Importance Total neoadjuvant therapy has been increasingly adopted for multimodal rectal
cancer treatment. The optimal sequence of chemoradiotherapy (CRT) and chemotherapy …

OBJECTIVES: Radiofrequency catheter ablation in patients with left atrial arrhythmias may
cause esophageal damage because of the close proximity between the posterior wall of the …

Aims The aim of the study was to determine the incidence of oesophageal lesions after
radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of atrial fibrillation (AF) with or without the use of …

Objective Acute non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB) is managed by
standard endoscopic combination therapy, but a few cases remain difficult and carry a high …

Background Necrotising pancreatitis, and particularly infected necrosis, are still associated
with high morbidity and mortality. Since 2011, a step-up approach with lower morbidity rates …

Aims To investigate whether there is evidence for distinct cardiac output (CO) based
phenotypes in patients with chronic right heart failure associated with severe tricuspid …

Background—Esophageal perforations are a rare but devastating complication of atrial
fibrillation catheter ablation. Rapid treatment is crucial to avoid permanent disabilities and …

Aims To characterize the prevalence and clinical relevance of malnutrition in patients
undergoing transcatheter tricuspid valve edge‐to‐edge repair (TTVR). Methods and results …

Abstract Background and Purpose: Hemodialysis and related procedures require a reliable
vascular access and the Brescia-Cimino shunt of the nondominant forearm has proven to be …

The occurrence of acute ischemic colitis may be associated with the intake of various drugs.
However, colitis during antineoplastic chemotherapy usually is due to toxic effects or …