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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"Anal Canal"”.
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Should abdomino-perineal resection be considered when a defunctioning stoma is required for anal canal squamous cell carcinoma?
… treatment (CMT) is the preferred treatment for anal squamous cell carcinoma, but a small subgroup needs a defunctioning colostomy with temporary intent. The aim of this study was to evaluate the stoma closure rate of patients needing defunctioning colostomies prior to CMT for anal squamous cell …
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Human Papillomavirus Prevalence in Asymptomatic Men
… age and concurrent detection of HPV DNA in perianal or anal canal samples.Discussion: The combination of more complete anogenital sampling and sensitive HPV detection for 37 HPV types resulted in a higher HPV prevalence in asymptomatic men than previously reported. Smoking and condom use were …
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Local Administration of Botulinum Toxin Type-B in the External Anal Sphincter of Horses Produces Transient Reduction of Peak Anal Pressure
… focal dystonias, spasticity, tremors, and anal fissures. Injections with botulinum toxin type A into the internal or external anal sphincter cause relaxation of the anal canal and allow healing of chronic anal fissures. Perineal lacerations in mares, which occur during foaling often dehisce …
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The incidence and impact of Human Papillomavirus in HIV infected transplant patients
… for cytology and histology were taken from the anal canal. Demographic data was collected, date of HIV diagnosis, duration on anti-retroviral drugs, time since transplant, type of immunosuppression, whether there was visible condylomata or not and if there were any lesions suspicious of cancer. …
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Anal Cancer Screening in a High-Risk Population: A Quality Improvement Initiative
… The main risk factor for the development of anal cancer is acquisition of the human papilloma virus (HPV). Individuals infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have a higher prevalence of HPV and subsequently developing HPV induced dysplasia. The incidence of anal cancer among HIV …
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Anorectal Malformations at Children's Health: Understanding Our Patient Population, Patterns of Disease, and Surgical Outcomes Over a 10-Year Period
… and follow-up data were collected and analyzed. IRB approval was attained (STU-2020-0089). RESULTS: 178 patients met inclusion criteria. A definitive anoplasty procedure was performed in 176 patients (55% female), with most (70%) undergoing posterior sagittal anorectoplasty. Patients …