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BACKGROUND
Anastomotic leakage (AL) is a dreaded major complication after colorectal surgery. The overall incidence of anastomotic dehiscence and subsequent leaks is 2 to 7 percent when performed by experienced surgeons. The lowest leak rates are found with ileocolic anastomoses (1 to 3 percent) and
It is well established that skeletal muscle mass progressively declines with healthy ageing, a phenomenon commonly termed sarcopenia. Overtime, this leads to a loss in functional independence and provides an increased risk of developing a co-morbidity. Recent estimates suggest that 30% of those aged
Twenty-three healthy men, of which 7 young (YM; aged 18-30 years) and 16 older adults (OM; aged 55-65 years) were recruited for the study. All participants underwent medical examination and routine blood and urine analysis. Exclusion criteria were: smoking; regular alcohol consumption; ferromagnetic
Introduction:
Major hepatectomy lead to significant postoperative anatomical and physiological changes. The liver dictates the systemic metabolic environment and helps maintain homeostasis. When segments of liver are removed, it is challenged to regenerate and restore cellular volume, as well as