sigmoid colon

..The purpose of this study was to assess the technique and results of anterior rectosigmoidectomy with immediate posterior colorectal end-to-side stapled anastomosis for the treatment of Chagasic megacolon...

P:URPOSE: To evaluate the frequency of right lower quadrant positioning of the sigmoid colon in infants and young children. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Findings in 169 patients who underwent enema examination were retrospectively reviewed...

..pain and anal bleeding following a TAPP procedure may result from the penetration of the repair mesh into the sigmoid colon. In this case report, we discuss this particular complication following the TAPP procedure...

..Late radiotherapy-induced lower intestinal toxicity (RILIT) after intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for prostate cancer. 2. The correlation between late RILIT and volume parameters of the rectum, sigmoid colon and small bowel.

..To compare POSSUM, p-POSSUM, and cr-POSSUM-predicted mortalities with the observed postoperative mortality in patients undergoing elective sigmoid colectomy for diverticular disease (n=121) or carcinoma (n=120)...

..Blood and sigmoid colon biopsies were collected from HAART-treated individuals with undetectable blood HIV RNA for > or =4 years and ..

..Reported here is a case of extensive bowel obstruction due to sigmoid colon endometriosis in a 43-year-old woman who presented with signs and symptoms of bowel obstruction...

Although evidence is growing that most patients who need an operation for diverticular disease of the sigmoid colon can be treated by a single-stage procedure, a two-stage procedure will still be necessary in some patients because of ..

..two males and three females, whose median age was 64 years, had sustained stercoral perforation of the sigmoid colon. Chronic constipation was the common symptom among these patients...

..Human sigmoid colon samples were dissected into three separate layers (mucosa, taeniae coli and intertaenial strips) and RNA was ..

..catheter with three transducers was inserted to the descending colon and a balloon was placed in the distal sigmoid colon. Another catheter with three transducers was inserted to the duodenum...

..To quantify the effect of bladder volume on the dose distribution during intracavitary brachytherapy for cervical cancer...

This study describes the anatomy of the rectovaginal pouch, the sigmoid colon, and rectum in women with posterior enterocele and anterior rectal wall procidentia...

To evaluate the technical feasibility and anatomical and functional outcomes of laparoscopically assisted sigmoid colon vaginoplasty (LASV) in women with Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome.

..We report our experience with a patient with a sigmoid colon pseudodiverticulum formation, a complication of accidental ingestion of a toothpick that was diagnosed and ..

..RESULTS: A neovagina was constructed in 23 patients during the study period; sigmoid colon was used in 20 but not in two patients with cloacal exstrophy and in one with Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser ..

..This study aimed to determine the normal distribution of ICC within the colon of the Chinese and also to determine if ICC are decreased in Chinese STC patients...

Translocation of an intrauterine device (IUD) to the sigmoid colon lumen is an extremely rare presentation of an ectopic IUD that usually results in fever and gastrointestinal symptoms...

This report presents a case of endometrioid adenocarcinoma arising from endometriosis of the mesenterium of the sigmoid colon following total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy for leiomyoma of the uterus and ..

..Average postoperative stay was 7 to 9 days. CONCLUSIONS: This preliminary report suggests that laparoscopic sigmoid vaginal replacement is feasible and safe, and may be used as an alternative to open surgery...

..Patients were between 18 and 37 years old. Ileum vaginoplasty and sigmoid colon vaginoplasty were carried out in two and nine cases, respectively...

..Endoscopic biopsies in Ussing chambers have been introduced as a means of studying secretion and transepithelial permeability, but have not been evaluated for studies of protein antigen uptake in human intestine...

..We aimed to investigate the role of smooth muscle and neural cholinergic activity in the pathogenesis of this disease...

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..and subsequently an exploratory laparoscopy was performed, during which air was found in the subserosa of the sigmoid colon and in the mesosigmoid secondary to perforation of a sigmoid diverticulum...

