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It is suggested that due to the several stomach modifications, Otocinculus affinis (dwarf sucking catfish) possess the ability to breathe air during hypoxia, however, the exact mechanism remains unknown. The aim of this study was detailed analysis of the expression of EGFR in the stomach and
Mounier-Kuhn syndrome is a rare congenital condition with distinct dilatation and diverticulation of the tracheal wall. The symptoms may vary and the treatment usually consists of support.
The patient was a 60-year-old male with recurrent hospital admission. He was admitted in this case due to
Background: Structural disorders of the hypopharynx can lead to dysphagia-related morbidity. Endoscopic therapy in this area, for example, myotomy for Zenker's diverticulum (ZD), has traditionally been performed under general anesthesia
Objective: To investigate the clinical, pathological and genetic characteristics of neonatal alveolar capillary dysplasia with misalignment of the pulmonary veins (ACDMPV). Methods: The clinical manifestations, radiographic examinations, pathology and parental genetic analysis of a
BACKGROUND
To evaluate the effectiveness of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and the complication rates of this procedure in patients aged 90 years and older.
METHODS
A descriptive, prospective study including 42 endoscopic procedures performed from first January 2001 until
Spontaneous bladder perforation in the newborn setting is a rare clinical phenomenon that can be life threatening if left untreated. Several risk factors have been identified in previously reported cases such as hypoxia and bladder diverticula. We present the first case of neonatal bladder rupture
BACKGROUND
Patients scheduled for gynecologic surgery must be informed about the development of urogenital fistulae as a possible complication.
METHODS
A 49-year-old woman underwent Irving sterilization with subsequent abdominal hysterectomy due to intraabdominal abscess formation. Inadvertent
OBJECTIVE
This article aims to review relevant implications of obesity and associated comorbid conditions for the otology and neurotology surgical subspecialties.
RESULTS
Both the incidence and prevalence of obesity are rising worldwide. This condition, along with its many associated comorbidities,
Acute pancreatitis develops immediately after the causative impulse, while chronic pancreatitis develops after the long-term action of the noxious agent. A typical representative of acute pancreatitis is biliary pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis develops in alcoholism and has a long latency. As
Robotic duodenal surgery (RDS) is a treatment option for many benign and low-grade malignant duodenal conditions that are not amenable to endoscopic intervention and can avoid morbidity related to open surgery. A retrospective review of all patients undergoing RDS (non-Whipple) at a tertiary care
BACKGROUND
The aims of this study were to assess the safety and efficacy of surgeons performing colonoscopy, and to use the results to reevaluate currently available credentialing guidelines.
METHODS
A prospective outcomes study was designed to include all members of the Society of American