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Patel D, Banks D, Hira B, Ford M, Ambartsumyan L, Rodriguez L. Persistent and newly developed gastrointestinal symptoms after surgery for intestinal malrotation in children: Dysmotility or disorders of gut and brain interaction? J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2024; 78:827-835. [PMID: 38451033 DOI: 10.1002/jpn3.12178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Surgery for intestinal malrotation (IM) aims to correct the defect and improve symptoms; however, many have persistent gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms postoperatively. We evaluated the incidence, clinical presentation, and long-term outcomes of children with surgically repaired IM and its possible association with disorders of gut and brain interaction (DGBI). METHODS Multicenter retrospective study was conducted in patients from 0 to 21 years old, who had surgery for IM from 2000 to 2021 across three pediatric tertiary care centers. Data analyzed included demographics, time to diagnosis, idiopathic diagnosis, incidental diagnosis, postoperative follow-up, surgical time, and the need for surgery including bowel detorsion. Outcome variables were the presence of postoperative GI symptoms and DGBIs, and overall resolution of symptoms. We also evaluated the potential association of demographics and other included variables with our outcome variables. RESULTS Ninety-two patients with surgically corrected IM were included, 54% were male, and median age of diagnosis and surgical correction was 4.9 and 7.8 months, respectively. Median follow-up after surgery was 64 months. A total of 77% had postoperative GI symptoms, and notably, 78% of patients without symptoms before surgery (incidental diagnosis) developed GI symptoms postoperatively and 27% of patients met Rome IV criteria for a one or more DGBI. No factors were associated to the presence of postoperative symptoms or DGBIs in multivariate analysis. Female gender was the only factor associated with lack of resolution of symptoms at follow-up. CONCLUSION Pediatric IM is commonly associated with postoperative GI symptoms and DGBI well beyond surgery. An increased awareness about the prevalence of DGBI in these patients may help reach a prompt and accurate diagnosis, and improve their quality of life.
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- Dhiren Patel
- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, New Haven Children's Hospital, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, New Haven Children's Hospital, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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Jia XH, Kong S, Gao XX, Cong BC, Zheng CN. Intestinal malrotation complicated with gastric cancer: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12:210-216. [PMID: 38292641 PMCID: PMC10824180 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i1.210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Intestinal malrotation is a congenital defect of embryonic development caused by various teratogenic factors. In this condition, the intestinal tube, along with the superior mesenteric artery serving as the axis for the counterclockwise movement, is incomplete or abnormally rotated due to incomplete attachment of the mesentery and abnormal intestinal tube position. Such a case is usually asymptomatic and thus difficult to detect. Therefore, similar variant malformations are only found during an operation required for other abdominal diseases. CASE SUMMARY An elderly male patient was admitted to the hospital due to gastric cancer. An abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan with contrast revealed that the ascending and descending colon were parallel on the right side of the abdominal cavity, while the sigmoid colon extended into the right iliac fossa, allowing the diagnosis of congenital midgut malrotation. Following thorough preoperative preparation, the patient underwent laparoscopic radical gastrectomy to treat his gastric cancer. Intraoperatively, an exploration of the abdominal cavity uncovered the absence of the transverse colon. The distal colon at the hepatic flexure, along with the ascending colon, extended into the right iliac fossa, where it continued as the sigmoid colon. As planned, the laparoscopic radical gastrectomy was performed, and the patient was discharged from the hospital 7 d after the surgery. CONCLUSION Asymptomatic intestinal malrotation is best detected by CT, requiring no treatment but possibly interfering with the treatment of other diseases.
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- Xiang-Hao Jia
- School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250000, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250000, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250000, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250000, Shandong Province, China
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Patel D, Halverson C, Jayaraman M, Ambartsumyan L, Rodriguez L. Gastrointestinal Symptoms After Surgery for Intestinal Malrotation. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2023; 77:316-318. [PMID: 37256844 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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- Dhiren Patel
- From the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO
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- Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
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Bhartiya A, Maqsood H, Naeem H, Nazar MW. Reversed intestinal malrotation presenting as bowel obstruction in pregnancy: Case report and literature review. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2022; 82:104570. [PMID: 36268437 PMCID: PMC9577447 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Introduction Case presentation Conclusion Midgut malrotation is a congenital condition caused by insufficient normal intestinal rotation following physiologic gut herniation. Intestinal obstruction in pregnancy is uncommon, but when unrecognized in a timely fashion, it is associated with significant maternal and fetal mortality. A simple release of constricting bands without antimesenteric transposition seems to be the safest option in this situation.
