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Influence of the site of small bowel resection on intestinal epithelial cell apoptosis
(Springer-Verlag, 2006-01)
Massive small bowel resection (SBR) results in a significant increase in intestinal epithelial cell (EC) proliferation as well as apoptosis. Because the site of SBR (proximal (P) vs. distal (D)) affects the degree of ...
A modified operation for Hirschsprung's disease: Posterior longitudinal anorectal split with a “heart-shaped” anastomosis
(Springer-Verlag, 1996-04)
A variety of complications can arise after the definitive pull-through operation for Hirschsprung's disease. Among these are constipation and soiling, which may be due to mismanagement of the internal anal sphincter. In ...
Interleukin-6 changes tight junction permeability and intracellular phospholipid content in a human enterocyte cell culture model
(Springer-Verlag, 2003-07)
Proinflammatory cytokines and secretory phospholipase A 2 (sPLA 2 ) are elevated in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We previously reported that the proinflammatory cytokine IL-6 increased the expression of ...
Comparison of Karydakis versus midline excision for treatment of pilonidal sinus disease
(Springer-Verlag, 2005-10)
Pilonidal sinus disease is associated with a high rate of recurrence and complications. The Karydakis (KAR) method, whereby an asymmetric subcutaneous flap obliterates the anal crease, has been shown to be effective in ...
Effect of extracorporeal life support on survival when applied to all patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia
(Elsevier, 1994-08)
Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) has been used for neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and respiratory failure at the authors' hospital since June 1981. In 1988, criteria for inclusion in ECLS were broadened ...