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Open AccessClinical outcomes of surgical resection versus radiofrequency ablation in very-early‐stage hepatocellular carcinoma: a propensity score matching analysis
The detection rate of Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) very-early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is increasing because of advances in surveillance and improved imaging technologies for high-risk popu...
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Open AccessSurgical resection significantly promotes the overall survival of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: a propensity score matching analysis
The benefits of surgical resection (SR) for various Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) stages of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remain unclear. We investigated the risk factors of overall survival (OS) and s...
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Open AccessSingle-incision laparoscopic total extraperitoneal repair for a Grynfeltt hernia: a case report
A superior lumbar hernia, which is also known as a Grynfeltt hernia, is a rare abdominal wall defect that can be primary or secondary to trauma or orthopedic surgery. The anatomic location of a lumbar hernia m...
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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation in the Management of Post-thyroidectomy Tracheomalacia
Post-thyroidectomy tracheomalacia is a rare but complicated problem. It has often been treated with tracheostomy or prolonged endotracheal intubation. However, noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) ...
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Hypoparathyroidism after Total Parathyroidectomy plus Subcutaneous Autotransplantation for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism—Any Side Effects?
This retrospective, case–control study was designed to find side effects of hypoparathyroidism after total parathyroidectomy plus autotransplantation.
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Skin Necrosis After Intravenous Calcium Chloride Administration as a Complication of Parathyroidectomy for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism: Report of Four Cases
Intravenous (i.v.) calcium chloride is usually given to treat symptomatic hypocalcemia; however, the extravasation of calcium solution may cause soft tissue and skin necrosis. After parathyroidectomy and autot...
