitis.
Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00268-009-0372-0Authors
Jefrey Vermeulen, Erasmus Medical Center Department of Colorectal Surgery Dr Molewaterplein 40 3015 GD Rotterdam The NetherlandsJohan F. Lange, Erasmus Medical Center Department of Colorectal Surgery Dr Molewaterplein 40 3015 GD Rotterdam The Netherlands
Journal World Journal of SurgeryOnline ISSN 1432-2323Print ISSN 0364-2313 (Source: World Journal of Surgery)...
POSTED 01/05/2010 at 10:57 AM --
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Cologenital Fistula Secondary to Diverticulitis
Surgical Infections , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: Surgical Infections)...
POSTED 12/29/2009 at 08:28 AM --
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Diverticular disease is associated with an enteric neuropathy as revealed by morphometric analysis
Conclusions & Inferences Patients with DD show substantial structural alterations of the ENS mainly characterized by myenteric and submucosal oligo-neuronal hypoganglionosis which may account for intestinal motor abnormalities reported in DD. The morphometric data give evidence that DD is associated with structural alterations of the ENS which may complement established pathogenetic concepts. (Source: Neurogastroenterology and Motility)...
POSTED 12/23/2009 at 06:00 PM --
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Influence of hysterectomy on fistula formation in women with diverticulitis
Diverticulitis is a risk factor for fistula formation but little is known about the influence of hysterectomy in this association. A population-based nationwide matched cohort study was performed to determine the risk of fistula formation in hysterectomized women with, and without, diverticulitis.Women who had a hysterectomy between 1973 and 2003, and a matched control cohort, were identified from the Swedish Inpatient Register. Incidence of diverticulitis and fistula surgery was determined by cross-linkage to the Register, and risk was estimated using a Cox regression model.In a cohort of 168 563 hysterectomized and 614 682 non-hysterectomized women (mean follow-up 11·0 and 11·5 years respectively), there were 14 051 cases of diverticulitis and 851 fistulas. Compared with women who had ......
POSTED 12/23/2009 at 06:00 PM --
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Factors Predicting Morbidity and Mortality in Emergency Colorectal Procedures in Elderly Patients [Original Article]
Conclusions Emergent colorectal procedures in the elderly are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Minimizing the delay to definitive operative care may improve outcomes. These procedures frequently involve locally advanced colorectal cancer, emphasizing the need for improved colorectal cancer screening. (Source: Archives of Surgery)...
POSTED 12/21/2009 at 02:52 PM --
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Image-guided conservative management of right colonic diverticulitis.
CONCLUSION: Our results indicate that right colonic diverticulitis is essentially benign and image-guided conservative treatment is primarily required.
PMID: 19998506 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)...
POSTED 12/11/2009 at 03:32 AM --
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Colovesical, coloenteric, colocutaneous fistula, and hip septic arthritis secondary to sigmoid diverticulitis
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the EditorDOI 10.1007/s00384-009-0861-5Authors
Carlos M. Nuño-Guzmán, Antiguo Hospital Civil de Guadalajara “Fray Antonio Alcalde” Calle Hospital 278 Guadalajara Jalisco México 44280Jesús M. Hernández-Carlín, Antiguo Hospital Civil de Guadalajara “Fray Antonio Alcalde” Calle Hospital 278 Guadalajara Jalisco México 44280Francisco I. Almaguer, Antiguo Hospital Civil de Guadalajara “Fray Antonio Alcalde” Calle Hospital 278 Guadalajara Jalisco México 44280
Journal International Journal of Colorectal DiseaseOnline ISSN 1432-1262Print ISSN 0179-1958 (Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease)...
POSTED 12/10/2009 at 09:16 AM --
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Population-based trend analysis of 2813 patients undergoing laparoscopic sigmoid resection
The objective of this trend analysis was to assess whether clinical outcomes following laparoscopic sigmoid resection for diverticular disease have improved over the past 10 years.The analysis was based on the prospective database of the Swiss Association of Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery. Some 2813 patients undergoing elective laparoscopic sigmoid resection for diverticular disease from 1995 to 2006 were included. Unadjusted and risk-adjusted analyses were performed.Over time, there was a significant reduction in the conversion rate (from 27·3 to 8·6 per cent; Ptrend < 0·001), local postoperative complication rate (23·6 to 6·2 per cent; Ptrend = 0·004), general postoperative complication rate (14·6 to 4·9 per cent; Ptrend = 0·024) and reoperation rate (5·5 to 0·6 per ce......
POSTED 12/09/2009 at 06:00 PM --
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World First: Rectal Tumor Removed Through Anus, Avoiding Painful Abdominal Incisions
The world's first patient to have a malignant rectal tumor removed through the anus, thus avoiding painful abdominal incisions, was a 76-year old woman who was able to leave the Barcelona hospital where she was treated 5 days later, with no complications, and is said to be making an excellent recovery. The surgeons are optimistic that the method can now be developed to treat a range of colorectal diseases, including cancer and diverticulitis, offering patients the benefit of fewer postoperative complications and a speedier recovery... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)...
POSTED 12/03/2009 at 04:00 AM --
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The management of terminal ileum diverticulitis.
In this study, we evaluated the clinical features and outcomes of nonoperative management of terminal ileum diverticulitis, including suspected perforation. From 2000 to 2007, 346 patients were treated for acute symptomatic right-sided diverticulitis. Radiographic evaluation revealed that nine patients (2.6%) had terminal ileum diverticulitis. All patients presented with pain in the right lower quadrant. The clinical features and outcomes, including recurrence, were evaluated from a collected database and by phone interview. The average age of the patients was 43.7 years. Radiographic imaging was used to diagnose diverticulitis in all patients. Two of nine patients had suspected perforated diverticulitis, and three patients had multiple diverticula. Nonoperative management was successfully......
POSTED 11/30/2009 at 06:00 PM --
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Use of severity classification systems in the surgical decision-making process in emergency laparotomy for perforated diverticulitis
Conclusion None of the tested scores can be used to help the surgeon decide whether a PA or HP is appropriate in a specific patient.
Comorbidity, represented as CCI in this study, might be more important than the locoregional situation.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00384-009-0852-6Authors
Itai Pasternak, Triemli Hospital Department of Surgery Birmensdorferstr. 497 8063 Zurich SwitzerlandMichael Dietrich, Triemli Hospital Department of Surgery Birmensdorferstr. 497 8063 Zurich SwitzerlandRichard Woodman, Flinders University Department of General Practice Bedford Park 5042 SA AustraliaUrs Metzger, Triemli Hospital Department of Surgery Birmensdorferstr. 497 8063 Zurich SwitzerlandDavid A. Wattchow, Flinders University Department of Su......
POSTED 11/29/2009 at 03:31 AM --
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Demography of aging and the epidemiology of gastrointestinal disorders in the elderly
Population aging is a global phenomenon. It is estimated that there were 600 million people in the world aged 60 and over in 2000 and that there will be 1.2 billion by 2025. People aged 65 and over comprise 16% of the population of Europe. About half of the world's elderly population live in the developing world.Many of the gastrointestinal disorders seen in specialist practise show age-specific incidence and prevalence rates that increase substantially with increasing age. In this review, hospitalization rates for gastroenterological disorders in England are presented by age to demonstrate gradients with age. Some of the disorders, such as colorectal cancer, appendicitis, diverticular disease and inflammatory bowel disease, became common in developed countries in association with economic......
POSTED 11/27/2009 at 08:16 AM --
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