The impact of preoperative skeletal muscle mass index-defined sarcopenia on postoperative complications and survival in gastric cancer: An updated meta-analysis.

Background: The impact of preoperative sarcopenia on postoperative outcomes in gastric cancer remains debated. This study aims to perform an in-depth meta-analysis and comprehensive review of the relationship between preoperative sarcopenia, as assessed by the Skeletal Muscle Mass Index (SMI), and postoperative complications and survival metrics in gastric cancer patients, to offer new insights into this issue.

Methods: We conducted a systematic search of primary studies in databases such as Embase, PubMed, and Web of Science, up to July 2024.

Ectopic pancreas induced ileocecal intussusception: A rare case report.

Introduction and importance: Ectopic pancreas is not uncommon, but ileocecal intussusception caused by ectopic pancreas is extremely rare. Thus far, only approximately 10 cases have been reported. Case presentation: Herein, we report a 47-year-old male who presented with abdominal distension and discomfort without apparent cause, accompanied by nausea but no vomiting or other symptoms.

Diagnostic nomogram for closed-loop small bowel obstruction requiring emergency surgery.

Purpose: This study aimed to build a diagnostic model of closed-loop small bowel obstruction (CL-SBO) using clinical information, blood test results, and computed tomography (CT) findings.

Methods: All patients who were diagnosed with small bowel obstruction (SBO) and underwent surgery between January 1, 2018, and October 31, 2021, in the affiliated hospital of Qingdao university were reviewed, and their relevant preoperative information was collected. All variables were selected using univariate analysis and backward stepwise regression to build a diagnostic nomogram model.

LncRNA-AWPPH activates TGF-β1 in colorectal adenocarcinoma.

Long non-coding RNA associated with poor prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (lncRNA-AWPPH) is a newly discovered lncRNA that has important functions in the pathogenesis of several malignancies. However, its role in the development of colorectal adenocarcinoma is unknown. The current study therefore investigated the function of AWPPH in colorectal adenocarcinoma.