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Abstract Background The long‐term effects of cholecystectomy on mortality and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with diabetes have not been evaluated. In the present study, we investigated the longitudinal effects of cholecystectomy on mortality and CVD in a population‐based cohort with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Methods In total, 2 216 930 national
Han Na Jung+6 more
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Abstract Background Patients with kidney failure receiving chronic kidney replacement therapy (KRT: dialysis or kidney transplantation) have increased risks of postoperative mortality and morbidity. This study assesses the outcomes of acute cholecystitis in patients on chronic KRT who undergo cholecystectomy compared to nonoperative management ...
Dharmenaan Palamuthusingam+8 more
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Prevalence and characteristics of gallstone disease in an Iranian population: a study on cadavers [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of gallstones is low in Asians. In Iran, many factors influence the prevalence of this disease. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of gallbladder stones and their chemical characteristics in a population by ...
توفیقی زواره, حسن+3 more
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Abstract Background Lymph node metastases beyond the hepatoduodenal ligament are sometimes encountered in locally limited T2 gallbladder cancer (GBCA). However, the incidence and impact on prognosis remain unclear. Methods This was a retrospective multi‐institutional study of patients who underwent surgical resection for GBCA from 2002 to 2022.
Yoji Kishi+12 more
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Boston University School of Medicine
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Grades of gallbladder diseases using the gallbladder contraction index: a pilot study [PDF]
The aim of this study was to develop a pilot model for the assessment of the severity of gallbladder diseases based on gallbladder contraction index, clinical and sonographic appearances of the gallbladder.
Eteudo, A.N, Njoku, C.O, Ugwu, A.C
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Abstract Purpose We evaluated the diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) in pancreaticobiliary diseases. We aimed to validate the efficiency of detective flow imaging (DFI), shear wave elastography (SWE), and other advanced imaging techniques.
Hiroyuki Kojima+9 more
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Abstract Purpose The Tokyo Guidelines 2018 introduced the Surgical Difficulty Score (TGDS18) to assess laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) difficulty based on intraoperative findings. This study aimed to predict surgical difficulty preoperatively using clinical factors correlated with TGDS18. Methods Of 369 LC cases for cholecystitis (Jan 2014–Jul 2024),
Daisuke Noguchi+9 more
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ABSTRACT Background The Japanese Society of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery has established a certification system for experienced surgeons. Evaluating its efficacy requires accounting for patient risk variations. The National Clinical Database (NCD) facilitates this using risk‐adjusted outcome measures to validate and compare surgical performance.
Takayuki Anazawa+6 more
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