Colonic Obstruction: eMedicine Gastroenterology
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Colonic Obstruction: eMedicine Gastroenterology
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Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2010 at 3:19 pm By:
Large bowel (colon) obstruction can result from a variety of causes. Learn more. http://bit.ly/aKMRNe
Little advantage from stenting malignant colonic obstruction: Cochrane | Gastroenterology Update
gastroenterologyupdate.com.au — “Colorectal stenting is an inherently appealing strategy to relieve acute obstructions in patients with colorectal cancer but is less successful than emergency surgery, a Cochrane review has concluded.” View full resource at gastroenterologyupdate.com.au
Most Recently Shared on November 23, 2011 at 4:20 am By:
Gastroenterology Upd Gastroenterology and Medical Publisher
Little advantage from stenting malignant colonic obstruction: Cochrane http://t.co/6xC3auMT #gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Article | Colonic Obstructions
mdlinx.com — “Ten-year Retrospective Study of Treatment of Malignant Colonic Obstructions with Self-expandable Stents” View full resource at mdlinx.com
Most Recently Shared on June 3, 2011 at 6:06 pm By:
Sandeep Pulim MD Doctor, Health Communicator, and Physician
Ten-year Retrospective Study of Treatment of Malignant Colonic Obstructions with Self-expandable Stents: Jou... http://bit.ly/jywaD8 #GI
Small bowel obstruction complicating colonoscopy: a case report | Gastroenterology
touchgastroenterology.com — “Small bowel obstruction, colonoscopy, small bowel obstruction symptoms, small bowel obstruction ileus, crohn's disease, polyps, colon cancer, colonoscopy preparation, virtual colonoscopy, gastroscopy,” View full resource at touchgastroenterology.com
Most Recently Shared on May 14, 2011 at 1:06 pm By:
touchGASTRO Gastroenterology and Medical Journal
Small bowel obstruction complicating colonoscopy: a case report http://bit.ly/jMNbHZ
Stenting better than emergency surgery: study | Gastroenterology Update
gastroenterologyupdate.com.au — “An Australian study showing colonic stenting improves outcomes as well as quality of life in patients with malignant bowel obstruction has reignited debate over whether it is better than emergency surgery.” View full resource at gastroenterologyupdate.com.au
Most Recently Shared on May 8, 2011 at 7:58 pm By:
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Hooft prsnts her lancet onc paper on colonic stents. No better than emerg serg. But Aussie researchers disagreed http://t.co/D8ehsfe #DDW11
Stenting better than emergency surgery: study | Gastroenterology Update
gastroenterologyupdate.com.au — “An Australian study showing colonic stenting improves outcomes as well as quality of life in patients with malignant bowel obstruction has reignited debate over whether it is better than emergency surgery.” View full resource at gastroenterologyupdate.com.au
Most Recently Shared on April 13, 2011 at 3:44 am By:
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Stenting better than emergency surgery: study http://bit.ly/fkjpq9 #gastroenterology
Portal Vein Obstruction: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In the English literature, portal vein obstruction was first reported in 1868 by Balfour and Stewart, who described a patient presenting with an enlarged spleen, ascites, and variceal dilatation. The vast majority of cases are due ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on June 2, 2010 at 7:57 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Both inherited and genetic disorders can cause portal vein obstruction. Learn more. http://bit.ly/dpt2cb
Ileus: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Ileus occurs from hypomotility of the gastrointestinal tract in the absence of mechanical bowel obstruction. Presumably, the muscle of the bowel wall is transiently impaired and fails to transport intestinal contents. This lack of coordinated propulsive ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on June 2, 2010 at 7:55 pm By:
Ileus occurs from hypomotility of the gastrointestinal tract in the absence of mechanical bowel obstruction. More info http://bit.ly/czlQng
Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction, Surgical Treatment: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The term intestinal pseudo-obstruction is used to indicate a syndrome characterized by a clinical picture suggestive of mechanical obstruction in the absence of any demonstrable evidence of such an obstruction in the intestine.1 Based on clinical ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on June 2, 2010 at 7:42 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Learn more information about the surgical treatment of an intestinal pseudo-obstruction. http://bit.ly/9fvVMe
Diverticulosis, Small Intestinal: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Small intestinal diverticulosis refers to the clinical entity characterized by the presence of multiple saclike mucosal herniations through weak points in the intestinal wall.1, 2, 3 Small intestinal diverticula are far less common than colonic ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on June 2, 2010 at 7:40 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
The cause of small intestinal diverticulosis is unknown at this time. Learn more about small intestine diverticulosis. http://bit.ly/cKkiLy
Budd-Chiari Syndrome: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Budd-Chiari syndrome is an uncommon condition induced by thrombotic or nonthrombotic obstruction to hepatic venous outflow. Budd described it in 1845, and Chiari added the first pathologic description of a liver with obliterating endophlebitis of the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on June 2, 2010 at 7:29 pm By:
Budd-Chiari syndrome is an uncommon condition induced by obstruction to hepatic venous outflow. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/cBBzpH
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is the most common adenomatous polyposis syndrome. It is an autosomal dominant inherited disorder characterized by the early onset of hundreds to thousands of adenomatous polyps throughout the colon. If left untreated, ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on June 2, 2010 at 7:28 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is the most common adenomatous polyposis syndrome. Learn more about FAP. http://bit.ly/btE28k
Chylous Ascites: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Chylous ascites is the extravasation of milky chyle into the peritoneal cavity. This can occur de novo as a result of trauma or obstruction of the lymphatic system. Moreover, an existing clear ascitic fluid can turn chylous ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on June 2, 2010 at 7:20 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Chylous ascites is the extravasation of milky chyle into the peritoneal cavity. Learn causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/cdiB5b
Esophageal Varices: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The portal vein carries approximately 1500 mL/min of blood from the small and large bowel, the spleen, and the stomach to the liver. Obstruction of portal venous flow, whatever the etiology, results in a rise in ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2010 at 4:28 pm By:
Bleeding from esophageal varices is responsible for only 5-11% upper GI bleeding. Learn more about esophageal varices. http://bit.ly/dcR41d
Hirschsprung Disease: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Hirschsprung disease is a developmental disorder of the enteric nervous system and is characterized by an absence of ganglion cells in the distal colon resulting in a functional obstruction.1{{mediatitle:178598_1}}{{media:178598_1}}{{mediacaption:178598_1}} Although this condition was described ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2010 at 3:37 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Hirschsprung disease is a developmental disorder of the enteric nervous system. Learn causes, symptoms & complications. http://bit.ly/cJjWMF
Megacolon, Acute: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Megacolon, like megarectum, is a descriptive term. Megacolon denotes dilatation of the colon that is not caused by mechanical obstruction. While the definition of megacolon has varied in the literature, most use a cecum measurement of ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2010 at 3:25 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Electrolyte or metabolic abnormalities are 2 reasons for acute megacolon. Learn other causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/dvJNgh
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