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Pradnyanita Mustika P, Sukmawati M, Darmajaya IM, Dewi IGASM, Artana IWD, Kardana M, Putra PJ, Ariyanta KD. A Rare Case of Chronic Suppurative Appendicitis in Neonatal Presenting as Intestinal Malrotation. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2021.6613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Neonatal appendicitis (NA) is an extremely rare acute abdomen condition, moreover, if it is a chronic suppurative one. The definite risk factor of NA is barely unknown. The signs and symptoms are often nonspecific and appear after perforation occurs. Most of the cases were found unexpectedly during surgery suspected as other diagnoses. A 7-day-old male neonate presenting lethargic and hypoglycemia since 1
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day of hospitalization, he experienced bilious vomiting and abdominal distension, so nasogastric tube was installed. Physical examination revealed decreased bowel sound. Investigation showed leucocytosis, slightly increased procalcitonin and abdominal X-ray showed that gas distribution lasted until third part of duodenum followed by minimal gas distribution in the distal part of duodenum. The patient was suspected as distal duodenum stenosis or proximal jejunum. Intraoperatively, it was found that there was second part duodenum malrotation and open Ladd’s procedure was done. During Ladd’s procedure, a perforated appendix was also found. The histopathology result revealed that it was a chronic suppurative appendicitis. Patient was discharged in good condition 20 days after surgery. NA is a rare condition with nonspecific signs and symptoms which was usually found accidentally during surgery suspected as other diagnoses.
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Xiong Z, Shen Y, Morelli JN, Li Z, Hu X, Hu D. CT facilitates improved diagnosis of adult intestinal malrotation: a 7-year retrospective study based on 332 cases. Insights Imaging 2021; 12:58. [PMID: 33929625 PMCID: PMC8087751 DOI: 10.1186/s13244-021-00999-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Objective To classify adult intestinal malrotation by CT. Methods This retrospective study enrolled adults diagnosed with intestinal malrotation who underwent abdominal CT at our institution between June 1, 2013, and August 30, 2020. All patients’ clinical information was recorded. Patients were divided into groups undergoing surgical and conservative management. The duodenum (nonrotation, partial rotation, and malrotation), jejunum, cecum, and the superior mesenteric artery/superior mesenteric vein relationship were reviewed on the CT images of each patient, and classification criteria developed based on the first three items. For each patient, each item was assessed separately by three radiologists. Consensus was required from at least two of them. Results A total of 332 eligible patients (218 men and 114 women; mean age 51.0 ± 15.3 years) were ultimately included and classified into ten types of malrotation. Duodenal partial rotation was present in most (73.2%, 243/332) with only 25% (83/332) demonstrating nonrotation. The jejunum was located in the right abdomen in 98.2% (326/332) of cases, and an ectopic cecum was found in only 12% (40/332, 29 cases with a left cecum, 7 pelvic, and 4 at midline). Asymptomatic patients comprised 56.6% (188/332) of cases, much higher than that in previous studies (17%, n = 82, p < .001), comprised mainly of patients with duodenal partial rotation (80.3%, 151/188). In 91 patients with detailed clinical data available (12 managed surgically and 79 conservatively), a significant difference in malrotation CT categorization was identified (p = .016). Conclusions CT enables greater detection of asymptomatic intestinal malrotation, enabling classification into multiple potentially clinically relevant subtypes. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13244-021-00999-3.
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- Ziman Xiong
- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Qiaokou District, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Qiaokou District, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.
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- Department of Radiology, St. John's Medical Center, Tulsa, OK, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Qiaokou District, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Qiaokou District, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Qiaokou District, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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BACKGROUND Adult midgut malrotation is a rare cause of an acute abdomen requiring urgent intervention. It may also present in the non-acute setting with chronic, non-specific symptoms. The objective of this study is to identify the clinical features, appropriate investigations and current surgical management associated with adult malrotation. METHODS A systematic review was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines, identifying confirmed cases of adult malrotation. Patient demographics, clinical features, investigation findings and operative details were analysed. RESULTS Forty-five reports met the inclusion criteria, totalling 194 cases. Mean age was 38.9 years (n = 92), and 52.3% were male (n = 130). The commonest presenting complaints were abdominal pain (76.8%), vomiting (35.1%) and food intolerance (21.6%). At least one chronic symptom was reported in 87.6% and included intermittent abdominal pain (41.2%), vomiting (12.4%) and obstipation (11.9%). Computerised tomography scanning was the most frequent imaging modality (81.4%), with a sensitivity of 97.5%. The whirlpool sign was observed in 30.9%; abnormalities of the superior mesenteric axis were the commonest finding (58.0%). Ladd's procedure was the most common surgical intervention (74.5%). There was no significant difference in resolution rates between emergency and elective procedures (p = 0.46), but length of stay was significantly shorter for elective cases. (p = 0.009). There was no significant difference in risk of mortality, or symptom resolution, between operative and conservative management (p = 0.14 and p = 0.44, respectively). CONCLUSION Malrotation in the adult manifests with chronic symptoms and should be considered as a differential diagnosis in patients with abdominal pain, vomiting and food intolerance.
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- Jonathan J Neville
- Ealing Hospital, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, Uxbridge Road, London, UB1 3HW, UK. .,Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Paddington, London, W2 1NY, UK.
