The Increase in Balloon Size to ...
Background Endoscopic papillary large balloon dilatation (EPLBD) after endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) has recently become widely used for common bi ...
Excess Comorbidity Prevalence a ...
Background Limited published data exist on the associated comorbid conditions with functional dyspepsia (FD). Aims This study aimed to assess the pr ...
Alpha-Defensin DEFA1A3 Gene Cop ...
Background and Purpose of Study Extensive copy number variation is observed for the DEFA1A3 gene encoding alpha-defensins 1–3. The objective of this ...
Multidetector CT imaging in mes ...
Mesenteric ischemia is a complex and devastating disease which still remains a diagnostic challenge to the clinicians due to non-specific clinical a ...
Physicians’ recommendations to ...
Objectives Striking a balance between the rapid availability of a novel vaccine while ensuring its safety, quality, and efficacy is a major challeng ...
Induction chemoradiotherapy fol ...
Purpose Chemoradiotherapy (CRT) has been performed for locally advanced thoracic esophageal carcinoma. To evaluate the outcome of induction CRT foll ...
Statistical model for postopera ...
The objective of the study was to formulate a statistical model for postoperative apnea–hypopnea index (AHI) 3 and 12 months after multilevel surger ...
Unbalanced oxidative status in ...
An impaired cochlear perfusion seems to be an important etiopathogenetic event in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSNHL). Recently, o ...
Darrach’s ulnar resection and u ...
The authors report a painful non-union of the distal radius in a 28-year-old man who sustained a gunshot wound to his distal forearm at the age of 1 ...
Clinical characteristics of chi ...
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is a very rare and severe form of group A streptococcal infection whose clinical characteristics, therapy, ...
Salt-losing crisis in infants—n ...
Three infants (age 1.5, 4 and 7 months) presented with vomiting, hyponatremia and hyperkalaemia suggestive of a salt-losing congenital adrenal condi ...
Tailored excision of in-transit ...
In-transit metastases of melanoma almost certainly results from lymphatic dissemination of melanoma cells to tissues between the primary melanoma si ...
Toward a new definition of ‘ref ...
Definitions, by necessity, may change or need to be changed to accommodate situations that arise. The United Nations recognized that the emergence o ...
High diagnostic accuracy of pro ...
Objectives The accuracy of computed tomography (CT) for assessment of coronary stents is as yet unproven and radiation exposure has been a concern. ...
Molecular imaging in oncology: ...
In the last decade, PET-only systems have been phased out and replaced with PET-CT systems. This merger of a functional and anatomical imaging modal ...
CT colonography and transient b ...
Objectives To determine the prevalence of transient bacteraemia after CT colonography (CTC). Methods Blood cultures were obtained at 5, 10 and 15 mi ...
Neointimal hyperplasia in a por ...
Background: Neointima formation is a crucial problem in the early phase after coronary artery bypass grafting which may result in vein graft stenosi ...
Effective operative training in ...
Background: Operative skills are essential components of surgical education and can be acquired only through personal experience and training. Incre ...
Review: Pharmacogenetic aspects ...
The field of pharmacogenetics contains a wealth of potential for the enhancement of clinical practice by providing a more effective match between pa ...
Top-geoherbs of traditional Chi ...
Top-geoherbs used in China are always featured with high qualities, and they grow in specified areas with specific environment. Recently, researches ...
A multiple-center phase II stud ...
Background Docetaxel and oxaliplatin are active agents for advanced gastric cancer (GC). The combination of these two drugs in a triweekly schedule ...
The delta-shaped anastomosis in ...
Background We developed a new method of intracorporeal gastroduodenostomy, the delta-shaped anastomosis, in which only endoscopic linear staplers ar ...
Predictors of atrial fi brillat ...
Purpose. Postoperative atrial fi brillation (AF) is the most common complication after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, with an incidenc ...
Intravitreal triamcinolone acet ...
Background Triamcinolone acetonide (TA) has applications for the treatment of a large range of intraocular vascular diseases. The present study in p ...
Caspase-3-independent photorece ...
Background Retinal degeneration is followed by significant changes in the structure and function of photoreceptors in humans and several genetic ani ...