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A randomised controlled trial of Standard Of Care versus RadioAblaTion in Early Stage HepatoCellular Carcinoma (SOCRATES HCC)
BackgroundTherapeutic options for early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in individual patients can be limited by tumor and location, liver...
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Chemotherapy’s effects on autophagy in the treatment of Hodgkin’s lymphoma: a sco** review
BackgroundClassical Hodgkin Lymphomas (HL) are a unique malignant growth with an excellent initial prognosis. However, 10–30% of patients will still...
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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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Diffuse pulmonary arteriovenous malformation presenting with secondary polycythemia and headaches: a case report
BackgroundPulmonary arteriovenous malformations are a relatively uncommon medical condition, affecting roughly 1 in every 2500 individuals. Of those...
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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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Antitumour effects of SFX-01 molecule in combination with ionizing radiation in preclinical and in vivo models of rhabdomyosarcoma
BackgroundDespite a multimodal approach including surgery, chemo- and radiotherapy, the 5-year event-free survival rate for rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS),...
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Comparative immune profiling of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma progression among South African patients
BackgroundPancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is an aggressive cancer characterized by an immunosuppressive microenvironment. Patients from...
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Ultrasound-based nomogram to predict the recurrence in papillary thyroid carcinoma using machine learning
Background and aimsThe recurrence of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is not unusual and associated with risk of death. This study is aimed to...
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An unexpected case of an adnexal hydatid cyst in a pregnant woman: a case report
BackgroundCystic echinococcosis, also known as hydatid disease, is a chronic and endemic illness caused by infection with a parasite called Echinococc...
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Melanoma risk, tumour stage, and melanoma-specific mortality in individuals with diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundCancer has become the leading diabetes-related cause of death in high-income countries, and more knowledge is needed to clarify the impact...
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Robotic Left Pancreatectomy with Perirenal Tissue Excision and Left Adrenalectomy (Posterior Ramps) for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Abutting the Adrenal Gland
BackgroundRadical antegrade modular pancreato-splenectomy (RAMPS) has been largely described in left-sided pancreatic cancers.1.J...
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Cholangiocarcinoma of the Middle Bile Duct: A Narrative Review
Resectable cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) arising from the middle of the extrahepatic biliary tree has historically been classified as perihilar or distal...
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KK-LC-1, a biomarker for prognosis of immunotherapy for primary liver cancer
PurposeThere is mounting evidence that patients with liver cancer can benefit from Immune checkpoint inhibitors. However, due to the high cost and...
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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy vs. antegrade metal stent placement kee** an access route in patients with malignant biliary obstruction
BackgroundFew studies have compared endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided hepaticogastrostomy (HGS) with EUS-guided antegrade metal stent placement...
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Clinical applications of telemedicine services using a regional telemedicine platform for cancer treatment: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundTelemedicine is beneficial for improving treatment efficiency and reducing medical expenses of cancer patients. This study focuses on...
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Managing abdominal cocoon syndrome complicated by intestinal necrosis and unexpected amelioration of depression after surgery: a case report
BackgroundAbdominal cocoon is a very uncommon yet dangerous cause of intestinal obstruction.
Case presentationWe present a case of a 62-year-old...
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Cervical cystic hygroma in adults: a case report
BackgroundsManifestation of cystic hygroma in adulthood is very rare. The rarity of cystic hygroma in adults has caused problems in its diagnosis and...
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Universal eye screening: perinatal risk factors and ocular abnormalities in 1795 newborns not meeting retinopathy of prematurity criteria
ObjectivesThis prospective cohort study aimed to investigate the ocular outcomes of universal eye screening in newborns and assess the relationship...
