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General Topics
Treatment of Colonic Volvulus and Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction (Ogilvie’s Syndrome)
Colon obstructions can be mechanical or non-mechanical and constitute about 25% of all intestinal obstructions. Among the mechanical causes, the most common are: obstructive tumor in the colon or rectum …
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The Helicobacter pylori The Helicobacter pylori is a gram-negative bacterium that induces cellular and chemical reactions in the stomach, being considered a human carcinogen. Its diagnosis and treatment play an …
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Authors: Marcus Fernando Kodama Pertille Ramos and Ítalo Beltrão Pereira Simões The majority of gastric cancer (GC) cases are sporadic, but about 10% present familial aggregation and 1 to 3% …
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Clinical cases
Well-performed endoscopic piecemeal mucosal resection (EPMR) is better than a failed attempt of en-bloc mucosectomy (EMR) – Tips for performing without fear!
A real-life case we encounter during colonoscopy schedules: A 60-year-old man, previously healthy, with no comorbidities or relevant family history for gastrointestinal tract neoplasms, underwent his first colonoscopy for colorectal …
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The sessile serrated lesion (SSL) is the new term for lesions previously called sessile serrated adenoma (SSA) and SSL with dysplasia is the term used for lesions previously called SSA …
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1. Introduction Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major public health problem, associated with high morbidity and mortality rates in the West. CRC represents the end point of a wide range …
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Introduction Acute pancreatitis is one of the diseases responsible for the highest number of emergency hospitalizations in gastroenterology. Its incidence is 13 to 45 cases per 100,000 people, accounting for …