Published in Dis Colon Rectum on July 01, 2015
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"It's just horrible": a qualitative study of patients' and carers' experiences of bowel dysfunction in multiple sclerosis. J Neurol (2017) 0.75
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Endorectal advancement flap for cryptoglandular or Crohn's fistula-in-ano. Dis Colon Rectum (2010) 2.11
Serum lactate and base deficit as predictors of mortality and morbidity. Am J Surg (2003) 2.06
Readmission for dehydration or renal failure after ileostomy creation. Dis Colon Rectum (2013) 1.79
Practice parameters for anal squamous neoplasms. Dis Colon Rectum (2012) 1.74
Practice parameters for the treatment of sigmoid diverticulitis. Dis Colon Rectum (2014) 1.66
Validation of the risk index category as a predictor of surgical site infection in elective colorectal surgery. Dis Colon Rectum (2010) 1.47
Examining the relevance of the physician's clinical assessment and the reliance on computed tomography in diagnosing acute appendicitis. Am J Surg (2013) 1.45
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Training surgeons and the informed consent process: routine disclosure of trainee participation and its effect on patient willingness and consent rates. Arch Surg (2011) 1.43
Faecal incontinence in adults. Lancet (2004) 1.42
Prolonged postoperative ileus-definition, risk factors, and predictors after surgery. World J Surg (2008) 1.35
Lymph node ratio as a quality and prognostic indicator in stage III colon cancer. Ann Surg (2011) 1.34
Practice parameters for the management of hemorrhoids (revised 2010). Dis Colon Rectum (2011) 1.28
Limb salvage and outcomes among patients with traumatic popliteal vascular injury: an analysis of the National Trauma Data Bank. J Vasc Surg (2006) 1.24
A review of the literature on gender and age differences in the prevalence and characteristics of constipation in North America. J Pain Symptom Manage (2008) 1.21
Colonic ischemia complicating open vs endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. J Vasc Surg (2008) 1.15
Practice parameters for the surgical treatment of ulcerative colitis. Dis Colon Rectum (2005) 1.14
Practice parameters for the management of perianal abscess and fistula-in-ano. Dis Colon Rectum (2011) 1.12
Practice parameters for the management of anal fissures (3rd revision). Dis Colon Rectum (2010) 1.11
Is routine ultrasound guidance for central line placement beneficial? A prospective analysis. Curr Surg (2004) 1.10
Secondary operations are frequently required to complete the surgical phase of therapy in the era of breast conservation and sentinel lymph node biopsy. Am J Surg (2004) 1.09
Pathophysiology of constipation in the older adult. World J Gastroenterol (2008) 1.04
Treatment of transsphincteric anal fistulas: are fistula plugs an acceptable alternative? Dis Colon Rectum (2009) 1.04
Practice parameters for the management of colon cancer. Dis Colon Rectum (2012) 1.02
Acute and chronic mesenteric ischemia. Surg Clin North Am (2007) 1.01
A study to determine the nitroglycerin ointment dose and dosing interval that best promote the healing of chronic anal fissures. Dis Colon Rectum (2002) 0.99
Rectal prolapse: an overview of clinical features, diagnosis, and patient-specific management strategies. J Gastrointest Surg (2013) 0.98
Clinical Practice Guideline for the Surgical Management of Crohn's Disease. Dis Colon Rectum (2015) 0.98
The impact of obesity on outcomes following major surgery for Crohn's disease: an American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program assessment. Dis Colon Rectum (2011) 0.97
Colorectal cancer in HIV-infected patients: a case control study. Int J Colorectal Dis (2007) 0.97
The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons' Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Constipation. Dis Colon Rectum (2016) 0.96
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Clinical decision support and individualized prediction of survival in colon cancer: bayesian belief network model. Ann Surg Oncol (2012) 0.96
Surgical excision of extensive anal condylomata not associated with risk of anal stenosis. Int J Colorectal Dis (2008) 0.95
Surgery for inflammatory bowel disease. World J Gastroenterol (2008) 0.95
Practice parameters for the surgical treatment of ulcerative colitis. Dis Colon Rectum (2014) 0.94
Inflammatory bowel disease in the United States from 1998 to 2005: has infliximab affected surgical rates? Am Surg (2009) 0.93
Fecal incontinence decreases sexual quality of life, but does not prevent sexual activity in women. Dis Colon Rectum (2012) 0.92
Practice parameters for the management of pilonidal disease. Dis Colon Rectum (2013) 0.92
Delayed rectovaginal fistula: a potential complication of bevacizumab (avastin). Dis Colon Rectum (2007) 0.92
Gender-specific differences in pelvic organ function after proctectomy for inflammatory bowel disease. Dis Colon Rectum (2011) 0.91
Implementation of quality measures to reduce surgical site infection in colorectal patients. Dis Colon Rectum (2008) 0.91
Practice Guideline for the Surveillance of Patients After Curative Treatment of Colon and Rectal Cancer. Dis Colon Rectum (2015) 0.91
Diverticulitis in California from 1995 to 2006: increased rates of treatment for younger patients. Am Surg (2009) 0.90
Clinical practice guidelines for ostomy surgery. Dis Colon Rectum (2015) 0.90
Clostridium difficile enteritis after colectomy. Am Surg (2009) 0.89
National trends and outcomes for the surgical therapy of ileocolonic Crohn's disease: a population-based analysis of laparoscopic vs. open approaches. J Gastrointest Surg (2009) 0.89
