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Role of gut microbiota and immune cells in metabolic-associated fatty liver disease: clinical impact
In 2020, a revised definition of fatty liver disease associated with metabolic dysfunction (MAFLD) was proposed to replace non-alcoholic fatty liver...
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Discussion of EMA Draft Guideline on Quality and Equivalence of Topical Products Based on Comparison of Approved Mometasone Furoate Drugs
IntroductionToday, the approval for a generic topical product includes the presentation of therapeutic equivalence to the originator based on...
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Clinical relevance of the 3-cm threshold in sigmoid diverticulitis with abscess: consensus or quandary?
PurposeDiverticular abscess is a common manifestation of acute complicated diverticulitis. We aimed to analyze the clinical course of patients with...
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A Modified Floxuridine Reduced-Dose Protocol for Patients with Unresectable Colorectal Liver Metastases Treated with Hepatic Arterial Infusion
BackgroundMost patients treated with the standard dosing protocol (SDP) of hepatic arterial infusion (HAI) floxuridine require dose holds and...
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Indocyanine Green Fluorescence-Guided Laparoscopic Anatomical Segmentectomy of Liver Segment 6: Surgical Strategy and Technical Details
BackgroundBecause of the complex anatomy of the right posterior hepatic pedicle, there have been few reports on standardized laparoscopic portal...
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Increased body mass index (BMI) associated with late epilepsy onset in patients with temporal encephaloceles: a systematic review and analysis of individual patient data
ObjectiveThis study investigates the association of Body Mass Index (BMI) and age of epilepsy onset, in patients with epilepsy associated with...
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The spectrum of anti-GQ1B antibody syndrome: beyond Miller Fisher syndrome and Bickerstaff brainstem encephalitis
IntroductionSince the initial identification of Miller Fisher syndrome (MFS) and Bickerstaff brainstem encephalitis (BBE),significant milestones have...
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Living-donor lobar lung transplantation for pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis complicated by extensive thrombi in central pulmonary arteries
BackgroundPulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis (PLCH) is a rare disorder characterized by the proliferation of Langerhans cells along the small...
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Complex intracranial aneurysms: a DELPHI study to define associated characteristics
PurposeIntracranial aneurysms present significant health risks, as their rupture leads to subarachnoid haemorrhage, which in turn has high morbidity...
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Incisional negative pressure wound therapy (PrevenaTM) vs. conventional post-operative dressing after immediate breast reconstruction: a randomized controlled clinical trial
BackgroundSurgical complications following breast reconstruction remain a significant concern. This study aimed to investigate if incisional negative...
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Surgical outcome of endoscopic endonasal approach as a modality of management for large and giant pituitary adenomas: a retrospective case series
BackgroundLarge and giant pituitary adenomas (defined as tumors of maximal diameter ≥ 3–3.9 cm and ≥ 4 cm, respectively) present considerable...
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Malnutrition After Single Anastomosis Sleeve Ileal Bypass: A Single-Center Experience
The authors raise concerns regarding the study by Wafa et al. on the high rates of malnutrition and revisional surgery after single anastomosis...
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Temporary Declines and Demand Resurgence: Gender-Affirming Surgery Volume and Complication Trends During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic prompted surgical volume reductions due to lockdown measures. This study evaluates COVID-19’s impact on...