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Open AccessAssessment and clinical utility of metagenomic next-generation sequencing for suspected lower respiratory tract infections
This study aims to compare the diagnostic efficacy of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) to traditional diagnostic methods in patients with lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs), elucidate the ...
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The diagnostic performance of V′ and U′ variables as an objective index of pink-color sign for diagnosing esophageal cancerous lesions
The pink-color sign (PCS) has been widely used for diagnosing esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) during Lugol’s iodine chromoendoscopy. However, the identification of the PCS only relies on the subjecti...
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Open AccessSingle-center experience of transitioning from video-assisted laparoscopic to robotic Heller myotomy with Dor fundoplication for esophageal motility disorders
Video-assisted laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM) has become the standard treatment option for achalasia. While robotic surgery offering some specific advantages such as better three-dimensional (3D) stereoscop...
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Computer-aided diagnosis in predicting the invasion depth of early colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy
Endoscopic resection (ER) is widely applied to treat early colorectal cancer (CRC). Predicting the invasion depth of early CRC is critical in determining treatment strategies. The use of computer-aided diagnos...
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Open Access3D-FVS: construction and application of three-dimensional fundus vascular structure model based on single image features
Fundus microvasculature may be visually observed by ophthalmoscope and has been widely used in clinical practice. Due to the limitations of available equipment and technology, most studies only utilized the tw...
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Open AccessThe prevalence of hyperglycemia and its association with perioperative outcomes in gynecologic surgery: a retrospective cohort study
Preoperative hyperglycemia has been associated with perioperative morbidity in general surgery patients. Additionally, preoperative hyperglycemia may indicate underlying impaired glucose metabolism. Thus, iden...
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Correction: Pre-procedure oral administration of pronase improves efficacy of lugol chromoendoscopy in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma screening: a prospective, double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial
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Pre-procedure oral administration of pronase improves efficacy of lugol chromoendoscopy in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma screening: a prospective, double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial
Chromoendoscopy with Lugol’s staining is used to screen for early esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Its efficacy is greatly limited by unstandardized defoaming preparation. This study aimed to confirm...
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Open AccessInfluencing factors and predictive model of live birth involving low-grade blastocyst frozen–thawed transfer: a retrospective study
Whether only low-grade blastocysts should undergo freeze–thaw transfer during the in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection cycle remains controversial; however, high-quality embryos cannot be ob...
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Open AccessA novel minimally invasive percutaneous treatment for Essex-Lopresti joint depression-type DIACFs by ligamentotaxis
To compare the clinical efficacy of minimally invasive percutaneous treatment by ligamentotaxis with traditional open reduction and internal fixation in the treatment of Essex-Lopresti joint depression-type di...
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Open AccessEndoscopic resection with adjuvant treatment versus esophagectomy for early-stage esophageal cancer
To evaluate the outcome following the strategy of endoscopic R0 resection (ER) plus adjuvant treatment (AT) versus esophagectomy for esophageal squamous cell cancer in T1a invading muscularis mucosa (M3)-T1b s...
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General Versus Neuraxial Anesthesia for Appendectomy: A Multicenter International Study
In resource-limited countries, open appendectomy is still performed under general anesthesia (GA) or neuraxial anesthesia (NA). We sought to compare the postoperative outcomes of appendectomy under NA versus GA.
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Open AccessProximal gastrectomy with gastric tube reconstruction or jejunal interposition reconstruction in upper-third gastric cancer: which offers better short-term surgical outcomes?
Proximal gastrectomy acts as a function-preserving operation for upper-third gastric cancer. The aim of this study was to compare the short-term surgical outcomes between proximal gastrectomy with gastric tube...
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Open AccessPerioperative risk factors for recovery room delirium after elective non-cardiovascular surgery under general anaesthesia
Although postoperative delirium is a frequent complication of surgery, little is known about risk factors for delirium occurring in the post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU). The aim of this study was to determine...
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Entecavir combining Chinese herbal medicine for HBeAg-positive chronic hepatitis B patients: a randomized, controlled trial
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is widely accepted and prescribed in China alongside Nucleoside analogs (NAs). In this double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, multi-center trial, we evaluated whether ...
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Open AccessRetrosigmoid approach assisted by high-resolution computed tomography: a cost-effective technique to identify the transverse and sigmoid sinus transition
When utilizing the retrosigmoid approach (RA), accurately identifying the transverse and sigmoid sinus transition (TSST) is a key procedure for neurosurgeons, especially in develo** countries restricted by t...
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Risk of secondary rectal cancer and colon cancer after radiotherapy for prostate cancer: a meta-analysis
To investigate whether radiotherapy for prostate cancer increases the risk of therapy-related rectal cancer and colon cancer.
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Open AccessThe application of intraoperative ankle dislocation approach in the treatment of the unstable trimalleolar fractures involving posterior ankle comminuted fracture: a retrospective cohort study
The aim of this study was to introduce a novel intraoperative lateral ankle dislocation approach during surgical treatment for patients with unstable trimalleolar fractures involving posterior ankle comminuted...
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Laparoscopic-Assisted Modified Intersphincter Resection for Ultralow Rectal Cancer
Intersphincter resection (ISR) is considered to be a superior technique offering sphincter preservation in patients with ultralow rectal cancer.1 Because high-definition laparoscopy offers wider and clearer visio...
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Open AccessSome cool considerations of external lumbar drainage during its widespread application in neurosurgical practice: a long way to go
External lumbar drainage (ELD) has gained wide popularity in neurosurgical practice since its’ first introduction by F. Vourc’h in 1963. It manifests encouraging prospects in control of refractory intracranial...