An increase in compliance with the Surgical Care Improvement Project measures does not prevent surgical site infection in colorectal surgery. Dis Colon Rectum (2010) 0.89
Gender differences in self-reported constipation characteristics, symptoms, and bowel and dietary habits among patients attending a specialty clinic for constipation. Gend Med (2009) 0.89
An assessment of different scoring systems in cirrhotic patients undergoing nontransplant surgery. Am J Surg (2012) 0.89
Race does not impact colorectal cancer treatment or outcomes with equal access. Am J Surg (2008) 0.89
Perineal flap reconstruction following oncologic anorectal extirpation: an outcomes assessment. Plast Reconstr Surg (2015) 0.89
Laparoscopy impacts outcomes favorably following colectomy for ulcerative colitis: a critical analysis of the ACS-NSQIP database. Surg Endosc (2012) 0.88
Improved rates of colorectal cancer screening in an equal access population. Am J Surg (2009) 0.88
Identifying risk factors for renal failure and myocardial infarction following colorectal surgery. J Surg Res (2011) 0.88
A case-match analysis of failed prior bariatric procedures converted to resectional gastric bypass. Am J Surg (2004) 0.88
Fecal incontinence: does age matter? Characteristics of older vs. younger women presenting for treatment of fecal incontinence. Dis Colon Rectum (2008) 0.88
Intraoperative physical diagnosis in the management of anal fistula. Am Surg (2006) 0.87
Outcomes Analysis of Biologic Mesh Use for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction in Clean-Contaminated and Contaminated Ventral Hernia Repair. Ann Plast Surg (2015) 0.87
Internet use by colorectal surgery patients: a surgeon's tool for education and marketing. Am Surg (2004) 0.86
Factors that increase risk of colon polyps. Clin Colon Rectal Surg (2008) 0.86
A randomized controlled trial of anorectal biofeedback for constipation. Int J Colorectal Dis (2011) 0.86
Incidence of complications following colectomy with mesenteric closure versus no mesenteric closure: does it really matter? J Surg Res (2010) 0.86
Prophylaxis and management of wound infections after elective colorectal surgery: a survey of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons membership. J Gastrointest Surg (2010) 0.85
A pilot study using total colonic manometry in the surgical evaluation of pediatric functional colonic obstruction. J Pediatr Surg (2004) 0.85
Addressing the appropriateness of elective colon resection for diverticulitis: a report from the SCOAP CERTAIN collaborative. Ann Surg (2014) 0.85
Clinical Practice Guidelines for Colon Volvulus and Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction. Dis Colon Rectum (2016) 0.84
Discussion of "Backwash ileitis is strongly associated with colorectal carcinoma in ulcerative colitis". Gastroenterology (2002) 0.84
Does sacrifice of the inferior mesenteric artery or superior rectal artery affect anastomotic leak following sigmoidectomy for diverticulitis? a retrospective review. Am J Surg (2011) 0.84
Primary closure of stoma site wounds after ostomy takedown. Am J Surg (2010) 0.83
A vaginal bowel-control system for the treatment of fecal incontinence. Obstet Gynecol (2015) 0.83
Time-dependent trends in lymph node yield and impact on adjuvant therapy decisions in colon cancer surgery: an international multi-institutional study. Ann Surg Oncol (2012) 0.83
Management options for symptomatic hemorrhoids. Curr Gastroenterol Rep (2003) 0.83
Small bowel bezoar in a patient with Noonan syndrome: report of a case. MedGenMed (2007) 0.83
Operative management and outcomes of traumatic lung resection. J Am Coll Surg (2006) 0.83
Chromosomal copy number alterations are associated with tumor response to chemoradiation in locally advanced rectal cancer. Genes Chromosomes Cancer (2011) 0.83
Factors associated with 30-day readmission after restorative proctocolectomy with IPAA: a national study. Dis Colon Rectum (2014) 0.83
Current status: new technologies for the treatment of patients with fecal incontinence. Surg Endosc (2014) 0.83
The treatment of radial scars in the modern era--surgical excision is not required. Am Surg (2010) 0.82
The significance of penetrating gluteal injuries: an analysis of the Operation Iraqi Freedom experience. J Surg Educ (2008) 0.82
Laparoscopic versus open colon resections in California: a cross-sectional analysis. Am Surg (2012) 0.82
Evidence-based Guidelines for Precision Risk Stratification-Based Screening (PRSBS) for Colorectal Cancer: Lessons learned from the US Armed Forces: Consensus and Future Directions. J Cancer (2013) 0.82
Hospitalized ulcerative colitis patients have an elevated risk of thromboembolic events. World J Gastroenterol (2009) 0.82
Crohn's disease and pregnancy: the impact of perianal disease on delivery methods and complications. Dis Colon Rectum (2014) 0.82
Colorectal complications of external beam radiation versus brachytherapy for prostate cancer. Am J Surg (2008) 0.81
Incidence of low vitamin A levels and ocular symptoms after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Surg Obes Relat Dis (2010) 0.81
Single-port laparoscopic diverting sigmoid colostomy. Dis Colon Rectum (2011) 0.81
Colorectal cancer screening in an equal access healthcare system. J Cancer (2013) 0.80
Surgical management of ulcerative colitis in the era of biologicals. Inflamm Bowel Dis (2015) 0.80
Current controversies in the management of colon cancer. Curr Probl Surg (2012) 0.80
Effect of high-dose steroids on anastomotic complications after proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis. J Gastrointest Surg (2004) 0.80