Renee M. Maina
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View article: Chemotherapy-associated pneumoperitoneum in cancer patients: a scoping review
Chemotherapy-associated pneumoperitoneum in cancer patients: a scoping review Open
Background: The presence of air in the peritoneal cavity (pneumoperitoneum) is often secondary to perforated viscus. Emergent operative intervention is typically warranted in non-cancer patients. Cancer patients present a unique challenge …
View article: Management and outcomes of chemotherapy-associated pneumoperitoneum in cancer patients: a scoping review protocol
Management and outcomes of chemotherapy-associated pneumoperitoneum in cancer patients: a scoping review protocol Open
Introduction: Pneumoperitoneum – free air within the peritoneal cavity – is often the result of bowel perforation, though other causes include residual postprocedural or postoperative air and barotrauma. In non-cancer patients, operative i…
View article: The role of imaging and sentinel lymph node biopsy in patients with T3b-T4b melanoma with clinically negative disease
The role of imaging and sentinel lymph node biopsy in patients with T3b-T4b melanoma with clinically negative disease Open
Background Previous studies demonstrate minimal utility of pre-operative imaging for low-risk melanoma; however, imaging may be more critical for patients with high-risk disease. Our study evaluates the impact of peri-operative cross-secti…
View article: Alectinib-associated pneumoperitoneum in stage IV non-small cell lung cancer - A case report
Alectinib-associated pneumoperitoneum in stage IV non-small cell lung cancer - A case report Open
Oncologists should be aware of the risk of gastrointestinal perforation when initiating cytotoxic chemotherapy on patients with metastatic NSCLC. A multidisciplinary approach is critical in appropriately individualizing care in this patien…
View article: L-arginine prevents ischemic injury in explanted rat intestinal regions in an ex vivo perfusion model
L-arginine prevents ischemic injury in explanted rat intestinal regions in an ex vivo perfusion model Open
View article: Activation of the Calcium Sensing Receptor Decreases Secretagogue-Induced Fluid Secretion in the Rat Small Intestine
Activation of the Calcium Sensing Receptor Decreases Secretagogue-Induced Fluid Secretion in the Rat Small Intestine Open
This study concludes that apical CaSR is active along the small intestine. Its activation by Ca2+ and/or calcimimetics reduces fluid secretion in a dose-dependent manner, with higher Ca2+ concentrations, or applicatio…
View article: Generating vascular conduits: from tissue engineering to three-dimensional bioprinting
Generating vascular conduits: from tissue engineering to three-dimensional bioprinting Open
Vascular disease – including coronary artery disease, carotid artery disease, and peripheral vascular disease – is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The standard of care for restoring patency or bypassing occluded vesse…