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Nodal infiltration in endometrial cancer: a prediction model using best subset regression
To build preoperative prediction models with and without MRI for regional lymph node metastasis (r-LNM, pelvic and/or para-aortic LNM (PENM/PANM)) and for PANM in endometrial cancer using established risk fact...
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The benefits of interval appendectomy and risk factors for nonoperative management failure in the therapeutic strategy for complicated appendicitis
Emergency surgery (ES) for complicated appendicitis (CA) is associated with high morbidity. Interval appendectomy (IA) decreases this rate; however, nonoperative management (NOM) is not always successful. Some...
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Minimally invasive surgery for esophagogastric junction cancer with Leriche’s syndrome-induced ischemic enteritis in the rectum: A case report
The incidence of esophagogastric junction cancer has been increasing, leading to growing interest in surgical treatment. Leriche syndrome, characterized by occlusion limited to the infrarenal aorta, has not be...
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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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Potential of Direct Oral Anticoagulant in Bleeding After Gastric Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
An increasing number of patients are undergoing gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) with active prescriptions of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). Only a few reports have described the effects of ...
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Open AccessSuccessful management of malignant colovesical fistula using covered colonic self-expanding metallic stent: a case report
A colovesical fistula (CVF) is commonly treated by resection of the intestine containing the fistula or creation of a defunctioning stoma. We herein report a case of successful fistula closure and avoidance of...
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Open AccessA case report of anal fistula-associated mucinous adenocarcinoma develo** 3 years after treatment of perianal abscess
A long-standing (over 10 years) anal fistula is considered a fundamental cause of fistula-associated mucinous adenocarcinoma (FAMC). Perianal abscesses and anal fistulas are two sequential phases of the same a...
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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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Soluble interleukin-2 receptor as a predictive biomarker for poor efficacy of combination treatment with anti-PD-1/PD-L1 antibodies and chemotherapy in non-small cell lung cancer patients
Soluble interleukin-2 receptor (sIL-2R) suppresses effector T-cells. Few studies have assessed serum sIL-2R in patients receiving immunotherapy. We evaluated the association between serum sIL-2R levels and the...
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Adenosquamous carcinoma of the Bartholin gland treated with surgery and radiotherapy
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Open AccessMultiple distant metastases arising from a single, low-grade rectal neuroendocrine tumor: an autopsy case report
Rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms are rare epithelial neoplasms of the rectum. The incidence of these tumors has increased over the past decades. However, many questions remain unanswered regarding their clinico...
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Open AccessRetroperitoneal solitary neurofibroma mimicking lymph node metastasis of colon cancer: a case report
A neurofibroma is a benign tumor that arises from Schwann cells and neurofibromas occur throughout the skin of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1: Von Recklinghausen’s disease) patients. A retroperitoneal solitary...
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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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Two synchronous pseudoaneurysms after bile duct resection for distal cholangiocarcinoma
Pseudoaneurysm is a potentially life-threatening complication after hepatobiliary pancreatic surgery. Although various measures have been taken to prevent the formation of postoperative pseudoaneurysms, comple...
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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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Microcystic stromal tumor of the ovary: a recurrent case with somatic CTNNB1 missense mutation
Microcystic stromal tumors (MCSTs) of the ovary are rare sex cord-stromal tumors that are considered benign neoplasms because almost all cases display unilateral, localized lesions and have benign outcomes, ex...
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The utility of serum osteopontin levels for predicting postoperative complications after colorectal cancer surgery
Osteopontin (OPN) is a secretory glycoprotein, which is expressed not only in osteoblasts, but immune cells including macrophages and activated T cells. Its pleiotropic immune functions, such as bone remodelin...
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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...
