Continuous transcutaneous sacral stimulation in the short term appears to be ineffective for chronic constipation. Larger well-powered studies with intermittent stimulation regimens are required to investigate this further.

BACKGROUND: Gastrocolic fistula is a rare presentation of both benign and malignant diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Malignant gastrocolic fistula is most commonly associated with adenocarcinoma of the transverse colon in the Western World. Despite radical approaches to treatment, long-term survival is rarely documented. CASE PRESENTATION: We report a case of a 24-year-old woman who presented with the classic triad of symptoms associated with gastrocolic fistula. Radical en-bloc surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy were performed. She is still alive ten years after treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Gastrocolic fistula is an uncommon presentation of adenocarcinoma of the transverse colon. Radical en-bloc surgery with adjuvant chemotherapy may occasionally produce long-term survival.

Introduction:The aim of the research is to identify differences in stressors' perception and potentially stressful situations regarding the injury history of the 24 baseball pitchers who are members of Villa Clara's pre-selection team. Material and Methods:A predominantly quantitative mixed study was carried out, also using descriptive statistics. The Sports Aspects and Injuries Questionnaire and the Brainstorming were used, and an ad hoc questionnaire was designed. The age of the pitchers ranged between 18 and 33 years, with a mean age of 22.38 (SD = 3.80), and a sporting experience between 6 and 21 years, with a mean of 12.63 (SD = 3.52).Results: There was a marked presence of psychosocial stressors related to little social support from coaches, teammates, and referees, as well as stress-generating situations made up of elements related to the adverse result of their activity, the significance of the game, the talent of the opponent, and the moments of the game, being the beginning and the end those that cause a greater tension in these pitchers. The pitchers who have been injured experience a greater degree of stress in situations that compromise their performance. Conclusions:The pitchers who have been injured experience high levels of psychic tension during various unfavorable game situations, which guides the need to implement direct and specific psychological preparation for competitions.

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