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- Ealing Hospital, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, Uxbridge Road, London, UB1 3HW, UK.,Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Paddington, London, W2 1NY, UK
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- Ealing Hospital, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, Uxbridge Road, London, UB1 3HW, UK.,Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Paddington, London, W2 1NY, UK
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- Ealing Hospital, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, Uxbridge Road, London, UB1 3HW, UK
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BACKGROUND Malrotation is a congenital anomaly most often affecting the pediatric population. The Ladd procedure is the standard treatment for this pathology. Well-studied in the pediatric population, large studies of the demographics and outcomes of patients who reach adulthood are lacking. METHODS An analysis of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) database (2015-2018) was performed, capturing patients with a post-operative diagnosis of malrotation and who underwent surgical correction with or without appendectomy, excluding those who underwent other major procedures such as colectomy. Baseline demographics and outcomes were compared. The primary outcome was mortality. Secondary outcomes such as length of stay and discharge destination were included. RESULTS Two hundred twenty patients undergoing surgical correction of malrotation were captured, all of which were performed by a general surgeon under general anesthesia. One hundered and nine (49.55%) of these patients also underwent an appendectomy. Most of these patients were female (68.18%). Comorbidities and perioperative variables were clinically similar. Operative time was similar between the two groups (112 ± 86 vs. 98 ± 49 min, p = 0.1385). Thirty-day mortality (1.36%), length of stay (4.79 ± 6.21 days), readmission rate (13.64%), wound infection (2.27%) and discharge destination (95.00% to home) were statistically similar between groups. CONCLUSIONS The data describes demographics and outcomes in adults undergoing Ladd procedures with and without appendectomy. Immediate outcomes may be equivalent regardless of incidental appendectomy. Further work is necessary to describe the population of adults with malrotation reaching adulthood.
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- Joseph G Brungardt
- Department of Surgery, The University of Kansas, 4000 Cambridge, M/S 2005, Kansas City, KS, 66160, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Kansas, 4000 Cambridge, M/S 2005, Kansas City, KS, 66160, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Kansas, 4000 Cambridge, M/S 2005, Kansas City, KS, 66160, USA
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Ferreira MS, Simões J, Folgado A, Carlos S, Carvalho N, Santos F, Costa PM. Recurrent midgut volvulus in an adult patient - The case for pexy? A case report and review of the literature. Int J Surg Case Rep 2019; 66:91-95. [PMID: 31821981 PMCID: PMC6906706 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2019.11.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Revised: 11/13/2019] [Accepted: 11/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Intestinal malrotation and midgut volvulus in adulthood are rare events. Reports of recurrence among adults are very scarce. The rate of recurrence and optimal surgical management are yet to be determined. Bowel fixation procedures may be considered in Ladd procedures for adult midgut volvulus in order to reduce recurrence.
Introduction Intestinal malrotation is a rare condition, with an incidence estimated between 0,2 to 1%. Most cases are diagnosed and treated during childhood. Adult presentations are rare and most adults present with chronic nonspecific complaints. Midgut volvulus is the most feared complication of intestinal malrotation, far more common among the pediatric than the adult population. Presentation in adulthood with a midgut volvulus accounts for a minority of these patients (15%). The Ladd procedure is the standard surgical management of midgut volvulus and intestinal malrotation. Most evidence on the outcomes of the Ladd procedure originates from studies on pediatric population and the recurrence among children who have had a Ladd procedure is low (2–7%). Presentation of case We report an exceedingly rare case of a patient who presented in adulthood with a midgut volvulus and less than two years after undergoing Ladd procedure presented with a recurrence of the midgut volvulus. The recurrent midgut volvulus was successfully treated by a fixation procedure (cecopexy and duodenopexy). Conclusion Reports of midgut volvulus in adult patients are scarce and reports of recurrence even scarcer hence the rate of recurrence among adult patients has yet to be determined. The recurrence rate in some of the available adult series is much higher than the rate reported among children. Should the rate of recurrence among adult patients prove higher, it poses the question of whether the Ladd procedure should be modified to include bowel fixation when performed in adults.
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- Margarida S Ferreira
- Department of General Surgery - Hospital Garcia de Orta, Avenida Torrado da Silva, 2805-267 Almada, Portugal; Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida Professor Egas Moniz, 1649-028 Lisboa, Portugal.
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- Department of General Surgery - Hospital Garcia de Orta, Avenida Torrado da Silva, 2805-267 Almada, Portugal
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- Department of General Surgery - Hospital Garcia de Orta, Avenida Torrado da Silva, 2805-267 Almada, Portugal; Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida Professor Egas Moniz, 1649-028 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of General Surgery - Hospital Garcia de Orta, Avenida Torrado da Silva, 2805-267 Almada, Portugal
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- Department of General Surgery - Hospital Garcia de Orta, Avenida Torrado da Silva, 2805-267 Almada, Portugal; Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida Professor Egas Moniz, 1649-028 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of General Surgery - Hospital Garcia de Orta, Avenida Torrado da Silva, 2805-267 Almada, Portugal
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- Department of General Surgery - Hospital Garcia de Orta, Avenida Torrado da Silva, 2805-267 Almada, Portugal; Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida Professor Egas Moniz, 1649-028 Lisboa, Portugal
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