Annals of surgery
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Observational Study
The Human Colon Is More Resistant to Ischemia-reperfusion-induced Tissue Damage Than the Small Intestine: An Observational Study.
Aim of this study was to draw comparisons between human colonic and jejunal ischemia-reperfusion sequelae in a human in vivo experimental model. ⋯ Human colon is less susceptible to IR-induced tissue injury than small intestine.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Randomized Phase II Study of the Anti-inflammatory Effect of Ghrelin During the Postoperative Period of Esophagectomy.
A prospective randomized phase II trial was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of ghrelin administration in reducing systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) duration after esophagectomy. ⋯ Postoperative ghrelin administration was effective for inhibiting inflammatory mediators and improving the postoperative clinical course of patients with esophageal cancer.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Laparoscopic Surgery or Conservative Treatment for Appendiceal Abscess in Adults? A Randomized Controlled Trial.
We hypothesized that immediate laparoscopic surgery for appendiceal abscess would result in faster recovery than conservative treatment. ⋯ Laparoscopic surgery in experienced hands is safe and feasible first-line treatment for appendiceal abscess. It is associated with fewer readmissions and fewer additional interventions than conservative treatment with comparable hospital stay.