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Clinical benefit of gluten-free diet in screen-detected older celiac disease patients by Vilppula, Anitta, Kaukinen, Katri, Luostarinen, Liisa, Krekelä, Ilkka, Patrikainen, Heikki, Valve, Raisa, Luostarinen, Markku, Laurila, Kaija, Mäki, Markku, Collin, Pekka

“…The utility of serologic screening for celiac disease is still debatable. Evidence suggests that the disorder remains undetected even in the older population…”
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Prospective analysis of accuracy of positron emission tomography, computed tomography, and endoscopic ultrasonography in staging of adenocarcinoma of the esophagus and the esophagogastric junction by Räsänen, Jari V, Sihvo, Eero I T, Knuuti, M Juhani, Minn, Heikki R I, Luostarinen, Markku E S, Laippala, Pekka, Viljanen, Tapio, Salo, Jarmo A

“…Exact preoperative staging of esophageal cancer is essential for accurate prognosis and selection of appropriate treatment modalities. Forty-two patients with…”
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The Use of MoCA and Other Cognitive Tests in Evaluation of Cognitive Impairment in Elderly Patients Undergoing Arthroplasty by Puustinen, Jukka, Luostarinen, Liisa, Luostarinen, Markku, Pulliainen, Veijo, Huhtala, Heini, Soini, Marjo, Suhonen, Jaana

“…Objective: To examine the prevalence and effect of cognitive impairment on treatment outcomes in elderly patients undergoing arthroplasty and to describe the…”
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Fate of patients with adenocarcinoma of the esophagus and the esophagogastric junction: A population-based analysis by SIHVO, Eero I. T, LUOSTARINEN, Markku E, SALO, Jarmo A

“…At the population level, a detailed picture of the nature of adenocarcinoma at the distal esophagus and esophagogastric junction under modern treatment is…”
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Initial Experience of the Feasibility of Single-Incision Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Different Clinical Conditions by Kössi, Jyrki, Luostarinen, Markku

“…Introduction. Single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) is a new technique developed for performing operations without a visible scar. Preliminary studies…”
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Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus and the esophagogastric junction: positron emission tomography improves staging and prediction of survival in distant but not in locoregional disease by Sihvo, Eero I.T., Räsänen, Jari V., Knuuti, M. Juhani, Minn, Heikki R.I., Luostarinen, Markku E.S., Viljanen, Tapio, Färkkilä, Martti A., Salo, Jarmo A.

“…In adenocarcinoma of the esophagus and esophagogastric junction for prognostication and treatment allocation, one prerequisite is accurate pretreatment…”
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea: The Effect of Bariatric Surgery After Five Years—A Prospective Multicenter Trial by Peromaa-Haavisto, Pipsa, Luostarinen, Markku, Juusela, Risto, Tuomilehto, Henri, Kössi, Jyrki

“…Background The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is high among the bariatric surgery candidates. Obesity is the most important individual risk factor…”
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The long term results of open antireflux surgery in a community-based health care center by Rantanen, Tuomo K, Halme, Tapio V, Luostarinen, Markku E, Karhumäki, Lauri M, Könönen, Esa O, Isolauri, Jouko O

“…There is no previous study concerning long term results of open Nissen fundoplication performed by general surgeons in a nonspecialized unit. Of 45 consecutive…”
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Effectiveness of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Weight Loss in Patients With Obesity Undergoing Bariatric Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Lahtinen, Perttu, Juuti, Anne, Luostarinen, Markku, Niskanen, Leo, Liukkonen, Tarja, Tillonen, Jyrki, Kössi, Jyrki, Ilvesmäki, Vesa, Viljakka, Mikko, Satokari, Reetta, Arkkila, Perttu

“…Severe obesity is a major health concern. However, a few patients remain resistant to bariatric surgery and other treatments. Animal studies suggest that…”
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Complications of open and laparoscopic antireflux surgery : 32-year audit at a teaching hospital by VILJAKKA, M. T, LUOSTARINEN, M. E, ISOLAURI, J. O

“…Open or laparoscopic surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease gives longterm freedom from symptoms in 83-100% of cases but has a certain percentage of…”
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Adhesion-related readmissions after surgery for deep endometriosis with the use of icodextrin—long-term results by Kössi, Jyrki, Julkunen, Kristiina, Setälä, Marjaleena, Luostarinen, Markku

“…Icodextrin (Adept®) has been shown to prevent postoperative adhesions in experimental and laparoscopic adhesiolysis surgery. However, the role of icodextrin in…”
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Histological improvement of oesophagitis after Nissen fundoplication by Luostarinen, M E, Mattila, J J, Auvinen, O L, Matikainen, M J, Isolauri, J O

“…Nissen fundoplication gives lasting relief from symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux and cures endoscopic oesophagitis effectively. The histological effect on…”
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Nissen fundoplication for reflux esophagitis : long-term clinical and endoscopic results in 109 of 127 consecutive patients by LUOSTARINEN, M

“…This study evaluates the clinical and endoscopic long-term results of Nissen fundoplication in reflux esophagitis. Nissen fundoplication has been reported to…”
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Laparoscopic sigmoid and rectal resection using an electrothermal bipolar vessel sealing device by Kössi, Jyrki, Luostarinen, Markku, Kontula, Ilpo, Laato, Matti

“…Laparoscopic colonic resection has gained popularity as a method to treat colonic diseases. The electrothermal bipolar vessel sealer (EBVS; LigaSure Atlas) is…”
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Natural course of gastroesophageal reflux disease: 17-22 year follow-up of 60 patients by Isolauri, J, Luostarinen, M, Isolauri, E, Reinikainen, P, Viljakka, M, Keyriläinen, O

“…To elucidate the long-term course of conservatively managed gastroesophageal reflux disease without H2-antagonists or omeprazole. Clinical trial, uncontrolled…”
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Fate of Patients with Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagus and the Esophagogastric Junction: A Population-Based Analysis by Sihvo, Eero It, Luostarinen, Markku E, Salo, Jarmo A

“…OBJECTIVE:At the population level, a detailed picture of the nature of adenocarcinoma at the distal esophagus and esophagogastric junction under modern…”
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Diagnostic lumbar puncture. Comparative study between 22-gauge pencil point and sharp bevel needle by Luostarinen, Liisa, Heinonen, Taina, Luostarinen, Markku, Salmivaara, Annikki

“…Post-lumbar puncture headache is a frequent clinical problem. Needle design is expected to reduce post-puncture headache. In this study, we compared two…”
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Nissen Fundoplication for Reflux Esophagitis Long-Term Clinical and Endoscopie Results in 109 of 127 Consecutive Patients by Luostarinen, Markku

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Long-term comparison of antireflux surgery versus conservative therapy for reflux esophagitis by ISOLAURI, J, LUOSTARINEN, M, VILJAKKA, M, ISOLAURI, E, KEYRILÄINEN, O, KARVONEN, A.-L

“…The purpose of the study was to evaluate the long-term symptomatic and endoscopic outcome in gastroesophageal reflux disease with erosive esophagitis,…”
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Enteral or parenteral feeding after total gastrectomy: prospective randomised pilot study by Sand, J, Luostarinen, M, Matikainen, M

“…To compare the efficacy and cost of enteral and parenteral feeding after total gastrectomy. Prospective randomised open study. University hospital, Finland. 29…”
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