Clinical profile, outcomes and predictors of mortality in neonates operated for gastrointestinal anomalies in a tertiary neonatal care unit- An observational study
Conclusion: Overall survival of surgically correctable GI anomalies is good. Among the predictors for mortality, modifiable factors such as in-utero referral of antenatally diagnosed congenital anomalies need attention. One-fifth had associated anomalies highlighting the need to actively look for the same. Although these neonates are vulnerable for growth failure, they had optimal growth on follow-up possibly due to standardized total parenteral nutritional policy during neonatal intensive care unit stay. (Source: Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons)
Source: Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons - May 12, 2022 Category: Surgery Authors: Antony Leo Jerry Prakash Amboiram Umamaheswari Balakrishnan Ashok Chandrasekaran Prakash Agarwal Usha Devi Source Type: research
Prevalence, diagnosis, and surgical management of complex ileocolic-duodenal fistulas in Crohn ’s disease
ConclusionICDF is a rare manifestation of CD which may go unrecognized despite the implementation of a comprehensive preoperative evaluation. Although laparoscopic management of ICDF may be technically feasible, it is associated with a high conversion rate. Preoperative nutritional optimization may be beneficial in improving surgical outcomes in this select group of patients. (Source: Techniques in Coloproctology)
Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - April 22, 2022 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Development and validation of a risk score for prediction of clinical success after duodenal stenting for malignant gastric outlet obstruction
CONCLUSION: Our score could be useful at identifying, among poor surgical candidates, patients more likely to benefit from SEMS.PMID:35306934 | DOI:10.1080/17474124.2022.2056445 (Source: Expert Review of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Expert Review of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - March 21, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Maria Cristina Conti Bellocchi Stefano Francesco Crin ò Marzia Fioravante Enrico Maria Gabrieletto Serena di Stefano Laura Bernardoni Paraskevas Gkolfakis Andrew Ofosu Antonio Facciorusso Armando Gabbrielli Source Type: research
An unexpected cause of proximal small intestinal obstruction
Acta Gastroenterol Belg. 2022 Jan-Mar;85(1):114-115. doi: 10.51821/85.1.9344.ABSTRACTA 63-year-old caucasian male with history of tonsil cancer, under induction chemotherapy, reported food intolerance and vomiting with duration of one month. Symptoms had increased over the last days and were associated with a weight loss of 10 Kg during the past three months. The patient lived all of is life in an urban environment. General physical examination revealed cachexia and dehydration. Gastrointestinal symptoms persisted despite intravenous pantoprazole, prokinetic drugs and nasogastric tube insertion. On investigation, patient p...
Source: Acta Gastro-Enterologica Belgica - March 19, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: J Ferreira-Silva R Morais F Moreira G Macedo Source Type: research
