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Utilization and Prognosis of Cardiac Device Implantation in AL Versus ATTR Amyloidosis
ABSTRACT Introduction Cardiac amyloidosis can cause congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and heart blocks, which frequently require cardiac device implantation (CDI). However, the differences between light chain (AL) amyloidosis and transthyretin (ATTR) amyloidosis CDI requirements are unknown. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted using the
Bilal Hussain +7 more
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Using routine electronic data from 164 pediatric transplants, we created reproducible stewardship measures of perioperative prophylaxis practice across transplant populations and protocol pathways. Starting prophylaxis was reliable, but continuation beyond intended stop targets—especially in abdominal transplantation—identified the clearest target for ...
Charles B. Foster +3 more
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Pancreatic Cancer—Advances in the Last 50 Years
World Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
S. George Barreto +5 more
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ABSTRACT Objectives Various drainage methods have been used for unresectable malignant hilar biliary obstruction (MHBO). However, controlling cholangitis and obstructive jaundice is still challenging. We performed a phase I/II study of endoscopic ultrasound‐guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS‐HGS) as primary drainage for MHBO.
Tomoki Ogata +7 more
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Five Advances in Benign Pancreatic Surgery in the Last 50 Years
World Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
Stephan B. Dreyer, Rowan W. Parks
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ABSTRACT Background and Aims With advances in preoperative chemotherapy and comprehensive genomic profiling, endoscopic ultrasound‐guided fine needle biopsy (EUS‐FNB) has become vital for diagnosing pancreatic and peridigestive tract lesions. However, evidence remains limited regarding the performance of new‐generation puncture needles and simplified ...
Kento Shionoya +13 more
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Bronchobiliary Fistula Mimicking Pneumonia: A Case Report and Diagnostic Dilemma
Bronchobiliary fistula is a rare condition where the bronchial tree and biliary tract are abnormally connected, leading to bilioptysis (bile in the sputum). It can be misdiagnosed as pneumonia due to overlapping symptoms.
Laxman Wagle +2 more
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ABSTRACT Aim To evaluate whether preoperative prognostic nutritional index (PNI) values predict prolonged postoperative hospital stay in patients with oral cancer undergoing highly invasive surgery. Methods We retrospectively evaluated background factors (age, sex, primary site, preoperative clinical stage, type of free flap, and the PNI) and ...
Go Ohara +6 more
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ABSTRACT The rare X‐linked female‐restricted Hardikar syndrome (HDKR, OMIM # 301068) is characterized by multiple congenital anomalies including orofacial clefts, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and cardiac anomalies, but cognitive and neurobehavioral development is rarely impaired.
Tinne Warmoeskerken +4 more
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Bronchobilary fistula due to stones in the biliary tree: Report of two cases
Two patients with bronchobiliary fistula are reported. Each had a history of biliary disease with operations done prior to the onset of bilioptysis. Obstruction of the biliary tree by stones was the etiology in both cases.
Wong, J, Wei, WI, Choi, TK, Ong, GB
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