American journal of surgery
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Review Meta Analysis Comparative Study
A systematic review comparing laparoscopic vs open adhesiolysis in patients with adhesional small bowel obstruction.
To evaluate whether surgical outcomes differ between laparoscopic vs open approach for adhesiolysis in patients presenting with adhesional small bowel obstruction (ASBO). ⋯ Laparoscopic adhesiolysis for ASBO seems to have clinically proven advantage over open approach.
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Review Meta Analysis
A systematic review of the treatment for abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome.
Abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES) is a frequently overlooked cause of chronic abdominal pain. We aim to outline the current available literature concerning the treatment of patients diagnosed with ACNES. ⋯ There is significant pain relief after injections and anterior neurectomy. Awareness of the diagnosis is important. The validity of currently used diagnostic criteria needs to be evaluated in additional studies.