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Biomarkers and Related Factors for the Diagnosis, Risk of Coronary Artery Lesions, and Resistance to Intravenous Immunoglobulin in Kawasaki Disease: An Umbrella Review of Meta-Analyses
AbstractKawasaki disease (KD) is a self-limited febrile disease predominantly affecting infants and children under 5 years old. Coronary artery...
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Current issues of destination therapy in Japan: to achieve 5−year or even longer survival
In April 2021, destination therapy (DT) was finally approved in Japan. Since DT does not aim at heart transplantation (HT), our goal is to have a...
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Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI): a Potential Biomarker For Preoperative Evaluation of Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgery
The prognostic nutritional index (PNI 1 ) has been widely used for the prediction of surgical risk in patients with gastrointestinal malignancy. The...
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Effect of flow-optimized pressure control ventilation-volume guaranteed (PCV-VG) on postoperative pulmonary complications: a consort study
BackgroundPostoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) after one-lung ventilation (OLV) significantly impact patient prognosis and quality of life.
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Comparison of two methods for treatment of 1–2 cm kidney stones in pediatric patients: mini PCNL and RIRS
ObjectiveThis study aimed to compare the results of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) and mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) for the...
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Spontaneous rupture of hepatic hydatid cyst into the inferior vena cava and hepatic vein
Hydatid disease is a zoonosis caused by Echinococcus . Vascular complication like rupture of hepatic hydatid cyst into inferior vena cava is extremely...
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Emergency carotid endarterectomy with stent retrieval in a patient with stent migration following failed carotid artery stenting
Carotid artery stenting (CAS) has become a favoured alternative to surgical carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in select cases of critical internal carotid...
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Comparison of segmentectomy and wedge resection for cT1cN0M0 non-small cell lung cancer
ObjectiveSublobar resection is considered a standard surgical procedure for early non-small cell lung cancer, although the survival of patients...
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Analysis of MTHFR C677T genotype and related factors in H-type hypertension in Tibet, China
Background and aimsH-type hypertension is essential hypertension combined with high homocysteine, and both synergistically increase the risk of...
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The association between heparin sensitivity index and postoperative blood loss in Chinese patients undergoing elective off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting: a single center retrospective study
BackgroundThe heparin sensitivity index (HSI) is closely associated with perioperative ischemic events and increased blood loss in cardiac surgery....
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Retrospective study on the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic surgery for complicated fistulizing diverticular disease in a high-volume colorectal center
BackgroundWe assessed feasibility and safety of laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for complicated fistulizing diverticular disease in a tertiary care...
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Past, Present, and Future of Surgical Treatment of Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
In recent years, with advancements in surgical techniques and the widespread utilization of extracorporeal cardiac assist devices such as...
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Left atrial remodeling and voltage-guided ablation outcome in persistent atrial fibrillation patients according to CHA2DS2-VASc score
BackgroundCHA 2 DS 2 -VASc score-related differences have been reported in atrial fibrotic remodeling and prognosis of atrial fibrillation (AF) patients...
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Identification of key differentially expressed immune related genes in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation: an integrated bioinformation analysis
ObjectiveWe aimed to investigate key differentially expressed immune related genes in persistent atrial fibrillation.
MethodsGene expression...
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Cardiac effects of direct anti-viral treatment in type II diabetic patients with hepatitis C infection
BackgroundThe link between diabetes mellitus and chronic hepatitis C infection remains well established. It is estimated that up to one third of...
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Optimal timing of bridging annuloplasty and patch augmentation for heterotaxy syndrome associated with functional single ventricles
ObjectiveAlthough the challenging prognosis of functional single ventricles with common atrioventricular valves due to complex morphology and...
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Early Impressions and Adoption of the AtriAmp for Managing Arrhythmias Following Congenital Heart Surgery
AtriAmp is a new medical device that displays a continuous real-time atrial electrogram on telemetry using temporary atrial pacing leads. Our...
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Predictive factors for size change of aorta in patients with acute blunt traumatic aortic injury
ObjectiveWe aimed to investigate the changes in aorta size, the factors affecting size changes in patients with acute blunt traumatic aortic injury...
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Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, a National Comparison Between Interventional and Surgical Approach, in Combination with a Systemic Literature Review
This study aimed to compare long-term morbidity in patients with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum (PA-IVS) treated with...