..RESULTS: We found the sigmoid colon to be a relatively immobile structure that repeatedly received doses in excess of 70% of the intended point A ..

PURPOSE: Our hypothesis was that in patients with perforated sigmoid colon diverticulitis and peritonitis (Hinchey Stage III and IV) a one-stage sigmoid colon resection is safe and cost effective when performed by an experienced ..

..factors may play a role in the pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the function of sigmoid colon has been reported as a major pathogenesis of IBS...

..They occur more frequently in the left than in the right colon. We show a rare case of pneumatosis coli which was compicated of necrosis sigmoid, perforation and diffuse peritonitis...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate dose-volume histograms (DVHs) of bladder, rectum, sigmoid colon, and small bowel using image-based three-dimensional treatment planning for intracavitary brachytherapy.

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: The use of sigmoid colon segments to repair congenital deformities of the vagina is well established. There are little data, however, on complications or functional results in these patients...

The relaxant effect of capsaicin (300 nM) has been studied on mucosa-free circular strips of the human sigmoid colon in vitro...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are among the most common contraceptive methods in the world, but have been associated with extrauterine dislocation and bowel perforation. We report a case of an IUD perforation of the sigmoid colon.

..Imaging provides clear evidence for avoiding late diagnosis and life-threatening situations...

..Laparoscopic closure for perforation of the sigmoid colon caused by diagnostic colonoscopy is described...

..Although perforation of the uterus by an IUD is not uncommon, migration to the sigmoid colon is extremely rare. Here, we report a case of migration of an IUD to the sigmoid colon...

..One day after the catheter was changed, he passed faeculent material in the catheter and became unwell with abdominal pain. The catheter tip was visible per rectum...

A retroperitoneal sigmoid colon perforation presenting with cervical surgical emphysema secondary to abscess rupture through the lumbar triangle of Petit into the posterior paraspinal muscle compartment has not been previously described...

..CASE: A neovagina was constructed using the sigmoid colon at the age of 23 for congenital agenesis of the vagina, Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome...

..Therefore, we compared the outcome of patients undergoing hand-assisted laparoscopic sigmoid resection (HALSR) to that of those undergoing laparoscopic sigmoid resection (LSR)...

..The objective of this study is to describe the surgical technique and clinical results of a modified Soave procedure through the posterior sagittal approach (PSAP) for Hirschsprung's disease...

..This study was conducted to determine the indications for and outcome of colorectal intervention in patients with advanced gynaecological malignancy...

..The division of the mesorectum at the rectosigmoid junction seems not necessary, and its sparing should therefore be considered as it may contain anastomotic leak rates...

..The main aim was to examine constipation and anal incontinence in patients before and after resection for external rectal prolapse...

..The frequency of use of the various therapeutic concepts and their success rates were studied in our clinic...

..The aim of our study was to evaluate the use of intraoperative colonoscopy in laparoscopically assisted left-sided colon resection for the assessment of anastomosis...

..The anastomosis is located in and extraperitoneal position, with a minimum risk of peritoneal involvement in case of anastomotic leakage. The patients presented a fast recovery, a minimum of complications and good functional result...

..The aim of the present study was to evaluate the suitability of the device for laparoscopic colonic surgery...

..The aim of the study was to compare the functional outcomes of subtotal colectomy with cecorectal anastomosis (CRA) with those of subtotal colectomy with ileosigmoidal anastomosis (ISA) in patients with severe slow-transit constipation...

..Authors report their experience about a case of intestinal endometriosis that lead cyclic and recurrent rectal bleeding in a fertile-age woman...

..Therefore, this complication must be kept in mind, and a minimal-sized fistula can be treated conservatively without a diverting colostomy or other surgical procedures...

..Anastomotic leakage (AL) is a major cause of postoperative mortality and morbidity in colorectal surgery. We investigated the early prediction of peritoneal cytokine levels in developing AL after colorectal surgery...

