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Case Rep Gastrointest Med ; 2015: 206469, 2015.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25692051

RESUMO

Small bowel tumors and other rare intestinal disorders are often exceedingly difficult to identify. Even cutting-edge technologies, such as push enteroscopy and capsule endoscopy, can fail to determine the cause of a patient's symptoms. At our institution magnetic resonance enterography (MRE) has become an increasingly reliable tool in the difficult-to-diagnose or difficult-to-monitor patient. In this retrospective case series, we discuss four patients with four rare intestinal disorders that were successfully diagnosed using MRE after failing to be diagnosed using more routine technologies, such as CT scans and flexible sigmoidoscopies. With the discussion of these four cases we demonstrate that MRE is a useful diagnostic modality in patients whose surveillance is difficult or to diagnose rare colorectal disease phenomena, colloquially referred to as "zebras."

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J Surg Res ; 177(2): 315-9, 2012 Oct.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22677611

RESUMO

BACKGROUND: Although indications for surgery in lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) are widely described, practice varies. This study was designed to assess outcomes of patients allowed to exceed traditional triggers for surgery because of LGIB. METHODS: This is a retrospective review of patients at an urban tertiary hospital over a 3-y period that had LGIB necessitating (99m)Tc-labeled red blood cell scintigraphy. Traditional indications for operative treatment of LGIB were defined as transfusion of >6U of packed red blood cells, hemodynamic instability, bleeding lasting >72h, and rebleeding after cessation of bleeding for >24h. RESULTS: One hundred ninety-four LGIB patients had scintigraphy during the period of study with 180 meeting inclusion criteria. Fifty-six (31%) patients had at least one operative indication, and 32 (60%) were managed nonoperatively without a mortality. There were two (8.3%) mortalities in those who had operative management, one of which was because of exsanguination. Eighteen (32%) patients who met operative criteria were unlocalized. CONCLUSIONS: Patients with LGIB can be safely managed nonoperatively, even when the bleed is unlocalized and traditional indications for surgery are met. Exsanguinations because of LGIB treated nonoperatively are rare except in patients deemed not to be surgical candidates.


Assuntos
Hemorragia Gastrointestinal/cirurgia , Conduta Expectante , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Colectomia , Feminino , Hemorragia Gastrointestinal/diagnóstico por imagem , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Cintilografia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Centros de Atenção Terciária
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J Pediatr Surg ; 44(6): 1193-6, 2009 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19524739

RESUMO

BACKGROUND: There is a paucity of literature comparing outcomes of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes vs PEG buttons. Primary PEG buttons offer an advantage of being a single-step low-profile enteral access device with potentially fewer complications. METHODS: A retrospective review of patients undergoing PEG tubes and buttons (January 2006-August 2007) was performed. Power analysis demonstrated that 105 patients in each group were needed. Patient characteristics were collected in each group and evaluated by chi(2) and t tests. P values of less than .05 were considered significant. RESULTS: A total of 223 children having undergone PEG (110 tubes, 113 buttons) were identified. No differences were found in operative time, intraoperative complications, clogging, breakage, infections, emergency department visits, or hospital readmissions. However, children undergoing PEG button placement were more likely to spend only one night in the hospital vs PEG tube (60% vs 25%, respectively; P < .001). In addition, PEG buttons had fewer dislodgements (4 vs 15; P < .05). CONCLUSION: The PEG buttons are less likely to become dislodged than PEG tubes. Infection rates were not found to be different between groups. Children with PEG buttons were more likely to be discharged earlier than children with PEG tubes. Primary PEG buttons are clinically comparable to PEG tubes with less concern for dislodgements.


Assuntos
Gastrostomia/instrumentação , Pré-Escolar , Nutrição Enteral/métodos , Feminino , Gastroscopia , Gastrostomia/métodos , Humanos , Masculino , Estudos Retrospectivos
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Int Surg ; 94(1): 84-7, 2009.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20099434

RESUMO

This study profiles the all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident victims who were admitted at a level II trauma center. We retrospectively reviewed the trauma registry data for 111 patients who were admitted to the Parkview Hospital Level II Trauma Center following ATV crashes between January 1996 and June 2003. Forty-four percent of the patients were < or =16 years of age, and the average age overall was 22.49 years. Most of the 111 victims were men, and only 18.9% of those injured were wearing helmets. Although they only make up 14% of the driver population, children <16 years of age account for almost 40% of all ATV-related injuries and >35% of all ATV-related deaths in the United States. Helmets can reduce the risk of head injury, but only 21 states have helmet laws. Safety legislation should be adopted and would likely save lives and prevent injuries.


Assuntos
Acidentes de Trânsito/estatística & dados numéricos , Dispositivos de Proteção da Cabeça/estatística & dados numéricos , Veículos Off-Road/estatística & dados numéricos , Ferimentos e Lesões/epidemiologia , Adolescente , Adulto , Feminino , Humanos , Indiana/epidemiologia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de Risco
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J Surg Res ; 143(1): 169-76, 2007 Nov.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17950089

RESUMO

BACKGROUND: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Inflammatory molecules, cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-kappaB) have been implicated in lung carcinogenesis. The therapeutic potential of celecoxib, a COX-2 selective inhibitor, and LC-1, a pro-apoptotic drug with accompanying inhibition of NF-kappaB, were investigated. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Syrian golden hamsters (n = 140) underwent N-nitroso-bis(2-oxopropyl)amine (BOP) injection weekly for 6 wk. Hamsters were randomized into seven groups: placebo and low/high doses of LC-1, celecoxib, and LC-1/celecoxib. Treatments were given via orogastric lavage for 32 wk. Immunohistochemistry was used to determine COX-2 expression and NF-kappaB activity. Ki-67 labeling was used as an index of proliferation. COX activity was measured by prostaglandin E(2) enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. RESULTS: BOP successfully induced lung adenocarcinoma in 63% of placebo animals. Lung tumors strongly expressed COX-2 and NF-kappaB. Prostaglandin E(2) levels were decreased in celecoxib compared with placebo groups (P < 0.05) reflecting suppression of COX activity, but no decrease in NF-kappaB was seen as measured by immunohistochemistry in the tumors. There was no significant difference in tumor size, tumor incidence, or tumor proliferation index between placebo and treatment groups. CONCLUSIONS: Carcinogen exposure results in increased COX-2 and NF-kappaB expression and suggests a role in carcinogenesis. Celecoxib and LC-1 did not have any effect in preventing lung cancer development when co-administered with and continued after the carcinogen BOP. Higher doses that can result in suppression of NF-kappaB activity will need to be explored to determine the viability of this approach to prevent lung cancer development.


Assuntos
Adenocarcinoma/tratamento farmacológico , Inibidores de Ciclo-Oxigenase/uso terapêutico , Neoplasias Pulmonares/tratamento farmacológico , Pirazóis/uso terapêutico , Sulfonamidas/uso terapêutico , Adenocarcinoma/induzido quimicamente , Adenocarcinoma/metabolismo , Animais , Carcinógenos , Celecoxib , Cricetinae , Ciclo-Oxigenase 2/metabolismo , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Relação Dose-Resposta a Droga , Feminino , Pulmão/metabolismo , Pulmão/patologia , Neoplasias Pulmonares/induzido quimicamente , Neoplasias Pulmonares/metabolismo , Mesocricetus , NF-kappa B/antagonistas & inibidores , NF-kappa B/metabolismo , Nitrosaminas , Distribuição Aleatória , Sesquiterpenos/uso terapêutico
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