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Effect of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors on tumor necrosis factor alpha levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
AimsDipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4i) served as oral antidiabetic agents for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Although an...
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Does preoperative symptom duration affect outcomes following per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM)?
BackgroundPer oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a safe therapy for the treatment of achalasia. Long-term effects of untreated achalasia include...
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3D C-arm navigated suture button implantation for AC joint dislocations - the pilot study
PurposeThe surgical treatment of acute traumatic AC joint dislocations is still a subject of scientific debate in the literature. The...
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Comparison and clinical analysis of antibiotics and endoscopic injection for vesicoureteral reflux in children
PurposeThis study evaluated the outcome of pediatric patients with primary vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) and compared of the treatments between...
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Clip** the Positive Lymph Node in Patients with Clinically Node Positive Breast Cancer Treated with Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: Impact on Axillary Surgery in the ISPY-2 Clinical Trial
BackgroundFor patients with clinically node-positive (cN+) breast cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC), retrieving previously clipped,...
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Recent Advances of Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy for Urothelial Bladder Cancer
Urothelial bladder cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors of the urinary system, which accounts for 90~95% of urothelial carcinoma....
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Posterior corneal stability after small incision lenticule extraction with different optical zones
BackgroundTo assess the changes in the posterior corneal surface following small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) with different optical zones.
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Multidisciplinary treatment of giant thymoma, paving the way to complete surgical resection: a case report
BackgroundA multidisciplinary treatment approach is recommended for patients with extensive, advanced, or recurrent thymomas. However, detailed...
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Association of resection margin distance with anastomotic recurrence in stage I-III colon cancer: data from the National Colorectal Cancer Cohort (NCRCC) study in China
PurposeFew studies have focused on anastomotic recurrence (AR) in colon cancer. This study aimed to clarify the association of resection margin...
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Exploring the inverse relationship between serum total bilirubin and systemic immune-inflammation index: insights from NHANES data (2009–2018)
BackgroundBilirubin is known for its multifaceted attributes, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and antiapoptotic...
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Recent advances in nanomaterials for the treatment of femoral head necrosis
Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is a condition that causes considerable pain and discomfort for patients, and its pathogenic mechanisms are...
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Patientenbefragung zum Einsatz von Videosprechstunden in der ambulanten Behandlung von chronischem Pruritus
BackgroundAnalyses of patient evaluations and barriers to the implementation of teledermatology procedures are still rare. The aim of this study was...
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Surgeon variability in repair of hiatal hernia at the time of bariatric surgery
BackgroundHiatal hernia (HH) is estimated to affect between 20 and 50% of patients undergoing bariatric surgery. However, there is no consensus...
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Differentiating rhythmic high-amplitude delta with superimposed (poly) spikes from extreme delta brushes: limitations of standardized nomenclature and implications for patient management
BackgroundFollowing the standardized nomenclature proposed by the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS), rhythmic high-amplitude delta...
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Ethical Considerations and Equipoise in Cancer Surgery
The changing landscape of cancer surgery requires ongoing consideration of ethical issues to ensure patient-centered care and fair access to...
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Optimization of kidney function in cardiac surgery patients with intra-abdominal hypertension: expert opinion
Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) affects up to 42% of cardiac surgery patients. CSA-AKI is multifactorial, with low abdominal...
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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...
