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Open AccessThe safety of perioperative dexamethasone with antiemetic dosage in surgical patients with diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Dexamethasone is commonly used for antiemesis in surgical patients. It has been confirmed that long-term steroid use increases blood glucose level in both diabetic and non-diabetic patients, it is unclear how ...
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Ultrasonic spleen thickness-based indexes surpass Baveno VI criteria in high-risk gastroesophageal varices detection
To evaluate the efficiency of ultrasonic spleen thickness (UST), routine variables and (expanded) Baveno VI criteria for high-risk gastroesophageal varices (HRGOV) detection in cirrhotic patients.
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Open AccessIs Preoperative Fibrinogen Associated with the Survival Prognosis of Gastric Cancer Patients? A Multi-centered, Propensity Score-Matched Retrospective Study
The prognostic significance of preoperative plasma fibrinogen in patients with operable gastric cancer remains under debate. This study aimed to elucidate the prognostic value of fibrinogen in gastric cancer p...
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Open AccessSuperiority of Tumor Location-Modified Lauren Classification System for Gastric Cancer: A Multi-Institutional Validation Analysis
The tumor location-modified Lauren classification (mLC) has been proposed recently, but its clinical significance remains under debate. This study aimed to elucidate the clinical relevance of mLC and evaluate ...
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The Value of Performing Early Non-enhanced CT in Develo** Strategies for Treating Acute Gallstone Pancreatitis
The purpose of this study is to assess the value of early abdominal non-enhanced computed tomography (NECT) in develo** strategies for treating acute gallstone pancreatitis (AGP).
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Colonoscopy with magnetic control system to navigate the forepart of colonoscope shortens the cecal intubation time
Colonoscopy is considered the most effective method for diagnosing colorectal diseases, but its application is sometimes limited due to invasiveness, patient intolerance, and the need for sedation.
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Laparoscopic versus open appendectomy for acute appendicitis: a metaanalysis
Currently, laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) provides a safe and effective alternative to open appendectomy (OA), but its use remains controversial. This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency and safety of LA th...
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Laparoscopic versus open appendectomy: a prospective randomized comparison
Whether laparoscopy offers a benefit over open surgery in the management of acute appendicitis or not remains a subject of controversy despite the publication of numerous randomized studies. This study aimed t...
