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Radiation Enteritis – a case report and literature review
Liberal, Maria Sameiro; Leite, Mariana; Tavares, Amélia; Carrapita, Jorge; Costa, Alexandre; Cidade, Costa; Pereira, Bela; Maciel, JorgeChronic radiation enteritis is an uncommon clinical entity whose incidence has been gradually increasing even with the constant development of techniques that minimize radiotherapy damaging effects. There are different medical approaches concerning its control, however one third of patients need surgical treatment during the course of the disease. The criteria for the suitable timing and the adequate procedure ...
Impact of splenic artery ligation after major hepatectomy on liver function, re...
Carrapita, Jorge; Abrantes, Ana Margarida; Campelos, Sofia; Gonçalves, Ana Cristina; Cardoso, Dulce; Ribeiro, Ana Bela Sarmento; Rocha, ClaraIt was reported that prevention of acute portal overpressure in small-for-size livers by inflow modulation results in a better postoperative outcome. The aim is to investigate the impact of portal blood flow reduction by splenic artery ligation after major hepatectomy in a murine model. Forty-eight rats were subjected to an 85% hepatectomy or 85% hepatectomy and splenic artery ligation. Both groups were evaluat...