Anno 12, n. 179, 8 agosto 2014


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In this issue:

Editorial 
Predicting response to neoadjuvant therapy for rectal cancer
S. Pucciarelli , L. Bacigalupo & I. Maretto
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Review 
Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) to treat anal fistula: systematic review and meta-analysis
K. D. Hong , S. Kang , S. Kalaskar & S. D. Wexner
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Original Article 
Botulinum toxin injection versus lateral internal sphincterotomy for chronic anal fissure: a meta-analysis of randomized control trials
H.-L. Chen , X.-B. Woo , H.-S. Wang , Y.-J. Lin , H.-X. Luo , Y.-H. Chen , C.-Q. Chen & J.-S. Peng
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Original Article 
Predicting complete response to neoadjuvant CRT for distal rectal cancer using sequential PET/CT imaging
R. O. Perez , A. Habr-Gama , G. P. São Julião , P. B. Lynn , C. Sabbagh , I. Proscurshim , F. G. Campos , J. Gama-Rodrigues , S. C. Nahas & C. A. Buchpiguel
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Original Article 
Establishing the optimum lymph node yield for diagnosis of stage III rectal cancer
A. Bhangu , R. P. Kiran , G. Brown , R. Goldin & P. Tekkis
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Original Article 
Venous thromboembolism in colorectal surgery: skip SCIP or comply?
H. H. Erem , R. P. Kiran , F. H. Remzi & J. D. Vogel
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Original Article 
Percutaneous nerve evaluation based on electrode placement under control of autonomic innervation
W. Kneist , D. W. Kauff , M. Schröder , K. P. Koch & H. Lang
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Original Article 
A pilot study of chronic pudendal nerve stimulation for faecal incontinence for those who have failed sacral nerve stimulation
G. P. Thomas , A. T. George , T. C. Dudding , R. J. Nicholls & C. J. Vaizey
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Original Article 
The tissue selecting technique (TST) versus the Milligan–Morgan hemorrhoidectomy for prolapsing hemorrhoids: a retrospective case–control study
H.-C. Lin , H.-X. Luo , A. P. Zbar , S.-K. Xie , L. Lian , D.-L. Ren & J.-P. Wang
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Original Article 
Is “really conscious” sedation with solely an opioid an alternative to every day used sedation regimes for colonoscopies in a teaching hospital? Midazolam/fentanyl, propofol/alfentanil, or alfentanil only for colonoscopy: a randomized trial
S. Eberl , J. A. W. Polderman , B. Preckel , C. J. Kalkman , P. Fockens & M. W. Hollmann
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Technical Note 
Indocyanine green fluorescent dye during bowel surgery: Are the blood supply “guessing days” over?
C. Foppa , P. I. Denoya , C. Tarta & R. Bergamaschi
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Trick of the Trade 
A technique of continent perineal colostomy after laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection
M. Wang , X. Kang , H. Wang & W. Guan
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Correspondence 
Turnbull–Cutait abdominoperineal pull-through: a safe approach for recurrent sacrococcygeal teratoma complicated by rectovaginal fistula
J. M. Rosselli Londono , E. Aytac & E. Gorgun
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Correspondence 
Urogynecological prolapse and enterocele are predictive of poor functional outcome after failed or complicated STARR procedures
F. Guerra , F. La Torre & M. Pescatori
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Correspondence 
Can gentamicin-containing collagen sponge be used for the protection against leakage following low anterior resection with total mesorectal excision?
B. Szynglarewicz , M. Ekiert , J. Forgacz & R. Matkowski
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Congress Report 
The 3rd S-ECCO IBD Masterclass, Copenhagen, February 19–20, 2014
O. Zmora
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The Last Image 
Severe intra-abdominal bleeding leading to hemorrhagic shock, rectal perforation and bilateral hydrothorax after stapling procedure for prolapsed hemorrhoids
Q. Wang , C. Cai , W. Dong & J. Du