Ayman S Abdelrazeq

..This is the first report of acute pouchitis-related pyoderma gangrenosum. This association suggests that pouchitis may represent a recurrent ulcerative colitis-like syndrome within the novel environment of the pouch...

..This article highlights the etiologic dilemma, diagnostic difficulties, and management challenges inherent in such cases. Pitfalls in our management of this patient are discussed...

..We report the results of the cleft lift procedure in the management of nonacute pilonidal sinus disorders...

..This study was undertaken to evaluate the cumulative incidence, onset and risk predicting factors for acute and chronic pouchitis...

..This case demonstrates that the marginal artery of Drummond should be considered during the angiographic explorations for the source of hemoperitoneum. Management options are discussed...

..Special emphasis is placed on identifying possible causes hypothesized by authors for occurrence of regression. Possible mechanisms operating to affect these regressions are also discussed...

..It is imperative to be aware of this association to prevent the persistence of these extremely painful ulcerations, and to avoid unnecessary and inappropriate interventions with substantial morbidity in a group of high-risk patients...

..The recognition of this phenomenon and its management are discussed. A review of the relevant literature is provided...

..A review of the literature revealed two cases of spontaneous regression of peritoneal carcinomatosis secondary to a rectal cancer; we report the third case and discuss some of the reasons potentially responsible for the regression...

..This study aims to determine the incidence, demography, pathologic nature, and clinical significance of ileitis in ulcerative colitis patients who underwent restorative proctocolectomy...

..This prospective study evaluates the effect of pouchitis on the functional results, general health perception, and patient satisfaction...

..After surgery for breast carcinoma, this is a rare occurrence. Here, the author describes a novel application of lymphoscintigraphy showing thoracic duct injury after a wide excision and axillary clearance...

..This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of treatment with rifaximin, a nonabsorbable oral antibiotic with immunomdulatory functions, in combination with ciprofloxacin for chronic active refractory pouchitis...

..Giant colonic diverticulum, defined as a colonic diverticulum measuring 4 cm in size or larger, represents an unusual manifestation of this common clinical entity...