World journal of gastroenterology : WJG
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Mar 2011
Anterior resection for rectal carcinoma - risk factors for anastomotic leaks and strictures.
To determine the incidence and factors responsible for anastomotic leaks and stricture following anterior resection (AR) and its subsequent management. ⋯ Advance age is a risk factor for an anastomotic leak. An anastomotic leak, a mucin-secreting tumor, and lower rectal growth predispose patients to develop anastomotic strictures.
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Mar 2011
ReviewRecent results of laparoscopic surgery in inflammatory bowel disease.
Inflammatory bowel diseases are an ideal indication for the laparoscopic surgical approach as they are basically benign diseases not requiring lymphadenectomy and extended mesenteric excision; well-established surgical procedures are available for the conventional approach. Inflammatory alterations and fragility of the bowel and mesentery, however, may demand a high level of laparoscopic experience. A broad spectrum of operations from the rather easy enterostomy formation for anal Crohn's disease (CD) to restorative proctocolectomies for ulcerative colitis (UC) may be managed laparoscopically. ⋯ Multiple studies have proven that the laparoscopic approach to CD and UC is a safe and successful alternative for selected patients. The appropriate selection criteria are still under investigation. Technical considerations are playing an important role for the complexity of both diseases.
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Feb 2011
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: An early mediator predicting metabolic syndrome in obese children?
To investigate if non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an early mediator for prediction of metabolic syndrome, and if liver B-ultrasound can be used for its diagnosis. ⋯ NAFLD is not only a liver disease, but also an early mediator that reflects metabolic disorder, and liver B-ultrasound can be a useful tool for MS screening.
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Jan 2011
Necrotic stercoral colitis: importance of computed tomography findings.
To study the computed tomography (CT) signs in facilitating early diagnosis of necrotic stercoral colitis (NSC). ⋯ Awareness of NSC and familiarity with the CT diagnostic signs enable the differential diagnosis between NSC and benign stool impaction.