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Comparative evaluation of early diabetic outcomes in southeast asian patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) versus sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) by Pang, Wei Soon, Loo, Guo Hou, Tan, Guo Jeng, Mardan, Mardiana, Rajan, Reynu, Kosai, Nik Ritza

“…Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is an alarming problem globally and a growing epidemic. Metabolic surgery has been shown to be successful in…”
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Unusual Presentation of Incarcerated True Parahiatal Hernia: Management of a Rare Clinical Entity by Loo, Guo Hou, Muthkumaran, Guhan, Ritza Kosai, Nik

“…True parahiatal hernia is a type of diaphragmatic hernia in which herniation occurs through a defect in the diaphragm, adjacent to the normal oesophageal…”
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Staphylococcus lugdunensis Endocarditis Causing Secondary Splenic Abscess: A Potentially Lethal Complication by Raj, Kishen, Loo, Guo Hou, Shamugam, Navindra, Leong, Chee Loon

“…Infective endocarditis is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by a bacterial infection of the heart valves. The incidence of splenic abscess…”
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Reduction in Urinary Chemokine (C-C Motif) Ligand 2 (CCL2) After Surgery-Induced Weight Loss by Said, Surita Binti, Loo, Guo Hou, Kosai, Nik Ritza, Rajan, Reynu, Mohd, Rozita, Wahab, Asrul Abdul, Shah, Shamsul Azhar

“…Kidney dysfunction, a deleterious effect of obesity, is now recognized as a relevant health risk. Chemokine (C-C Motif) Ligand 2 (CCL2) is one of the critical…”
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Intravesical stent position as a predictor of quality of life in patients with indwelling ureteral stent by Inn, Fam Xeng, Ahmed, Nurzarina, Hou, Loo Guo, Abidin, Zainal Adwin Zainal, Yi, Lim Li, Zainuddin, Zulkifli Md

“…Purpose The internal drainage provided by a ureteral stent helps with the relief and prevention of ureteral obstruction. By definition, correct stent placement…”
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Effect of isometric handgrip exercise on the size of cephalic veins in patients with stage 3 and 4 chronic kidney disease: A randomized controlled trial by Kumar A/L S Katheraveloo, Krishna, Suryani Safri, Lenny, Guo Hou, Loo, Hafiz Maliki, Aminnur, Md Idris, Mohamad Azim, Harunarashid, Hanafiah

“…Background: Proper vascular access is essential for the long-term survival of chronic haemodialysis patients. The preferred vascular access in terms of…”
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Adult idiopathic hypertrophic pyloric stenosis presenting with gastroduodenal intussusception: A rare case report by Guo Hou, Loo, Nadia Nafasha, Baharudin, Sultan Mohamed Arif, Hameed, Reynu, Rajan, Kosai Nik, Ritza, Hamidi Lizawati, Rasul

“…Adult idiopathic hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (AIHPS) is a rare entity first described by Cruveilhier in 1835. There are only approximately 200 cases reported…”
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Changes in the disease-specific quality of life following Dor fundoplication. A multicentre cross-sectional study by Loo, Guo Hou, Rajan, Reynu, Deva Tata, Mahadevan, Ritza Kosai, Nik

“…Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a spectrum of symptoms arising from the laxity of the cardio-oesophageal junction. Anti-reflux surgery is reserved…”
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Massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding: a rare complication of cholecystoduodenal fistula by Vadioaloo, Dinesh Kumar, Loo, Guo Hou, Leow, Voon Meng, Subramaniam, Manisekar

“…A biliary fistula which may occur spontaneously or after surgery, is an abnormal communication from the biliary system to an organ, cavity or free surface…”
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Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Pleura: A Simple Solution with a Simple Technique by Hafiz Ismail, Muhammad, Loo, Guo Hou, Haron, Hairolfaizi, bin Abdul Rahman, Mohd Ramzisham

“…Surgery has been the mainstay of treatment in managing patients with lung or pleural tumors. Surgery can be either a video-assisted or an open technique…”
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Obstructive retrosternal goitre mimicking severe bronchial asthma in pregnancy by Loo, Guo Hou, Wan Mat, Wan R, Muhammad, Rohaizak, Azman, Mawaddah

“…Acute airway obstruction in pregnancy remains a challenge to manage. Failure of appropriate and timely airway management may lead to maternal morbidity and…”
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Oesophageal perforation following transoesophageal echocardiography: A case report on successful conservative management by Rosly, Nadiah Binti, Loo, Guo Hou, Shuhaili, Mohamad Aznan Bin, Rajan, Reynu, Ritza Kosai, Nik

“…•Transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) is considered as a safe and non-invasive procedure.•Complications include odynophagia, upper gastrointestinal…”
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One-Year Outcomes in a Supervised Program of Swallowable Intragastric Balloon—Analysis of 486 Patients in a High-Volume Bariatric Centre in Malaysia by Kosai, Nik Ritza, Ali, Aishath Azna, Ghita, Ryan, Muthkumaran, Guhan, Ali, Ismail, Loo, Guo Hou, Hayati, Firdaus

“…Introduction The swallowable intragastric balloon (IGB) has recently emerged as a popular alternative for weight loss in Malaysia. It can reduce total body…”
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Prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in an Asian bariatric population: an underdiagnosed dilemma by Loo, Guo Hou, Rajan, Reynu, Mohd Tamil, Azmi, Ritza Kosai, Nik

“…Obesity is a growing health problem that has become a global epidemic. Serial population studies have shown the same in Malaysia, where the prevalence of…”
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Incarcerated Incisional Hernia: An Unusual Presentation of Metastatic Endometrial Carcinoma by Ong, Mang Ning, Loo, Guo Hou, Muthkumaran, Guhan, Md Pauzi, Suria Hayati, Ritza Kosai, Nik

“…Abdominal wall hernia is a common condition seen in the clinical practice of surgery. However, malignant tumors in the hernia sac are rare and there are…”
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Reversal of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass to Normal Anatomy in a Severely Malnourished Patient After Metabolic Bariatric Surgery by Sadu Singh, Rajdave Singh, Loo, Guo Hou, Muthkumaran, Guhan, Azna Ali, Aishath, Ritza Kosai, Nik

“…Obesity stands as a prominent health challenge in our society, with metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) emerging as a solution due to its efficacy in addressing…”
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Randomised controlled trial to assess and compare the performance and safety of two-piece ostomy appliances by Sagap, Ismail, Loo, Guo Hou, Azman, Zairul Azman Mohd, Mazlan, Luqman, Gan, Seng Yeong, Eng, Hooi Sian, Henry, Fitjerald

“…Choice of ostomy appliances is based on multiple factors including economic considerations, individual patient requirements and lifestyle. A recently launched…”
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Rare and lethal complication of barium enema intravasation by Loo, Guo Hou, Marzuki, Farah, Henry, Fitjerald

“…Barium enema investigation is regarded as a safe investigative procedure. Rarely, it may cause complications such as colonic perforation and barium…”
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Haemorrhagic Shock After Iatrogenic Deep Circumflex Iliac Artery Injury During Paracentesis: A Rare Lethal Complication by Marzuki, Farah, Loo, Guo Hou, Nik Fuad, Nik Farhan, Ritza Kosai, Nik

“…Abdominal paracentesis is a commonly performed bedside procedure. It serves as a therapeutic and diagnostic tool for a variety of conditions. It is regarded as…”
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WITHDRAWN: Multimodal behavioural therapy as a first line treatment in nocturnal polyuria. An interventional prospective study. (Betnoc trial) by Hou, Loo Guo, Inn, Fam Xeng, Ismail, Rosnah, Zainuddin, Zulkifli Md

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