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View article: Does surgery improve quality of life in patients with ongoing- or recurrent diverticulitis; a systematic review and meta-analysis
Does surgery improve quality of life in patients with ongoing- or recurrent diverticulitis; a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Although surgery for recurrent diverticulitis is not without risk, it might improve long-term quality of life in patients suffering from recurrent- or ongoing diverticulitis when compared to conservative treatment. Therefore, it should be …
View article: In vivo sentinel lymph node identification using fluorescent tracer imaging in colon cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis
In vivo sentinel lymph node identification using fluorescent tracer imaging in colon cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
The sentinel lymph node procedure using fluorescence in early stage (T1-T2) colon cancer seems to be promising. Larger cohorts are necessary to confirm these results.
View article: Cost-effectiveness analysis of a multicentre randomized clinical trial comparing surgery with conservative management for recurrent and ongoing diverticulitis (DIRECT trial)
Cost-effectiveness analysis of a multicentre randomized clinical trial comparing surgery with conservative management for recurrent and ongoing diverticulitis (DIRECT trial) Open
Background The results of the DIRECT trial, an RCT comparing conservative management with elective sigmoid resection in patients with recurrent diverticulitis or persistent complaints, showed that elective sigmoid resection leads to higher…
View article: Treatment of acute uncomplicated diverticulitis without antibiotics: risk factors for treatment failure
Treatment of acute uncomplicated diverticulitis without antibiotics: risk factors for treatment failure Open
UD patients with a CRP level > 170 mg/L are at higher risk for non-antibiotic treatment failure. Clinical physicians should take this finding in consideration when selecting patients for non-antibiotic treatment.
View article: OP015 Cost-effectiveness of laparoscopic ileocecal resection versus infliximab treatment of terminal ileitis in Crohn's disease: the LIR!C TRIAL
OP015 Cost-effectiveness of laparoscopic ileocecal resection versus infliximab treatment of terminal ileitis in Crohn's disease: the LIR!C TRIAL Open
Background: The optimal therapeutic approach to ileocecal Crohn's disease (CD) remains unclear. The objective of the study was to compare infliximab with laparoscopic ileocecal resection in patients with thiopurine or steroid refractory re…