Diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscles (DRA) is a benign condition that generally occurs in 12 months post-partum women or in obese subjects who have suffered evident weight loss. Moreover, the association between rectus abdominis diastasis and ventral hernia is a common condition especially in multiparous women. Hernia correction alone without midline reinforcement increases the risk of hernia recurrence. We retrospectively evaluated PubMed databases, Embase, and the Cochrane Library by applying various combinations of the subject-related terms. The search terms identified wit....[more]
Background: Computed tomography (CT) is generally performed in preoperative evaluations of patients with colorectal cancer. Tumor location and extent are commonly evaluated in only axial-view CT images. Here, we evaluated the overall longitudinal structure and circumference of tumors by using both axial- and sagittal-view CT images acquired since January 2024.
Methods: From January 2024 to March 2025, twenty-three patients with colorectal cancer who underwent anterior resection at our hospital were retrospectively enrolled in this study. T....[more]
Purpose: Many factors, including body composition, can influence the prognosis of colo-rectal cancer (CRC). This study aimed to investigate the effect of sarcopenia on survival in patients subjected to elective resection of colorectal cancer.
Methods: The study included 93 patients with adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum scheduled for elective resection. Sarcopenia was diagnosed by CT scan measurement of the total cross-sectional area of the psoas muscles (TPA).
Results: Sarcopenia was detected in 29 patients (31.....[more]
Background: Colovesical fistula (CVF) is a rare but serious complication of intra-abdominal pathology, commonly resulting from diverticulitis, malignancy, or radiation. Management strategies vary, and the role of preoperative ostomy remains unclear in high-risk patients. Objective: To evaluate factors associated with mortality in CVF patients and examine the impact of preoperative ostomy on outcomes, particularly in relation to septic shock and SOFA scores.
Methods: A retrospective review was conducted on 181 patients with CVF between 2000....[more]