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Escudo de Blumer: signo diagnóstico de la diseminación a distancia del cáncer gástrico difuso

Rev. colomb. cir; 36 (1), 2021
Introducción. Se conoce como escudo de Blumer al engrosamiento neoplásico del fondo de saco de Douglas, palpable al tacto rectal como una protrusión en forma de resalte, presente en pacientes afectados por carcinomas con infiltración difusa. A pesar de haber sido descrito hace más de...

Feeding habits of Urotrygon microphthalmum (Myliobatiformes: Urotrygonidae) caught off northeastern Brazil

Neotrop. ichthyol; 19 (4), 2021
The feeding habits of Urotrygon microphthalmum, a Critically Endangered (CR) species, were investigated through stomach contents analysis from specimens caught on bottom double rigged otter trawls in Pernambuco state, Brazil, between March of 2010 and March of 2012. A total of 338 stomachs were analyzed,...

The effect of dexmedetomidine on gastric ischemia reperfusion injury in rats. Biochemical and histopathological evaluation

Acta cir. bras; 36 (1), 2021
ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the protective effect of dexmedetomidine on gastric injury induced by ischemia reperfusion (I/R) in rats. Methods: A total of 18 male albino Wistar rats were divided groups as: gastric ischemia reperfusion (GIR), gastric ischemia reperfusion and 50 μg/kg dexmedetomidi...

Shorten preoperative fasting and introducing early eating assistance in recovery after gastrojejunal bypass?

ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.); 34 (3), 2021
ABSTRACT Rational: The metabolic response to surgical trauma is enhanced by prolonged preoperative fasting, contributing to increased insulin resistance. This manifestation is more intense on the 1st and 2nd postoperative days and is directly proportional to the size of the operation. Aim: To compare ...

Are there benefits in performing gastro-omentopexy in laparoscopic vertical gastrectomy?

ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.); 34 (3), 2021
ABSTRACT Background: Gastro-omentopexy promotes the reconnection of the stomach to the gastroesplenic and gastrocolic ligaments and constitutes an alternative for the prevention of complications in laparoscopic vertical gastrectomy. Aim: To demonstrate the benefits of the gastro-omentopexy techniqu...

Obstrução gástrica por bezoar

A obstrução por bezoar é um acúmulo de material parcialmente ou não digerido no estômago. Bezoares gástricos são raros e ocorrem com mais frequência em pacientes com transtornos de comportamento, esvaziamento gástrico anormal ou após cirurgia gástrica. Podem ser assintomáticos ou apresenta...

Ultrasonido endoscópico, aplicaciones actuales en tumores sólidos gastrointestinales

Resumen La endosonografía es un método diagnóstico que viene revolucionando el abordaje de los pacientes con tumores del tracto gastrointestinal y de otros órganos y estructuras extradigestivas. En la actualidad, se viene posicionando como un método de elección en la evaluación de lesiones subepit...

Variations in the configuration of the celiac trunk among South Africans: clinical relevance

Int. j. morphol; 38 (6), 2020
SUMMARY: The celiac trunk is the first major unpaired branch of the abdominal aorta found at the twelfth vertebral level (T12). It gives off branches supplying the spleen, liver and the stomach. However, the branching patterns of the celiac trunk tend to vary by population throughout the world. We sought...

Eletrogastrografia multicanal transcutânea: parâmetros normais em uma população brasileira

Arq. gastroenterol; 57 (4), 2020
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Electrogastrography (EGG) is a noninvasive technique for the assessment of gastric myoelectrical activity using electrodes placed on the abdominal surface. Changes in gastric myoelectrical activity may be associated with diseases such as gastroparesis, functional dyspepsia, nausea,...