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Esophagus-Stomach-DuodenumSurgery
Gastric partition for treatment of non-resectable obstructive distal gastric tumors
Unfortunately, many patients at the time of diagnosis already have locally advanced gastric tumors, which cannot be removed by surgical procedure, or signs of systemic disease. In Brazil, this number …
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Incidence of anal and anal canal cancer Squamous cell carcinoma of the anus and anal canal has a low incidence in the general population (1-2/100,000 people-year). However, when associated with …
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When we think of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency – EPI (decrease in the activity of pancreatic enzymes in the intestinal lumen, below the values for normal digestion) we automatically relate it …
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Gastric cancer (GC) is the fifth most common cancer in the world. It is estimated that over one million new cases of GC occur annually. Remnant gastric cancer, or gastric …
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It is well known that serology is an important tool in the diagnosis of Celiac Disease (CD), but the best way to use it is still a recurring doubt in …
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GastroenterologyStomach
Ulcers not related to Helicobacter pylori and anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs): how to proceed?
Infection with H. pylori and the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely accepted as the main causes of peptic ulcer. However, with more effective eradication, better sanitary conditions …
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Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease caused by an abnormal immune response to gluten peptides in the upper small intestine. It is important to understand its pathophysiology to know how …
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A topic that has been gaining attention from pancreas scholars lately is pancreatic steatosis. This is a generic term that infers the accumulation of fat in the pancreas. However, there …
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Obesity is a public health problem with increasing incidence. In this article we will discuss its concept, etiology, classification and consequences. Concept and epidemiology Consequences of obesity Metabolic syndrome Classification …
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ObesitySurgery
Vertical Gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Is there a difference in long-term results?
Vertical Gastrectomy (VG) has quickly become the most performed bariatric surgery in the world. However, little is known about long-term results when compared to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB). In August …
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ColorectalSurgery
Update of the American Guidelines for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in Colorectal Surgery
The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery and the American Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgery published in the first edition of the journal Diseases of Colon and Rectum …
