Anorectal Anatomy Quiz: Practical Review
AbstractUnderstanding anorectal and pelvic floor anatomy can be challenging but is paramount for every physician managing patients with anorectal pathology. Knowledge of anorectal anatomy is essential for managing benign, malignant, traumatic, and infectious diseases affecting the anorectum. This quiz is intended to provide a practical teaching guide for medical students, medical and surgical residents, and may serve as a review for practicing general surgeons and specialists. (Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery)
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - December 22, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Contemporary Outcomes of Transduodenal Sphincteroplasty: the Importance of Surgical Quality
ConclusionSurgical transduodenal sphincteroplasty provides durable symptom management for select patients with sphincter of Oddi dysfunction. Minimizing surgical complications optimizes long-term outcomes. (Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery)
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - December 7, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

RETRACTED ARTICLE: False Aneurysm of the Cystic Artery Stump After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Management with Superselective Coil Embolization
(Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery)
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - December 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

The Optimal Treatment Strategy for Postoperative Anastomotic Leakage After Esophagectomy: a Comparative Analysis Between Endoscopic Vacuum Therapy and Conventional Treatment
ConclusionsEVT could be considered as an adequate treatment option for post-esophagectomy anastomotic leakage. EVT might have better clinical outcomes compared to CT for managing anastomotic leakage after transthoracic esophagogastrostomy, and further studies are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of EVT in patients who undergo cervical esophagogastrostomy. (Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery)
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - December 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Incidence and Impact of Preoperative Hiatal Hernia in Patients with Esophageal Carcinoma Undergoing Curative Surgical Resection
ConclusionsPatients with preoperative HH had higher rates of postoperative atrial dysrhythmias and signet ring cell features on pathology. In a population with predominant cervical anastomosis, positive margin rates were low and survival comparable among cohorts. (Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery)
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - December 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

The Optimal Treatment Strategy for Postoperative Anastomotic Leakage After Esophagectomy: a Comparative Analysis Between Endoscopic Vacuum Therapy and Conventional Treatment
ConclusionsEVT could be considered as an adequate treatment option for post-esophagectomy anastomotic leakage. EVT might have better clinical outcomes compared to CT for managing anastomotic leakage after transthoracic esophagogastrostomy, and further studies are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of EVT in patients who undergo cervical esophagogastrostomy. (Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery)
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - December 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Incidence and Impact of Preoperative Hiatal Hernia in Patients with Esophageal Carcinoma Undergoing Curative Surgical Resection
ConclusionsPatients with preoperative HH had higher rates of postoperative atrial dysrhythmias and signet ring cell features on pathology. In a population with predominant cervical anastomosis, positive margin rates were low and survival comparable among cohorts. (Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery)
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - December 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Adjuvant Radiotherapy Is Not Necessary for Stage III Mucinous Rectal Cancer: Evidence Based on Long Survival Analysis from SEER Data
ConclusionsRMC is an independent poor prognostic factor for OS and CSS. Adjuvant radiotherapy for RMC was not beneficial in improving survival outcomes. (Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery)
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - November 21, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Surgical Options for the Treatment of Perianal and Anovaginal Fistulas in the Setting of Ileoanal Pouch Crohn ’s Disease: Experience of a Tertiary Center
ConclusionsPouch patients who develop perianal disease are difficult to treat, sometimes requiring pouch excision. However, when medical treatment alone is not effective, a multidisciplinary approach including surgical intervention can result in complete fistula healing in more than half of the cases. (Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery)
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - November 20, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Video-based Coaching: Current Status and Role in Surgical Practice, Part II- Practical Implementation and Risk Mitigation from the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Health Care Quality and Outcomes Committee
ConclusionThis paper contributes to the discourse on integrating video-based coaching into continuous professional development. It aims to facilitate informed decision-making in healthcare institutions, considering the adoption of this innovative educational quality tool. (Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery)
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - November 16, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research