..Anastomotic insufficiency is the primary cause of postoperative morbidity and mortality following resection procedures of the large intestine and rectum...

..This report substantiates resolution of the inflammatory process after resection, colostomy, and reanastomosis. We review the literature and make conclusions regarding the clinical management of this disease...

..3, 95% CI 1.37-38.87). CONCLUSIONS: Low serum albumin is associated with an increased risk of anastomotic leak after RS resection for OC. Patients with a low albumin level may benefit from a protective diverting colostomy/ileostomy...

In this paper we report a technique for laparoscopic lymph node (LN) dissection for descending and proximal sigmoid colon cancer with the preservation of the superior rectal artery (SRA) to maintain the blood supply to the distal sigmoid ..

..Whether these benefits may also occur when all patients are treated with multimodal "fast-track"-rehabilitation programs is questionable...

..Endoscopic tattooing and laparoscopy was used to identify the colonic site and facilitate extraction by colonic resection. A review of the literature and discussion of laparoscopic management of this complication is presented...

..To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a modified technique for a sigma-rectum pouch (Mainz pouch II)...

..A description is given of the details of the surgical technique of right and left colectomies, laparoscopic resections of the rectum and of total colectomy...

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..The management of sigmoid volvulus remains controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of treating sigmoid volvulus by using a single-stage resection and anastomosis versus a 2-stage approach...

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..Therefore, we analysed our results of laparoscopic sigmoidectomies concerning intraoperative course, conversion rate, morbidity and hospital stay in RD and CD...

..To our knowledge, this represents the first reported series of DA after DCL, an area in which further work is needed to carefully define indications for the safe application of this concept...

..The aim of this study was to analyse the outcome of laparoscopic restoration of bowel continuity post Hartmann's procedure...

..This seems to be important in making the decision to perform a discoid or a segmental bowel resection for severe endometriosis...

..We report a case of diffuse subacute muscle infection caused by enteric bacteria, diagnosed two months after laparoscopic colectomy for a sigmoid abscess and successfully treated with antibiotics alone...

..anastomosis, 78--low anterior resection of rectum, 67--high anterior resection of rectum and 103--resection of sigmoid colon with colorectal anastomosis. Preoperative radiotherapy was performed on 61 patients...

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..The aim of this study was to check the results of laparoscopic sigmoid resection for sigmoid diverticular disease with respect to stage of inflammation and time of surgical intervention...

..Colonoscopy revealed a circular narrowing of the sigmoid colon suggesting malignancy...

..The patient died from multiorgan failure 48 hours after surgery. Ischemic colitis is a severe complication of aortic surgery. Sigmoid pHi monitoring is non-invasive and highly useful for the early diagnosis of ischemic colitis...

..CONCLUSIONS: Primary transanal rectosigmoidectomy for HD is logical and associated with excellent early results. A long-term follow-up is required to determine bowel functions. J Pediatr Surg 36:1816-1819...

..The incidence of complications in our series was 10%. CONCLUSIONS: During the follow-up period of 29 months, all patients had normal bowel movements and normal anorectal manometric pressure profiles...

..Partial bowel resection indicates the depth and multifocality of endometriosis affecting the recto-sigmoid colon. Such extensive surgery appears justified by the extent of the lesions and the long-term relief of symptoms ..

..Some patient variables may give higher rates of success for pregnancy than others...

..Based on our experience, Z-shaped anastomosis appears to be an excellent treatment not only for Hirschsprung's disease but also for benign rectosigmoid stricture...

..12, 14.96). CONCLUSION: Colorectal (rather than colosigmoid) anastomosis was the single predictor of lower recurrence rates after elective sigmoid resection for uncomplicated diverticulitis...

..We compared short-term outcomes in age-matched cohorts of patients undergoing laparoscopic vs open segmental colectomy managed with the Controlled Rehabilitation With Early Ambulation and Diet program...

