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Duodenal stenting as a palliative approach to a malignant duodenocolonic fistula

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By Ramzi Mulki, Usman Barlass, Ali Ahmed, Yassmin Hegazy
| VideoGIE Verified
Duodenocolonic fistulae may result as adverse events of malignancies, and their management is often challenging for nonsurgical patients. Our case demonstrates a palliative approach in the management of malignant duodenocolonic fistula by means of luminal stent placement. Duodenocolonic fistula (red arrow) in the second part of the duodenum with associated duodenal wall thickening and mesenteric inflammatory stranding.
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Opioid use as a potential risk factor for pancreatic cancer in the United States: An analysis of state and national level databases

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By Usman Barlass, Ameya Deshmukh, Todd Beck, Faraz Bishehsari
| PLOS
Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Usman Barlass , Ameya Deshmukh , Todd Beck, Faraz Bishehsari Usman Barlass, Ameya Deshmukh, Todd Beck, Faraz Bishehsari Published: January 6, 2021 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0244285 Figures Abstract Pancreatic cancer (PC) rate is increasing in the U.S. The use of prescription and illicit opioids has continued to rise nationally in recent years as well.
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Morphine worsens the severity and prevents pancreatic regeneration in mouse models of acute pancreatitis

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By Usman Barlass, Raini Dutta, Hassam Cheema, John George Verified
| Gut Journal Verified
Background Opioids such as morphine are widely used for the management of pain associated with acute pancreatitis. Interestingly, opioids are also known to affect the immune system and modulate inflammatory pathways in non-pancreatic diseases. However, the impact of morphine on the progression of acute pancreatitis has never been evaluated. In the current study, we evaluated the impact of morphine on the progression and severity of acute pancreatitis.
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