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Current practice for the treatment of obstructive left-sided colon cancer in China: a nationwide cross-sectional survey
This study surveyed the current practice of surgical treatment of obstructive left-sided colon cancer (OLCC) in China.
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Open AccessAsian monsoon intensity coupled to Antarctic climate during Dansgaard–Oeschger 8 and Heinrich 4 glacial intervals
The transition from glacial to interglacial periods has been hypothesized to be linked to millennial-scale changes in oceanic/atmospheric circulation, but the relationships between these phenomena remain poorl...
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Effects of an anal fistula plug on anal function after surgery for treatment of a trans-sphincteric anal fistula
The aim of this study was to evaluate the anal function in patients with trans-sphincteric anal fistulas who underwent an anal fistula plug procedure, and analyze risk factors that might affect post-operative ...
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Comparison of perineal morbidity between biologic mesh reconstruction and primary closure following extralevator abdominoperineal excision: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Extralevator abdominoperineal excision (ELAPE) for rectal cancer leaves a greater perineal defect which might result in significant perineal morbidity, and how to effectively close perineal defects remains a c...
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Grouting rock fractures under condition of flowing water
Grouting is generally applied as an effective way to seal rock fractures, reduce permeability, decrease deformation, increase strength of rocks, and to stop the water flow through the jointed rock mass. But gr...
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Open AccessEfficacy and safety of self-expanding metallic stent placement followed by neoadjuvant chemotherapy and scheduled surgery for treatment of obstructing left-sided colonic cancer
This study aimed to evaluate the safety and feasibility of self-expanding metallic stent (SEMS) followed by neoadjuvant chemotherapy prior to elective surgery for obstructing left-sided colon cancer.
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Open AccessRNA sequencing reveals the expression profiles of circRNA and indicates that circDDX17 acts as a tumor suppressor in colorectal cancer
Circular RNA (circRNA) is a novel class of noncoding RNAs with functions in various pathophysiological activities. However, the expression profiles and functions of circRNAs in colorectal cancer (CRC) remain l...
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Mutational screen at the oeyts-jeghers (LKB1) locus in spordic colon and ovarian tumors
Objective: To screen LKB1 mutation in sporadic colon and ovarian tumors. Methods: Using PCR-SSCP analysis, 72 colon cancer, 45 ovarian cancer, 14 granulosa cell tumor were screened for LKB1 mutation. Results: ...