..The limitation of this approach is that retroperitoneal fixation of the descending colon could not be dissected by the transanal route...

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..CONCLUSIONS: The practice of resection and primary anastomosis for acute sigmoid diverticulitis at the Royal Columbian Hospital has an acceptable morbidity and mortality...

..The sigmoidoperianal fistula must be taken into account as a differential diagnosis of a recalcitrant high perianal fistula...

..This technology may have important implications in the surgical management of nonpalpable tumors and in applications of interventional radiology...

..We describe the case of a 75-year-old woman who was diagnosed as having adenocarcinoma of the sigmoid colon after presenting with complete rectal prolapse...

..The objective of this study is to evaluate the anorectal function from the viewpoint of fecoflowmetry in postoperative patients with Hirschsprung's disease (HD)...

..This study was designed to determine the incidence and pattern of persistent symptoms and their association with peroperative parameters...

..This prospective study was designed to find the incidence of symptomatic anastomotic stenosis after elective laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for diverticular disease...

..However, few data exist regarding the laparoscopic management of enteric fistulas from diverticular and Crohn's disease...

..Gastrointestinal transit after colonic resection with laparoscopy or laparotomy was assessed...

..The Mainz Pouch II ureterosigmoidostomy is simple and reliable as a viable alternative for continent urinary diversion in selected patients...

..Recently a report of 147 patients treated with an open rectosigmoidectomy with an ileal loop interposition showed a low rate of complications (8.5 percent) and recurrence (3.1 percent).1..

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..2: These same patient volunteers will be contributing biopsies of the ascending colon, descending colon and sigmoid colon during their colonoscopy...

..colonoscopy; biopsies of normal appearing mucosa will also be taken from three colon sites (rectum, mid- sigmoid colon, and proximal ascending colon) during follow-up colonoscopies...

..and beyond (long segment HSCR), the splenic flexure and the descending colon (short segment HSCR), or the sigmoid colon only (classic HSCR)...

..beyond (long segment: L-HSCR), the splenic flexure and the descending colon (short segment: S-HSCR), or the sigmoid colon only (classic HSCR)...

..in colonic gene expression will be determined using cDNA microarray analysis of biopsy RNA from the sigmoid colon and rectum and Bax and Bcl-2 expression in the colonic crypts will be measured by immunohistochemistry...

..In addition, we have found that the monkey sigmoid colon, which is our translation model, has motor patterns that are similar to those in the guinea-pig colon and ..

..In addition, we have found that the monkey sigmoid colon, which is our translation model, has motor patterns that are similar to those in the guinea-pig colon and ..

..In addition, we have found that the monkey sigmoid colon, which is our translation model, has motor patterns that are similar to those in the guinea-pig colon and ..

..In a cohort of colon cancer patients diagnosed with local, regional or distant adenocarcinoma of the sigmoid colon, we propose to determine with respect to age: levels of oxidative DNA damage, apoptotic activity and the ..

..and pregnant guinea pigs, and in normal and PG treated human colonic muscle cells from free margins of the sigmoid colon of patients with adenocarcinoma and from female patients with colonic inertia and chronic constipation...

..IFN)-gamma production, tetramer staining, cytolysis, and apoptosis in peripheral blood, lymph node and sigmoid colon biopsies...

..This project is designed to find potential therapeutic targets to prevent this progression. ..

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..4. Determine signaling pathways involved in the upregulation of COX-2 following acid exposure. 5. Determine whether IL-lb induces production of IL-6. ..

..To define inflammation, associated changes in motor function we will examine the circular muscle from the sigmoid colon from patient with active ulcerative colitis and compare it with muscle from disease-free margins of ..

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..Given the disappointing results with conventional approaches to multisystemic functional disorders like IBS, this may provide exciting insights and contributions to the classification and treatment of these challenging disorders. ..

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..The combination of experimental approaches should improve our understanding of the CNS mechanisms underlying functional pain syndromes. ..