ABSTRACT Aim The optimal surgical strategy and extent of lymph node (LN) dissection for clinical Stage I (cStage I) adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction (AEG) remain controversial. This study aimed to evaluate surgical outcomes and clarify the prevalence and distribution of LN metastasis according to tumor characteristics in cStage I Siewert ...
Masayoshi Terayama +9 more
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Anthropometric, Functional, and Haemodynamic Changes in Bariatric Surgery Patients Within the Polish KOS-BAR Pathway: A Retrospective Cohort Study. [PDF]
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The characteristics of patients with anal fistula cancer included a higher proportion of men, younger age, more smokers, and tumor‐related characteristics, including more advanced local progression. Surgical characteristics included a lower rate of minimally invasive surgery, a higher proportion of total pelvic exenterations, and longer postoperative ...
Nobuaki Hoshino +5 more
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Thyroid Function Parameters, Thyroid Status, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Hospitalized Adults: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study in Eastern India. [PDF]
Priyadarshi K +8 more
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According to multivariable analysis conducted using a hierarchical logistic regression model, using VHH as the reference group, the odds ratios for mortality by hospital volume category were as follows: VLH, 2.70 (p < 0.0001); LH, 1.72 (p = 0.052); MH, 1.70 (p = 0.034); and HH, 1.43 (p = 0.173).
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Pneumococcal membrane particles promote serotype-independent cellular and humoral immunity and protect against pneumococcal colonization. [PDF]
Dookie R +11 more
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This prospective study observed that preoperative chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer was associated with reductions in body fat and grip strength, which appeared to be more pronounced in female patients. These findings suggest that sex‐sensitive nutritional and exercise support may be beneficial to help maintain muscle mass and physical function ...
Shinya Abe +9 more
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Age- and Sex-Dependent Dynamics in Pituitary Thyrotroph and Thyroid Hormones in Dromedary Camels (Camelus dromedarius): A Histochemical Approach. [PDF]
Jaspal SAS +8 more
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This meta‐analysis of 208 cases shows that salvage esophagectomy for cT4 esophageal squamous cell carcinoma achieves a 72% R0 resection rate, offering a curative pathway for selected patients. However, it remains a high‐risk procedure with an 18% anastomotic leak rate and 30% major complications (Clavien–Dindo ≥ III).
Makoto Sakai +4 more
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Effect of partial substitution of chemical fertilizer with organic manure combined with biochar on lettuce yield, soil properties and leaf metabolism. [PDF]
Li P, Li S, Li Z, Dabu X.
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