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Oncologic investigation of the interval from stent placement to surgery in patients with obstructive colorectal cancer
Self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) placement is widely used as a bridge to surgery (BTS) procedure for obstructive colorectal cancer. However, evidence regarding the optimal interval between SEMS placement ...
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The T-CEA score: a useful prognostic indicator based on postoperative CEA and pathological T4 levels for patients with stage II–III colorectal cancer
To investigate a prognostic score for stage II–III colorectal cancer (CRC) based on post-CEA and pT4 levels.
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The colon inflammatory index score can predict the survival outcome after resection of colorectal cancer: a retrospective multicentre study
Many systemic inflammatory markers have been identified to be prognostic factors in various diseases, including colorectal cancer (CRC). The Colon Inflammatory Index (CII), which is based on the lactate dehydr...
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Segmental or right hemi-colectomy? The optimal surgical procedure for transverse colon cancer: a propensity score-matched, multicenter, retrospective study
Extended colectomy is sometimes chosen for treatment of transverse colon cancer (TCC) because of concerns about short- and long-term outcomes. However, there is still a lack of evidence regarding the optimal s...
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Postoperative infectious complications have a negative oncological impact in patients after stent placement with malignant large bowel obstruction
In this study, we aimed to investigate the oncological impact of postoperative infection in patients with malignant large bowel obstruction managed by self-expandable metallic stent placement as a bridge to su...
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Biweekly TAS-102 and bevacizumab as third-line chemotherapy for advanced or recurrent colorectal cancer: a phase II, multicenter, clinical trial (TAS-CC4 study)
TAS-102 improves overall survival (OS) of patients with refractory colorectal cancer (CRC), resulting in median progression-free survival (PFS) of 2.0 months (RECOURSE trial). Subsequently, a combination of TA...
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Efficacy and safety of regorafenib dose-escalation therapy for Japanese patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer (RECC study)
Regorafenib significantly improves overall survival in previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer patients. However, various toxicities, such as hand-foot skin reaction (HFSR), fatigue, and liver dysfunct...
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Colonic stent as a bridge to surgery versus emergency resection for right-sided malignant large bowel obstruction: a meta-analysis
Preoperative colonic stenting for malignant large bowel obstruction (MLBO), also called bridge to surgery (BTS), is considered a great substitute treatment for emergency resection (ER) in the left-sided colon....
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Effectiveness of a radiation protective device for anesthesiologists and transesophageal echocardiography operators in structural heart disease interventions
In structural heart disease (SHD) interventions, the exposure of staff other than the first operator such as anesthesiologists and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) operators to the radiation can also pos...
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Successful papillary muscle approximation for severe mitral regurgitation via apical cuff hole in HeartMate 3 implantation via left anterior thoracotomy
We herein report a case of successful papillary muscle approximation for severe mitral regurgitation and HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device implantation via left anterior thoracotomy in a 39-year-old m...
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Open AccessA new combination technique of the modified Robicsek wire fixation and plate fixation achieves effective repair of transverse sternal fracture: a report of two cases
To maximize the therapeutic effect for complicated sternal fracture, we should know advantages and disadvantages of each surgical repositioning technique, and the choice of an appropriate procedure is essentia...
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Investigating the cause of hemolysis in patients supported by a pulsatile ventricular assist device
A survey conducted by Abiomed, Inc. revealed that 10 of 60 patients who received ventricular assistance via the AB5000 ventricular assist device (VAD) experienced hemolysis. The present study was conducted to ...
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Does the diameter of colonic stent influence the outcomes in bridge-to-surgery patients with malignant large bowel obstruction?
This study investigated the short- and long-term outcomes of 18- and 22-mm-diameter self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) as a bridge to surgery (BTS) in patients with malignant large bowel obstruction (MLBO).
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Efficacy of preoperative electrocardiographic-gated computed tomography in predicting the accurate aortic annulus diameter in surgical aortic valve replacement
Electrocardiographic (ECG)-gated computed tomography (CT) can be used to determine which valve and size should be used in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). It is beneficial to predict the accurate...
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Combination of TAS-102 and bevacizumab as third-line treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer: TAS-CC3 study
TAS-102 improved the overall survival of metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) patients with a median progression-free survival (PFS) in the RECOURSE trial. Subsequently, the combination of TAS-102 and bevacizuma...
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Aortic root morphology can cause early bioprosthetic valve failure of externally mounted pericardial bioprosthesis
A 73-year-old woman with a narrow aortic root had undergone aortic valve replacement with a 19-mm Mitroflow valve. Aortic annular enlargement with Manouguian’s technique was performed, and the bioprosthesis ha...
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Modification of Glenn anastomosis for total cavopulmonary connection conversion after atriopulmonary Fontan
As several complications can develop after the atriopulmonary Fontan procedure, total cavopulmonary connection conversion is often considered. We report two cases in which total cavopulmonary connection conver...
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Preoperative distal aortic diameter is a significant predictor of late aorta-related events after endovascular repair for chronic type B aortic dissection
Long-term therapeutic effects of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) for chronic type B aortic dissection remain controversial. This study aimed to evaluate the possible predictors of late aortic ruptu...
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Difference of computed tomographic characteristic findings between gastric and intestinal gastrointestinal stromal tumors
We aimed to compare the computed tomography (CT) imaging differences between gastric and intestinal gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs).
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Open AccessThe impact of pharmacological thromboprophylaxis and disease-stage on postoperative bleeding following colorectal cancer surgery
Pharmacological thromboprophylaxis after colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery is internationally recommended for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention. The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the risk...
